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d) ICT connectivity infrastructure is very often one of the most important factors for
travelers, and governments should consider the importance of mobile connectivity
to enable open travel and inclusive growth.
e) Developing new air, land, and sea route connections.
f) Creation and implementing of common tourism and competency standards.
g) Undertaking programs to build supply chains in the region and allowing local
businesses to have access to local sources for sustainable products.
Sustainability
A strong focus should be put on the sustainability of the tourism corridor as well as the
governance, as both are necessary to support any objectives set for a multi-country corridor.
Some policies should be developed jointly to preserve the corridor. The predominant
experiences the corridor offers are the reason tourists are visiting. Sustainably preserving
these supporting communities is the reason the corridor exists. This can be achieved through
policies to protect and preserve the environment, cultural sights, communities, or historical
structures. It is recommended for multi-national policies to align with each other to prevent
confusion and to reach equally high standards to preserve livelihoods and community histories
in collaboration with stakeholders, with the goal of building sustainable and inclusive growth
for communities on the corridor.
Monitoring Performance
Once a tourism-corridor is formalized, multi-lateral policies to define data harmonization
should be created. Only with a common data format and in-depth collection of data will it be
possible for the partners to measure the success of a tourism corridor and be able to decide
together on strategies and action plans.
The Greater Mekong Subregion has a data harmonization working group, which meets
regularly to develop a common framework for all countries to use. Countries might also assess
the use of technology for data collection and evaluation. Tourism cooperation can be an
excellent vehicle for negotiating with technology providers and simultaneously establish
common standards. The recommended metrics are as follows: