After four dynamic days (September 3–6, 2025), the 19th Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Expo (ITE HCMC 2025) and the 12th General Assembly of the Tourism Promotion Organization for Asia-Pacific Cities (TPO 2025) concluded successfully, reaffirming their prestige as leading international tourism events in Vietnam and the Mekong region. Under the theme “Sustainable Travel, Vibrant Experiences,” the expo attracted strong attention from central and city leaders, global partners, and the international press.

As General Manager of Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang, Mario Mendis approaches hospitality as a long game shaped by people, purpose, and place. With a career spanning operations, advocacy, and mentorship, his leadership reflects a belief that true luxury lies not in excess, but in intention. In this conversation, he shares reflections on responsibility, wellness as a way of thinking, and the evolving role of hospitality in shaping communities as much as destinations.