In light of the serious situation in Myanmar, the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, with the support of Lux-Development, prepared a survey instrument to try to identify the key issues that micro, small and medium tourism businesses (MSMEs) are facing and to use this information in the months ahead to address some of the impacts.
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In order to help the Experience Mekong Collection members in these challenging, The Mekong Tourism Coordinating office and Destination Mekong are listing any businesses that are asking for donations. We are asking everybody to support these small responsible travel businesses, which we recognize as our shining lights of the Mekong Region. Let’s all come together to make sure that these lights will continue to shine for many years to come.
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Thailand is introducing certified hygiene standards in tourism-related industries across the country
The measures are intended to restore visitors’ confidence and keep tourists safe in the future
Rosewood Bangkok has unveiled ‘Rosewood Bangkok On The Move Drive-Through’, a luxury drive-through concept offering quality produce, butchery, artisanal sauces, freshly baked bread, delectable pastries and healthy meals, all with easy order, secure pick-up and value for money. With one hour’s advance order online, freshly prepared, healthy meals can be picked up at the hotel’s doors daily.
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Sustainable and responsible tourism can be used as a versatile instrument for sustainable development in international development cooperation. The approach presented in this hand book is based on the proactive design and management of tourism value chains in partner destinations.
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Curation of innovative ideas and initiatives in the Greater Mekong Subregion during the Corona Virus pandemic to instill consumer confidence and encourage investment
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Travellers around the world are being encouraged to stay home today, travel tomorrow. This is responsible advice during the Covid-19 crisis, but will have a negative impact on communities, organisations and places that depend on tourism.
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Leave Hanoi behind and venture into uncharted experiences. In the far north, Cao Bang presents Pac Bo Cave, where Ho Chi Minh planned the country’s liberation, and nearby 35-meter Ban Gioc Waterfall. Further west in Bac Kan, sail between forested limestone mountains on Ba Be’s three lakes, and cruise past small villages to Dau Dang Falls tumbling 1,000 meters to Puong Cave.
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A veteran puppeteer in Thailand has adapted a traditional puppet show to create lessons for local people about the dangers of the coronavirus and how they can protect themselves to fight the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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No more touching in the elevators as a Thai shopping mall in Bangkok installed foot pedals for customers to step on instead of pressing the buttons, lowering the risk of having to be exposed to germs.
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