Govt to launch ‘Health Wallet’ app for Covid-19 vaccine registration
The government will soon launch “Health Wallet”, a smartphone app for people to register for Covid-19 vaccination. Government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri said Prime Minister…
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THE ROYAL GOVERNMENT TO CONSIDER WELCOMING…
The Royal Government of Cambodia is considering the reopening of international tourists who are vaccinated to Siem…
Mekong Trends Snapshot – A Bright…
As ASEAN pursues greater regional integration and the development of a single economic community, advancements in the…
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THE ROYAL GOVERNMENT TO CONSIDER WELCOMING VACCINATED TOURISTS TO SIEM…
The Royal Government of Cambodia is considering the reopening of international tourists who are vaccinated to Siem Reap Angkor in quarter 4 of 2021. The decision is made based on…
Soksabike
As a social business, Soksabike aims to provide tourists with the chance to experience the authentic Cambodia and to promote a direct tourist spending to the local entrepreneurs.
Cambodia introduces QR code scanning for venues to combat COVID-19
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPTC) has set up a QR Code “Stop Covid” in an attempt to provide additional measures to increase the efficiency and speed of prevention…
Case Study Phare Circus
Phare, The Cambodian Circus (or Phare Circus) is one of the most innovative, energetic, and amazing performance shows in Cambodia. The 330-person circus was established in 2013 and is an…
The Linden Centre
Floating above the pristine rice and canola fields north of the old town of Dali is a beautiful courtyard compound built in 1947 by a wealthy entrepreneur from the Bai…
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…
TEA CHAIN USES LIVE STREAMING AND INFLUENCER TO LAUNCH LINE…
The livestream on Taobao sold nearly 3,000 sets in the first second, and more than 10,000 units by the end of the broadcast
COVID-19 fosters self-service innovation in China
While the coronavirus pandemic has hammered business activity worldwide, it has also fostered a wealth of self-service innovation. Nowhere is this more evident than in China, where the virus began,…
Elephant Conservation Center
The Elephant Conservation Centre (ECC), located inSayaboury, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR),aims to preserve and protect the Asian elephant, a speciesthat is on the brink of extinction.
Case Study Ock Pop Tok
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…
Feeding Asia’s elephants in a Covid-19 era
Elephants are the biggest victims of the Covid-19 pandemic, literally. There is a danger that many elephants may starve to death with no tourists visiting camps and sanctuaries across South…
Covid-19: Khiri Reach Helps Communities Across Southeast Asia
Khiri Reach, the charitable arm of Khiri Travel, has been active helping communities in Asia impacted by the Covid-19 crisis. Its focus has been on marginalized communities, many of them…
Hla Day
Hla Day collaborates with Myanmar artisans, disadvantaged groups and small businesses to design, develop and sell handmade- Myanmar products. Hla Day aims to capture unique flavors of the Myanmar design…
Zoom enables virtual guided tours
Exploration Travel Myanmar has announced a new tour that visits the Unesco World heritage temples of Bagan virtually of course. In the first week of operation, the company says it…
COVID-19 Myanmar Tourism Impact Survey
In light of the serious situation in Myanmar, the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, with the support of Lux-Development, prepared a survey instrument to try to identify the key issues…
Feeding Asia’s elephants in a Covid-19 era
Elephants are the biggest victims of the Covid-19 pandemic, literally. There is a danger that many elephants may starve to death with no tourists visiting camps and sanctuaries across South…
Govt to launch ‘Health Wallet’ app for Covid-19 vaccine registration
The government will soon launch “Health Wallet”, a smartphone app for people to register for Covid-19 vaccination. Government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha had discussed the preparation…
Sampran Riverside
Located on a 70-acre plot along the Tha Chin River, Sampran Riverside (formerly known as the Rose Garden) is a family-run eco cultural destination; now famous for its wide range…
South-East Asian Outbound Travel Market
This study was conducted amongst potential visitors to Europe, both first-time and repeat visitors, who intend to visit Europe in the next five years. Findings of this study are therefore…
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 &…
VIETNAM AND THAILAND LOOK TO LEAD REGIONAL TOURISM REVIVAL
Vietnam and Thailand are looking to lure well-heeled travellers to getaways on their own islands as they promote what has become the most important asset for tourism-dependent economies: a low…
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.
Case Study KOTO
KOTO is an internationally recognized and awardwinning social enterprise in Vietnam which operates as a training restaurant and a vocational training centre. KOTO stands for “Know One, Teach One”, a…
Uncover Viet Nam’s Timeless Charm
Leave Hanoi behind and venture into uncharted experiences. In the far north, Cao Bang presents Pac Bo Cave, where Ho Chi Minh planned the country’s liberation, and nearby 35-meter Ban…
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World Happiness Report 2021
The World Happiness Report 2021 focuses on the effects of COVID-19 and how people all…
South-East Asian Outbound Travel Market
This study was conducted amongst potential visitors to Europe, both first-time and repeat visitors, who…
Destination Management in Developing and Emerging Countries
Tourism can be a source of foreign currency, a job engine and a catalyst for…
FROM SYSTEM SHOCK TO SYSTEM CHANGE – TIME TO TRANSFORM
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Soksabike
As a social business, Soksabike aims to provide tourists with the chance to experience the authentic Cambodia and to promote a direct tourist spending to the local entrepreneurs.
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 &…
TAT launches virtual tours to 4 top destinations in Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a virtual reality tour of top attractions in four of Thailand’s leading tourism destinations comprising Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Surat Thani.…
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Hla Day
Hla Day collaborates with Myanmar artisans, disadvantaged groups and small businesses to design, develop and sell handmade- Myanmar products. Hla Day aims to capture unique flavors of the Myanmar design…
Case Study Ock Pop Tok
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…
No more touching: Thai mall installs foot pedals in elevators
No more touching in the elevators as a Thai shopping mall in Bangkok installed foot pedals for customers to step on instead of pressing the buttons, lowering the risk of…
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TAT extends TLC to the world through new TVC “Best Wishes (Pla-Ta-Pian)”
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a new TVC “Best Wishes (Pla-Ta-Pian)” sending tender, loving and care (TLC) to cheer up the world that we shall all overcome…
TAT launches “Better Together” video to cheer up the world
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a “Better Together” video to cheer up the world during the current Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Mekong mini movie fest returns
Mekong Region’s tourism office has launched the second edition of is popular travel consumer contest Mekong Mini Movie Festival.
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