The Future of Tourism is Holistic: Heritage, Education and Talent | Phuong Do Tran | TEDxĐaKaoStudio
What if the key to unlocking sustainable tourism and preserving our precious local cultures lies in empowering the next generation with the right education and opportunities?With over two decades of experience shaping the future of tourism culture, Dr. Do Tran Phuong brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the TEDxĐaKao Studio. His dedication extends beyond academia, as he actively trains human resources for leading tourism companies such as Saigontourist, Vietravel, Mytravel, and Tam Chuc,...Today, Dr. Phuong will share his vision for "The Future of Tourism is Holistic: Heritage, Education, and Talent," a call to action for investing in the training and education of the next generation.Through his talk, you can explore how providing the best possible learning environments and practical experience can empower this upcoming workforce to build, share, and preserve our local culture and drive sustainable tourism development.
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Special Thanks to TEDxĐaKao Partners
Sponsoring Partner: Tam Chuc - National Scenic Landscape and Tourism Complex in Vietnam.
Community Partner: Vuon Uom Tai Nang Van Hoa Du Lich
Production Partner: VIENTITY Co.
“How to develop sustainable tourism through a holistic approach with heritage education incubators and culturally-sensitive training for tourism talents.”
With over 20 years of experience teaching and researching tourism culture, Dr. Do Tran Phuong is the Deputy Head of the Faculty of Tourism at Hanoi University of Culture. Furthermore, he is also the Deputy Director of the Tourism Culture Talent Incubator Project as well as a member of the Scientific Council and Human Resource Development Training Council of ATI.
With enthusiasm and dedication, Dr. Do Tran Phuong has actively participated in training human resources for many large tourism companies such as Saigontourist, Vietravel, Mytravel, and Tam Chuc, as well as the Departments of Tourism in Hanoi, Nghe An, Thanh Hoa, and other provinces. He is also a guest lecturer at major universities such as Vin University and Vietnam National University. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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