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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 June, spotlighting the proposed ASEAN Rail Tourism Corridor (ARTC) as a key initiative to boost regional travel and connectivity. Held under the theme “United Journey – Stronger Together,” the forum brought together tourism officials and business...

Heritage Stupa in Savannakhet Restoration Enters Second Phase

Ing Hang Stupa, a religious monument and national heritage site in Savannakhet Province, is...

Laos Among Highest for US Tourist Visa Overstays, But Lowest for Student Compliance

Laos is among the top countries with the highest overstay rates for The United...

Laos Sees 1.2 Million Tourist Arrivals in Q1 2025, Up 28 Percent from Previous Year

Laos welcomed over 1.2 million tourists in the first quarter of 2025, marking a...

China’s Aircraft Maker Seeks Majority Stake in Lao Airlines Amid Reforms

The Lao government is weighing a proposal from China’s Commercial Aircraft Corporation (COMAC) to...

ASEAN to Set Up “Parameters” on Emerging AI Technology

Regulators worldwide, including those in ASEAN countries, are implementing precautionary measures and drafting regulations to establish "guardrails" around the growing adoption of Artificial Intelligence...

Luang Prabang May Offer Concession for Developing Pak Ou Caves Tourism Activities

Luang Prabang authorities are assessing the possibility of offering a concession to a private company to develop tourism at Pak Ou caves. The idea...

Lao Airlines Plane Loses Wheel During Landing, No Injuries Reported

Lao Airlines has issued a statement regarding its plane that lost a wheel while landing on Saturday afternoon. The ATR 72-500 plane was flying from...

Laos Gears Up to Launch Ambitious Tourism Campaign, Visit Laos Year 2024

The country is currently getting ready to launch the Visit Laos Year 2024 campaign to attract more visitors and boost its tourism sector. A...

New Tourist Amenities to be Built in Xaysomboun Province

Xaysomboun province officials have permitted a local company to construct tourist facilities in three public parks in the Anouvong district, at a cost of...

Ha Long Bay Tourism Hit by Power Shortages During Peak Season in Vietnam

Hospitality businesses in Vietnam's popular northern town of Ha Long report mass cancellations of hotel bookings during this peak season due to power outages. Hotels...