2019, 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, Case Study, Experience Mekong Collection, Hospitality, Resource Library, SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13: Climate Action, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, Sustainability, Thailand, Tourism
Sampran Riverside
Located on a 70-acre plot along the Tha Chin River, Sampran Riverside (formerly known as the Rose Garden) is a family-run eco cultural destination; now famous for its wide range…
2019, 6 Clean Water and Sanitation, 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, Case Study, China PR, Experience Mekong Collection, Hospitality, Resource Library, SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 5: Gender Equality, Sustainability, Tourism
The Linden Centre
Floating above the pristine rice and canola fields north of the old town of Dali is a beautiful courtyard compound built in 1947 by a wealthy entrepreneur from the Bai…
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, 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, Non-profit, Outside LMR, Reports, Resource Library, SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 5: Gender Equality, Sustainability, Tourism
Destination Management in Developing and Emerging Countries
Tourism can be a source of foreign currency, a job engine and a catalyst for sustainable regional development, but it can also have a negative impact. In order to access…
COVID-19 Innovations, Featured, Sustainability, Thailand, Tours, Travel, Wildlife
Anantara Golden Triangle Offers Virtual Field Trips
Kids in online classes can now join a video call with elephants and scientific experts in northern Thailand. Redefining the term “trunk call,” Thailand’s Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp &…
2020, 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Non-profit, Outside LMR, Reports, Resource Library, SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, Sustainability, Technology
FROM SYSTEM SHOCK TO SYSTEM CHANGE – TIME TO TRANSFORM
In this report, we explore some of the key dynamics that lie at the heart of these transitions. And we ask how we can make active choices now that will…
2021, All LMR, Experience Mekong Collection, Featured, News, Press Release, Sustainability
Shortlist for the 2021 Experience Mekong Showcases announced
Public voting open to support small responsible businesses during these challenging times Bangkok, February 18, 2021: Created four years ago in September 2017 to both recognize and encourage sustainable and…
Company, Food & Beverages, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, Startup, Sustainability, Thailand
Yindii introduces eco-friendly food app
Yindii, a Thai anti-food waste startup, has launched a mobile application designed to match Bangkok residents with environmentally conscious restaurants, grocery stores and cafes to combat food waste. The app…
2021, All LMR, Mekong Heroes, News, People, Press Release, Sustainability, Tourism
Nominations for 2021 Mekong Hero open
Former Ministers of Tourism from Thailand and Myanmar to co-chair Selection Committee Bangkok, February 8, 2021: The ‘Mekong Heroes’ program (www.MekongHeroes.com), which was launched in 2020, initiated by the Mekong…
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…