From community tourism practitioners and women entrepreneurs to disability inclusion advocates and regional tourism leaders, the Mekong Tourism Forum 2026 will bring together diverse voices shaping the future of tourism […]
Mekong Tourism Newsletter – June 2026 Issue Read More
MTF 2026 will take place in Yangon, Myanmar from 16–18 June, bringing together public and private stakeholders to explore how tourism can deliver real value for people and places. Under
Mekong Tourism Newsletter – May 2026 Issue Read More
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
Mekong Tourism Newsletter – April 2026 Issue Read More
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
Mekong Tourism Newsletter – March 2026 Issue Read More
Drawn by good weather, dramatic landscapes and a mix of cultures, foreigners from across the globe are building their lives in this idyllic corner of China, Yan Yujie and Li
Why Yunnan is winning hearts worldwide Read More
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
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The Mekong’s ancient civilizations might not have known about airplanes and trains, but they did create the connections those transport options still use heavily today. These paths have inspired this
These Ancient Colors Don’t Run: the Colors of Mekong Cultural Route Read More
Flights from cities like Beijing, Tianjin, and Shanghai to Yunnan are in high demand, and Kunming ranks among the top inbound tourism destinations. Behind the New Year holiday consumption boom,
Yunnan Expands Cultural and Tourism Offerings, Boosting Consumption Vitality Read More
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
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
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Yunlong Tianchi National Nature Reserve in Dali Bai autonomous prefecture has become the first reserve in Yunnan province to be included on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Yunnan celebrates its first nature reserve on the IUCN Green List Read More
On December 13, during a working visit to the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (China), a delegation of the Standing Committee of the Tuyen Quang Provincial People’s Council, led by Le
Strengthening cooperation and sharing development experience Read More
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
Mekong Tourism Newsletter – December 2025 Issue Read More
Southwest China’s Yunnan province stepped firmly onto the Thai tourism stage on November 23, transforming Ayutthaya, Thailand’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, into a live showroom of its snow-capped peaks and
Kunming is located in Yunnan Province, China, and is becoming one of the most popular destinations for inbound tourism, especially for Southeast Asian tourists. Kunming is located at the center
Discover Kunming: China’s New Hotspot For Southeast Asian Travelers Read More
