Destination Mekong publishes the first Mekong Stories book
14 September 2022, Phnom Penh, Cambodia To draw attention to the many people contributing to building a sustainable tourism industry in the Greater Mekong…
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Journey of the Senses
Journey of the Senses is a social enterprise in hospitality businesses in Ho Chi Minh that makes…
The Family Tree
The Family Tree is fully operated under the principles of Fair Trade by putting people and planet…
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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…
Elephant Conservation Center
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.
Streets International
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.
Second Mekong Hero Celebrated at 2021 Destination Mekong Summit
During its second Summit on 21-22 October, Destination Mekong proudly honored late Srey Bandaul, co-founder of Phare Ponleu Selpak in Cambodia, as its second Mekong Hero.
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
Tourism guru detained in Myanmar
Myanmar’s military junta arrested prominent travel executive and champion of responsible tourism, Myo Min Daw, in the early hours of 23 September. Reports suggest he was charged under the penal…
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…
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…
Destination Mekong organized the DESTINATION MEKONG FOOD & AGRO-TOURISM EXPERT…
Great discussion with amazing panellists on Destination Mekong Food & Agro-Tourism Expert Group webinar today (September 21, 2021) on the theme “An Appetite for Travel – The Crucial Role of…
Centara backs startup competition
Centara Hotels & Resorts and True Digital Park, Southeast Asia’s largest startup and tech entrepreneur campus, join hands to deliver a competition and incubator programme. The ‘Centrara Startup Sandbox’ competition and a…
Avani Hotels In Thailand Unveil New Hybrid Meetings Solutions
With remote and hybrid work becoming the new normal at the workplace, Avani Hotels & Resorts in Thailand are introducing a host of technology-based MICE products to make the transition…
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…
Destination Mekong organized the DESTINATION MEKONG FOOD & AGRO-TOURISM EXPERT…
Great discussion with amazing panellists on Destination Mekong Food & Agro-Tourism Expert Group webinar today (September 21, 2021) on the theme “An Appetite for Travel – The Crucial Role of…
VACCINE PASSPORT PROGRAM READIED FOR FOREIGNERS TO VISIT PHU QUOC…
The tourism ministry is urgently working on a plan for welcoming international tourists with the so-called Covid-19 vaccine passports to Phu Quoc Island in Kien Giang Province. Nguyen Van Hung,…
System kicked off to receive feedback in tourism
By installing an app named Du Lịch Việt Nam An Toàn (A Safe Trip in Việt Nam), visitors can provide feedback on issues in tourism services including those related to fake and poor quality products, fraud,…
Outside the Lancang-Mekong Region
UNWTO launches hospitality recruitment platform
Job-seekers are able to create a profile, search for positions that match their experience and…
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…
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Elephant Conservation Center
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.
Streets International
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.
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.
RETAIL & Lifestyle
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…
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…
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…
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UNWTO and Netflix partner on screen tourism push
UNWTO and Netflix have partnered on the publication of a report which looks at the role of film and series as drivers for tourism and cultural affinity. The Global Report…
MINISTRY OF TOURISM CAMBODIA LAUNCHED “TASTE CAMBODIA – CULINARY ADVENTURE OF THE KINGDOM” VIDEO
https://youtu.be/eVWNELlB9sMMinistry of Tourism, Cambodia recently launched a video advertising Khmer food by connecting potential tourism targets across the country. Under the program of strengthening the trade in the field of tourism…
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…
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