Jens Thraenhart

Travel Experiences & Stories from a tourism executive having traveled to over 60 countries, and having lived in Europe, North America, and Asia. Consulted and worked for government organizations, multi-national companies, and startups. These are my personal experiences in exploring the world, one destination at a time. Visit Thraenhart.com for my professional expertise.

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Involved as sustainable tourism expert consultant for the Asian Development Bank in a strategy meeting with Longcheng vice mayor and village chiefs of a Miao Village to discuss visitor dispersion, heritage preservation, and over tourism in the Longji Rice Terraces. #tourismmekong #guilin #longcheng #longji #guangxi #china #mekongmoments #strategymeeting #tourism #sustainabletourism #sdg #adb (at Longsheng Rice Terrace) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwPn1H0nBDP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2u7gvmmxazxu

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Oil-tea is a distinctive flavor of Guilin. It originates from the minorities living in the mountains, drinking oil tea can help them keep warm in winter. Oil tea is one of the favorite foods of Miao, Yao and Dong ethnic people. #mekongminis #mekongmoments #experiencemekong #culture #tea #tastemekong #guilin #longcheng #longji #guangxi #china #oiltea #miao (at Longsheng Rice Terrace) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwPllpjlRF4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=raysv8mbv2zf

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Guilin by Night. #guilin #guangxi #china #mekongminis #mekongmoments #tastemekong #aseantourism #tourismmekong (at Guiling, Guangxi, China) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwM8zWKFV-T/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rfxdj7p7l01s

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Giving a lecture to students and faculty at Mahidol University International College in Bangkok about Sustainable Tourism Strategy in the Greater Mekong Subregion. #tourismmekong #mekongtourism #sustainabletourism #tourism (at Mahidol University International College - MUIC) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvDbxiCnEMd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1a3bfpcfb56iz

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Another ITB Berlin, the largest travel trade show in the world, is over. Busy and productive week to promote tourism in the Mekong Region. #tourismmekong #itbberlin (at ITB Berlin) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvDSZ3GHOUn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1w9zt22zmk3i5

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When in Berlin... Remembering when I was in Berlin when the Wall came down 30 years ago. Waking over to East Berlin for the first time, dancing on the wall with East Germans, simply being part of history. #berlinwall #berlin #berlinermauer #history #nowalls (at East Side Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu1J08jnkZi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=309u5t6itibc

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What a pleasure to see @philipc.wolf and wife Carol, founder of @phocuswrightinc - long time friend and mentor from 20 years ago, at the #arivalevent in Berlin. @arivaltravel #tourism #phocuswright (at Mercure Hotel MOA Berlin) https://www.instagram.com/p/BumPmTEnjr4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1es72qqsk75uc

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Had the pleasure of moderating the panel on Sustainable Destination Management at the Thailand Hotel Marketing and Revenue Conference with Anchalika Kijkanakorn of Akyryn Hotels, Victoria Sertic from Accor Hotels, Thapanee Kiatphaibool of Tourism Authority of Thailand, Parichat Haehnen of Booking.com, and Hamish Keith of Exo Travel. #tourismmekong #hmr2019 #hospitalityasia (at Bangkok, Thailand) https://www.instagram.com/p/BucxlInngGx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=x7ua3x7f9bk4

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Walk through ancient heritage town of Xizhou in Yunnan, one of the locations of the 2019 Mekong Tourism Forum in Dali from May 28-30. #thelindencentre #xizhou #china #yunnan #dali #MekongMoments #tourismmekong #MekongTourismForum (at Xizhou, Yunnan, China) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuQCMsQni1C/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=val43ykn2niw

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Tasting some authentic handmade noodles on my night walk through the ancient town of Xizhou in Yunnan, near Dali. #noodles #noodlesoup #chinesefood #xizhou #dali #yunnan #china #MekongMoments #Mekongminis (at Xizhou, Yunnan, China) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuQBVdwnuKk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xscsatx174u1

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Walking through the ancient town of Xizhou, Yunnan near Dali at night, ending up finding a noodle shop. Delicious! #MekongMoments #yunnan #dali #xizhou #moon #travel #china #yunnantravel (at Xizhou, Yunnan, China) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuQAuRDHuY4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pm9djinftp1b

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Planning the Cultural Heritage Immersion Experience in Xizhou during the 2019 Mekong Tourism Forum in Dali from May 28-30, with Brian Linden owner of the Linden Centre, on of the 2019 Experience Mekong Collection Showcases. #MekongMoments #experiencemekong #tourismmekong #MekongTourismForum #dali #yunnan #china #xizhou @thelindencentre #thelindencentre (at The Linden Centre - Xizhou Town Near Dali, Yunnan.) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuP7oq-Hy89/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ozro3wse3tyg

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Planning the Cultural Heritage Immersion Experience in Xizhou during the 2019 Mekong Tourism Forum in Dali from May 28-30, with Brian Linden owner of the Linden Centre, on of the 2019 Experience Mekong Collection Showcases. #MekongMoments #experiencemekong #tourismmekong #MekongTourismForum #dali #yunnan #china #xizhou @thelindencentre #thelindencentre (at The Linden Centre - Xizhou Town Near Dali, Yunnan.) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuP7oq-Hy89/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=akbblrynmscb

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Taking the new high-speed train from Kunming to Dali in Yunnan. Very comfortable going through the beautiful countryside of Yunnan. Join us at the 2019 Mekong Tourism Forum in Dali from May 28-30. #MekongMoments #experiencemekong #tourismmekong #MekongTourismForum #dali #yunnan #china #travel #tourism (at Kunming, Yunnan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuP5cWnHZX7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ewtqroqacfop

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We wish all our friends from around the world a happy, healthy, and wealthy 2019. #newyear #2019 (at Bangkok, Thailand) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsDyLJdHESk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14pfpvrfaq4e1

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at Kanchanaburi, Thailand https://www.instagram.com/p/Br66tEFHiWA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5fu97kz66mnb

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Going rural, in the rice fields at grandma's house in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. (at Kanchanaburi, Thailand) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br66EQTHLix/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1r8s8bcjfy1vd