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5 DIGITAL SOLUTIONS THAT CAN SPUR PEOPLE TO TRAVEL AGAIN

Even before the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic hit, technology was already a game changer for travel.Thanks to online reservation solutions, people can book hotels, flights, and tours from their computer, laptop, and even cellphones.Planning trips also became easier thanks to the internet and the infinite number of information available online about destinations, the best time to visit,

NOMINATIONS FOR 2021 MEKONG HERO OPEN

The ‘Mekong Heroes’ program (www.MekongHeroes.com), which was launched in 2020, initiated by the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) and Destination Mekong, to celebrate passionate individuals in Mekong tourism who work tirelessly behind the scenes to “inspire and influence the direction of our industry, modeling new ways of conceiving and doing tourism better.” These leaders that have

THE MIST PROGRAM EVOLVES TO “MEKONG INNOVATIONS IN SUSTAINABLE TOURISM”

MIST program aims to expedite tourism industry growth, create an ecosystem that inspires innovation, and promote sustainability in tourism.The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) (www.MekongTourism.org) as the secretariat of the Tourism Working Group of the six national tourism organizations of the Greater Mekong Subregion, and Destination Mekong (www.DestinationMekong.com), the

ONE YEAR AFTER LISTING, PLAIN OF JARS IS A WORLD HERITAGE INDICATOR AMID PANDEMIC

Most sites see a dramatic change after being put on the World Heritage List. Visitor numbers shoot up, investors both domestic and international flock to the site, and there is a flurry of media interest and community activity. Yet, one year after the listing of the Plain of Jars in Lao PDR in July 2019, things have been quiet, largely because of the impacts of COVID-19.While over-enthusiastic

Merry Christmas - Preview of 2021 Mekong Tourism Activities

To say that 2020 has been a challenging and unexpected year is probably an understatement. Nevertheless, we are nearing the end of December, and 2021 is just around the corner. Despite our hopes and prayers for a better year, I think we need to be realistic, especially as the world is experiencing increased infections of COVID-19. A few tourism boards from all over the world were asked by the

DOMESTIC TOURISM IN SOUTHEAST ASIA: OPPORTUNITIES AND PATHWAYS

Southeast Asian countries have been particularly cautious in opening their borders to international travelers amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, and international tourism has collapsed as a result. The economic and social consequences have been severe. In Thailand, for example—where tourism contributed close to 18% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2019—the Tourism Authority of

Season's Greetings from ITS VIETNAM team

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Mr Linh’s Adventures wishes you a Merry Christmas!

It’s been a long time since our last contact and we now nearly reach the end of 2020. I would like to seize this opportunity to sincerely thank you for your hard work and our close cooperation over these past time.Despite the fact that 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, where we had to postpone many long-awaited plans and face a myriad of difficulties, I believe that we will still

UNWTO launches global ‘restart tourism’ campaign

After partnering back in May for a campaign asking the world to be patient, responsible and ‘travel tomorrow’, the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) have teamed up again to celebrate the transformative power being unleased as the restart of tourism gets underway.Centred around a 45-second film launched and broadcast exclusively on CNN International