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Eco-Tourism

Luang Namtha Sees Nine Percent Growth in Tourist Arrivals in First Nine Months of 2025

Laos’ northern Luang Namtha Province recorded a steady increase in tourism in 2025, welcoming 985,322 visitors from January to September, a 9 percent rise compared to the same period last year. According to the Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, the growth is attributed to effective promotional campaigns and cultural...

New Eco-Tourism Project Aims to Protect Wildlife, Boost Jobs in Luang Namtha

Luang Namtha Province is set to transform Xang Boten village into a conservation-focused tourist...

Tourist Arrivals in Laos Increased by 15 Percent in First Eight Months of 2025

Laos welcomed over 3,061,928 international tourists in the first eight months of 2025, a...

ASEAN Rail Tourism Corridor Takes Center Stage at Mekong Tourism Forum 2025

Laos hosted the Mekong Tourism Forum 2025 in Luang Prabang from 24 to 27...

Luang Namtha Plans Restoration of Tad Nam Dee Waterfall After Storm Damage

Authorities in Luang Namtha Province are reviewing plans to restore the Tad Nam Dee...

Surge in Cross-Border Tourism: Thailand Welcomes Over 300,000 Lao Nationals in Early 2024

In a surge of cross-border tourism, Thailand welcomed over 300,000 Lao nationals in the first three months of this year. This influx has placed...

Lao Ministry Warns Foreign Tourists Against Illegal Currency Exchange

The Office of the Lao Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism has recently issued a notice cautioning foreign tourists against engaging in unlawful currency...

Mekong Tourism Forum 2024 Sets Stage for 2025 Tourism Event in Luang Prabang

The Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) 2024 kicked off on 25 April in Lijiang, China, under the theme "Visionary Journeys: Redefining Tomorrow’s Travel." This prominent...

Luang Prabang Welcomes Record Numbers During New Year Celebrations

More than 110,000 visitors flocked to Luang Prabang during the Lao New Year festivities from 10-19 April, marking an increase of 364.44 percent compared...

Thailand, Laos, China in Talks for New Aviation Routes to Handle Surge in Flights

New aviation routes are under discussion between Thailand, China, and Laos to alleviate air traffic congestion. In response to an anticipated surge of 100,000 additional...

Cross-Border Tourism: 2024’s First Beijing to Laos Tourist Train Departs From Chinese Capital

The first Beijing to Laos cross-border tourist train of 2024 departed from the Chinese capital during the early hours of Monday morning, 18 March....