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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

Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project – Mandalay, Myanmar

The Irrawaddy River is home to the endangered Irrawaddy dolphin, found just north of Mandalay. What’s unique about Burma’s (Myanmar) Irrawaddy dolphins is their relationship with local fishermen. Dolphins and fishermen communicate and fish together, a practice called “cooperative fishing”–a unique phenomenon found in only two other places in the worldThe Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project's mission

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

MNA to launch its first non-landing sightseeing flight tours on 20 December

Myanmar National Airlines (MNA) will launch non-landing sightseeing flight tours for the first time in Myanmar on 20 December, said U Naung Naung Han, chairman of Myanmar Tourism Entrepreneurs Association.MNA will launch ATR-72 for the non-landing sightseeing flights of Yangon-Kyaikhtiyo-Hpa-an-Yangon with low-flying. The passengers on board can pay homage to the Kyaikhtiyo pagoda and see 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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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

Avani Hotels Confirms Plans to Proceed with Projects in the Pipeline

Avani Palm View Dubai Residences & Suites, UAE  Avani Hotels & Resorts (www.avanihotels.com) has confirmed that the brand is on track to open more than ten new properties in the coming years, including debuting in four new countries. In addition, despite the global economic slowdown from Covid-19, Avani has successfully completed a number of full-scale renovation projects at its existing