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Luang Prabang Scores Silver for Sustainable Tourism 2025–2027

Luang Prabang has set a new benchmark for sustainable tourism in Laos by earning the Green Destinations Silver certification for 2025–2027.  Soudaphone Khomthavong, Director of the Luang Prabang Provincial Culture and Tourism Department, accepted the award on behalf of Laos at the Sustainable Destinations Forum 2025 in Dubai on 28-29...

Vang Vieng Under Review for ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award

Vang Vieng, one of Laos’ most popular tourist destinations, is under evaluation for the...

Attapeu Approves Xekaman 1 Dam Tourism Development Project

Attapeu Province is taking a major step to expand its tourism sector with the...

Registration, Licensing Required for Sound System Use During That Luang Festival

The Department of Culture and Tourism of Vientiane Capital has announced that all individuals,...

Pakse International Airport Undergoes Major Renovation, Expansion

Pakse International Airport in Laos’ southern Champasack Province is undergoing a major renovation and...

Savannakhet Museum to Undergo Major Renovation

To boost tourism,  Savannakhet Province's Department of Information, Culture, and Tourism (DICT) has partnered with APA Incorporate, a multidisciplinary architectural and engineering consultancy firm...

Lonely Planet Names Luang Prabang One of Southeast Asia’s Top Destinations for 2024

Lonely Planet, the renowned UK-based travel guide website, has named Luang Prabang as one of the seven best places to visit in Southeast Asia...

Xesap Area Named National Park to Boost Conservation

A new decree has upgraded the Xesap protected area in Salavanh and Sekong provinces to national park status. This change aims to protect the...

Flights Without Limits: Switzerland, Laos Forge New Air Services Deal

Switzerland and Laos have signed a new bilateral agreement on scheduled air services. Finalized on 26 July, the document replaces the outdated accord from...

Laos-Vietnam Pact Promises Top-Tier Tourism Education

In a significant step towards enhancing vocational education for the tourism sector, Laos and Vietnam have formalized a cooperation agreement, highlighting their commitment to...

New Expressway Section from Oudomxay to Boten Gets Green Light

The Lao government has approved the construction of the fourth section of the Laos-China expressway connecting Oudomxay Province to Boten at the Chinese border...