TOURISM, SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SUSTAINABILITY: HOW VOCATIONAL TRAINING…
At the age of 11, Duong had to leave his family to make a living by shining shoes and selling newspapers. By chance, he was introduced to Hoa Sua School…
THE LIFE OF A QUILTER: A LOOK INTO…
“Two of my children dropped out from school. [And] my eldest son fell into depression when he was unable to find work after graduating,” Lan relayed. Not too long after…
BAN BU: WHERE HANDMADE LEGACIES ARE MADE
Ban Bu’s name may appear in people’s mind as a community of artisans, yet it has more than that! Local lives, century-old market, murals at temple and the hard-to-find dessert.…
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arlt
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arlt Special Advisor (China Outbound) Linkedin-in External-link-alt What excites you about the Mekong Region? I have been connected for almost 50 years now with China’s tourism,…
2022 DMS Celebrates the Power of Collaboration for…
22 December 2022, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Destination Mekong gathered considerable interest at the 2022 Destination Mekong Summit in Phnom Penh and online. As part of its action plan to boost…
THE 2022 DMS ON 14-15 DECEMBER PROMOTES VALUE-ADDED…
5 December 2022, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Destination Mekong will hold its 2022 Destination Mekong Summit on 14-15 December in Phnom Penh and online. As part of its action plan to…
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 Subregion (GMS) and the many stories…
PEDALLING FOR CHANGE, ONE TOUR AT A TIME
Tourism is the tool Samnang Nuonsimoeum a 17-year-old Cambodian and his fellow Liger Leadership Academy classmates have employed to bring about change within their communities.
KHUN WICHIEN – THE STEAMED BUN OVERLORD
Salapao is a classic Chinese staple and every Chinese ethnic group has its own recipes and styles. I make Teochew style steamed buns. It’s different from how people in Hong…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Neal Bermas
Neal Bermas Special Advisor (Social Enterprise) Linkedin-in External-link-alt What excites you about the Mekong Region? Simply put, what doesn’t excite me about the region? Since my first visit 20 years…
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…
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…
Destination Mekong proudly announces the members of its…
21 June 2022, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Destination Mekong held its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 3 June 2022, together with the election of its new Executive Board Members. Destination…
Shinobu Hayama
Shinobu Hayama Special Advisor (Japan-Mekong Cooperation) Linkedin-in What excites you about the Mekong Region? Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand have gifted me some of the most transformative journeys since my university…
Destination Mekong Announces 16 Candidates for its Executive…
19 May 2022, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Destination Mekong has launched its campaign to elect its first Executive Board as part of its journey toward building a unified and resilient tourism…
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.
Daisy Park
Daisy Park 박재아 Special Advisor (Korea-Mekong Cooperation) Linkedin-in What excites you about the Mekong Region? “Diversity a Key for unlocking sustainability” is my faith in work. The GMS is the…
ECO Guide for Hospitality Businesses & Schools
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…
Capitalization Journal
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…
Valued Paid Recognized
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…
Sophie Hartman
Sophie Hartman Special Advisor (Training) Linkedin-in What excites you about the Mekong Region? Opportunities, dynamism, resilience… These three words come to my mind every time I think of this place…
Destination Mekong Opens the Call for Nominations to…
17 February 2022, Phnom Penh, Cambodia After commencing operations, Destination Mekong welcomes nominations to its new Executive Board of Directors. Destination Mekong, the private-sector-led regional tourism board, aimed at championing…
Jens Uwe Parkitny
Jens Uwe Parkitny Special Advisor (Strategy) CEO at Oway Group (Myanmar) Linkedin-in What excites you about the Mekong Region? While working as a travel writer, I visited many countries around…
Gavin Bell
Gavin Bell Chief Development Officer Linkedin-in What excites you about the Mekong Region? After working in many other regions, coming to Cambodia in 2018 with a few weeks’ notice was…
Jens Thraenhart
Jens Thraenhart Founder Linkedin-in “As the role of Destination Marketing and Management Organizations evolves, so must its business model. The public and private sectors must collaborate. Together, these two forces…
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…
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.
