In 2018 Cambodia experienced the third largest increase in international tourists in Asean, behind only Vietnam and Indonesia, according to data recently released by the Ministry of Tourism. Last year, […]
Cambodia 3rd in Asean for tourist growth Read More
Weekly featured member of the Experience Mekong Collection: Longji Rice Terrace, Guilin – Guangxi, PR China (Experience Mekong Collection Showcases 2018) The Longji Rice Terraces are located on the mountainside of Longsheng
Determined to change perceptions and raise the profile of Khmer food, Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism is preparing to host the country’s first gastronomy fair in May. Speaking to TTG Asia at ATF
Cambodia tourism plates up gastronomy identity Read More
Finally the official tally, Thailand closed 2018 with a record 38.28 million tourist arrivals and earnings estimated at THB2.01 trillion, according to data released by the Minister of Tourism and
Thailand’s arrivals creep past 38 million Read More
OVERVIEW 2018 2018 has been an excellent year for Vietnam Real Estate market with positive signs coming from all sectors, among which hospitality stands out as one of the main
Vietnam Hospitality Market: 2018 Overview and 2019 Outlook Read More
The governments of Laos and China on Friday officially launched Visit Laos-China Year 2019 in the Lao capital of Vientiane. President Bounnhang Vorachit and Chinese President Xi Jinping sent congratulatory
Laos and China kick off joint tourism campaign in Vientiane Read More
MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index has published a survey on the dining and shopping (GDCI: Indulgences) spending patterns of tourists in various cities around the world. Bangkok was ranked third
Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office gave an update on initiatives and projects at the meeting of the National Tourism Organizations during ASEAN Tourism Forum in Halong Bay, Vietnam on January 15,
MTCO gave an update on initiatives and projects at NTOs meeting during ATF 2019 Read More
China’s tourism and related industries posted faster value-added growth in 2017. The combined value added amounted to 3.72 trillion yuan (about 550 billion U.S. dollars) in 2017, up 12.8 percent
China’s tourism sectors report faster growth Read More
Launched in 2018 to recognise sustainable and responsible tourism development, the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office’s initiative Experience Mekong Collection is focusing on six new organisations for its second edition. By
MTCO spotlights six lead experiences Read More
Weekly featured member of the Experience Mekong Collection: Phare, The Cambodian Circus (Experience Mekong Collection Showcases 2018) Phare, The Cambodian Circus (or Phare Circus) is one of the most innovative, energetic, and
Thailand’s tourism officials are looking at introducing compulsory travel insurance for international visitors in the near future, especially as a recent spate of accidents involving tourists have cast the spotlight
Thailand likely to make travel insurance compulsory for all foreign arrivals Read More
The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office was invited to share MTCO initiatives and practices to improve the quality of tourism in the responsible ways with attendees at the PATA Chiang Rai
MTCO spoke at the PATA Chiang Rai Chapter conference on Jan 23, 2019 Read More
Senior business players in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) tourist industry will gather from Jan. 14 to 18 in Ha Long city in Vietnam for the 38th ASEAN
Chinese Tourists Are Vital For ASEAN Tourism Read More
Thailand is known for its world-class national parks and beaches. Unfortunately, their popularity has made the visitor experience less intimate and increasingly more dangerous to sustaining nature’s beauty. My recent
Thale Noi & Koh Ngai – Birdwatching & Beaches without the Crowds Read More
