Held for the first time in Vietnam, the ASEAN - Korea Tourism Roundtable Forum opened at Duy Tan University (Da Nang City), emphasizing the central role of education and young human resources in the strategy of sustainable tourism development.
Taking place from July 2 to 4, the first ASEAN - Korea Tourism Roundtable Forum gathered a large number of representatives from government agencies, experts, businesses, international organizations and students from ASEAN countries and Korea. This is the first activity of a series of 3-year rotating conferences in ASEAN countries, organized by Duy Tan University in collaboration with the Passage to ASEAN (P2A) Network.
Speaking at the opening session, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho An Phong highly appreciated the forum initiative in the context of the tourism industry recovering from the pandemic. "ASEAN - Korea tourism is not only a cultural exchange, but also a driving force for economic development and connecting people. We need to be creative, adaptive, and strengthen cultural and social cohesion. In which, the role of the young generation and students is very important," Mr. Phong emphasized.
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho An Phong spoke at the first ASEAN - Korea Tourism Roundtable Forum, emphasizing the role of creativity, connection and young human resources in sustainable tourism development between the two regions.
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At the forum, Mr. Le Nguyen Bao, Director of Duy Tan University, said that young human resources are the "key" to help tourism make a breakthrough in the new period. Mr. Bao affirmed: "Today's students not only need to be good at their profession, but also need to have a global mindset, cultural understanding and a spirit of integration. They are the future 'tourism ambassadors' of the region."
The Director of Duy Tan University also believes that higher education needs to play a bigger role in developing the tourism industry, through links between schools, businesses and international organizations. This will help students not only access knowledge but also have the opportunity to practice in a professional environment, forming a creative and dynamic workforce.
The forum attracted the attention of many policy makers, experts, tourism businesses and international organizations from ASEAN and Korea, marking a new step forward in tourism cooperation between the two regions.
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The forum also provided a space for students from ASEAN countries and Korea to exchange and discuss their roles in sustainable tourism development. Many young people expressed their desire to access international training programs, apply digital technology, preserve indigenous cultures and contribute to green development.
Within the framework of the forum, thematic discussion sessions focused on many practical issues such as: aviation connectivity, visa policy, ensuring tourist security, digitalizing services and training young human resources.
Former ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong Minh said: "Tourism is not just about numbers, but a cultural bridge and a driving force for development. Education will be the foundation to help form a capable successor team to promote regional cohesion."
The program is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea and the ASEAN-Korea FTA (AKFTA) Fund.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/dao-tao-the-he-tre-thanh-dai-su-du-lich-ben-vung-asean-han-quoc-185250702152817601.htm
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