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Venue for Mekong Tourism Forum 2018 has been announced. Who will join us in Nakhom Phanom in North-East Thailand?
Nakhon Phanom selected as venue for Mekong Tourism Forum 2018 - Mekong Tourism
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Aug 6, 2017
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Myanmar to start collecting tourism tax - Mekong Tourism
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Myanmar will soon impose a tourism tax on visitors to fund the country’s tourism promotion activities, the Myanmar Tourism Federation (MTF) said. Its …
May 7, 2017
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18 Eco-Tourism Startups Qualify for MIST - Mekong Tourism
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MIST (Mekong Innovative Startups Tourism) – a joint initiative by MTCO and ADB The Mekong Business Initiative (MBI) and Mekong Tourism Coordinating …
May 3, 2017
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ASEAN Tourism Ministers Vow to Promote Integration - Mekong Tourism
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Thailand Tourism Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul , centre, shows her form with muay Thai boxers at the WTTC summit. Source: ‘The Nation’ Association …
Apr 29, 2017
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Thailand's PM, Deputy PM Preside over WTTC Summit - Mekong Tourism
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General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of Thailand General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of Thailand, this week presided over the opening of …
Apr 29, 2017
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Is Vietnam Tourism Over- or Under-Developed? - Mekong Tourism
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While some economists say that Vietnam has too many hotels and resorts, others believe that tourism infrastructure is inadequate compared with the …
Apr 27, 2017
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Hospitality Chief Approves of Thailand's Quality Tourism Focus - Mekong Tourism
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Thailand is doing well to focus on “quality tourism”, according to Deepak Ohri, chief executive of luxury-hospitality company Lebua Hotels and …
Apr 27, 2017
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Top Myanmar Beach Destinations to Watch: C9 - Mekong Tourism
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Four of Myanmar’s beach destinations are emerging as leading contenders in Asia’s search for the next exotic tropical getaway spot, according to …
Apr 27, 2017
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Luang Prabang Cleans Up - Mekong Tourism
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Luang Prabang must keep a constant vigil over trash, writes Bernie Rosenbloom for We Are Laos. An ongoing storm of litter rains down on a community …
Apr 27, 2017
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Community-based Tourism Key to Chin State, Myanmar: Minister - Mekong Tourism
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Falam, Chin State, Myanmar. Pic: Jared Downing Myanmar’s Chin State, and its picturesque north in particular, is worth a visit, according to Jared …
Apr 26, 2017
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Tourism Thailand Needs to "Get Even Smarter": Governor - Mekong Tourism
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Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn wrote a column for The …
Apr 26, 2017
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Tourism Vietnam to Get Tough on Zero-Dong Tours - Mekong Tourism
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The head of the Việt Nam National Administration of Tourism, Nguyễn Văn Tuấn, tells Kinh tế & Đô thị (Economic and Urban Affairs; a newspaper) that …
Apr 26, 2017
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Travel & Tourism Economic Impact 2017 South East Asia - Mekong Tourism
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Apr 24, 2017
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Cambodia, UN to Crackdown on Bogus Orphanages - Mekong Tourism
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Cambodia has launched a crackdown on bogus orphanages. The crackdown aims to return 3,500 children to their families, a government minister …
Apr 24, 2017
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Myanmar's Elephants: From Timber Extraction to Tourism Attraction - Mekong Tourism
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The Myanmar government has banned timber extraction for a period of one year for the whole country and for 10 years for Bago Yoma hills in central …
Apr 24, 2017
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Cambodia Tourism Marketing Council to Launch End-April - Mekong Tourism
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Bayon temple, Siem Reap. Source: ‘TTG Asia’ TTG Asia reports that a centralised tourism marketing and advertising council is set to launch by …
Apr 21, 2017
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MekongTourism.org among Top 100 Tourism Blogs: Feedspot - Mekong Tourism
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Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO)’s primary website MekongTourism.org (this one!) has been selected by Feedspot as one of the “Top 100 …
Apr 20, 2017
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Thailand Tourism Minister Denies Street Food Ban - Mekong Tourism
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One of the biggest Thailand-related news stories on social media this week was a front page headline in The Nation newspaper and an oft-shared post …
Apr 20, 2017
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MTF 2017 - Featured Interviews: Select Official Hotels - Mekong Tourism Forum 2021
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Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) storytellers Simon Louvard and Lea Mellon are based in Luang Prabang in the weeks leading up to Mekong Tourism Forum 2017 …
Apr 20, 2017
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Record Tourism Numbers for Cambodian New Year - Mekong Tourism
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Apr 20, 2017
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Growth Potential in Vietnam for Mid-, High-end Hospitality - Mekong Tourism
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The growth of tourism is creating opportunities for the hospitality market, especially the mid-end and high-end segments, according to Savills’ …
Apr 20, 2017
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Myanmar Partnering with NGOs on Marine Protected Areas - Mekong Tourism
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Apr 20, 2017
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Vietnam Most Improved GMS Tourism Destination: TTCI - Mekong Tourism
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Vietnam was the biggest mover among Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) destinations, rising eight places in the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s recently …
Apr 19, 2017
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MTCO Staff Expresses Thoughts about MTF 2017 - Mekong Tourism Forum 2021
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Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) storytellers Simon Louvard and Lea Mellon are based in Luang Prabang in the months leading up to Mekong Tourism Forum 2017 …
Apr 18, 2017
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Bangkok to Ban all Street Food? - Mekong Tourism
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Apr 18, 2017
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Bokeo to Build Biggest Bronze Buddha in Laos - Mekong Tourism
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Bokeo town Authorities in Bokeo province are planning the construction of the largest bronze Buddha image in Laos hoping it will be a major tourism …
Apr 13, 2017
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Cambodia Prepares Tourism Master Plan - Mekong Tourism
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A tourism master plan “urgently needed” in Cambodia. Pic: KT/Chor Sokunthea Cambodia’s tourism ministry has prepared a master plan to attract …
Apr 13, 2017
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Cambodia: Heritage Status Applications for Three Cities - Mekong Tourism
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One of the many old French buildings in Battambang the government wants UNESCO to help preserve. KT/Mai Vireak The Cambodian government has asked …
Apr 11, 2017
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Tourism Thailand Reaffirms Interest in Women - Mekong Tourism
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Two women at a popular riverside tourism resort in Amphawa, promoted as a place for experiencing riverside community living. It is popular with women …
Apr 11, 2017