MEKONG
INNOVATIONS IN
SUSTAINABLE
TOURISM
Designs to expedite tourism industry growth and create an ecosystem that inspires innovation and promote sustainability in tourism
Open to any project that is active or can be applied in Cambodia, PR China (Guangxi and Yunnan), Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, or Viet Nam.
Hackatons, Workshops, the MIST Forum and Awards
Nominate yourself or others for MIST 2020 today!
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WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

Attend an intensive bootcamp to learn startup fundamentals and meet MIST’s corps of mentors.

Access the Mekong region’s tourism and travel tech startup ecosystem, including investors, mentors, incubators, government officials, and other startups.

Compete to get partnered with an expert mentor.

Compete to win in-kind support to help you propel your business.
WHAT’S IN IT
FOR ME?

Attend an intensive bootcamp to learn startup fundamentals and meet MIST’s corps of mentors.

Access the Mekong region’s tourism and travel tech startup ecosystem, including investors, mentors, incubators, government officials, and other startups.

Compete to get partnered with an expert mentor.

Compete to win in-kind support to help you propel your business.
AM I ELIGIBLE?
We are seeking the most innovative, inspiring, and scaleable tourism and travel tech companies for the MIST Startup Program. If you can answer YES to the following questions, we invite you to apply.






WHAT DOES INNOVATION LOOK LIKE?
MIST is especially looking for solutions – both tech and non-tech – in 11 areas.
- Personalization of the travel and hospitality experience.
- Better security for travelers and their transactions.
- Multimodal transportation planning and booking.
- Regional connectivity between destinations in the Greater Mekong Subregion.
- Better payments models throughout the travel value chain (B2C and B2B).
- Facilities, asset, and inventory management for hotels and resorts.
- Reduced environmental impact.
- Enhanced customer experiences in travel and hospitality.
- Automation in hotels and resorts.
- Improved conversions for booking platforms.
- Solutions for overdevelopment and “overtourism.”
Your solution need not be high-tech, but it should be innovative and scalable..
READY TO INNOVATE TOURISM IN CAMBODIA, PR CHINA (YUNNAN & GUANGXI), LAO PDR, MYANMAR, THAILAND, AND VIET NAM?
Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office