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Eco-Tourism

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 26 November, Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism Suansavanh Viyaket announced these achievements, highlighting areas such as green hotels, clean tourism cities, and community-driven tourism. The...

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...

StarExpress Tourist Train Launches, Connecting Kunming to Laos

On 24 September, the StarExpress, a new cross-border tourist train, launched its inaugural journey...

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...

Mekong Tourism Forum 2023 Concludes in Sihanoukville, Cambodia

The Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) 2023 under the theme of “Rethinking for Resilience and Digitalization” concluded successfully at the Independence Hotel in Preah Sihanoukville,...

Authorities to Clear Commercial Area for Tourism Spot in Vang Vieng

On Wednesday, the Vang Vieng government issued a notice directing stalls at a commercial area near the old airport to vacate the premises to...

Nong Khang Airport Sees its First Successful Aircraft Landing

Nong Khang Airport in the Samnuea district of Houaphanh province successfully tested its landing guide system for flights on Wednesday. According to Lao Youth Radio,...

Could Luang Prabang Be at Risk of Overtourism?

Brought to its knees during the Covid-19 pandemic, Luang Prabang is now facing the opposite problem as swarms of tourists descend upon the city,...

Laos’ Nam Et-Phou Louey Listed Among Best Night Safaris Globally

Condé Nast Traveler published an article last week on the ten best night safaris in the world, and Laos was the only country from...

Volunteers Clean Up & Raise Awareness After Vat Phou Litter Controversy

A volunteer group made up of teachers, students, and CHAMPA (Cultural Heritage Management, Preservation, and Territorial Attractiveness) Project team members have spoken out about...