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Nominations for 2021 Mekong Hero open
Former Ministers of Tourism from Thailand and Myanmar to co-chair Selection CommitteeBangkok, February 8, 2021: The ‘Mekong Heroes’ program (www.MekongHeroes.com), which was launched in 2020, initiated by the Mekong Tourism…
2021, All LMR, MIST, News, Press Release, Startup, Sustainability
The MIST program evolves from “Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism” to “Mekong Innovations in Sustainable Tourism”.
MIST program aims to expedite tourism industry growth, create an ecosystem that inspires innovation, and promote sustainability in tourismBangkok December 20, 2020: The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) (www.MekongTourism.org) as…
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Mekong Tourism & SUNx Malta Announce Scholarships for Climate Friendly Travel
Supporting Students & Professionals From The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries – Cambodia, the People’s Republic of China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam. Bangkok, September 22, 2020: Thanks…
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Winners of the 2020 Experience Mekong Showcases announced
Bangkok, August 28, 2020: The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office announced the 6 Winners of the 2020 Experience Mekong Showcases. From 60 shortlisted businesses of the over 350 Experience Mekong Collection…
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Virtual Destination Mekong Summit to offer recommendations and insights for travel businesses during COVID-19 to prepare for a balanced tourism recovery
The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office is hosting a half-day Virtual Destination Mekong Summit, organized by public-private partnership Destination Mekong, with sponsorship of UNWTO Affiliate Member Chameleon Strategies, under the theme…
All LMR, Aviation, Country, Food & Beverages, Government, Hospitality, News, Tourism
THE 4TH INFO-GRAPH OF THE COVID-19 TRAVEL SITUATION IN THE MEKONG REGION AS OF JULY 13, 2020
The 4th Info-graph of the COVID-19 Travel Situation in the Mekong Region as of July 13, 2020, giving a brief summary of travel restrictions in Cambodia, PR China, Lao PDR,…
All LMR, Experience Mekong Collection, News, Press Release, Tourism, Travel
Finalists for the 2020 Experience Mekong Showcases announced
The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office is announcing the 18 Finalists of the Experience Mekong Showcases 2020. 4,200 eligible votes determined three Experience Mekong Collection members from each of the six…
2018, 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, Art, Case Study, Experience Mekong Collection, Hospitality, Laos, Manuals, Resource Library, Retail, SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 5: Gender Equality, Tourism
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…
2018, 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, Agriculture, Case Study, China PR, Experience Mekong Collection, Manuals, Resource Library, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 5: Gender Equality, Sustainability, Tourism
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…
2018, 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, Case Study, Experience Mekong Collection, Manuals, Resource Library, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, Thailand, Tours
Case Study Local Alike
Local Alike was found in 2013, by the two young and active co-founders, Somsak Boonkam “Pai” and Surachana Pakawaleethorn “Noon”. Pai is acting as a CEO of the enterprise. Local…