Dear Mekong Tourism Stakeholder,
We are wishing all our Muslim Friends Ramadan Mubarak!
We went to visit our Chinese GMS member provinces, Yunnan and Guangxi - one for a sustainable tourism development project in Guilin, as well as for Mekong Tourism Forum planning meetings in Kunming.
Hosted in Dali and Xizhou in beautiful Yunnan from May 28-29, 2019, this year's Mekong Tourism Forum again innovative with a new concept to drive inclusive tourism and to promote sustainability. Please register early to secure your spot at the unique event. For more information, please download the MTF 2019 Program Summary, read the press release, and visit Mekong Tourism Forum.
Please enjoy this e-newsletter and share with your friends, partners, and colleagues.
Kind regards,
Jens Thraenhart
Executive Director
Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO)
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On behalf of the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO), we respectfully extend our cordial congratulations to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun on the auspicious occasion of the Royal Coronation. May Thailand enjoy stability, peace and prosperity under the reign of His Majesty King Rama X.
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Impressions from the Sustainable Tourism Development Project in Guilin, China
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Led by the Asian Development Bank, we are involved in a sustainable tourism development project in Guilin, Guangxi, a truly stunning and experiential destination.
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Registrations for this year’s MTF are once again free of charge for travel and tourism professionals, courtesy of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China and the Yunnan Provincial Government. In order to secure one of the coveted places at the 2019 Mekong Tourism Forum, delegates are asked to follow the online registration process.
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Featured Mekong Tourism Campaign
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Remember to share your experiences on your own social media in video format of 60 seconds or less by tagging with #MekongMinis. Be part of promoting the Mekong Region in a collaborative way, and get a chance to win exciting prizes. For any organization, please contact us to learn how you can participate and increase exposure for your business.
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Featured shared experiences from MekongMoments.com
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Share your experiences in the Mekong Region on your own social media (Instagram, Twitter, YouTube), and tag with #MekongMoments #<country> #<business>. Visit MekongMoments.info to learn how to list your business for free.
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This year’s Mekong Tourism Forum is hosted in Dali and Xizhou in Yunnan (PRC) integrating the conference with learning experiences to connect culture and tourism and drive inclusive growth.
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Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Hoi An are becoming Vietnam’s tourist hotspots and are among the most affordable in the world for backpackers.
The cities are high on the top 10 list of cheapest places for travel in the 2019 Backpacker Index by Price of Travel, the world’s largest database of travel costs.
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Siem Reap was named the top tourist destination in Southeast Asia by Germany-based online travel platform YouDiscover.
The place is very popular because this is where Angkor Wat, a complex temple in Cambodia and one of the largest religious monuments in the world (162.6 hectares), is located.
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Recent Additions to the Mekong Tourism e-Library
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2018 Experience Mekong Showcases – Ock Pop Tok
Ock Pop Tok, meaning “East Meets West” in Laos, was founded in the year 2000 by the two ladies Veomanee (Veo) Douangdala and Joanna (Jo) Smith. Ock Pop Tok was established on the principles of fair trade and sustainable business practices and was a pioneering social business and ethical fashion before these terms were even a part of Lao’s cultural lexicon.
Download here
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Global Happiness and Well-Being Policy Report
The 2019 Global Happiness and Well-Being Policy Report is produced by the Global Happiness Council (GHC) and contains papers by expert working groups on happiness for good governance. This report provides evidence and policy recommendations on best practices to promote happiness and well-being.
Download here
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Featured Experience Mekong Collection Member
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The Linden Centre is an American-owned, award-winning boutique hotel offering the intrepid traveler a true immersion into authentic China. Guests reside in an expansive and luxurious courtyard home in Xizhou, a pristine village in Southwest China’s Yunnan Province. In the foothills of the Himalayas, guests enjoy a year-round spring climate and direct access to rich, undisturbed cultures in a true melting pot of the region.
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The Experience Mekong Collection (EMC) curates small businesses that focus on sustainable and responsible practices to create a unique experiences for guests. Anybody can nominate businesses to be included in the Experience Mekong Collection, and an advisory board of tourism experts vets nominations for integrity and relevance. In partnership with Mahidol University, each year, one business per country (six in total) is selected to be one of the Experience Mekong Collection Showcases, with case studies to highlighting the nature and innovation of the business. Nominate your favorite small responsible business today for inclusion in the Experience Mekong Collection!
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Amazing Romance in Thailand (targeting the LGBT sector)
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Mekong Minis 2018 winning video, Editor Choice Thailand by Roxanne from Germany (@r.oxa.nn.e)
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FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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MTCO is active on various social media platforms under the universal handle @TourismMekong. Please
Tag with #MekongMoments #TourismMekong and follow us:
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The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office is a collaborative effort between the governments of Cambodia, China, Lao PRD, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam to promote the Greater Mekong Subregion as a single tourism destination.
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