Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: PATA- Mekong Tourism Forum in Seam Reap, Cambodia

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

PATA- Mekong Tourism Forum in Seam Reap, Cambodia

Mekong Delta-Chuck Kuhn Photography
Mason calls for Mekong tourism cooperation

Posted: Wed 28 Apr, 2010 12:00 AM

The Mekong Tourism Forum has lined up more speakers for next week’s ‘New Roads, New Opportunities’ conference in Seam Reap, Cambodia. Tourism ministers, travel industry CEOs and leading private sector and development minds will tackle challenges and opportunities facing tourism in the Mekong region.
Speakers include H.E. Dr Thong Khon - Minister of Tourism of Cambodia; Luzi Matzig, Group CEO - Asian Trails; former TAT governor Pradech Phayakvichien; Bill Black, Managing Director, Ativa Hospitality; Tran Trong Kien, CEO of Buffalo Tours Vietnam and Greg Duffell - CEO of PATA. The ‘In conversation with’ slot sees former Singapore Tourism Board chief Lim Neo Chian interviewed by Yeoh Siew Hoon, Editor and Producer of WIT-Web In Travel.
Opportunities and threats will be analysed against a backdrop of growth. "Tourism demand for Mekong region destinations is storming ahead," says Mason Florence, Executive Director of the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office in Bangkok. "We need to work together to make sure development is fair and sustainable and that we remove obstacles to growth and poverty alleviation."
Government speakers will update the audience on visa regulations, border crossing changes and airport developments as well as new policies and incentives for the tourism sector.

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Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.