2018, 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, Agriculture, Case Study, China PR, Experience Mekong Collection, Manuals, Resource Library, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 5: Gender Equality, Sustainability, Tourism
Case Study Longji Rice Terraces
The Longji rice terraces have a long history since the beginning of the construction during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and it was completed in the early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), with…
2019, Global, Reports, Resource Library, Sustainability, Thailand, Tourism, Travel
Destinations at Risk: The Invisible Burden of Tourism
The rapid growth of tourism in the 21st century is leading to damage in destinations across the world that is largely unreported and frequently not perceived by tourists, putting destinations…
2019, 6 Clean Water and Sanitation, 7 Affordable and Clean Energy, 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Global, Manuals, 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 14: Life Below Water, SDG 15: Life on Land, SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 5: Gender Equality, Sustainability, Tourism
GSTC Destination Criteria
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Criteria were created to provide a common understanding of sustainable tourism. The GSTC Destinations Criteria – known informally also as “GSTC-D” -- are the…
All LMR, MIST, Startup, Sustainability, Technology, Tourism
MEKONG INNOVATIVE STARTUPS IN TOURISM (MIST) OPEN 2020 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS IN TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL IMPACT CATEGORIES
Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism (MIST) open 2020 call for applications in travel technology and social impact categories 4th annual MIST program aims to expedite tourism industry growth, create an…
Cambodia, China PR, Experience Mekong Collection, Laos, Myanmar, Sustainability, Thailand, Tourism, Travel, Vietnam
SHORTLIST FOR THE 2020 EXPERIENCE MEKONG SHOWCASES ANNOUNCED
Public Voting open to support small responsible businesses during these challenging times
2019, 6 Clean Water and Sanitation, 7 Affordable and Clean Energy, 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Case Study, Food & Beverages, Global, Government, Hospitality, Outside LMR, Resource Library, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13: Climate Action, SDG 14: Life Below Water, Study, Sustainability, Tourism, Tours
Transforming tourism through sustainable procurement
Globally, the tourism industry already accounts for an average of 9 per cent of nations’ gross domestic product (GDP), and its importance is bound to increase even more. The United…