Research on a roadmap for green transportation transformation and sustainable tourism development
Da Nang is one of many localities that are making efforts to green transformation to develop tourism. Recently, the Da Nang Department of Construction said that the locality is studying a roadmap for green transportation conversion to reduce pollution, protect the environment and develop sustainable tourism. This policy is issued to help Da Nang become green, clean and beautiful. Because electric motorbikes help reduce emissions, limit noise from exhaust pipes, and contribute to creating a quiet, fresh living space. This, according to the people, will improve the quality of life as well as support sustainable tourism development.
Solutions are being considered such as developing a specific roadmap for the conversion; studying policies to support people and businesses in the conversion process; promoting the development of public charging station infrastructure and in residential areas; propagating and raising public awareness of the benefits of electric vehicles.
The Department of Construction said that it will coordinate with relevant departments, branches and sectors to study and propose feasible solutions, while integrating them into the city's development programs and projects in the coming time.
Previously, in March 2023, Da Nang deployed a public bicycle model including 61 stations with about 600 bicycles. The bus stations are located in the (old) districts of Hai Chau with 32 locations, Thanh Khe with 5 locations, Son Tra with 16 locations, Ngu Hanh Son with 5 locations and Cam Le with 3 locations. Bicycle stations are located near bus stations to connect to the public passenger transport system.
The implementation of the public bicycle model aims to limit the need for motorbikes and personal cars and reduce environmental pollution, creating a habit for Da Nang people towards a green, clean life. According to the plan, in 2025, 1,000 VinFast electric cars will be deployed in Da Nang to serve rental services, promoting the green tourism model.
Changing the tourism industry towards more sustainability
Regarding the green transformation trend in economic development in general and tourism in particular, Prof. Dr. People's Artist Nguyen Van Dinh - Director of the Institute of Tourism Economics (Vietnam Tourism Association) - said that green transformation in economy is the process of restructuring the economy towards sustainability, reducing carbon emissions, protecting the environment and effectively using resources. Green transformation in tourism is the process of changing the tourism industry towards more sustainability, reducing negative impacts on the environment, while creating long-term economic and social benefits.
The Vietnam tourism development strategy to 2030 both affirms the need to "develop sustainable and inclusive tourism on a green growth platform", and emphasizes the need to "develop tourism in a professional, quality and efficient direction; promote the application of achievements of the 4.0 industrial revolution". Official Dispatch No. 34/CD-TTg of the Prime Minister on promoting tourism development, ensuring double-digit economic growth, also especially emphasizes the task of accelerating digital transformation, green transformation in tourism development...
At the 12th Conference of Global Cities Tourism Promotion Organizing Committee (TPO 2025) and the High-level Tourism Forum recently held within the framework of the Ho Chi Minh City -ITE HCMC International Tourism Fair 2025, both sides chose the theme "Shaping the future of the tourism industry: Towards digital transformation and green transformation".
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung also affirmed: Digital transformation and green transformation in tourism are inevitable action strategies for all countries, including Vietnam.
In recent times, many localities, destinations, and Vietnamese tourism businesses have proactively applied digital technology and green technology in tourism business, developing smart tourism, thereby forming new, attractive, environmentally friendly destination models and tourism products. Campaigns such as reducing plastic waste in tourism activities, supporting businesses to apply digital technology in management, operation, and tourism promotion have been implemented on a large scale. There are more and more green tourism programs, smart hotels, businesses, and destinations that are granted sustainability certificates...
However, according to experts, to make further and longer strides in digital transformation and green transformation, Vietnam's tourism needs to overcome many challenges with a comprehensive and synchronous solution system.
