Chapter VII
TOURISM PROMOTION AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FUND
Section 1. TOURISM PROMOTION
Article 67. Content of tourism promotion
1. Promote the images of Vietnam and its people, cultural heritages, historical - cultural relics, scenic beauties, man-made creative works and national cultural identity in order to attract tourists.
2. Develop tourism trademark of the country, regions, local governments and enterprises; conduct research into tourism markets and develop and advertise tourism products which meet tourists’ needs.
3. Propagate and raise social awareness of tourism, thereby creating a secure, healthy and civilized tourism environment and upholding Vietnam’s traditions of hospitality.
4. Grasp opportunities and mobilize various resources to invest in tourism infrastructure; diversify and improve the quality of tourism services.
Article 68. Tourism promotion activities
1. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall formulate national tourism promotion strategy, plan and program; coordinate inter-regional and inter-provincial tourism promotion activities.
2. Within their competence, Ministries, ministerial agencies, People's Committees at all levels shall formulate and organize the implementation of tourism promotion plan and program by sectors and under their management in conformity with the national tourism promotion strategy, plan and program.
3. The socio-professional organizations for tourism, relevant enterprises, organizations and individuals shall proactively formulate and organize the implementation of foreign and domestic tourism promotion plan and program in conformity with the national tourism promotion strategy, plan and program, and establish foreign-based tourism promotion offices. The expenses for tourism promotion shall be included in the enterprise's expense account.
Article 69. Establishment of Vietnam-based representative offices of foreign tourism authorities and regional and international tourism organizations
1. Foreign tourism authorities and regional and international tourism organizations may establish Vietnam-based representative offices.
2. An application for establishment of a Vietnam-based representative office shall be consularly legalized and includes:
a) An application form for establishment of a Vietnam-based representative office according to the form specified by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism;
b) The decision on establishment of the foreign tourism authority and international and regional tourism organization;
c) The decision on establishment of the representative office of the foreign tourism authority and international and regional tourism organization;
d) The decision on appointment of the head of representative office.
3. Procedures for establishment of a Vietnam-based representative office:
a) The head of representative office shall submit 01 application to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism;
b) Within 30 days from the day on which a valid application is received, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall assess and submit it to the Prime Minister for consideration and decision;
c) Within 05 working days since the Prime Minister comments, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall send a written notice to the head of representative office.
Section 2. TOURISM DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FUND
Section 70. Establishment of Tourism Development Assistance Fund
1. A Tourism Development Assistance Fund is a non-budget state financial fund, has its own legal status, seal and account, is established and has its Charter on Organization and Operation approved by the Prime Minister.
2. The Tourism Development Assistance Fund is exempt from tax and other liabilities to the State in accordance with regulations of law.
3. The Tourism Development Assistance Fund is formed by the following sources:
a) Charter capital provided by the State budget;
b) Each year, the additional State budget mainly comes from the fees for sightseeing tours, issuance of visas and other entry and exit papers to foreigners;
c) Legal funding and voluntary contributions from domestic and foreign enterprises, organizations and individuals;
d) Other legal revenues in accordance with regulations of law.
4. The Government shall elaborate Clause 3 of this Article.
Article 71. Purposes of Tourism Development Assistance Fund
1. Promote domestic and foreign tourism.
2. Provide assistance in research into tourism markets and product development.
3. Provide assistance in training and development of human resources for tourism.
4. Provide assistance in tourism communication activities in community.
Article 72. Principles of operation of the Tourism Development Assistance Fund
1. Operate for non-profit purposes; preserve charter capital and make up for expenses for management itself.
2. Take responsibility for revenues, expenditures and settlement, publish information on budgets, assets and accounting work in accordance with regulations of law.
3. Be subject to inspection and audit carried out by the finance authority and State Audit Office of Vietnam on financial operations of the Tourism Development Assistance Fund.
4. Ensure openness, transparency, thriftiness and effectiveness, use for the right purposes and in conformity with regulations of law.
5. The previous year's redundant funding of the Tourism Development Assistance Fund shall be transferred to the following year for further use.
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