Climate Change is Tourism’s Existential Threat: Lipman
If we don’t deal with climate change “we will not exist”, said International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP) President Professor Geoffrey Lipman in his keynote...Read More
Authentic Travel Key to Mekong Tourism Future
Tourism industry stakeholders should develop and protect authentic travel experiences to ensure that the Mekong region does not become a victim of its own success....Read More
Sharing Economy Benefits Remote, Emerging Destinations
Remote and emerging destinations stand to benefit most from the “sharing economy”. This was the dominant topic discussed during a “surprise panel” session entitled “Leveraging...Read More
Content, Connectivity Critical to Indian Travellers
Online and social media marketing to Indian travellers is important at both the macro (destination) and micro (SME) level said Vineet Budki, CEO, Guiddoo (India)...Read More
Go Social to Understand Chinese Travellers: Lucy Peng
To understand Chinese travellers Lucy Peng, Manager of Tang Dynasty Tours (China), recommends engaging with Chinese social media and paying close attention to travel review...Read More
Target Repeat Asian Travellers: Clement Wong
Some 90% of trips taken by Asians are to destinations within Asia said Clement Wong, CEO, Be My Guest (Singapore) during his presentation on “Travel...Read More
Automation the Next Big Thing in Digital Marketing
The next big thing in digital marketing will be automation asserted Clement Wong, CEO of Be My Guest (Singapore), during his presentation on “Travel Marketing...Read More
“No such thing as traditional food”: Cambodia’s Master Chef
Luu Meng started out earning $75 per month as a kitchen hand. Now he sits atop a restaurant and hospitality empire, the Almond Group. If...Read More
National Geographic to keynote 2016 Mekong Tourism Forum framing the power of Authentic Experiences
This year’s Mekong Tourism Forum on July 5-7 in Sihaoukville, Cambodia will focus on the theme “Authentic Experiences along the Mekong River” is relevant and...Read More
2016 Mekong Tourism Forum confirms top speakers
PRESS RELEASE 2016 Mekong Tourism Forum confirms top speakers Bangkok – May 30th, 2016: The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office has confirmed a compelling...Read More