2023, 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Hospitality, HR, Inclusivity, Reports, Resource Library, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 4: Quality Education, Thailand, Tourism, Training
STEPS IMPACT REPORT 2022
Poverty, stigma and discrimination intersect to create barriers for people with disabilities to gain equal access to education. A lack of education prevents access to decent work, which, coupled with…
2022, 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, All LMR, Books, Featured, Mekong Faces, Mekong Stories, News, Press Release, SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 14: Life Below Water, SDG 15: Life on Land, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 5: Gender Equality, Sustainability, Tourism, Volunteerism, Wildlife
Destination Mekong publishes the first Mekong Stories book
14 September 2022, Phnom Penh, CambodiaTo draw attention to the many people contributing to building a sustainable tourism industry in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) and the many stories that…
2020, 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, Case Study, Experience Mekong Collection, Food & Beverages, Hospitality, Resource Library, Retail, SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 5: Gender Equality, Sustainability, Tourism, Training, Vietnam, Wellness
Journey of the Senses
Journey of the Senses is a social enterprise in hospitality businesses in Ho Chi Minh that makes a positive social impact on people with disability. The business operates various innovative…
2020, 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, Case Study, Experience Mekong Collection, Resource Library, Retail, SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 14: Life Below Water, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 4: Quality Education, Sustainability, Thailand, Tourism
The Family Tree
The Family Tree is fully operated under the principles of Fair Trade by putting people and planet as top priorities. The fundamental principles that are evidenced in all of their…
2020, 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, Case Study, Experience Mekong Collection, Myanmar, Resource Library, SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 14: Life Below Water, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 4: Quality Education, Sustainability, Tourism, Training, Wildlife
Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project
iving Irrawaddy Dolphin Project is a social business promoting sustainable practices under the license of Burma Dolphins Ltd., a local travel company in Mandalay, Myanmar. The project was set to…
2020, 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, Case Study, Experience Mekong Collection, Food & Beverages, Laos, Resource Library, Retail, SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13: Climate Action, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 4: Quality Education, Sustainability, Tourism, Training
Laos Buffalo Dairy
Laos Buffalo Dairy (LBD) is the first and only buffalo dairy in Laos PDR, producing a wide array of artisanal cheeses and milk products which are directly sold to local…
2020, 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, Case Study, China PR, Experience Mekong Collection, Hospitality, Resource Library, SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13: Climate Action, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 4: Quality Education, Sustainability, Tourism
Yangshuo Mountain Retreat
Yangshuo Mountain Retreat (YMR) has been widely recognised by a number of international travel magazines as one of the ‘must visit’ hotels on earth. Situated on the banks of the…
2020, 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, Cambodia, Case Study, Experience Mekong Collection, Resource Library, SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 15: Life on Land, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, Sustainability, Tourism, Wildlife
Elephant Valley Project
The Elephant Valley Project (EVP), the original elephant sanctuary in Cambodia, is dedicated to rescuing captive elephants and supporting conservation work protecting wild elephants. Visitors get an opportunity to observe…
2022, 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Academia, All LMR, Hospitality, HR, Mekong Trends, Reports, Resource Library, SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 5: Gender Equality, Tourism, Training
Human Capital in COVID-19 Recovery
As ASEAN pursues greater regional integration and the development of a single economic community, advancements in the region’s aviation industry are essential to boost economic connectivity and tourism. Half the…
2022, 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, Academia, All LMR, Hospitality, Mekong Trends, Reports, Resource Library, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 5: Gender Equality, Tourism, Training
Hotel and Tourism Degrees in the Mekong Region
As ASEAN pursues greater regional integration and the development of a single economic community, advancements in the region’s aviation industry are essential to boost economic connectivity and tourism. Half the…