Hue, April 28 -- Hundreds of mayors, officials, and representatives from Francophone cities around the world gathered in the central city of Hue on April 27 for a conference on "Heritage and Sustainable Tourism", as part of the 45th General Assembly of the International Association of Francophone Mayors (AIMF).

In his opening remarks, Vo Le Nhat, Secretary of the Phu Xuan district Party Committee, emphasised that cultural heritage is not only a bridge between the past and present but also the foundation for building identity, fostering pride, and strengthening community bonds. He noted that while heritage tourism has helped promote cultural values and raise public awareness of preservation, unregulated tourism growth carries significant ...