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Hanoi Open University is pleased to invite scientists, researchers, and experts to participate in the International Conference on “Responsible Supply Chain Management in Tourism” on November 14, 2025, in Hanoi. This conference will serve as a prestigious academic forum for discussing the importance of responsible activities in tourism supply chains, aiming to build sustainable and ethical supply chains. The event will also highlight the crucial role of higher education institutions in training a high-quality workforce for the tourism industry.
TOPICS OF INTEREST
The conference welcomes original, unpublished research papers focusing on the following key topics, although this list is not exhaustive:
Topic 1: Trends and Requirements for Developing Responsible Supply Chains in the Tourism Industry
This topic focuses on a comprehensive analysis of the theoretical and practical aspects of responsible supply chains in tourism. Submissions may delve into the following areas:
- Responsible Tourism and Sustainable Tourism: Analyze the relationship, differences, and interdependencies between these two concepts and how they promote the holistic development of the tourism industry in the new era.
- Current Status of Responsible Supply Chains in Tourism in Vietnam and Worldwide: Provide an objective assessment of the achievements, challenges, and potential opportunities for applying responsible standards and principles in national and global tourism supply chains.
- Circular Economy and Responsible Supply Chains in Tourism: Explore how circular economy principles—including waste reduction, resource reuse, and recycling—can be integrated into tourism supply chains to enhance sustainability and environmental responsibility.
- The Role and Coordination of Stakeholders in Responsible Tourism Supply Chains: Investigate the multi-dimensional interactions and cooperation among governments, travel businesses, service providers, local communities, and NGOs to establish transparent, fair, and efficient supply chains.
- Application of Digital Technologies (Blockchain, Big Data, IoT, etc.) in Managing Responsible Tourism Supply Chains: Analyze the potential of advanced technologies like Blockchain for increasing transparency and traceability, Big Data for trend analysis and optimization, and IoT for resource management to improve the performance and accountability of supply chains.
- Policies, Laws, and International Standards for Responsible Tourism Supply Chains: Evaluate current legal frameworks, national and international policy regulations, and global ethical and environmental standards impacting the establishment and operation of responsible tourism supply chains.
Topic 2: The Role of Higher Education Institutions in Training the Workforce for Responsible Supply Chain Management in Tourism
This topic focuses on the indispensable role of education in developing high-quality human resources for the tourism industry. Expected papers may explore:
- Contemporary Research Directions in Supply Chain Management for Tourism, Sustainable Tourism, and Responsible Tourism: Identify emerging research areas, knowledge gaps, and research priorities to advance responsible supply chains.
- Job Opportunities in Responsible Supply Chain Management in Tourism: Analyze labor market demands, new job types, and the necessary professional and soft skills for experts working in responsible supply chain management within tourism.
- Training and Research Needs for Human Resources to Implement Responsible Supply Chains in Tourism: Assess both quantitative and qualitative training needs, necessary curricula, and research capacities to meet the practical demands of the industry, supporting effective implementation of responsible supply chains.
- The Role and Models of Cooperation between Educational Institutions and Employers in Training a Workforce to Meet Market Needs for Implementing and Developing Responsible Tourism Supply Chains: Discuss effective collaboration models between universities, colleges, and tourism enterprises to design relevant training programs, enhance internships, and ensure graduates are capable of meeting job requirements.
- Implementation of Responsible Tourism Supply Chain Management Training in Higher Education Institutions: Share practical experiences, innovative teaching methods, detailed training programs, and specialized courses designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for responsible supply chain management.
- Conditions to Ensure Effective Training of Human Resources for New Market Needs in Responsible Tourism Supply Chain Management (Mechanisms, Policies, Human Resources, Infrastructure, etc.): Analyze key factors necessary to improve training quality, including developing support mechanisms and policies, investing in qualified teaching staff, and upgrading learning facilities and equipment.
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION
To ensure the quality and objectivity of the conference proceedings, all submitted manuscripts will undergo a strict blind peer-review process before being considered for publication. Authors are expected to adhere to the following guidelines:
- Originality: Manuscripts submitted must be original research that has not been previously published or is under review for publication in any other journal, conference, or publication.
- Language: All manuscripts must be written in English.
- Formatting:
◦ Use MS Word.
◦ Font: New Times Roman, size 13, with 1.5 line spacing.
◦ Manuscript length should be between 3,000 and 4,000 words, including tables, figures, references, and appendices (if applicable).
- Submission Components: Submissions must include two separate documents:
◦ Cover Page: This should include full author details: full name, institutional affiliation, complete contact address, phone number, email address, and any acknowledgments or sponsorships (if applicable).
◦ Main Manuscript: The manuscript should not contain any identifying information to ensure anonymity during the peer-review process.
- Abstract:
◦ The abstract should be approximately 120-150 words.
◦ It should clearly describe the main arguments, research methods, and key conclusions of the paper.
◦ Include a list of 3-5 keywords in alphabetical order.
◦ The abstract and keywords must be presented in both English and Vietnamese.
- Title and Headings:
◦ The manuscript title should be in bold and centered on the page.
◦ Main section headings should be in bold, aligned to the left, and numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals (e.g., 1. Introduction, 2. Theoretical Framework).
◦ First-level subheadings (e.g., 2.1) should be italicized and bold.
◦ Second-level subheadings (e.g., 2.1.1) should be italicized but not bold.
◦ All pages of the manuscript must be numbered consecutively at the bottom.
- Tables and Figures:
◦ Tables and figures should be numbered separately and consecutively with Arabic numerals (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1).
◦ Each table and figure should have a clear and informative title to help the reader easily understand its content.
◦ Images must be of high quality, with good resolution and sharpness to ensure clear display both in print and online.
- References: Citations in the text and reference list should strictly follow the APA 7th edition citation style using the author-year system (e.g., Dunning, 2000; Smith, 2005).
- Processing Procedure: Any manuscript that does not comply with the above guidelines will be returned to the author for necessary revisions before entering the blind peer-review process.
- Copyright: As a condition for publication, authors agree to transfer copyright of the manuscript, including the abstract, to the conference. This transfer ensures the widest dissemination of the information, both in print and electronic formats.
- Conflict of Interest: Authors are responsible for clearly disclosing any sponsorship or financial relationships that may create a conflict of interest concerning the content of their manuscript.
IMPORTANT DATES
Authors are kindly reminded to note the following important deadlines to ensure timely review and publication of their papers:
- Abstract Submission Deadline: August 10, 2025
- Full Paper Submission Deadline: September 10, 2025
- Acceptance Notification: October 10, 2025
- Registration Deadline: October 30, 2025
PUBLICATION
All accepted and registered papers will be published in the conference proceedings with an ISSN number. Additionally, each paper will benefit from:
- A Digital Object Identifier (DOI) assigned by CrossRef, making the paper easily accessible and citable online.
- The conference proceedings will be sent to Google Scholar for indexing, enhancing the visibility and accessibility of research to the global academic community.
PUBLICATION FEE
To cover the processing and publication costs, a publication fee of 2,000,000 VND (or 80 USD) will be charged for each accepted paper.
LANGUAGE
Submitted papers must be written entirely in English.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information or inquiries, please contact:
- Conference Website: https://conf.hou.edu.vn
- Email: RSCM@hou.edu.vn
- For Submission-Related Queries: Please contact Ms. Vu Huong Giang at +84 983.586.188.
We warmly welcome your contributions and believe that the International Conference on “Responsible Supply Chain Management in Tourism” will be a meaningful platform for sharing breakthrough ideas and developing sustainable solutions to contribute to the responsible development of global tourism.
