Programme

MEKONG TOURISM FORUM 2017

18:30

21:00

PROGRAM

Hosted by the Department of Information, Culture, and Tourism of Luang Prabang {DICT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism of Lao PDR and the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO), this year's Mekong Tourism Forum is under the theme: Prosper with Purpose in the UNESCO Heritage town of Luang Prabang. The three-decade old event is free of charge for all tourism professionals.

MTF 2017 Registration

Mekong Innovative

Startup Tourism

Investor Showcase

-1 Luang Prabang View Hotel:. Sieng Van Tran

lnthy Deuansuvan Dominic Mellor Jens Thraenhart Jay Hyunjung Kim Jason Lusk

Please see detailed schedule on next page

13:00-14:00

Mekong Tourism Sector

Strategy Open Forum

-1 Sanakeo Boutique Hotel :. Steven Schipani

Jens Thraenhart

MTF 2017 Welcome Reception

Eat, Dance & Play - A Lao Triathlon Organised by Khiri Travel

Luang Prabang View Hotel (MIST)

Sanakeo Boutique Hotel

14:30-17:00

Blogger Match-Up

@ MTF 2017

-1 Sanakeo Boutique Hotel :. Gerrit Kruger (Moderator)

Ric Gazarian (Moderator) Polkrit Thomya (Art) Tanya Korteling Aileen Adalind Kim Dayoung Raymond Walsh Derek Freal Jennifer Joslin

Xishuangpanna Hotel

Xishuangpanna Hotel

9:00

10:00

10:30

11:00

MTF 2017 Opening Ceremony

Networking Break

Keynote Speech:

Prosper With Purpose

Keynote Panel

Breakthrough Lunch

Breakthrough Sessions

.., Luang Prabang Central Bank Building

.., Luang Prabang Central Bank Building :. Speaker: Anna Pollock

.., Luang Prabang Central Bank Building :. Moderator: lmtiaz Muqbil

Panelists: Yin Myo Su Luu Meng Michael Zhou lnthy Deuansavan

Transfer by session vans to local restaurants Transportation coordinated by Exo Travel

Please see more information about the breakthrough sessions on page 7

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MTF 2017 Gala Dinner Includes Mekong Innovative Startup Tourism (MIST) Award Ceremony

.., Luang Prabang Central Bank Building

MTF 2017 Day 2 Welcome Luang Prabang Central Bank Building

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Networking Break

•I Mekong Opportunities & Threats

Tourism Stakeholders from the GMS make passionate 5-minute pleas about the "Mekong Opportunities & Threats" identified in the 2016· 2025 GMS Tourism Sector Strategy

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Breakthrough Lunch

Breakthrough Sessions

Transfer by session vans to local restaurants Transportation coordinated by Exo Travel

Please see more information about the breakthrough sessions on page 7

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MTF 2017 POST TOURS