Ecotourism forum to bridge the Mekong

Friday, 15 May, 2007 0

VIENTIANE: The Lao National Tourism Administration will launch the third annual Lao Ecotourism Forum at the Don Chan Palace Hotel in Vientiane, from July 26-29.

The event will showcase the highest quality and most innovative ecotourism products and services available in the Mekong region.

Under the theme “Bridging the Mekong Region” tour operators, travel agents, accommodation providers, development agencies, NTOs and indigenous people from throughout the Mekong region will network and promote business opportunities in their respective countries.

Steven Schipani, of the Mekong Tourism Development Project, said, “This event is a must for anyone interested in shaping the course of ecotourism development in the Mekong region.

“In addition to the Mekong Ecotourism Mart, an ecotourism conference, gala dinner, food festival, 5km fun-run, concert, handicraft exhibit and trade show is planned.”

For international buyers and the media, special pre and post familiarisation tours will be offered.

Registration for the Forum has opened with online registration and a complete overview of events planned available at www.ecotourismlaos.com/forum2007



 

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