Experience "Net zero tours Ben Tre"

25/03/2024 1304 0
On March 22, 2024, the Institute of Applied Research and Business Innovation (3AI) coordinated with C2T Communications and Tourism Company Limited (C2T Tourism) to organize a delegation to participate in the Pilot Experience Program. "Net zero tours Ben Tre" point. Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thi Be Muoi, representatives of leaders of the Departments: Culture - Sports and Tourism, Science and Technology, Information and Communications participated in the program.

Experience the pilot "Net zero tours Ben Tre". (Photo: Pham Han)

“Net zero tours” is a concept related to the organization of tours in which all activities from transportation, accommodation, meals and other activities are carried out with the goal of minimizing amount of carbon emissions released into the environment. This means that any carbon emissions generated during tourism will be carefully calculated and offset through measures such as: planting trees, using renewable energy, other emission reduction projects, ... to achieve carbon balance, that is, "net zero" (no increase in the amount of carbon in the atmosphere). The ultimate goal of "Net zero tours" is to promote sustainable tourism, reduce negative impacts on the environment and assist in the fight against climate change.

According to Mr. Vo Van Phong - Director of C2T Tourism Company, "Net zero tours Ben Tre" aims to promote green tourism, reduce carbon and aim for "net zero" in Ben Tre and is a possible model. replicated in other localities; At the same time, raise awareness of environmental protection among all classes of people.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thi Be Muoi tours the process of making chocolate from local cocoa beans. (Photo: Pham Han)

According to the pilot experience program "Net zero tours Ben Tre", the group participating in the program can experience river life in the Land of Coconuts such as: traveling by boat to small canals to visit nipa palm forests and traditional craft villages; Visit the coconut candy factory, listen to amateur music, drink honey tea, eat fruit and enjoy traditional coconut candy; Visit the largest pineapple coconut garden in Ben Tre city and enjoy pineapple coconut at the garden; dine on the boat with rustic dishes, etc. During the tour, the group was guided by representatives of 3AI Institute and C2T Tourism Company to experience the process of calculating carbon emissions and choosing options. offset to achieve net zero emissions through website: netzerotours.vn.

The group took souvenir photos with traditional amateur music artists. (Photo: Pham Han)

After experiencing the pilot program "Net zero tours Ben Tre", Director of the Department of Information and Communications Trinh Minh Chau commented that this is a new model responding to the Prime Minister's policy "Vietnam is determined Make a commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. According to the Director of the Department of Information and Communications, during the implementation of "Net zero tours Ben Tre", it is necessary to adjust some services at stops to be more attentive in service, and the landscape is not only "green". but also "clean", a way to introduce local products so that tourists can feel the hospitality and friendliness of Ben Tre people...

The group participating in the pilot experience program "Net zero tours Ben Tre" took souvenir photos at the largest pineapple coconut garden in Ben Tre city. (Photo: Pham Han)

Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dung highly appreciated the idea of ​​the "Net Zero tours Ben Tre" program of C2T Tourism Company - a local business with many initiatives in the field of tourism. calendar, contributing to communication and promotion of Ben Tre tourism further. Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dung commented that if this model is communicated well and in the right direction, it will create a highlight in Ben Tre's tourism in the near future.
On behalf of the experiencing group, the Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism expressed his thanks to 3AI Institute and C2T Tourism Company for creating conditions for the group to experience this new model. Through this, we can also see the reality of the province's tourism industry gradually recovering effectively.

Pham Han

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