Strengthening the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office
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Project Description
The expected impact of the TA was Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) effectively performs its key functions as GMS TWG secretariat. The outcome was an enhanced institutional framework for GMS tourism cooperation. Outputs aimed to: (i) prepare a comprehensive MTCO operations plan, (ii) establish a functional web-based GMS tourism knowledge management platform, and (iii) prepare an updated GMS destination marketing strategy and action plan for TWG endorsement.
Progress (as of March 2021)
Project closedContacts
| Contact 1 | |
| Contact Name | Schipani, Steven M. |
|---|---|
| Organization | Asian Development Bank |
| sschipani@adb.org | |
| Contact 2 | |
| Contact Name | - |
| Organization | - |
| - | |
News and Multimedia
Tourists shop for items at the sprawling street market in Bangkok's Banglamphu district. Centered around Khao San Road, this neighborhood attracts the largest number of foreign tourists in the capital.
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Locals enjoy the greenery and open space afforded by the Sanam Luang, a public square just opposite Bangkok's Grand Palace. The Thai Fine Arts Department has listed Sanam Luang as a historical site in 1977.
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An ehtnic minority woman demonstrates traditional weaving at a cultural expo in Bangkok. Thailand's ethnic makeup is heavily obscured due to the hefty pressure of Thaification, Thai nationalism, and social pressure.
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Tourists and local passengers are waiting for an approaching BTS skytrain.
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Khaokoh Talaypu Resort, an example of eco-tourism. It is is located in the Khao Kho district, Phetchabun, Thailand.
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Mrs.Sukamol Jitsamorn, owner of Amazone Organic Farm in Phetchabun, Thailand, presents her finished products.
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Ho Chi Minh Square is the park in front of the city hall with the statue of Ho Chi Minh as tourists destination.
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