{"id":2709,"date":"2025-06-09T20:13:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T13:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/riat.vn\/asean-korea-tourism-roundtable-2025-a-strategic-platform-for-regional-cooperation-and-sustainable-tourism-development\/"},"modified":"2025-06-09T20:13:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T13:13:10","slug":"asean-korea-tourism-roundtable-2025-a-strategic-platform-for-regional-cooperation-and-sustainable-tourism-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/riat.vn\/en\/asean-korea-tourism-roundtable-2025-a-strategic-platform-for-regional-cooperation-and-sustainable-tourism-development\/","title":{"rendered":"ASEAN\u2013Korea Tourism Roundtable 2025: A Strategic Platform for Regional Cooperation and Sustainable Tourism Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"910\"><strong><em>Da Nang, Vietnam \u2013 As the global tourism industry steadily recovers from the profound impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, establishing multilateral dialogue mechanisms and fostering strategic partnerships has become increasingly imperative. From 2 to 4 July 2025, Duy Tan University\u2014a leading institution in tourism education and research in Vietnam\u2014will host the inaugural ASEAN\u2013Korea Tourism Roundtable (AK-RT). <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"987\"><strong data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"987\">A Flagship Event within the ASEAN\u2013Korea Cooperation Framework<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1348\">AK-RT 2025 stands as a landmark initiative within the ASEAN\u2013Korea cooperation program, launched in August 2024 with financial support from the ASEAN\u2013Korea FTA Funds and the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and organized in collaboration with the ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC) and the Passage to ASEAN (P2A) university network.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1794\">The Roundtable is envisioned as a high-level forum bringing together policymakers, business leaders, industry experts, and academics in tourism from the ten ASEAN countries and the Republic of Korea. It provides a crucial platform for stakeholders to share insights, identify challenges, and develop actionable policy recommendations for a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient tourism future. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1794\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1932\" src=\"https:\/\/riat.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/505475321_1244865034348768_9180194576354466448_n.jpg\" alt=\"ak-rt-2025\" width=\"720\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/riat.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/505475321_1244865034348768_9180194576354466448_n.jpg 720w, https:\/\/riat.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/505475321_1244865034348768_9180194576354466448_n-211x300.jpg 211w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1859\"><strong data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1859\">Four Strategic Pillars Guiding the Conference Agenda<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1987\">AK-RT 2025 focuses on four core strategic pillars that aim to deepen ASEAN\u2013Korea integration in the tourism sector:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2072\"><strong data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2072\">Enhancing Security and Facilitating Cross-Border Tourism<\/strong><br \/>Prioritizing visa liberalization, smart border controls, and post-pandemic health safety measures to rebuild traveler confidence.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2310\"><strong data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2310\">Improving Systems and Reducing Friction in Travel Experiences<\/strong><br \/>Promoting digitalization of tourism services, technological applications for navigation and feedback, and upgrading infrastructure and destination service quality.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2545\"><strong data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2545\">Developing a High-Quality Tourism Workforce<\/strong><br \/>Discussing cross-border education models, soft skill development, digital transformation training, and academic\/scholar exchange programs among member countries.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2794\"><strong data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2794\">Fostering Cultural Understanding and Respect for Diversity<\/strong><br \/>Enhancing people-to-people exchanges, promoting indigenous cultural values, and raising awareness on sustainable tourism and cultural preservation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"3359\">These themes are closely aligned with Article 5 of the ASEAN\u2013Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and its Annex on Tourism, specifically addressing (b) human resource development, (c) standardization and technical support, and (e) information cooperation. The event also supports broader regional mechanisms such as the ASEAN+3 Tourism Cooperation Work Plan 2021\u20132025, M-ATM+3, and ASEAN NTOs+3.   <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3458\"><strong data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3458\">Duy Tan University: Academic Leadership and Real-World Impact<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3460\" data-end=\"3862\">Hosting the inaugural AK-RT represents a significant milestone for Duy Tan University, underscoring its prominence in international tourism education and research. The event affirms Vietnam\u2019s capacity to organize globally relevant academic and policy dialogues, and reinforces the university&#8217;s commitment to bridging academia, government, and industry through sustainable, outcome-driven partnerships. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3864\" data-end=\"4101\">Additionally, Da Nang City, as one of Vietnam\u2019s leading tourism hubs, will benefit from international exposure, increased investment potential, and strengthened cross-border tourism collaboration.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4108\" data-end=\"4183\"><strong data-start=\"4114\" data-end=\"4183\">Expanding the Dialogue: Connecting Policy, Academia, and Industry<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4185\" data-end=\"4294\">AK-RT 2025 is not limited to policy dialogue. It also fosters multiple avenues of engagement:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4296\" data-end=\"4859\">\n<li data-start=\"4296\" data-end=\"4473\">\n<p data-start=\"4298\" data-end=\"4473\"><strong data-start=\"4298\" data-end=\"4341\">Business-Government Engagement<\/strong><br \/>Tourism enterprises will have direct access to policy officials to discuss regulatory barriers and opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4477\" data-end=\"4674\">\n<p data-start=\"4479\" data-end=\"4674\"><strong data-start=\"4479\" data-end=\"4524\">Academic Exchange and Applied Research<\/strong><br \/>Scholars can present evidence-based research, propose practical solutions, and build transnational research networks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4676\" data-end=\"4859\">\n<p data-start=\"4678\" data-end=\"4859\"><strong data-start=\"4678\" data-end=\"4716\">Trends and Investment Opportunities<\/strong><br \/>Participants will gain insights into digital transformation, sustainable tourism models, and emerging investment prospects across the region and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4866\" data-end=\"4905\"><strong data-start=\"4872\" data-end=\"4905\">Participation and Registration<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4907\" data-end=\"5007\">The Roundtable is open to a broad range of stakeholders with interests in ASEAN\u2013Korea tourism development, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5009\" data-end=\"5168\">\n<li data-start=\"5009\" data-end=\"5077\">\n<p data-start=\"5011\" data-end=\"5077\">Tourism businesses, travel agencies, and hospitality enterprises<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5078\" data-end=\"5111\">\n<p data-start=\"5080\" data-end=\"5111\">Educational and research institutions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5112\" data-end=\"5168\">\n<p data-start=\"5114\" data-end=\"5168\">Government agencies and international organizations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5170\" data-end=\"5243\">\ud83d\udd17 Register now at:: <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ak-rt.org\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5195\" data-end=\"5243\">https:\/\/www.ak-rt.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5270\" data-end=\"5714\">A Symbol of Multilateral Commitment and Regional Vision<br \/>The ASEAN\u2013Korea Tourism Roundtable 2025 is more than an academic-policy forum; it is a symbol of multilateral commitment to building a sustainable, safe, and prosperous tourism future for the region. Hosting the event in Vietnam\u2014a strategic destination\u2014presents a golden opportunity to elevate national visibility while reaffirming the leadership role of institutions like Duy Tan University in international cooperation and sustainable development. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Da Nang, Vietnam \u2013 As the global tourism industry steadily recovers from the profound impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, establishing multilateral dialogue mechanisms and fostering strategic partnerships has become increasingly imperative. 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