Ha Long boat tragedy sparks safety and reform calls
In the wake of the recent boat capsizing tragedy in Ha Long Bay, RMIT experts in psychology and tourism are urging swift action to restore safety, public trust, and industry resilience.
Tourism and hospitality boom puts spotlight on skills shortage
As Vietnam’s tourism and hospitality industry rebounds and diversifies, RMIT experts warn that a growing skills gap may stall progress if workforce development does not keep pace with rising demand.
Can AI ever replace the warmth of the “Vietnamese smile”?
Three RMIT Vietnam lecturers discuss how AI-driven technologies challenge the personal warmth and human connection that define Vietnamese hospitality.
Scammed in paradise: Facebook fraud hits Vietnam’s tourism industry
As Vietnam gears up for the public holidays from 30 April to 4 May, and with the summer travel season just around the corner, RMIT academic Dr Daisy Kanagasapapathy warns that online scams targeting tourists are likely to spike.