21 & 22 October 2021 | 2PM – 6PM (Indochina time)
OBJECTIVES
- Understand the impact of COVID19 on tourism businesses and stakeholders in the Mekong region
- Identify strengths and opportunities for Mekong countries to rebuild tourism in a sustainable way.
- Discuss strategies for tourism recovery in Mekong countries through cooperation with public and private sectors.
- Provide speakers from the region an opportunity to present.
- Showcase regional sustainable travel businesses, such as members of the Experience Mekong Collection.
- Celebrate innovations from small businesses creating social impact, sustainability, and resilience in travel and tourism in the Mekong Region.
AGENDA - Indo-China Time
(Thailand, Viet Nam, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Western Indonesia)
13:00 - OPENING
Welcome Remarks
by the CEO of Destination Mekong
Congratulatory Remarks
H.E. Meng Hong Seng
Director of Mekong Cooperation Department, General Department of Cooperation
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Sieng Neak
Deputy Director-General, Tourism Development & International Cooperation
Ministry of Tourism, Kingdom of Cambodia
Harry Hwang
13:20 - KeynoteS
14:00 - SESSION 1
Opportunities and threats for tourism recovery in the GMS
14:45 - SESSION 2
Championing the GMS as a sustainable tourism destination
Key Partner: WWF
Networking Break
16:00 - SESSION 3
Sustainable tourism recovery with child protection in focus
Led by: ECPAT
Moderator
Gabriela Kühn
Head of Programme on child protection in travel and tourism
ECPAT
16:45 - SESSION 4
Advancing innovative tourism & hospitality capacity-building
Moderator
Enrique Blanco Villarreal
Projects & Communications Manager
École d’Hôtellerie et de Tourisme Paul Dubrule
18:00 - ENGAGEMENT SESSION
DM Sundowner Talks
Engagement session over wine and cocktails
19:00 - EVENING FUNCTION
DMS Cocktails and Mekong Hero Awards - DIB Club
08:00 - FLYING START
B2B Matchmaking Breakfast
Hosted by: Control Union
WORKSHOPS & TRAININGS (Parallel Sessions)
09:00 - 10:30
WWF - Training of Tour Guides as Wildlife Champions and Agents for Positive Changes
09:30-10:30
Sustainable tourism recovery with child protection in focus
Networking Break
11:00 - 12:30
WWF - Training of Tour Guides as Wildlife Champions and Agents for Positive Changes
10:30-12:00
Digital Marketing for Tourism Businesses
Lunch Break (Special discount at Aquation Restaurant)
13:00 - OPENING OF DAY 2
Welcome Remarks
13:10 - KEYNOTE
Hannah Pearson
Regional Director Asia
Adventure Travel Trade Association
13:30 - SESSION 1
Promoting sustainable food & beverage businesses and experiences
14:20 - SESSION 2
Marketing small businesses to a post-COVID audience
Networking Break
15:40 - SESSION 3
Smart sustainable tourism business models and tools
Moderator
Ian Jones
Founder
The Adaptive Collective and Mekong Inclusive Ventures
Ilana Tulloch
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Baby Elephant Social Enterprises
16:30 - SESSION 4
Catching the value of local culture, know-how and creativity
Led by: Beyond Retail Business
Moderator
Pierre-André Romano
Chairman of the Board
Beyond Retail Business Cambodia
Chris Flynn
Executive Chairman and Founder
17:10
Closing Remarks
17:20
Wrap Up
18:00 - WRAP UP EVENT
DM Garden party at the Whale House - Treellion Park
Music performance by Philippe Javelle
Supporting Contributors:
