Small Scale Knowledge and Support Technical Assistance for 2018 Mekong Innovative Startup Tourism (MIST) Accelerator Program (aka Mekong Tourism Innovation)
Details
| Project | TBD |
|---|---|
| Related Projects | - |
| Type | TA |
| Sector | Industry and Trade |
| Country | Regional |
| Start | 2018 |
| End | - |
| Status | Closed |
| Last Edited | 05 Jul 2021 |
Funding
Project Description
MIST identifies, pilots, and helps entrepreneurs and government scale innovative tourism solutions, both traditional and technology-based, that contribute to sustainable and inclusive tourism. The first MIST accelerator program launched in January 2017 successfully incubated 12 tourism startups from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Viet Nam. The 2018 MIST will help identify scalable business models and technologies that address priority GMS visitor market needs. It will deepen industry engagement by setting up a tourism industry advisory group that includes corporates, technology companies, mature startups, research agencies, media, and academia.
Progress (as of March 2021)
Project closedContacts
| Contact 1 | |
| Contact Name | Mr. Dominic Mellor |
|---|---|
| Organization | SERD/ADB |
| dmellor@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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The Mekong region is introducing tourists to a wider array of attractions after several tourism start-ups are placed under an innovation accelerator program, supported by the Government of Australia. As the success of these start-ups gains and sustains momentum, the Mekong region is on its way to having a more inclusive and sustainable tourism industry.
Source: ADB Flickr