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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 the Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) in Berlin, Germany, on 4 March.  The award celebrates the city’s successful efforts in sustainable tourism, including responsible visitor management and crisis...

Laos Set to Strengthen Pilot Training, Improve Aviation Safety

Laos is set to strengthen its aviation sector through expanded pilot training and safety...

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,...

Luang Prabang Declared Poverty-Free Amid Economic Growth

On 3 March, Luang Prabang City was officially declared poverty-free, as announced by Mayor...

Thailand to Implement 300-Baht Tourism Tax by Year-End

Thailand's 300-baht tourism tax for foreign visitors is set to take effect by the...

‘ASEAN Drive Tourism Initiative’ Gets Nod from Five Nations

Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia have greenlighted the "ASEAN Drive Tourism" initiative, which will allow tourists to travel across these countries as a...

Lao Airlines Introduces New Regional Routes

To enhance accessibility to Laos, Lao Airlines unveiled new international routes between Savannakhet and Bangkok, Vientiane and Phnom Penh, and Vientiane and Danang.  Commencing 15...

LOCA PAY Set to Transform Tourist Payments for Visit Laos Year 2024

As Laos prepares for the "Visit Laos Year 2024" and its prestigious ASEAN Chairmanship, LOCA, the preeminent eco-friendly ride-hailing network in the country, is...

Tour Operator Focus Asia Under Fire for Unpaid Debts to Luxury Hotels in Laos

UPDATED on 26 January at 4:36 PM (GMT+7) Luxury hotels and resorts in Laos, particularly in Luang Prabang Province, are raising concerns over tens of...

Laos-China Railway Boosts Daily Trips in Preparation of Tourism Surge

The Laos-China Railway Company has announced that it will increase the daily trips of its passenger trains to 12 journeys a day from the...

Bangkok Becomes Top Destination for Indian Travelers Following Visa Exemptions

In a recent milestone, Thailand officially overthrew Dubai as the preferred travel destination for Indian tourists, marking a significant milestone in the realm of...