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
72 Experience Mekong Collection (EMC) members have been shortlisted to determine the 2021 Experience Mekong Showcases by public vote.
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 CommitteeBangkok, February 8, 2021: The ‘Mekong Heroes’ program (www.MekongHeroes.com), which was launched in 2020, initiated by the Mekong Tourism…
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…
2021, 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Outside LMR, Reports, Resource Library, SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 13: Climate Action, SDG 14: Life Below Water, Sustainability, Tourism, Wildlife
Tools and Resources for Nature-Based Tourism
Luxury is DEAD. There is no point in designing lavish hotels just to put heads on beds - every hospitality project should have a purpose and a candle to light.…
All LMR, Country, COVID-19 Innovations, News, Programs, Startup, Sustainability, Tourism, Travel
ADB Hackathon Seeks Pitches for Digital Solutions to Spur Travel
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is seeking pitches for a hackathon on the best digital solutions that can kick-start travel in Southeast Asia in the wake of the coronavirus disease…