With the theme "Shaping the Future of Tourism: Embracing Digital and Green Transformation", the 12th TPO General Assembly is an opportunity for cities around the world to discuss strategies, share experiences and propose innovative solutions to develop sustainable tourism, apply digital technology and move towards environmentally friendly tourism models.
According to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism , the highlight of the main activities of the 12th TPO General Assembly is the Symposium: The main sessions will focus on new trends in the tourism industry, the role of digital transformation and green tourism in enhancing the tourist experience and enhancing the competitiveness of destinations.
The event also provides opportunities for networking and cooperation, delegates will have the opportunity to meet, exchange experiences and seek cooperation opportunities with tourism management agencies of other countries to develop joint tourism projects. In addition to official activities, Ho Chi Minh City will organize cultural and artistic exchange programs and survey outstanding tourist destinations in the city to introduce to international delegates the dynamic beauty, rich history and unique cultural identity of Ho Chi Minh City.
Hosting the 12th TPO General Assembly affirms Ho Chi Minh City's position as a leading tourism center in the region (illustrative photo)
The 12th TPO General Assembly in Ho Chi Minh City sets strategic goals to: Promote digital transformation in tourism: Focus on applying modern technologies such as AI, big data, virtual reality (VR)/augmented reality (AR) to enhance tourist experience, optimize destination management activities and increase marketing effectiveness. Develop green and sustainable tourism: Encourage environmentally friendly tourism solutions, minimize negative impacts on climate, preserve cultural and natural heritage, and promote social responsibility in the tourism industry. Enhance international cooperation: Create a bridge for TPO member cities to share knowledge and experience, and jointly develop multinational tourism programs and projects, promoting tourist flows between cities. Enhance the competitiveness of destinations: Share strategies for developing unique tourism products, improving service quality and building attractive destination brands.
The 12th TPO General Assembly will take place in parallel with the Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Expo - ITE HCMC 2025, the largest tourism fair in Vietnam, creating a rare opportunity for business connections and establishing strategic partnerships between countries in the tourism sector.
Ho Chi Minh City said that hosting the 12th TPO General Assembly affirms Ho Chi Minh City's position as a leading tourism center in the region. The event is also a great opportunity for the newly merged Ho Chi Minh City to promote the image of its people, unique culture and tourism potential to key international markets. At the same time, the event also affirms the City's pioneering role in tourism promotion activities, in line with its position as a founding member and member of the TPO Executive Board.
The 12th TPO General Assembly is not only an important milestone in the series of diplomatic activities and friendly cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and global cities on the occasion of the anniversary of many bilateral relations in 2025, but also demonstrates the City's strong commitment to developing sustainable tourism, international integration and contributing to the overall development of the global tourism industry.
On this occasion, Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism Le Truong Hien Hoa shared that the TPO 2025 General Assembly is not only an international event, but also an important milestone in the series of diplomatic activities and friendly cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and cities around the world.
Mr. Le Truong Hien Hoa also said: "We are making every effort to organize the 12th TPO General Assembly in a professional and thoughtful manner, leaving a deep impression in the hearts of international friends about a friendly, hospitable City, rich in cultural identity and vibrant in every experience."
The Tourism Promotion Organization for Global Cities (TPO) was established in 2002 with the aim of becoming a center for promotion, information, and communication between tourist cities in the Asia-Pacific region. The organization was established at the 5th Asia-Pacific Cities Conference (APCS) in 2002 in Fukuoka, Japan. To date, the TPO has 131 city members and 56 members are tourism organizations/enterprises.
Ho Chi Minh City is one of the founding cities and the only city in Vietnam to hold the role of Executive Committee Member, actively participating in TPO activities, effectively contributing to strengthening and expanding cooperation relations, exchanging and learning experiences in tourism development among member cities. Through TPO, Ho Chi Minh City has been proactively and positively introducing the image of the destination to the world tourism community, contributing to attracting more and more international visitors to the city, especially visitors from key markets of Northeast Asia and Southeast Asia.
Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/tphcm-dai-hoi-dong-to-chuc-xuc-tien-du-lich-cac-thanh-pho-toan-cau-lan-thu-12-hop-vao-dau-thang-9-2025-20250829152730177.htm
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