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Successful PATA China Responsible Tourism Forum Goes Annual
A series of case studies presented at the first China Responsible Tourism Forum (CRTF) in Beijing on 16 December and a commitment to making CRTF an annual event confirmed responsible tourism is firmly on the agenda among small and medium-sized enterprises in China. Organized by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) in co-operation with the Organizing Committee of the China International Heritage Towns Exposition, the sold-out inaugural …
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UNESCO Recognizes Vietnam’s Xoan Singing
UNESCO voted to recognize Xoan singing in Vietnam’s Phu Tho Province as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Protection at the 6th meeting of UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Bali on 23 November. Xoan singing, a vocal art of villages in Phu Tho, is usually performed in front of the communal house during springtime village festivals. Researchers say historical and …
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Government Gears Up for “Visit Laos Year2012”
The government's preparations for Visit Laos Year 2012 are continuing despite recent changes to the leadership and organization of its tourism arm. Deputy Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism Buangeun Xaphouvong confirmed that the preparations will continue as planned even though the former Lao National Tourism Administration has now merged with the Ministry of Information and Culture. Activities for Visit Laos Year will be added …
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A Minor Diversion: Hill Tribe Trekking In Chiang Mai
Diya Luke, a contributor to the popular blog, Huffington Post, recently headed to Chiang Mai to see if treks being offered are authentic or staged experiences, and she landed a local guide, who led her into Doi Inthanon National Park to meet ethnic Karen who have resided there for 200 years. In her entry, "A Minor Diversion: Hill Tribe Trekking In Chiang Mai", Ms Luke delivers a real inside view of the Karen’s slow-paced lifestyle, and the …
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Travel Leaders’ Symposium Assesses Myanmar’s Potential in Sustainable Tourism
Bagan (Myanmar), 2 December 2011 -- The landmark hosting by Myanmar of the first-ever Travel Leaders' Symposium on Sustainable Tourism has been a historical opportunity for over 100 travel industry representatives from the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) and around the globe to gather, share their experiences and learn more about Myanmar. Termed a great success by participants and observers, the Travel Leaders' Symposium was held at the …
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97% of tourist attractions safe from floods
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is wooing back travellers, with the statement that 97 per cent of tourist attractions nationwide are safe from floods. In a statement, it said some 40 of Thailand's 1,200 tourist attractions that appeal to international visitors, or around 3 per cent of Thailand's key tourist attractions, have been affected by the floods. The World Heritage Site in Ayutthaya, around 50 km north of Bangkok, is also dry …
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The Greater Mekong Subregion
The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) comprises Cambodia, the People's Republic of China, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam.
In 1992, with ADB's assistance, the six countries entered into a program of subregional economic cooperation, designed to enhance economic …
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Cambodia – Ministry of Tourism
China National Tourism Administration (CNTA)
Lao National Tourism Administration (LNTA)
Myanmar – Ministry of Hotels and Tourism
Thailand – Ministry of Tourism and Sports
Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT)