2019, Case Study, Experience Mekong Collection, Laos, Resource Library, SDG 15: Life on Land, Tourism

Elephant Conservation Center

April 1, 2021

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

March 29, 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

March 25, 2021

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

March 15, 2021

Jens Thraenhart has decided to step down from his post as Executive Director of the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office.

2019, Outside LMR, Resource Library, Study, Thailand, Tourism

South-East Asian Outbound Travel Market

March 14, 2021

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

February 18, 2021

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”.

February 2, 2021

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

August 4, 2020

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

July 27, 2020

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…