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2022 DESTINATION MEKONG SUMMIT
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14-15 December 2022 in Phnom Penh - Treellion and Aquation Parks on Koh Pich, and online
https://www.aquation.asia/treellion-park/
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PROGRAM
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DAY 1 - 14 DECEMBER 2022
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13:000:05:0013:05
Opening remarks by the CEO of Destination Mekong
Catherine Germier-HamelDestination Mekong, CEOwww.destinationmekong.comhttps://www. linkedin.com/in/cgermierhamel
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13:050:05:0013:10Congratulatory remarksH.E.Mr. MengHong SengDirector of Mekong Cooperation Department, General Department of Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Kingdom of Cambodia
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13:100:05:0013:15Congratulatory remarksMr. Sieng NeakDeputy Director-General, Tourism Development & International Cooperation, Ministry of Tourism, Kingdom of Cambodia
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13:150:05:0013:20Congratulatory remarksLi YanhuiWorld Youth Tourism & Hospitality School, Principal
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13:200:03:0013:23Tourism Cambodia videoMinistry of Tourism
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13:230:02:0013:25Hotels VideoOCIC
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13:250:02:0013:27Congratulatory remarks Harry HwangWorld Tourism Organization, Regional Department for Asia-Pacific, Directorwww.unwto.org
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Remarks by the Founder of Destination Mekong
Dr. Jens ThraenhartDestination Mekong, Founderwww.destinationmekong.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thraenhart/
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Remarks by the Chair of DM Executive Board
Mark Bibby JacksonDestination Mekong, Chair of the Executive Boardwww.destinationmekong.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-bibby-jackson-aa541613/
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13:370:20:0013:57Keynote speechNick RayLonely Planet Author, Principal at Hanuman Filmshttp://www.hanumantravel.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-ray-aa609716/
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13:570:03:0014:00Group PictureAll
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14:000:45:0014:45Session 1
Opportunities and threats for tourism recovery in the GMS
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Moderator: Sandy KotanOnly One Planet Cambodia, Owner/Intrepid Deamer www.onlyoneplanetkh.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sandykotan/
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Matthew EdwardsenUSAID Greening Prey Lang, Chief of Partyhttps://www.facebook.com/USAIDGPL/https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-edwardsen-9675874/
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Caroline ChauGreen Bamboo Cambodia, Founder and Project Developerhttps://www.bamboo-cambodia.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-chau-19a30013/
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Nikolas Hatz Tourism Development Expert, GIZ Cambodiahttps://giz-cambodia.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolas-hatz-mba-4a717a125/
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VDOMiquel AngelMQL Sustainable & Tourism Services Ltd., Founderhttps://mqlsustainability.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/miquel-%C3%A0ngel-04864527/
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14:500:45:0015:30Session 2
Championing the GMS as a sustainable tourism destination
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Moderator: Jitka MarkovaDaikuhttps://daiku.asia/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jitka-markova-364b4527/
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Jedsada TaweekanWWF, Illegal Wildlife Trade Managerhttps://www.worldwildlife.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedsada-taweekan-a6629983
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Vanna PhengWWF, Cool and Solar Program Managerhttps://www.worldwildlife.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanna-pheng-a8b660140
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Sokchanlida HornSolo Landscapes, Co-Founderwww.sololandscapes.cohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sokchanlida-horn-b460965b/
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VDODuangmala PhommavongExo Travel Laos, Co-Founder and Partnerhttps://www.exotravel.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/duangmala-phommavong-b62316170/
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15:300:30:0016:00Networking Break
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16:000:45:0016:45Session 3
Practicing social responsibility and inclusiveness in tourism led by ECPAT
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Moderator:Gabriela KhunECPAT International, Head of Programmehttps://ecpat.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriela-k%C3%BChn-495b5571/
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H.E. Mr. HOR SarunMinistry of Tourism of Cambodia, Secretary of State
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Rebecca NhepBetter Care Network, Senior Technical Advisor
https://bettercarenetwork.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-nhep-108b27172/
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Khim Bun (Ms.)Agile Development Group, General Manager, Lead Fcailitatorhttp://www.agiledg.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bun-khim-486b87109/
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16:500:45:0017:35Session 4
Advancing innovative tourism & hospitality capacity-building
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Moderator: Enrique Blanco VillarrealEHT Paul Dubrulehttps://ecolepauldubrule.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/blancoenrique1/
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Phan Thanh Ha (Ms)ASSET-H&C - IECD, Partnership Officerhttps://www.assethc.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/phan-thanh-ha-9610a3187/
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Sophany MaoSpoons café and retsuranthttps://www.spoonscambodia.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophany-mao/
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Jean-Claude DhuezSamata Health and Welnesshttp://samata-cambodia.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-claude-dhuez-32143130/
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VDONeal BermasStreets International, Founder & Chairpersonhttps://www.streetsinternational.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/neal-bermas-29218427/
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18:001:00:0019:00DM Sundowner talks
Engagement session over wine and cocktails
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19:002:00:0021:00
Cocktail reception & Mekong Hero Awards
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DAY 2 - 15 DECEMBER 2022
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8:001:30:009:30
Flying Start: B2B Matchmaking Breakfast hosted by Control Union
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9:001:30:0010:30
Trainings and Workshops Part I (Parallel Sessions)
