Laos hosted the Mekong Tourism Forum 2025 in Luang Prabang from 24 to 27 June, spotlighting the proposed ASEAN Rail Tourism Corridor (ARTC) as a key initiative to boost regional travel and connectivity.
Held under the theme “United Journey – Stronger Together,” the forum brought together tourism officials and business...
Travelers hoping to enter Laos, including Lao citizens and foreign residents, have expressed disappointment regarding unclear entry requirements.
A recommendation issued yesterday and circulated among...
Laos has eased entry procedures for foreigners holding certain visa types as well as Lao nationals returning from abroad.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has...
A repository of Buddhist scriptures at Simoungkhoun Temple and an ancient stupa in Salavanh Province are both to be listed for national heritage status.
The...
The Laos-China Railway has opened an official ticket sales office in Luang Prabang to better facilitate the purchase of tickets along major stops.
The ticket...
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has left more than seven thousand Russian tourists stranded in Thailand.
Reuters reports that several hundred Ukrainians are likewise...
Luang Prabang City has received an ASEAN Clean Tourism Award, while Kuang Si Waterfall received a Sustainable Tourism Award.
The ASEAN Clean Tourism Award was...