The Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) is an important program in the tourism cooperation mechanism among the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries, with the participation of Cambodia, the People's Republic of China (specifically Yunnan Province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region), the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.
Themed “Journeying Together – Stronger Together”, MTF 2025 brings together tourism stakeholders, including regulators, experts, development partners and private sector representatives from across the Greater Mekong Subregion. Among the objectives of the Forum are to discuss common solutions and new approaches to sustainable tourism development; strengthen regional cooperation; and promote community-based and responsible tourism.
The cross-border tourism model between Ban Gioc Waterfall Scenic Area (Vietnam) and Detian (China) is considered a model of cross-border tourism cooperation in the region. Photo: Tourists admire Ban Gioc Waterfall in Vietnam.
Ms. Suvimol Thanasarakij - Executive Director of the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) said that this year's forum will highlight cross-border, multi-sectoral and community-based cooperation models, in ways that can shape a more sustainable and inclusive future for the Mekong region's tourism industry.
“The Mekong Tourism Forum 2025 reflects the region’s commitment to shaping tourism as a driver of shared prosperity,” said Phonemaly Inthaphome, representative of the Lao Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MICT). “By bringing together diverse perspectives from across the Greater Mekong Subregion, we aim to build a common platform for dialogue and cooperation to ensure responsible, balanced and inclusive tourism development.”
MTF 2025 will include discussions between experts from across the tourism sector, thematic sessions and the official launch of the GMS Tourism Strategy 2030. Delegates will also participate in technical tours, designed around hands-on experiences in the destination of Luang Prabang - the ancient capital of Laos.
Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/tim-chien-luoc-du-lich-chung-cho-tieu-vung-mekong-mo-rong-20250613103016358.htm
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