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Nakhon Phanom selected as venue for Mekong Tourism Forum 2018 - Mekong Tourism
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Bangkok, 06 July, 2017 – Thailand’s Northeastern or Isan province of Nakhon Phanom has been chosen as the host venue for the Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) …
Myanmar to start collecting tourism tax
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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 …
18 Eco-Tourism Startups Qualify for MIST
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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 …
ASEAN Tourism Ministers Vow to Promote Integration
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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 …
Thailand's PM, Deputy PM Preside over WTTC Summit
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General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of Thailand, this week presided over the opening of the 2017 World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global …
Is Vietnam Tourism Over- or Under-Developed?
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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 …
Hospitality Chief Approves of Thailand's Quality Tourism Focus
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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 …
Top Myanmar Beach Destinations to Watch: C9
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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 …
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 …
Community-based Tourism Key to Chin State, Myanmar: Minister
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Myanmar’s Chin State, and its picturesque north in particular, is worth a visit, according to Jared Downing, writing for Frontier Myanmar. The region …
Tourism Thailand Needs to "Get Even Smarter": Governor
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Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn wrote a column for The Nation, which was published on Tuesday. Here is an excerpt: The …
Tourism Vietnam to Get Tough on Zero-Dong Tours
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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 …
Travel & Tourism Economic Impact 2017 South East Asia - Mekong Tourism
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Get the latest stories and insights about travel and tourism in the Mekong Region. Use Hashtag #TourismMekong Get the latest stories and insights about …
Cambodia, UN to Crackdown on Bogus Orphanages
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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 …
Myanmar's Elephants: From Timber Extraction to Tourism Attraction
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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 …
Cambodia Tourism Marketing Council to Launch End-April - Mekong Tourism
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TTG Asia reports that a centralised tourism marketing and advertising council is set to launch by end-April to help Cambodia achieve its target of …
Feedspot
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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 …
Thailand Tourism Minister Denies Street Food Ban
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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 …
MTF 2017 - Featured Interviews: Select Official Hotels - Mekong Tourism Forum 2019
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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 …
Record Tourism Numbers for Cambodian New Year
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Cambodia’s top tourist destinations attracted a record number of visitors this Khmer New Year, with 2.5 million locals and foreigners traveling to …
Growth Potential in Vietnam for Mid-, High-end Hospitality
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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’ …
Myanmar Partnering with NGOs on Marine Protected Areas
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Phil Dearden leads the Marine Protected Areas Research Group at the University of Victoria (Canada). (ARNOLD LIM, Arnold Lim Photography) Myanmar’s …
Vietnam Most Improved GMS Tourism Destination: TTCI
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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 …
MTCO Staff Expresses Thoughts about MTF 2017
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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 …
Bangkok to Ban all Street Food?
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Street food vendors will disappear from Bangkok by the end of the year in the interests of cleanliness, safety and order, the Bangkok Metropolitan …
Bokeo to Build Biggest Bronze Buddha in Laos
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Authorities in Bokeo province are planning the construction of the largest bronze Buddha image in Laos hoping it will be a major tourism attraction, …
Cambodia Prepares Tourism Master Plan
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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 …
Cambodia: Heritage Status Applications for Three Cities
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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 …
Tourism Thailand Reaffirms Interest in Women
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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 …