On September 27, 2025, in celebration of World Tourism Day, Van Hien University hosted an international scientific conference titled “Green Tourism and Solutions to Promote the Circular Economy.” The event attracted a wide range of scholars, experts, lecturers, business representatives, and policymakers from Vietnam and countries including Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Deputy Minister of Education and Training, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Phuc, attended and delivered a speech at the conference.
In his opening remarks, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Minh Duc, President of Van Hien University, emphasized that developing green tourism in conjunction with the circular economy is an inevitable trend amid globalization and international competition. He highlighted the conference as an academic forum for sharing solutions, experiences, and proposing development models tailored to Vietnam’s practical conditions.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Minh Duc, President of Van Hien University, delivered the opening remarks of the conference.
Deputy Minister of Education and Training, Mr. Nguyen Van Phuc, commended the university’s efforts in enhancing education quality and scientific research. He acknowledged the contribution of 139 submitted papers from domestic and international scholars, with 86 selected for publication in the conference proceedings. This reflects Van Hien University’s commitment to education and the development of high-quality human resources, particularly in the tourism sector.
The conference presentations were organized into five key thematic groups: (1) innovation and green management in tourism and hospitality; (2) sustainable tourism development; (3) technological applications in tourism; (4) destination research, cultural heritage, and tourist behavior; and (5) policies promoting the circular economy. These studies not only provided theoretical foundations but also offered governance solutions and practical experiences from various countries, affirming that green tourism is a necessary direction in the context of climate change and global environmental crises.
A central topic of discussion was the training and development of human resources for green tourism. Experts noted that building a workforce equipped with knowledge of sustainability, environmental management, digital transformation, and social responsibility poses a significant challenge. Therefore, higher education institutions must integrate subjects such as green tourism management, environmental risk governance, ESG (Environmental – Social – Governance), and tourism data management into their curricula to meet labor market demands.
The in-depth panel discussion provided participants with the opportunity to present
their perspectives and further analyze critical issues related to the conference’s research theme.
Many opinions at the conference also suggested that tourism professionals in the new era must transcend traditional “service” roles to become creative experts capable of designing green solutions. Developing appropriate training programs and strengthening connections between universities, businesses, communities, and local authorities are considered key factors for sustainable industry growth.
One of the participants raised questions in the discussion pannel
The conference not only served as a bridge linking Vietnam to the global research network on green tourism and the circular economy but also opened opportunities for collaboration with ASEAN countries. International experiences shared at the event demonstrated that digital technology adoption, green management innovation, and circular tourism models will be crucial pillars for enhancing Vietnam’s tourism competitiveness, sustainability, and social responsibility.
The participants attended the conference
The event left a profound academic and practical impact, contributing to strategic orientation in education and policy development for Vietnam’s tourism sector toward environmental friendliness, sustainability, and international integration.
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