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The 7th International Conference on Tourism Development in Vietnam – Hue 2025, themed “Tourism, Heritage, Cities, and Creativity”, will take place on August 1–2, 2025 in Hue City, Vietnam. The event is co-organized by the National Economics University (NEU), Hue University, and UNESCO, serving as an academic forum that brings together scholars and experts to discuss trends and strategies for sustainable tourism development, heritage conservation, and urban creativity.
INTRODUCTION
Today, tourism has become an essential part of life—contributing to heritage preservation, creative stimulation, and improved quality of life. Cities rich in heritage, historical architecture, and cultural traditions are attractive destinations that help restore and preserve local identities. At the same time, tourism benefits from generations of accumulated creativity, driving the growth of creative spaces in urban environments.
The rise in tourist numbers not only stimulates local economies but also strengthens community pride in cultural heritage. Creativity in contemporary tourism fosters innovative approaches to heritage conservation and interpretation. Cities that integrate heritage and creativity into their tourism strategies enhance their competitiveness and appeal. Creative approaches—such as digital storytelling, immersive experiences, and cultural festivals—not only attract visitors but also strengthen community engagement and ensure sustainable preservation of cultural values.
The 7th International Conference on Tourism Development in Vietnam – Hue 2025 is co-organized by the National Economics University (NEU), Hue University, and UNESCO, and will be held in Hue City, Vietnam. The event aims to provide an academic forum for scholars and researchers working in the fields of tourism, heritage, urban development, and creativity. This year’s conference takes place in a significant context: Thua Thien Hue has officially become a centrally governed city as of January 1, 2025, and is also the host of the Vietnam National Tourism Year 2025 under the theme “Hue – The Ancient Capital, New Opportunities.” Additionally, the conference coincides with Hue Festival 2025, which features hundreds of cultural and tourism activities celebrating and promoting the city’s heritage and creative industries.
CONFERENCE THEMES
The conference welcomes theoretical and empirical papers in the fields of tourism, heritage, urban studies, and creative industries. Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:
Tourism & Leisure
- Tourist behavior and demand
- Business models in tourism and leisure
- Tourism products and experience design
- Tourism management and operations
- Human resource management in tourism
- Tourism promotion and marketing
- Sustainable tourism development
- Technology in tourism and leisure
Heritage
- Heritage tourism
- Heritage and communities
- Heritage conservation and management
- Technology in heritage tourism
- Sustainable heritage development
Cities, Culture & Creativity
- Culture and creative industries
- Creative cities and urban tourism
- Urban tourism development
- Creative economy and night-time economy in tourism
VENUE
🏛 Hue University, Hue City, Vietnam
TENTATIVE PROGRAM
Day 1 – August 1, 2025
Morning:
- Opening Ceremony and Welcome Remarks
- Plenary Session 1: Speakers from UNESCO, leading scholars, and representatives of the Hue Monuments Conservation Center (speakers to be announced)
- Panel Discussion: Educational networks on tourism, heritage, cities, and creativity
Afternoon:
- Parallel sessions with author presentations
- Organizing committee’s closing remarks
- Conference Closing Ceremony
📅 Day 2 – August 2, 2025
- Field Trip & Cultural Excursion
PAPER SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
📌 Language: English, Minimum length: 3,000 words
- Title of the paper
- Full name of author(s), email, and institutional affiliation
- Abstract, references, tables, and illustrative figures
📌 Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings with an ISBN.
📩 Submit via email:
📧 tourismconference@neu.edu.vn
IMPORTANT DATES
📆 May 15, 2025: Submission deadline
📆 June 30, 2025: Notification of peer review results
📆 July 5, 2025: Early registration deadline
📆 July 15, 2025: Final registration deadline
📆 August 1–2, 2025: Conference dates
REGISTRATION FEES
🔹Fees include: welcome reception, abstract booklet, digital proceedings (ISBN), certificate of participation, lunch, coffee breaks, and field trip.
| Participant Type | Early Registration (by July 5) | Regular Registration (by July 15) |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Author | 80 USD (2.000.000 VND) | 100 USD (2.500.000 VND) |
| Student | 60 USD (1.500.000 VND) | 80 USD (2.000.000 VND) |
CONTACT INFORMATION
📞 Dr. Nguyen Thi Quynh Trang
📧 Email: trangna@neu.edu.vn
📱 Zalo: 0837969595
