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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 28 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, which saw around 1.1 million visitors.  According to the government’s Tourist Arrivals to Laos by Month report, domestic tourism also rose by 4.8 percent, with more...

Emirates Launches New Flights to Shenzhen, Da Nang, Siem Reap

Emirates, the popular Middle Eastern airline, is expanding its presence across Asia by launching...

Bangkok Ranked Among Most Fraudulent Cities for Car Services

Bangkok has been named one of the world’s four most fraudulent cities for car-related...

Thailand Falls Behind in Sustainable Tourism as Laos Wins Global Praise

Thailand is falling behind in the race for sustainable tourism, industry leaders warned at...

Luang Prabang Pushes for Green Destination Certification to Boost Sustainable Tourism

Luang Prabang is taking steps to further enhance its tourism sector by exploring the...

Laos, China Launch QR Payment System for Cashless Tourism

Traveling between Laos and China is now easier with a QR payment system that enables tourists to make cashless transactions. Chinese visitors can already...

Attapeu Celebrates Heritage at Annual Gold Panning Festival

Under the December sun, dozens of villagers gathered in the Sekamarn River for the annual Gold Panning Festival in Attapeu Province. Wading knee-deep in...

Laos Earns Over 200 ASEAN Tourism Awards, Global Acclaim

Laos continues to shine on the global tourism stage, earning 219 ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards for its dedication to sustainability and exceptional travel experiences.  On...

Savannakhet Sees Tourism Boom, Economic Growth in 2024

Savannakhet Province has witnessed growth in tourism and economic development in 2024.  Tourist arrivals from January to October reached 683,166, marking a 26 percent increase...

Two Danish Tourists, One American Dead in Vang Vieng from Methanol Poisoning, Official Report Says

The Lao government confirmed the deaths from methanol poisoning of two Danish tourists and one American national in Vang Vieng. The Danish victims have been...

ASEAN Defense Ministers Unite in Laos for Peace and Security Talks

The 18th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and the 11th ADMM-Plus successfully concluded in Vientiane, Laos, from 19 to 22 November. Held under the...