Newsletter

This April, as the Mekong subregion celebrates its traditional New Year, a deeper renewal is underway. The region is embracing regenerative tourism — moving beyond sustainability to actively restore ecosystems […]

Traveler tastes across the Greater Mekong Subregion are shifting – and the change is structural, not seasonal. Sustainability, well-being, immersion, and flexibility are now baseline expectations. Tourism stakeholders must adjust

Managing tourism growth with care across the Mekong. Our February Mekong Tourism Newsletter looks at how destinations across the Greater Mekong Subregion are strengthening visitor management to support quality and

Tourism across the Mekong enters 2026 with data playing a far more strategic role. Stakeholders across the region increasingly agree: data-driven intelligence will shape not just growth, but how equitably

Sustainability at the Centre.At the GMS Sustainable Tourism Conference in Ninh Binh — co-organized by VNAT and the Swiss-funded ST4SD Project with SECO’s support — more than 100 delegates aligned

The Greater Mekong Subregion’s experience with tourism MSMEs proves that when tourism value chains include local businesses, the entire destination becomes stronger. Partnerships across the region are helping local entrepreneurs,

Tourism in the Mekong is changing fast, and small businesses are stepping up with new digital skills. MTCO, Agoda, and the GMS National Tourism Organizations (NTOs) have launched a regional

Rail travel is reshaping the Mekong. From Guilin’s karst peaks to new cross-border routes linking Mekong countries, the region is entering a golden era of journeys. This month’s newsletter brings

Tourism is gaining steady ground in the Greater Mekong Subregion in the first half of 2025 — and congratulations to Viet Nam and Lao PDR on the newly designated Phong

The Mekong region is moving forward, together. At the Mekong Tourism Forum 2025 in Luang Prabang, government leaders, tourism professionals, and community voices came together to shape a new chapter

Tourism is surging across the Mekong. But how do we sustainably manage this growth? Ahead of the Mekong Tourism Forum 2025 in Luang Prabang (June 25–27), explore how the Greater

Meet us in Luang Prabang for the Mekong Tourism Forum 2025! From 25-27 June, stakeholders across the Greater Mekong Subregion will come together under the theme “United Journey – Stronger

As the Mekong welcomes #Songkran and the traditional New Year, we look ahead with hope and determination. Climate change is one of the world’s biggest challenges, and the Mekong’s tourism

The Greater Mekong Sub-Region is accelerating its connectivity! From aviation to rail and road infrastructure, GMS countries are investing in major projects to boost trade, mobility, and economic ties. From

New cross-border QR code payment agreements are coming online between Mekong countries, making it easier for tourists to explore the Greater Mekong Subregion. Tourists can now pay seamlessly across borders