{"id":19024,"date":"2025-04-12T09:01:48","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T09:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/?p=19024"},"modified":"2025-04-15T07:47:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T07:47:12","slug":"lux-travel-vote-asia-responsible-tourism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/lux-travel-vote-asia-responsible-tourism.html","title":{"rendered":"Lux Travel DMC Marks 20 Years with Nomination for Asia&#8217;s Responsible Tourism Award"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>(<em>Hanoi, Vietnam \u2013 April 14, 2025<\/em>)\u00a0 Lux Travel DMC, a proud member of LuxGroup and Vietnam\u2019s pioneering luxury destination management company, has made history as the first Vietnamese tour operator to be nominated for Asia\u2019s Responsible Tourism Award 2025 at the 32nd annual World Travel Awards (WTA). This prestigious nomination highlights the growing recognition of Vietnam\u2019s contributions to global sustainable tourism.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to this landmark nomination, Lux Travel DMC has also been shortlisted in three major WTA categories:<br \/>\n\u2022 Asia\u2019s Leading Destination Management Company 2025<br \/>\n\u2022 Asia\u2019s Leading Luxury Tour Operator 2025<br \/>\n\u2022 Vietnam\u2019s Leading Destination Management Company 2025<\/p>\n<p>These honors further affirm Lux Travel DMC\u2019s role as a leader in crafting meaningful travel experiences that combine cultural authenticity, personalized luxury, and responsible tourism.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/lux-travel-vote-asia-responsible-tourism.html\/#2024_A_Year_of_Recognition_for_Responsible_Tourism\" >2024: A Year of Recognition for Responsible Tourism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/lux-travel-vote-asia-responsible-tourism.html\/#2025_A_Defining_Year_for_Sustainable_Tourism_at_Lux_Travel_DMC\" >2025: A Defining Year for Sustainable Tourism at Lux Travel DMC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/lux-travel-vote-asia-responsible-tourism.html\/#Redefining_Luxury_Through_Culture_Community_and_Conservation\" >Redefining Luxury Through Culture, Community, and Conservation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/lux-travel-vote-asia-responsible-tourism.html\/#Vote_for_Lux_Travel_DMC_at_World_Travel_Awards_2025\" >Vote for Lux Travel DMC at World Travel Awards 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/lux-travel-vote-asia-responsible-tourism.html\/#About_Lux_Travel_DMC\" >About Lux Travel DMC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2024_A_Year_of_Recognition_for_Responsible_Tourism\"><\/span>2024: A Year of Recognition for Responsible Tourism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 2024, Lux Travel DMC was honored with two prestigious awards at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Ceremony held in the Philippines. The company was named Asia\u2019s Leading Luxury Tour Operator and Vietnam\u2019s Leading Destination Management Company\u2014a testament to its continued excellence in delivering innovative, sustainable, and personalized travel experiences.<\/p>\n<p>These accolades reflect Lux Travel DMC\u2019s steadfast commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, and meaningful service throughout its two-decade journey in the travel industry.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis nomination for Responsible Tourism is not only a proud moment for Lux Travel DMC, but a significant milestone for Vietnam\u2019s tourism industry as a whole,\u201d said Dr. Pham Ha, Founder, President &amp; CEO of Lux Travel DMC. \u201cTo us, true luxury means inspiring, connecting, and uplifting\u2014while also protecting the planet and empowering local communities. These honors motivate us to continue creating purposeful journeys that make a positive impact.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15727\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15727\" style=\"width: 1170px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15727\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DON_9444.jpg\" alt=\"Lux Travel DMC donate water tank in Ha Giang\" width=\"1170\" height=\"781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DON_9444.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DON_9444-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DON_9444-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DON_9444-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DON_9444-585x391.jpg 585w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DON_9444-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15727\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lux Travel DMC donates water tanks in Ha Giang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2025_A_Defining_Year_for_Sustainable_Tourism_at_Lux_Travel_DMC\"><\/span>2025: A Defining Year for Sustainable Tourism at Lux Travel DMC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 2025, Lux Travel DMC is strengthening its position as a pioneer in responsible luxury travel by achieving several key sustainability and leadership milestones. A major objective this year is aligning with global sustainability standards, which the company accomplished by receiving Travelife Certification at ITB Berlin 2025\u2014becoming the first luxury tour operator in Vietnam to meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)-aligned criteria.<\/p>\n<p>Demonstrating its commitment to green practices at the national level, Lux Travel DMC also became the first recipient of the VITA Green Award, having successfully fulfilled 100 sustainable tourism criteria set by the Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA).<\/p>\n<p>Further underlining its leadership role, the company\u2019s Founder and CEO, Dr. Pham Ha, has been nominated for Global Sustainable Tourism Leader at the prestigious World Sustainable Travel &amp; Hospitality Awards (WSTHA).<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Lux Travel DMC is proud to have been named \u201cAsia\u2019s Best Place to Work 2025\u201d by HR Asia, recognizing the company\u2019s people-first culture, inclusive values, and strong focus on employee well-being and professional development.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17176\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17176\" style=\"width: 1027px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17176 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z6395360728451_ac83e95bd9fe096dbd82191fa7214e7e-2.jpg\" alt=\"Recycling and Tree-Planting Day at Lux Travel DMC Office - Responsible Tourism\" width=\"1027\" height=\"770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z6395360728451_ac83e95bd9fe096dbd82191fa7214e7e-2.jpg 1027w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z6395360728451_ac83e95bd9fe096dbd82191fa7214e7e-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z6395360728451_ac83e95bd9fe096dbd82191fa7214e7e-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z6395360728451_ac83e95bd9fe096dbd82191fa7214e7e-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z6395360728451_ac83e95bd9fe096dbd82191fa7214e7e-2-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1027px) 100vw, 1027px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17176\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Recycling