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Vang Vieng Under Review for ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award

Vang Vieng, one of Laos’ most popular tourist destinations, is under evaluation for the ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award 2026.  Officials from the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism recently visited the town to assess its cleanliness, safety, and overall organization for visitors. From 23 to 24 October, the Department of...

Attapeu Approves Xekaman 1 Dam Tourism Development Project

Attapeu Province is taking a major step to expand its tourism sector with the...

Registration, Licensing Required for Sound System Use During That Luang Festival

The Department of Culture and Tourism of Vientiane Capital has announced that all individuals,...

Pakse International Airport Undergoes Major Renovation, Expansion

Pakse International Airport in Laos’ southern Champasack Province is undergoing a major renovation and...

Luang Prabang International Airport Set for Major Upgrade Under Public–Private Partnership

Luang Prabang International Airport is set for a major upgrade through a Public–Private Partnership...

Restrictive Visa Policies Make Vietnam Less Attractive to Tourists

Officials in Vietnam say the country's restrictive visa policies have affected foreign tourist arrivals and have pushed for more open regulations. According to tourist industry...

Lao Airlines Plane Returns After Aircraft Collision in South Korea

A passenger plane from Lao Airlines flew back to Vientiane on Wednesday following a collision with a Korean airplane at Incheon International Airport three...

Over 600,000 Foreign Tourists Visited Vientiane Capital in 2022

More than 600,000 international tourists visited the capital of Laos in 2022, double the expected number of 300,000 visitors. Encouraged by the tourism figures...

Laos to Install More Immigration Checkpoints at First Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge

The immigration authorities in Laos will construct a dozen more checkpoints before the Lao New Year next month at the First Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge. Vientiane...

Laos-China Railway Ticket Reservation App to Go Live This Month

The Laos-China Railway Company has announced that its long-awaited ticket reservation mobile application will go live from 15 March. The mobile application, LCR Ticket, is...

Laos-China Railway Sets Record With 10,000 Travelers in One Day

The Laos-China Railway made a new record when 10,000 passengers availed of its services on Saturday, marking the highest passenger transport record since the...