2021, All LMR, News, Press Release, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals, Tourism

Destination Mekong aligns with other tourism leaders to sign the Glasgow Declaration on climate action in tourism

November 18, 2021

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…

2021, All LMR, News, Tourism

Public-private partnerships key to Mekong’s tourism recovery

March 25, 2021

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…

All LMR, News, People, Tourism

Jens Thraenhart Steps Down from the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office

March 15, 2021

Jens Thraenhart has decided to step down from his post as Executive Director of the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office.

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The MIST program evolves from “Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism” to “Mekong Innovations in Sustainable Tourism”.

February 2, 2021

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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First Mekong Hero announced at Destination Mekong Summit

August 31, 2020

Founder of Thailand Community-based Tourism Institute honored Bangkok, July 7, 2020:  The  ‘Mekong Heroes’ is a new program, initiated by the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) and Destination Mekong, to…

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The tourism value chain

May 28, 2020

Sustainable and responsible tourism can be used as a versatile instrument for sustainable development in international development cooperation. The approach presented in this hand book is based on the proactive…

All LMR, MIST, Startup, Sustainability, Technology, Tourism

MEKONG INNOVATIVE STARTUPS IN TOURISM (MIST) OPEN 2020 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS IN TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL IMPACT CATEGORIES

May 20, 2020

Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism (MIST) open 2020 call for applications in travel technology and social impact categories 4th annual MIST program aims to expedite tourism industry growth, create an…

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SHORTLIST FOR THE 2020 EXPERIENCE MEKONG SHOWCASES ANNOUNCED

May 1, 2020

Public Voting open to support small responsible businesses during these challenging times

Cambodia, China PR, Laos, Mekong Heroes, Myanmar, People, Thailand, Tourism, Travel, Vietnam

SEARCH FOR MEKONG HEROES BEGINS

April 15, 2020

Seeking nominations of inspiring, dedicated and innovative leaders in travel and tourism in the Greater Mekong Subregion

Film, Mekong Minis, Tourism, Travel

Mekong mini movie fest returns

January 18, 2019

Mekong Region’s tourism office has launched the second edition of is popular travel consumer contest Mekong Mini Movie Festival.