2019, Case Study, Experience Mekong Collection, Laos, Resource Library, SDG 15: Life on Land, Tourism
Elephant Conservation Center
The Elephant Conservation Centre (ECC), located inSayaboury, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR),aims to preserve and protect the Asian elephant, a speciesthat is on the brink of extinction.
2021, Outside LMR, Reports, Resource Library, Tourism
World Happiness Report 2021
The World Happiness Report 2021 focuses on the effects of COVID-19 and how people all over the world have fared. The aim was two-fold, first to focus on the effects…
2021, All LMR, News, Tourism
Public-private partnerships key to Mekong’s tourism recovery
It is vital private sector players step up their game to coordinate unified tourism recovery across the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries in the wake of change at Mekong Tourism…
All LMR, News, People, Tourism
Jens Thraenhart Steps Down from the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office
Jens Thraenhart has decided to step down from his post as Executive Director of the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office.
2020, 6 Clean Water and Sanitation, 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, Global, Manuals, Resource Library, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 14: Life Below Water, SDG 15: Life on Land, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, Sustainability, Tourism
One Planet Vision for a Responsible Recovery of the Tourism Sector
The One Planet Vision for a Responsible Recovery of the Tourism Sector builds on the UNWTO Global Guidelines to Restart Tourism released by the Global Tourism Crisis Committee on 28…
2019, Outside LMR, Resource Library, Study, Thailand, Tourism
South-East Asian Outbound Travel Market
This study was conducted amongst potential visitors to Europe, both first-time and repeat visitors, who intend to visit Europe in the next five years. Findings of this study are therefore…
2021, All LMR, Experience Mekong Collection, Featured, News, Press Release, Sustainability
Shortlist for the 2021 Experience Mekong Showcases announced
72 Experience Mekong Collection (EMC) members have been shortlisted to determine the 2021 Experience Mekong Showcases by public vote.
2021, All LMR, MIST, News, Press Release, Startup, Sustainability
The MIST program evolves from “Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism” to “Mekong Innovations in Sustainable Tourism”.
MIST program aims to expedite tourism industry growth, create an ecosystem that inspires innovation, and promote sustainability in tourismBangkok December 20, 2020: The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) (www.MekongTourism.org) as…
All LMR, News, Press Release, Tourism, Travel
Virtual Destination Mekong Summit to offer recommendations and insights for travel businesses during COVID-19 to prepare for a balanced tourism recovery
The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office is hosting a half-day Virtual Destination Mekong Summit, organized by public-private partnership Destination Mekong, with sponsorship of UNWTO Affiliate Member Chameleon Strategies, under the theme…
COVID-19 Innovations, Thailand, Volunteerism
Paying for someone else’s meal
In order to fill up empty stomachs during these trying times, an initiative called Pay it Forward is providing opportunities for customers of eateries and street food vendors to sponsor…