U.S., April 25 -- Hosted by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism of P.R. China (MCT) and the People's Government of Yunnan Province in collaboration with the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office, this year's edition of the Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) will be a two-day event held in beautiful Dali and the ancient heritage town Xizhou in Yunnan in southwestern China on May 28 and 29 respectively. The event will focus on the theme of "Tourism - a driver for cultural heritage preservation and poverty alleviation".

The first day (May 28) being held in Dali New Town at the Dali Conference Centre will feature the official opening, inspiring MTF keynotes and sessions, which will drive discussions and debate. The day will close with a Gala Dinner hoste...