Travel

Vientiane Rolls Out New Tourism Plans to Keep Visitors Around Longer, as Laos Launches Travel App

Vientiane is planning new tourism routes, evening attractions, and a city pass to encourage visitors to stay longer and spend more locally, while a new Lao Travel app will give tourists a way to book accommodation, transport, and other services. The push comes as Vientiane’s tourism sector posted strong results...

Thailand Restores 30-Day Visa-Free Stay, Limits Visa-Free Land Entries to Twice a Year

Thailand has cut its visa-free tourist stay from 60 days back to 30 days,...

China-Laos Railway Sees 50 Percent Rise In Cross-Border Passengers

Passenger traffic on the China–Laos Railway has increased significantly this year, boosting tourism and...

Luang Prabang Economy Grows Despite Sharp Drop in Tourists

Luang Prabang’s economy grew 3.9 percent in the first half of 2026, even as...

New Vientiane-Udon Thani Bus Route to Launch on 9 September

Thailand has just announced the launch of a new bus route connecting Laos’ Vientiane...

Agents Can Book SilkAir Lao Flights

Sabre Corporation and SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, have announced new flights between Singapore, Vientiane and Luang Prabang are now available for...

SilkAir Announces Flight to Laos

Singapore Airlines Group is spreading its wings even further. SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, on Monday announced the launch of its inaugural flight...

Crowne Plaza Welcomes Booking.com Guests

Situated in Vientiane, Crowne Plaza Vientiane features a fitness centre and massage services. Boasting a business centre, the hotel also provides guests with a...

Amari Makes Triple Entry into Laos

Thailand’s Onyx Hospitality Group has signed a landmark agreement that will lead to the launch of its first properties in Laos. The deal with Tang...

$648 Round Trip From LAX to Laos On Singapore Airlines

If you can decide by the end of this month, you can get a $648 round-trip ticket from LAX to Vientiane or Luang Prabang in...

Luang Prabang Excited It’s On World Map With Obama Visit

LUANG PRABANG, Laos (AP) — Growing up in Wisconsin, Son Inthachith’s classmates in school had no idea where his native Laos was. Thanks to...