Tourism

Graduating Students Cook, Serve French Dinner at Luang Prabang Academy

It was a busy day in the kitchen at The Academy Luang Prabang on 18 September. A group of students who were about to graduate were hard at work, preparing a special four-course French dinner. The students cooked for nearly 40 guests, served the food, poured glasses of wine, and...

Laos Advances Land Compensation for Vientiane-Hanoi Expressway

Bolikhamxay is finalizing land compensation rates for the Vientiane-Hanoi Expressway, pushing forward a major...

Khammouane Targets UNESCO Geopark Status to Boost Tourism

Khammouane is preparing a UNESCO bid for the Hinboun Geopark, hoping the international designation...

Khammouane Signs USD 1.2 Million Deal to Develop Khounnamphone Nature Tourism Site

Khammouane has signed a concession agreement worth more than USD 1.2 million to develop...

Laos, China Launch Digital Payment Link For Cross-Border Transactions

Laos and China have launched a new digital payment link that allows Chinese visitors...

Luang Prabang Earns Global Recognition for Sustainable Tourism

Laos’ popular world heritage town of Luang Prabang has clinched third place in the Green Destinations Top 100 Story Awards for “Destination Management” at...

New Vehicle Tracking Sheet Requirement at Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge Starting 3 March

Starting 3 March, all vehicles crossing the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge 1, connecting Vientiane, Laos, with Nong Khai, Thailand, will be required to purchase and...

Vang Vieng Aims for 2 Million Tourists, Infrastructure Focus

Vang Vieng, Laos, has set a target to attract 2 million tourists in 2025, with an expected income of LAK 1,700 billion (USD 78.6...

Luang Prabang Declared Poverty-Free Amid Economic Growth

On 3 March, Luang Prabang City was officially declared poverty-free, as announced by Mayor Viengthong Hatsachan. The declaration follows significant improvements in infrastructure and...

Luang Prabang Tourism Center Turns Chinese Hot Pot, Sparks Online Debate

In a move that has stunned many in the tourism industry, the once important Tourist Information Center in Luang Prabang, located in front of...

Champasack Plans to Upgrade the Million-Year-Old Volcano Tourist Attraction from District to Provincial Level

Champasack Province is planning an upgrade for one of its most unique tourist destinations: the Million-Year-Old Volcano in Paksong District.  The site, which includes three...