Destination Mekong aligns with other tourism leaders to…
18 November 2021, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Destination Mekong became a proud signatory of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism at the COP26. As part of its efforts to…
Catherine Germier-Hamel
Catherine Germier-Hamel Chief Executive Officer Linkedin-in What excites you about the Mekong Region? I first traveled to the Mekong region through the many stories shared by my parents about their…
Destination Mekong takes the next step towards boosting…
16 November 2021, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Destination Mekong is strengthening its executive capacities towards playing a leading role in the post-COVID tourism recovery in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). As…
Gerrit Krüger
Gerrit Kruger Chief Marketing Officer Linkedin-in “To create good tourism, we need to build pride in communities in their culture, offerings, and products and provide capacity to enable balanced tourism.…
GMS Tourism Recovery Communications Plan
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…
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…
Strategic Initiatives and Government Engagement in Tourism |…
Bill Bensley is world renown for his outstanding, unique and inspiring award-wining hotel, landscape and interior designs and eye-catching architecture. What is not so widely known, but comes as no…
SPTO – Destination Mekong Partnership to Enhance Tourism…
Bangkok & Fiji, 10th October 2021 The Pacific Tourism Organization (SPTO) and Destination Mekong have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster a collaborative partnership that will benefit both…
Cardamom Tented Camp in Cambodia Earns Green Destinations’…
Cardamom Tented Camp ecolodge in Cambodia has been announced by Green Destinations as one of the 2021 Top 100 Destination Sustainability Stories in the world. The announcement was made 5…
Concerned Conservationist, Passionate Philanthropist | Bill Bensley
Bill Bensley is world renown for his outstanding, unique and inspiring award-wining hotel, landscape and interior designs and eye-catching architecture. What is not so widely known, but comes as no…
Destination Mekong hosts 2021 Mekong World Tourism Day…
The Mekong World Tourism Forum, part of the two-event series of the Destination Mekong Summit, held virtually on October 21-22, will feature inspiring keynote speakers, Bangkok-based award-winning hotel designer Mr.…
See Your New Normal: A How-To Guide to…
When you formulate a strategy for your organization, it's not really crafted so you'll be successful today, but mainly successful in the future. Logically, then, to map out an effective…
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…
Destination Mekong organized the DESTINATION MEKONG FOOD &…
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…
Destination Mekong organized the monthly meeting of the…
On September 6, there was a great discussion with very active engagement from the MeTAG Education & Research group on their monthly meeting organized by Destination Mekong to update about the…
MeTAG Wildlife Tourism & Conservation Promotional Event on…
Thank you to the MeTAG Wildlife Tourism & Conservation Expert Group for such great and valuable efforts putting together the webinar promoting the best practices and ethical, conservation-minded wildlife tourism…
Destination Mekong – Responsible and Safe Forms of…
On August 24, Destination Mekong and EPACT International, together with Child Protection Expert Group, co-organized the Destination Mekong – Responsible and Safe Forms of Voluntourism. It was a very successful…
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…
Destination Mekong arranged the monthly MeTAG Education &…
On August 2, there was a productive monthly meeting of the MeTAG Education & Research Group organized by Destination Mekong and facilitated by the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office discussing some…
Finalists for the 2021 Experience Mekong Showcases announced
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION Finalists for the 2021 Experience Mekong Showcases announced Public Voting is open to support small responsible businesses during these challenging times Bangkok, July 27th, 2021: …
Destination Mekong organized MeTAG Food Expert Group meeting…
On July 20, 2021, it was another good milestone from our MeTAG Food Expert Group during the call facilitated by Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office and organized by Destination Mekong discussing…
New world, new roles of engagement
With every crisis comes change, and many predict that the reboot of sorts for the world and the travel industry would swing the pendulum towards a more eco-friendly and sustainable…
Catalysing Cambodia’s new tourism future
The pandemic has brought Cambodia’s tourism players together and highlighted the value of a single voice via the Cambodia Tourism Federation (CTF), allowing them to work better with the authorities…
Avani Hotels In Thailand Unveil New Hybrid Meetings…
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…
UNWTO launches digital tools to revitalise tourism
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has partnered with MUST Travel & Tech to place a digital tool at the service of tourism, allowing users to share their experiences to promote…
Destination Mekong organized the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of…
During the MeTAG Chairs and Vice-Chairs call, it was a productive discussion organized by Destination Mekong and facilitated by Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office to exchange valuable ideas and thoughts on…
Destination Mekong organized the initial call of MeTAG…
On July 6, the Mekong Tourism Advisory Group (MeTAG) Expert Group on SDGs & Climate Change was recently well established to address one of the most critical issues that need…
Destination Mekong organized the MeTAG Education & Research…
On July 5, the MeTAG Education & Research group made excellent progress on their call organized by Destination Mekong and facilitated by Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office. The meeting was to discuss the…
FOOD FOR FIGHTERS! #MAKEGOODWASTE PROGRAM
Since the Government imposed a third round of dine-in bans “ lockdown “ with less than 24 hours notice for a period of 30 days, not only left restaurateurs in…
Klean Kanteen runs the “Replace Single-Use Plastic” campaign…
