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Vat Phou Featured on National Geographic as Hidden Gem in Southeast Asia

Vat Phou, an ancient temple in Laos’ Champasack Province, has been featured in a National Geographic Travel article as a hidden gem for travelers seeking serenity, history, and beauty without the crowds.  This UNESCO-listed site was praised for its “striking resemblance to Cambodia’s Angkor Wat” but with a quieter, more...

ASEAN Rail Tourism Corridor Takes Center Stage at Mekong Tourism Forum 2025

Laos hosted the Mekong Tourism Forum 2025 in Luang Prabang from 24 to 27...

Heritage Stupa in Savannakhet Restoration Enters Second Phase

Ing Hang Stupa, a religious monument and national heritage site in Savannakhet Province, is...

Laos Among Highest for US Tourist Visa Overstays, But Lowest for Student Compliance

Laos is among the top countries with the highest overstay rates for The United...

Laos Sees 1.2 Million Tourist Arrivals in Q1 2025, Up 28 Percent from Previous Year

Laos welcomed over 1.2 million tourists in the first quarter of 2025, marking a...

Laos Welcomes Over 1.6 Million Tourists in First Half of 2023

The Tourism Development Department of Laos recently released a report informing that over 1.6 million international tourists visited Laos until June 2023. The report...

Two Cement Plants in Vang Vieng to be Transformed into Tourism Sites

Two Cement factories in Vang Vieng will be transformed into tourism sites and developers are currently applying for an investment permit for the project,...

Thai Tourists Expected to Flock Laos as Six-Day Holiday Begins

Tourism and hospitality businesses in Laos are bracing for an influx of Thai holidaymakers over the weekend as the neighboring Kingdom celebrates a six-day...

Plain of Jars Sites to Be Offered Under Concession to Private Company

Authorities in Xieng Khouang Province have announced that management of part of the Plain of Jars may be offered as a concession to a...

Lao PM Visits Vientiane Province to Encourage Tourism Development

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone visited Vientiane Province last Saturday with ministers and deputy ministers from relevant ministries and agencies to encourage local authorities to...

India Extends E-Visa for Citizens of Laos

Laos was recently added to a list of 169 countries that qualify for getting an electronic visa to visit India.  The e-visa system was started...