and Tree-Planting Day at Lux Travel DMC Office<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Through these achievements, Lux Travel DMC reaffirms its 2025 objectives: to set new industry benchmarks for sustainability, inspire positive change in global tourism, and foster a workplace that empowers people while protecting the planet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Redefining_Luxury_Through_Culture_Community_and_Conservation\"><\/span>Redefining Luxury Through Culture, Community, and Conservation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since its establishment in 2005, Lux Travel DMC has redefined luxury travel by going beyond comfort and exclusivity to embrace authenticity, sustainability, and social impact. The company curates exceptional journeys that combine high-end service with meaningful cultural engagement and environmental responsibility. Signature experiences include heritage-themed art cruises, immersive cultural and community-based programs, regenerative and slow travel itineraries, and agri- and conservation-focused adventures designed to benefit both travelers and host communities.<\/p>\n<p>As a Travelife-certified company, Lux Travel DMC upholds the highest standards in sustainable tourism, including fair labor practices, ethical sourcing, waste reduction, and the protection of cultural and natural heritage.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19025\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19025\" style=\"width: 1170px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19025 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/z6476419933004_33b7cbc2cc17a0d001351e510428c0ed.jpg\" alt=\"Ca Tr\u00f9 performances on board the luxury boutique Heritage Cruises - responsible tourism\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/z6476419933004_33b7cbc2cc17a0d001351e510428c0ed.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/z6476419933004_33b7cbc2cc17a0d001351e510428c0ed-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/z6476419933004_33b7cbc2cc17a0d001351e510428c0ed-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/z6476419933004_33b7cbc2cc17a0d001351e510428c0ed-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/z6476419933004_33b7cbc2cc17a0d001351e510428c0ed-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/z6476419933004_33b7cbc2cc17a0d001351e510428c0ed-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19025\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ca Tr\u00f9 performances on board the luxury boutique Heritage Cruises<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cTravel today is about meaning,\u201d says Dr. Pham Ha, Founder and CEO of Lux Travel DMC. \u201cOur journeys celebrate people, places, and purpose\u2014creating joy that ripples beyond the traveler and into the heart of nature and local communities.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vote_for_Lux_Travel_DMC_at_World_Travel_Awards_2025\"><\/span>Vote for Lux Travel DMC at World Travel Awards 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may help Lux Travel DMC in the 2025 World Travel Awards by casting your vote today! Voting is open now and will close on August 31, 2025. Your vote plays an important role in helping Lux Travel DMC secure prestigious recognition on the international stage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vote Lux Travel DMC here:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Asia\u2019s Responsible Tourism Award 2025<\/strong><br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.worldtravelawards.com\/award-asias-responsible-tourism-award-2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>Asia\u2019s Leading Destination Management Company 2025<\/strong><br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.worldtravelawards.com\/award-asias-leading-destination-management-company-2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>Asia&#8217;s Leading Luxury Tour Operator 2025<\/strong><br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.worldtravelawards.com\/award-asias-leading-luxury-tour-operator-2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vietnam&#8217;s Leading Destination Management Company 2025<\/strong><br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.worldtravelawards.com\/award-vietnams-leading-destination-management-company-2025<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19026\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19026\" style=\"width: 772px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19026\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Vote-for-us-World-Travel-Awards.jpg\" alt=\"Vote for us World Travel Awards for Asia's responsible tourism\" width=\"772\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Vote-for-us-World-Travel-Awards.jpg 934w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Vote-for-us-World-Travel-Awards-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Vote-for-us-World-Travel-Awards-768x444.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Vote-for-us-World-Travel-Awards-585x338.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19026\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vote for Lux Travel DMC at World Travel Awards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Winners will be announced during the Asia &amp; Oceania Gala Ceremony on October 13, 2025, at the InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Lux_Travel_DMC\"><\/span>About Lux Travel DMC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Founded in 2005, Lux Travel DMC is <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\">Vietnam\u2019s first luxury destination management company<\/a>, specializing in tailor-made, sustainable travel experiences across Vietnam and Southeast Asia. With a strong focus on cultural authenticity, environmental responsibility, and service excellence, the company has earned prestigious recognition, including multiple World Travel Awards and Travelife certification.<\/p>\n<p>In 2025, Lux Travel DMC became the first Vietnamese tour operator nominated for Asia\u2019s Responsible Tourism Award and received the VITA Green Award for meeting 100 green tourism criteria. As a pioneer in purposeful luxury, the company is committed to becoming net-positive by 2030\u2014creating lasting value for travelers, communities, and the planet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Hanoi, Vietnam \u2013 April 14, 2025)\u00a0 Lux Travel DMC, a proud member of LuxGroup and Vietnam\u2019s pioneering luxury destination management company, has made history as the first Vietnamese tour operator&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":19026,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,1506],"tags":[364,1535],"class_list":["post-19024","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lux-travel-dmc","category-luxgroup","tag-luxury-travel","tag-responsible-tourism"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19024","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19024"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19024\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19026"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19024"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19024"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19024"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}