Improving the quality of tourism human resources in Ho Chi Minh City for sustainable economic development

The competition focuses on improvisation and handling of real-life situations - the most important skill of a tour guide.

On November 17th, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association and other partners, announced the 2025 Ho Chi Minh City Expanded Excellent Tourist Guide Competition, themed "Tourist Guides - Talented Navigators". Launched on September 18th, the competition quickly attracted the attention of tourism businesses, training institutions, and a large number of tour guides and tourism students.

Beyond being a professional competition, the contest also serves as an opportunity to honor those who contribute to building a friendly, modern, and attractive image of Ho Chi Minh City in the eyes of tourists, thereby improving the quality of the city's tourism workforce.

Ms. Bui Thi Ngoc Hieu, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, said that this year's competition focuses on the ability to adapt and handle real-life situations – the most important skill for tour guides in the context of the constantly evolving tourism industry. Notably, for the first time, the competition is being organized as a practical program, combining competition, training, and experiences at multiple destinations.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/nang-chat-nguon-nhan-luc-du-lich-tp-hcm-196251117213502763.htm