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Houaphanh Province to Expand Flight Services Amid Tourism Boom in 2025

Starting January 2025, airlines are set to increase flights to Houaphanh province to accommodate the growing number of tourists. On 26 December, Malaythong Bounyaxay, Head of the Houaphanh Provincial Information, Culture, and Tourism Department reported that the tourism atmosphere in Houaphan Province is “very busy” “The accommodation facilities in the province...

Laos, China Launch QR Payment System for Cashless Tourism

Traveling between Laos and China is now easier with a QR payment system that...

Attapeu Celebrates Heritage at Annual Gold Panning Festival

Under the December sun, dozens of villagers gathered in the Sekamarn River for the...

Laos Earns Over 200 ASEAN Tourism Awards, Global Acclaim

Laos continues to shine on the global tourism stage, earning 219 ASEAN Tourism Standards...

Savannakhet Sees Tourism Boom, Economic Growth in 2024

Savannakhet Province has witnessed growth in tourism and economic development in 2024.  Tourist arrivals from...

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...

Non-Thai Nationals in Laos to Apply for E-Visa Only Starting from January 2025

According to the official announcement from the Royal Thai Embassy in Vientiane on 18 November, noted that non-Thai nationals  in Laos who intend to...

Lao Coffee: A Journey Through Flavor, Heritage

In Laos' Bolaven Plateau, Champasack Province, the air is often filled with the scent of freshly roasted coffee beans.  There, each cup of coffee reflects...

Laos Welcomes Over Five Million Tourists in 2024, Generating Over USD 1 Billion

Laos has recorded over five million tourists this year, exceeding expectations and generating more than USD 1 billion in revenue, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone...

That Luang Festival to Feature Over 1,600 Booths Showcasing Lao Crafts, Culture

The 2024 That Luang Festival, running from November 11 to 15, is set to draw thousands of visitors with over 1,600 booths featuring Lao...

Lao Government Aims to Boost Tourism in Luang Prabang, Addressing Infrastructure, Industry Challenges

The Lao government has announced plans to address and improve tourism in Luang Prabang, focusing on creating a more efficient and inclusive experience for...