Attending the congress were Mr. Tran Song Tung, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Vice Chairman of Ninh Binh Provincial People's Committee, Mr. Vu The Binh, Chairman of Vietnam Tourism Association, Mr. Bui Van Manh, Provincial Commissioner, Director of Ninh Binh Tourism Department, leaders of provincial departments and agencies, representatives of the Northern Province Tourism Association and more than 100 members of Ninh Binh Tourism Association, the resident press agency in Ninh Binh province, local newspapers, radio and Television.

According to the report at the Congress, for the 2016-2021 term, Ninh Binh Tourism Association has basically completed the target programs set out by the Second Congress, well performed its functions and duties to protect the rights and interests of tourists, legitimate benefits for members, connecting, consulting and supporting tourism businesses, especially during the time when the Covid-19 pandemic has severely affected the tourism industry. The Tourism Association has taken measures to help businesses limit the adverse effects of the pandemic, stabilize production and business, improve the competitiveness and efficiency of its members, and actively participate in tourism activities. socio-cultural activities, contributing to the completion of socio-economic development tasks of the province.

Comrade Tran Song Tung, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Vice Chairman of Ninh Binh Provincial People's Committee spoke at the Congress.

Over the past 2 congresses, the total number of members of the Tourism Association is 105 members and 02 branches are the Hotel Association and the Travel Association. The Tourism Association has promoted propaganda, advocacy, and expanded admission of new members. During this term, the Association advocated the development of 25 new members. Increasingly affirming the role of Ninh Binh Tourism Association as an organization representing tourism businesses in the province that operates effectively and in accordance with the wishes of businesses. In order to improve operational efficiency, the Association has organized periodical activities, focusing on performing the key tasks well: supporting business operations, training and fostering human resources, building products, developing market development, product promotion information, etc. The association actively mobilizes its members to participate in promotional and promotional programs at festivals, seminars, fairs, tourism events in and outside the province. Creating favorable conditions for businesses to develop, contributing to promoting the development of the tourism industry into a spearhead economic sector of the province.

Mr. Vu The Binh, Chairman of Vietnam Tourism Association spoke at the congress

Setting out the direction and tasks for the third term (2022-2027), the Provincial Tourism Association determined: Unite to build a tourism association that is really the common house of the business community operating in the tourism sector; Take advantage of new opportunities, continue to innovate contents, forms and methods of operation, organize the implementation of the Resolution of the Congress to all members, promote gathering, connecting, exchanging and improving the efficiency of business consulting and supporting activities, acting as a reliable bridge between enterprises and state agencies and organizations inside and outside the province; coordinate and advise provincial leaders in planning tourism development strategies, promulgating mechanisms and policies to attract investment to exploit the potential and advantages of tourism development.

Ms. Duong Thi Thanh, Chairwoman of Ninh Binh Provincial Tourism Association spoke at the congress

At the congress, the Executive Board of Ninh Binh Tourism Association for the term 2022-2027 was introduced before the Congress. The new Executive Board consists of 27 members, Ms. Duong Thi Thanh, Chairwoman of the Tourism Association, term II, term 2016-2021, continues to be trusted to be elected to hold the position of Chairwoman of Ninh Binh Provincial Tourism Association, term 2022- 2027.

Executive Board of Provincial Tourism Association, term III, term 2022-2027.

At the congress, 12 collectives and 3 individuals were also honored to receive certificates of merit for making positive contributions to the development of tourism in Ninh Binh province and Vietnam's tourism for the 2016-2021 term.