29/06/2026
What an incredible way to conclude the BMC Sustainable Tourism Innovation Challenge with a memorable Awards Dinner!
This initiative has been a wonderful testament to the power of international collaboration, bringing together students from Cambodia and Ireland to tackle one of the world's most important challenges: developing innovative ideas for sustainable tourism.
The creativity, passion, and professionalism demonstrated by all five teams were truly inspiring. The future is certainly bright for these talented students: congratulations to every team for your outstanding achievements!
A special congratulations to Open Em, winners of the Champion's Trophy and Gold Medal. Well done also to Dynam2C, winners of the Silver Medal, and Claymore, winners of the Bronze Medal.
We were deeply honoured that the Awards Dinner was presided over by H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport of Cambodia.
Our global Griffith College students also had the opportunity to meet Mr. Ronan Cunniffe, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Ireland in Vietnam, and exchange experiences about studying in Ireland, as well as the valuable support provided by Irish embassies for international students. ๐ฎ๐ช
From an unforgettable week together in Ireland to an equally inspiring week in Cambodia, both filled with meaningful ecotourism experiences, learning, cultural exchange, and new friendships: this has been a journey that will stay with all of us for years to come.
Stay tuned for our highlights video next week!
A heartfelt thank you to the National University of Management for making this collaboration possible. Special thanks to Rector H.E. Prof. Dr. Hor Pengfor the warm hospitality, Vice-Rector Assoc. Prof. Stephen Paterson for leading this inspiring initiative, and the incredible NUM Social Innovation Lab Team and dedicated student volunteers whose hard work made this experience so special.
We are truly grateful.
Finally, a special thank you to Eilish McCarthy, Programme Director of our MSc in Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management at Griffith College Limerick, for her exceptional mentorship, encouragement, and support throughout this unforgettable experience.