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9:001:30:0010:30WWF - Training of Tour Guides as Wildlife Champions and Agents for Positive ChangesJedsada TaweekanWWF, Illegal Wildlife Trade Managerhttps://www.worldwildlife.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedsada-taweekan-a6629983/
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Signs MiaWWF, , Outreach and Advocacy Manager, co-trainerhttps://www.worldwildlife.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mia-signs-b8503b7a/
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9:300:30:0010:00StorytellingDeepa VijeyaCentre for Communication and Information Literacyhttps://www.qc.sg/about/https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepavijayan/
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9:301:00:0010:30ECPAT - Sustainable tourism recovery with child protection in focus Gabriela Khun - ModeratorECPAT International, Head of Programmehttps://ecpat.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriela-k%C3%BChn-495b5571/
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Rebecca NhepBetter Care Network, Senior Technical Advisorhttps://bettercarenetwork.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-nhep-108b27172/
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Seila Samleang APLE (Cambodia), Executive Director
ECPAT member in Cambodia
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seila-samleang-4a6ab322/
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10:300:30:0011:00Networking Break
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Trainings and Workshops Part II (Parallel Sessions)
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11:001:30:0012:30WWF - Training of Tour Guides as Wildlife Champions and Agents for Positive ChangesMr. Jedsada TaweekanWWF, Illegal Wildlife Trade Managerhttps://www.worldwildlife.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedsada-taweekan-a6629983/
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Ms. Signs MiaWWF, Outreach and Advocacy Manager, co-trainerhttps://www.worldwildlife.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mia-signs-b8503b7a/
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10:301:30:0012:00Digital Marketing for Tourism BusinessesGerrit KrugerDestination Mekong, Chef Marketing Officerhttps://www.destinationmekong.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrit-kruger/
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11:001:00:0012:00Developing a Tourism & Travel Brand in 2023Danny CohanpourTrove Tourism Development Advisors, CEOhttps://www.trovetourism.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dcohanpour/
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Lunch Break (Special discount Aquation Restaurant)
Visit of Trash is Nice wokshop at Treellion Park
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13:000:05:0013:05Opening and welcoming remarks Destination Mekong Vice-ChairMelita KoulmandasSongsaa Collective, Founder & CEOhttps://songsaacollective.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/melita-koulmandas-652b43133/
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13:050:20:0013:25Keynote SpeechHannah Pearson Adventure Travel Trade Association, Regional Director Asia, https://www.adventuretravel.biz/https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahfpearson/
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13:300:45:0014:15Session1
Promoting sustainable food & beverage businesses and experiences
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Moderator: Henry ShelonzekCerevisia, Founder and Brewerhttps://www.cerevisiacraftbrewery.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-shelonzek-897b0158/
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Lida ChhunFarm to Table,Sustainability Coordinatorhttps://www.farm2table.life/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lida-chhun-6b8200154/
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Max WolfMalongo Coffee, Business Development Managerhttps://www.malongo.com/en/https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-wolf-l-malongo-coffee-89911b1ba/
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Tania UnsworthSeekers Independent Spirits, Founder & Managing Directorhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/taniaunsworth/
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VDOThe Pledge on Food Waste
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14:200:45:0015:05Session 2
Marketing small businesses to a post-COVID audience
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Moderator: Gerrit Kruger
Destination Mekong, Chef Marketing Officerhttps://www.destinationmekong.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrit-kruger/
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Danny CohanpourTrove Tourism Development Advisorshttps://www.trovetourism.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dcohanpour/
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Ckemy BalasotoThe Better Cambodia, and Phoenix Lab Asia, Co-Founder https://thebettercambodia.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/clem-balasoto/
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Joshua Allen JonesManaging Director
Three Corner Coffee Co
https://www.kouprey.digital/portfolio/three-corner-coffee/https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-a-jones-94293028
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VDONattakorn Asunee Na AyudhayaSteps, Communications Managerhttps://stepscommunity.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nattakorn-asunee-na-ayudhaya/
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15:100:30:0015:40Networking Coffee Break
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15:400:45:0016:25Session 3
Smart sustainable tourism business models and tools
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Moderator: Ian Jones Mekong Inclusive Ventures and Bodhi Tree Naturals, Founderhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-jones-4a136121/
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Ilana TullochBaby Elephant Social enterprises https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilanatulloch/https://www.linkedin.com/in/hpsgill/
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Sokhom Sam OLSiem Reap Tourism Club, Executive Director
https://www.siemreaptourismclub.com
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Paul GillSonas World, Founderhttps://sonas.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/hpsgill/
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16:300:45:0017:15Session 4
Catching the value of local culture, know-how and creativity led by Beyond Retail Business
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Moderator: Pierre-André RomanoBeyond Retail Business, Chair of the Boardhttps://brb-cambodia.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierre-andr%C3%A9-romano-8b1a3124/
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Anne-Laure BartenayBeyond Retail Business, Partnerhttps://brb-cambodia.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-laure-bartenay-19546525/
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VDOChris Flynn
World Tourism Association for Culture & Heritage Executive Chairman ​and Founderhttps://www.wtach.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-flynn-a34a6613/
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17:200:10:0017:30Closing remarksCatherine Germier-HamelDestination Mekong, CEOhttps://www.wtach.org/https://www. linkedin.com/in/cgermierhamel
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Music performance by Philippe Javelle and band at the Whale House - Treellion Park
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