Cambodia, China PR, Experience Mekong Collection, Laos, Myanmar, News, Press Release, Sustainability, Thailand, Tourism, Travel, Vietnam
Winners of the 2020 Experience Mekong Showcases announced
Bangkok, August 28, 2020: The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office announced the 6 Winners of the 2020 Experience Mekong Showcases. From 60 shortlisted businesses of the over 350 Experience Mekong Collection…
Mekong Heroes, News, People, Press Release, Sustainability, Thailand, Tourism, Travel
First Mekong Hero announced at Destination Mekong Summit
Founder of Thailand Community-based Tourism Institute honored Bangkok, July 7, 2020: The ‘Mekong Heroes’ is a new program, initiated by the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) and Destination Mekong, to…
Cambodia, China PR, Experience Mekong Collection, Laos, Myanmar, News, Press Release, Thailand, Tourism, Travel, Vietnam
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…
Category, Country, COVID-19 Innovations, Initiatives, News, Press Release, Thailand, Tourism, Tours, Travel
Thailand DMCs Unite to Create Uniform Health & Safety Standards Ahead of Tourism Restart
As the world has seen the almost complete halt of travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the DMC community in Thailand has been hard at work formulating and implementing standards…
Cambodia, China PR, Experience Mekong Collection, Laos, Myanmar, News, Press Release, Thailand, Tourism, Travel, Vietnam
Finalists for the 2020 Experience Mekong Showcases announced
The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office is announcing the 18 Finalists of the Experience Mekong Showcases 2020. 4,200 eligible votes determined three Experience Mekong Collection members from each of the six…
2019, Aviation, Hospitality, Manuals, Resource Library, Technology, Thailand, Tourism, Travel
Thailand towards 2030 – Future of Travel & Tourism
Through Smart Tourism, governments have the opportunity to utilize big data and relevant technologies to: > Attract target travelers by having a better understanding of their preferences > Facilitate traveler…
Government, News, Tourism, Travel, Vietnam
Phu Quoc targeted as pilot destination to restart Vietnam tourism
Vietnam island Phu Quoc will become the test case for Vietnam's tourism revival. The largest island in the country will open first to tourism to kickstart the economy.
COVID-19 Innovations, Food & Beverages, Government, Hospitality, Thailand, Tourism, Travel
Ministry eyes B3,000 handout for tourists
Eligible recipients of domestic tourism stimulus measures will be entitled to a 3,000-baht cash handout that will automatically be deducted from their bills when they spend nights or pay for…
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…
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Mekong Tourism and Destination Mekong launch initiative to support Experience Mekong Collection members
In order to help the Experience Mekong Collection members in these challenging, The Mekong Tourism Coordinating office and Destination Mekong are listing any businesses that are asking for donations. We…