The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO), together with the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA), Green Destinations (GD), and the Trade Association of Asian Ecotourism Network (AEN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on promoting sustainable tourism certification for destinations in Asia with a focus on the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS).
Spearheaded by DASTA, the MOU outlines a collaborative framework focused on enhancing sustainable tourism practices, particularly in destination management and certification. This initiative encompasses sharing knowledge and resources, supporting the development and testing of sustainable tourism initiatives, and engaging in the exchange of ideas to formulate operational guidelines. These efforts aim to ensure that tourism development in the GMS is conducted responsibly, balancing socio-economic growth with the preservation of the region’s unique environmental and cultural heritage.
