Silk Sense at the HorecFex 2025 panel discussion on sustainable tourism and the value of green certifications

sefa media | 14/11/2025

Silk Sense at the HorecFex 2025 panel discussion on sustainable tourism and the value of green certifications

In the context of the Tourism and Hospitality industry entering an era of transformation and green development, HorecFex Vietnam 2025 stands out as a specialized forum that brings together domestic and international businesses and experts to exchange, share experiences, and shape the future of the industry. This year, the five-star Silk Sense Hoi An River Resort is honored to take part and accompany the event along with other participating organizations.

HorecFex Vietnam – The Digital Transformation Forum for the Hospitality, Restaurant, and F&B Industry

HorecFex Vietnam is a leading in-depth forum for businesses in the HORECA industry (Hotel – Restaurant – Catering/café), serving as a platform to update the latest trends in management, digital transformation, and technology application. Here, businesses have the opportunity to explore and directly discuss artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, automation, and pioneering technologies that are shaping the future of the hospitality, restaurant, and culinary industries.

The event is organized by HorecFex Vietnam in collaboration with the Vietnam Hotel Association and the Ariyana Convention Centre Danang. The year 2025 marks the second consecutive time Da Nang has hosted the forum, following the impressive success of 2024, which attracted over 2,500 participants and featured major technology corporations such as Microsoft and Oracle.

The 2025 edition of HorecFex has expanded in scale, with more than 80 technology booths and the participation of over 500 hotels and restaurants from both Vietnam and overseas. At the event, participants not only have the chance to hear from over 55 international speakers, but also to directly experience the latest innovations in the industry: from reception robots, service robots, and Unitree’s dog-shaped robots to Meta’s VR headsets. These applications vividly reflect the technological trends that are transforming management and service operations across the hospitality and culinary industries.

This year, HorecFex welcomed more than 3,500 attendees, creating a dynamic networking space for experts, businesses, and investors. The event serves as clear evidence of the growing importance of digital transformation and the urgent need to adopt technology to enhance service quality, customer experience, and the overall competitiveness of Vietnam’s tourism industry.

Silk Sense at the HorecFex 2025 panel discussion

Within the framework of HorecFex Vietnam 2025, on August 26, Silk Sense Hoi An River Resort was honored to participate as a representative and share insights at the panel discussion on sustainable tourism and the value of green certifications.

At the event, Silk Sense brought a practical perspective from its many years of steadfast commitment to a sustainable development orientation: Operating a plastic-free resort model, building the Caman Village organic garden, applying renewable energy, and integrating local culture into its services. These experiences and efforts have become clear evidence of the value that green certifications bring, not only in operational management but also in creating distinctive experiences for guests. 

Silk Sense at the HorecFex 2025 panel discussion
Silk Sense at the HorecFex 2025 panel discussion

The panel discussion quickly attracted strong interest from a large number of attendees, featuring numerous opinions, questions, and lively exchanges. This topic offered a multifaceted perspective for the hotel and restaurant business community, while also emphasizing the practical importance of sustainable development in enhancing the competitiveness of Vietnam’s tourism industry on the international stage.

Silk Sense is a prominent representative participating in forums that contribute to the future of green tourism

Silk Sense Hoi An River Resort is honored to accompany the business community and experts at HorecFex 2025 to share the values and newly aligned trends, together shaping a sustainable future for Vietnam’s tourism industry.

With over six years of implementation and achieving the “Plastic-Free Hotel” standard, Silk Sense has always been proud to be invited to participate and express at numerous prestigious forums on business, hospitality, and sustainable tourism. With its plastic-free resort model, the Caman Village organic garden, and the preservation and promotion of Hoi An’s cultural values in every service, Silk Sense has been and continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to a green, sustainable, and human-centered journey.

The essence of Hoi An countryside Vietnam is vividly reflected at Caman Village
The essence of Hoi An countryside Vietnam is vividly reflected at Caman Village

We deeply value the precious opportunity to serve as a prominent representative in national and international forums, where we, alongside partner organizations, share experiences, spread inspiration, and contribute to building a tourism industry that is not only thriving but also closely aligned with environmental and community responsibility.

From HorecFex 2025, a new picture clearly emerges for Vietnam’s hospitality and tourism industry: Modern, innovative, yet closely tied to social and environmental responsibility. In this journey, Silk Sense is proud to be a pioneering representative in applying a green resort model and preserving local cultural identity, so that every guest experience becomes a connection with nature and a spirit of sustainability. We believe that, through the joint efforts of the business community and customers, a green, human-centered, and culturally rich tourism future in Vietnam will continue to grow and spread strongly.

For more information and advice, please contact us via:
(H) +84 96 126 6363
(E) info@silksenseresort.com
(F) https://www.facebook.com/silksenseresort
(IG) @silksenseresort
(A) 01 Dong Da Street, Hoi An Tay Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam

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