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Eco-Tourism

StarExpress Tourist Train Launches, Connecting Kunming to Laos

On 24 September, the StarExpress, a new cross-border tourist train, launched its inaugural journey from Kunming, China, to Luang Prabang and Vientiane, Laos.  This new train link is an important step in promoting cultural and tourism exchanges between the two countries, according to Chinese media. The inaugural trip, lasting four days...

Laos Welcomes Over 2 Million Visitors in First Half of 2024

Laos has seen a surge in tourism during the first six months of Visit...

Xesap Area Named National Park to Boost Conservation

A new decree has upgraded the Xesap protected area in Salavanh and Sekong provinces...

Laos, VietJet Sign Air Transport Agreement, Creating Over 2,000 Jobs

The Ministry of Public Works and Transportation and VietJet Airline have agreed to enhance...

Vientiane Steps Up Efforts to Protect Phou Phanang Conservation Area

Vientiane authorities are intensifying efforts to re-designate the Phou Phanang National Conservation Area to...

Destination Mekong Announces Members of First Exclusive Board 

Destination Mekong held its first Annual General Meeting on 3 June, together with the election of its new Executive Board Members, including Laotian Duangmala...

Oudomxay to Increase Electric Bus Fleet to Serve Tourists in Xay District

A company providing electric bus services plans to increase its fleet in Oudomxay to provide affordable transportation to tourists and visitors in Xay District. According...

Finalists for the 2021 Experience Mekong Showcases Announced

The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office is announcing the 15 Finalists of the Experience Mekong Showcases 2021 from Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam, as well...

Laos to Develop Sustainable Tourism Sites in Champasack

The government plans to develop the Dong Hua Sao National Bio-Diversity Conservation Area and the Xe Pian National Bio-Diversity Conservation Area in Champasack provinces...

Tad Fah Waterfall Eco-Tourism Project 30 Percent Complete

The Tad Fah waterfall eco-tourism development project in Khounkham District, ​Khammouane Province, is now 30 percent complete. According to a report by Pasaxon, the Tad...

Lumberings & Longings: Trials, Tales As Domesticated Elephants, Handlers Adjust to A New Era in Laos

Like wildlife in biological hotspots worldwide, Laos' wild and domesticated elephants alike are facing a time of rapid and significant change, amid increased man-made developments...