Selection criteria for the ASEAN clean tourist city include cleanliness, waste control and management, harmonization between natural landscapes and architectures, green spaces as well as urban safety.

The standards of the ASEAN green hotel have been developed by ASEAN member states since 2006 and were first announced in Thailand in 2008 and then Brunei in 2012, with 11 criteria comprising environmental policy and actions for hotel operation, use of green products, cooperation with the local communities and government, energy efficiency, etc. Each year, ten tourist establishments of each member country are nominated for the title.

The panoramic view of TRAVEX International Travel Fair. Photo: Thua Thien Hue Department of Tourism

Also, at the TRAVEX International Travel Fair, a highlight of the forum, Hue city collaborated with the Vietnam Administration of Tourism to promote Hue tourism, including its new products and tours, especially the coming Hue Cultural Festival 2018.

Story: Duc Quang

• The return of European and North American tourists to Hue (01/07)
• The combination of culture and nature is Hue’s attraction (29/06)
• Vibrant colors of culture on the street  (28/06)
• “Hue has more than just heritages…”  (27/06)
• Hue is ready to welcome guests to enjoy the festival (23/06)
• Ticket price for the opening ceremony of Hue Festival Week 2022 announced (22/06)
• Malaysian famtrip delegation surveys tourist attractions (19/06)
• 20 hot air balloons to perform and serve tourists in Hue Festival (19/06)