Across southwestern China PR, a growing number of rural communities are being recognized not for spectacle or scale, but for getting community-based tourism right. International designations from UNESCO and UN […]
Community First: Three UNESCO- and UN Tourism-Recognized Villages in Southwestern China Read More
Thailand has long stood at the forefront of global tourism, welcoming millions of visitors drawn to its diverse landscapes and rich culture. This success, however, has also brought new lessons
Thailand’s Community-First Approach to Sustainable Travel Read More
Myanmar is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in Asia, officially recognizing more than 130 ethnic groups that are grouped into eight major “national races.” While the Bamar make
Exploring Myanmar through the Eyes of Its Ethnic Communities Read More
As Viet Nam works to build a more sustainable future for its tourism sector, a number of small communities are leading the way. In the country’s remote northern regions, community-based
Community Tourism in Viet Nam: Lessons from Nam Dam Village Read More
When you think about tourism in Cambodia, you likely imagine exploring relics of the Angkor Empire. Nature – despite its outsize presence in the Kingdom – fades in the background.
Sustainable Tourism in Cambodia: Preserving Nature, Empowering Communities Read More
Nature is one thing that Myanmar has in abundance. No wonder its most successful community-based tourism (CBT) projects place the environment at the forefront. From Phonganrazi’s remote snowy peaks in
Community-Based Tourism in Myanmar – from Mountain Peaks to Seashore Read More
Located along the Nam Ha River in Luang Namtha Province, Ban Nalan (Nalan Village) represents Lao PDR’s successful implementation of sustainable tourism through the Community-Based Tourism (CBT) model. In fact,
How Ban Nalan Pioneered Community-Based Tourism in Lao PDR – and Continues to Inspire Read More
Putaoshan in Guangxi, China PRC may be off the beaten path – way off the beaten path – but the journey there is well worth it. The name literally translates
How Tourism Benefits the “White Trousered” Yao of Guangxi’s Putaoshan Village Read More
The Stung Treng Ramsar site, a 1,460ha wetland in Cambodia, is an out-of-the-way treasure trove of biodiversity. Its trees and waters house a wide variety of rare wildlife, from Irrawaddy
Thriving By the River: Community-Based Ecotourism in Koh Han, Cambodia Read More
Despite its distance far beyond Viet Nam’s beaten tourist paths, Con Cuong District in western Nghe An Province has experienced positive changes from community-based tourism (CBT). The area’s experience has
Explore Con Cuong District: A Guide to Community-Based Tourism Read More
Like many good stories in the Mekong, Baan Mae Kampong’s begins with coffee. In the 1980s, this village near Chiang Mai in northern Thailand began growing coffee for the Royal
Baan Mae Kampong: Exploring a Pioneering CBT Project in Thailand Read More
Myanmar, as ever, remains off-the-beaten-path for many Western tourists. Most established tours stay close to Bagan and Myanmar, all but avoiding the rural communities that might benefit the most from
Four Thriving Community-Based Tourism Experiences in Myanmar Read More
Nestled in the rugged northern reaches of Lao PDR bordering China PRC and Myanmar, the town of Luang Namtha stands out as one of the landlocked country’s most promising community-based
Exploring Community-Based Tourism in Luang Namtha, Laos Read More
Travel to Yunnan’s Yuanyang county and you’ll see a human-made marvel carved by hand from the rugged mountain terrain. The Honghe Hani Rice Terraces cover an area of over 160
Mangroves are not just trees; they are key lifelines for coastal ecosystems. Masses of mangroves lining the shores act as natural barricades against harsh weather – helping to purify the
Mangrove Magic at Trapaing Sangke, Cambodia CBT Read More