Replace single-use plastic! Grab yourself one of Klean Kanteen’s vacuum insulated TKWide bottles and give back to Thailand Recovery Fund in support of healthcare professionals combating COVID-19. Thailand Recovery Fund…
Digital wristband by Angkor Pass set to welcome…
The Ministry of Tourism is preparing for post-Covid-19 travel with Wonderpass powered by Angkorpass Technology that enables seamless travel planning through a phone app and a wristband. Minister of Tourism…
Mekong Tourism Collaboration
Tourism in the Mekong Region is steered collaboratively by a public-private framework between the public and private sectors. The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office, which is the secretariat of the Tourism…
Thailand approves Phuket ‘sandbox’ plan to allow vaccinated…
The Phuket “sandbox”, Thailand’s bold attempt to reset its tourism industry by opening the island to vaccinated foreign visitors without quarantine was approved on Tuesday, offering hope to battered businesses and…
Destination Mekong organized the MeTAG Workshop of Health…
On June 23, 2021, it was a very engaging conversation and good progress today from the MeTAG Expert Group of Health and Wellness on a workshop to get inputs for…
UNWTO launches hospitality recruitment platform
Job-seekers are able to create a profile, search for positions that match their experience and skills, and set up job alerts to be informed of the latest opportunities. The platform…
VACCINE PASSPORT PROGRAM READIED FOR FOREIGNERS TO VISIT…
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,…
TERMS OF REFERENCE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – MEKONG TOURISM…
TERMS OF REFERENCE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – MEKONG TOURISM COORDINATING OFFICE (MTCO) THE OPPORTUNITY The Bangkok-based Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) seeks an Executive Director to lead overall management of the…
Destination Mekong organized the Experience Mekong Collection Members…
On June 17, It was a great and interactive call with our Experience Mekong Collection members organized by Destination Mekong. Happy to see how active and engaged our members getting…
Agoda Partnered with COVID Relief Bangkok
In July 2020, Agoda partnered with the COVID Relief project in Bangkok to distribute essentials to the most vulnerable groups in Bangkok. Our colleagues in Bangkok joined to help pack…
Destination Mekong coordinated the organization of consultative workshop…
On June 15, Destination Mekong coordinated the organization of the workshop of the Mekong Tourism Recovery Communications Plan, an initiative by the six governments facilitated by the Mekong Tourism Coordinating…
Destination Mekong organized the Closed MeTAG Members meeting…
On June 10, 2021, a Closed MeTAG Members meeting was organized with over 30 people attended to update and discuss various activities and initiatives of the Mekong Tourism collaboration. Great calls…
Destination Mekong Board Meeting – June 8, 2021
On June 8, 2021, Destination Mekong organized the first Destination Mekong Interim Board Meeting to update and discuss the establishment of Destination Mekong, organization structure, and development of programs. Minutes…
Food charity drive with chefs and gastronomy members
The chefs and volunteers from several culinary-related associations, restaurants and hotels came together recently to do their bit to help needy families and people severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.…
MINISTRY OF TOURISM CAMBODIA LAUNCHED “TASTE CAMBODIA –…
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…
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,…
SUNx Malta & Mekong Tourism to Stage 1st…
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION BANGKOK, 28 APRIL 2021 SUNx Malta in partnership with the Mekong Tourism Collaboration framework, made up of public sector organization Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO)…
Govt to launch ‘Health Wallet’ app for Covid-19…
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…
THE ROYAL GOVERNMENT TO CONSIDER WELCOMING VACCINATED TOURISTS…
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…
Mekong Trends Snapshot – A Bright Future
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
World Happiness Report 2021
The World Happiness Report 2021 focuses on the effects of COVID-19 and how people all over the world have fared. The aim was two-fold, first to focus on the effects…
Public-private partnerships key to Mekong’s tourism recovery
It is vital private sector players step up their game to coordinate unified tourism recovery across the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries in the wake of change at Mekong Tourism…
Jens Thraenhart Steps Down from the Mekong Tourism…
Jens Thraenhart has decided to step down from his post as Executive Director of the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office.
One Planet Vision for a Responsible Recovery of…
The One Planet Vision for a Responsible Recovery of the Tourism Sector builds on the UNWTO Global Guidelines to Restart Tourism released by the Global Tourism Crisis Committee on 28…
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…
Destination Management in Developing and Emerging Countries
Tourism can be a source of foreign currency, a job engine and a catalyst for sustainable regional development, but it can also have a negative impact. In order to access…
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 &…
FROM SYSTEM SHOCK TO SYSTEM CHANGE – TIME…
In this report, we explore some of the key dynamics that lie at the heart of these transitions. And we ask how we can make active choices now that will…
Thailand’s Tourism Sector Seeks to Reopen Country by…
Inbound international tourism sector in Thailand says vaccines are a game-changer that allows for the reopening of the country and for quarantine requirements to be dropped. Leading international tourism companies…
Cambodia introduces QR code scanning for venues to…
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…
Shortlist for the 2021 Experience Mekong Showcases announced
72 Experience Mekong Collection (EMC) members have been shortlisted to determine the 2021 Experience Mekong Showcases by public vote.
Yindii introduces eco-friendly food app
Yindii, a Thai anti-food waste startup, has launched a mobile application designed to match Bangkok residents with environmentally conscious restaurants, grocery stores and cafes to combat food waste. The app…
