Raising awareness among union members about the importance of green tourism

(To Quoc) - On the afternoon of March 25th, in Hue City, the Youth Union of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in coordination with the Youth Union of Vietnam Airlines Corporation and the Hue City Youth Union, organized a seminar on promoting sustainable tourism – creating a green future.

The seminar aimed to raise awareness among union members about the importance of green tourism in sustainable development, linked to environmental protection and the preservation of local cultural identity; the application of technology and new technological applications in the management and service of the tourism industry; and to contribute to the National Tourism Year - Hue 2025. This is a highlight program within the framework of activities celebrating the 94th anniversary of the founding of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (March 26, 1931 – March 26, 2025) of the Youth Union of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Deputy Minister Ho An Phong speaks at the seminar.

Attending and giving a keynote speech at the seminar was Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho An Phong. Also present were Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Tourism Administration Ha Van Sieu; Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of the Government Bui Hoang Tung; representatives of the leadership of Vietnam Airlines Corporation; and representatives of the leadership of units under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, along with approximately 400 union members from various units, organizations and tourism businesses.

Speaking at the seminar, Deputy Minister Ho An Phong stated that in recent years, the development of green tourism has been oriented towards the Party's guidelines, policies, and the State's laws. Along with this, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has developed and implemented the Green Tourism Action Program for the period 2023-2025, protecting the natural and social environment at key tourist destinations according to the orientation of "Green, clean, beautiful, civilized, and friendly tourist destinations," and issued the Vietnam Tourism Marketing Strategy to 2030, which outlines key tasks and solutions, notably the innovation and diversification of tourism marketing methods and the promotion of digital technology applications.

The Deputy Minister suggested that the seminar should focus on three key elements: raising public awareness about the importance of environmental protection and sustainable tourism development; building smart tourism based on information and communication technology; and promoting green tourist destinations and environmentally friendly services, thereby attracting the attention of both domestic and international tourists.

Session 1 of the seminar was a talk show titled "Youth Promoting Sustainable Tourism – Building a Green Future".

"The younger generation will be the direct beneficiaries of sustainable tourism development, and will also be the key force in promoting green and smart tourism. Young people need to act and work together to make tourism an industry that not only brings economic benefits but also promotes sustainable development, protects nature, and brings prosperity to future generations," said Deputy Minister Ho An Phong.

Speaking at the seminar, Bui Hoang Tung, Secretary of the Government Youth Union, expressed his belief that, with the creativity, dynamism, and enthusiasm of young people, green and smart tourism will not only be a trend but also become an indispensable part of Vietnam's tourism industry, contributing to the development of a sustainable tourism sector and creating opportunities for green economic development for the country and the world.

Specifically, the Youth Union of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Youth Union of Vietnam Airlines are tasked with leading the organization of green tourism activities, playing a connecting and promoting role for initiatives within the youth community. At the same time, these two units are tasked with coordinating with the Youth Union of the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) to implement initiatives applying science and technology in the tourism sector.

The Youth Forum on Promoting Sustainable Tourism – Building a Green Future consists of two sessions: a talk show titled "Youth Promoting Sustainable Tourism – Building a Green Future" and a discussion and dialogue between youth and leaders to raise awareness, the role, and individual responsibility in promoting sustainable tourism.

During the discussion session, many questions from young people were answered by the delegates. The issues were clarified one by one, helping young people to better understand the promotion of sustainable tourism and green tourism.

Within the framework of the seminar, in addition to discussions and sharing experiences on sustainable tourism, the seminar also implemented a Social Welfare Program with the theme "Shining Smiles – Warming Hearts". This is a practical activity, demonstrating the concern and responsibility of union members, organizations, and businesses towards the community, especially families in difficult circumstances. These gifts not only bring material value but also serve as a source of spiritual encouragement, motivating local people to continue preserving and promoting unique cultural values, contributing to the development of the tourism industry in various regions.

Earlier that morning, the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in coordination with the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of Vietnam Airlines Corporation and the Hue City Youth Union, organized the program "Melodies of the Imperial City - Journey of Youth".

This activity is part of the "Bringing Youth Union Members to Traditional Arts Theaters" program in 2025 of the Youth Union of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and also in response to Youth Month (March 26, 1931 – March 26, 2025) and the National Tourism Year of Hue - 2025.

The program attracted 200 youth union members from various units to participate in traditional art activities, and was also an important step in raising awareness of the role and value of traditional art forms, including Hue Royal Court Music.

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