Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism (MIST)

1. MEDIA
PARTNERSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES

2. ABOUT MIST 2017
MIST is a competition that turns innovative
tourism ideas into sustainable businesses in
the Mekong Region including Cambodia,
Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam. It matches
sustainable and innovative ideas with people,
partners and investors.
ABOUT MIST 2017

3. THE
FOUR
STAGES
OF MIST
Business Plan Competition that solicits ideas from companies
with proven business models, entrepreneurs with innovative
ideas, and tourism technology startups with specific
applications for the Mekong Region
(February-March 2017)
Bootcamps in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam where
competition finalists can learn from experts, receive coaching,
connect with networks in the region, and their ideas from plan
to startup.
(April, May and October 2017)
Showcases at the Mekong Tourism Forum (Luang Prabang,
Laos) and APEC Summit (Danang, Vietnam) where select
finalists will be invited to present their plans to international
investors and potential partners.
(June and November 2017)
Prizes and Ongoing Support Three projects will win $10,000
seed capital to finance their project. In addition, the organizers
will pledge ongoing support to all finalists to clear both
regulatory and business obstacles, win acceptance into
incubator and accelerator programs, and secure investment.
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4. WHY SPONSOR
MIST 2017
WHY
SPONSOR
MIST 2017
Get access to the companies and
innovators shaping the the future of the
Mekong region’s tourism industry.
Partner with the organizers to develop a
custom activation that supports your
marketing and communications goals
Affiliate your publication with innovation
and sustainable tourism development.
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5. Nearly half of the world’s more than one billion international
tourist arrivals are to emerging economies like the Mekong
region. Through 2030, their tourism industries are expected
to grow at double the average pace of tourism in advanced
countries.
The Mekong region has experienced the fastest inbound
tourism growth of any subregion in Asia, with tourist arrivals
growing 190 percent over the last decade. The region is
well positioned to sustain this rapid growth thanks to its
proximity to the growing outbound markets of India and
China.
Tourism generates significant economic opportunity and
jobs, so Mekong region governments are investing by
easing visa requirements, developing new land and sea
connections have been developed, and linking more
primary and secondary cities by air.
WHY
INVEST IN
TOURISM IN
THE GREATER
MEKONG
SUBREGION
(CLMV)
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6. Services Features REGIONAL 1 COUNTRY
Custom Activation - MIST organizers will work with you to develop a
custom activation to support your marketing and communications goals.
Social Media - Sponsorship announcement on MIST and Mekong
Business Initiative social media channels.
Website - Logo Recognition on MIST website
Email - Inclusion of one paragraph blurbs (with link) in mass email
communications to MIST competition entrants, local tourism ecosystem
participants and other partners.
1 email to
competition
entrants
MIST Bootcamps - Logo placement on banners and backdrops at
Bootcamp events. Exhibition space if desired. Recognition from the
podium.
4 countries Your county
Mekong Tourism Forum and APEC Summit Showcases - Exhibition
space as well as logo placement on banners and backdrops at
Showcase events.
Category Exclusivity
MIST will not accept any other media partners in your area of coverage
(Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam or Regional) and niche (startups or
tourism)
PARTNERSHIP
BENEFITS

7. PARTNERS
SPONSORS
Sponsors
Partners
Organizers

8. ABOUT MIST 2017CONTACT INFORMATION
For enquries about sponsorship or
partnership opportunities
DOMINIC MELLOR
dominic@mekongbiz.org
For enquiries about the
competition or showcase
JAY KIM
jay@mekongbiz.org
For media
and general enquires
JASON LUSK
jason@mekongbiz.org