Bringing together global thought leaders, government officials, and community innovators to chart the future of heritage tourism in Southeast Asia.
STC hosted the annual Regional Tourism Exchange Summit in Siem Reap, gathering over 200 international delegates, local leaders, and tourism advocates to share best practices in sustainable hospitality and heritage preservation.
The two-day summit featured interactive panel discussions, keynote presentations on eco-conscious architectural design, and collaborative roundtable sessions focused on community empowerment in heritage sites.
Summit Themes & Focus Areas
The summit addressed key imperatives shaping post-pandemic travel across the Mekong region:
- Preserving living culture and indigenous heritage in tourist corridors
- Decarbonization strategies for hotel operations and transportation
- Innovative financing models for rural tourism infrastructure
- Youth leadership and vocational training in high-end hospitality
About the Exchange Summit
Organized annually by STC, the Regional Tourism Exchange Summit serves as the premier forum for cross-sector collaboration between private hospitality enterprises, government ministries, and international conservation organizations.