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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 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...

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...

China’s Aircraft Maker Seeks Majority Stake in Lao Airlines Amid Reforms

The Lao government is weighing a proposal from China’s Commercial Aircraft Corporation (COMAC) to...

Laos Considers Easing Restrictions on Entrance Visas

A new notice issued by the Prime Minister's Office has instructed authorities to consider easing certain Covid measures, including restrictions on entry to the...

Thailand to Resume Test And Go Travel Scheme

Thailand has announced it is to resume the Test and Go travel scheme from 1 February. The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration announced today that...

Laos and Cambodia to Strengthen Tourism Cooperation

Laos and Cambodia are to strengthen cooperation in tourism and facilitate more convenient cross-border travel between the two countries. Khmer Times reports that representatives of...

Tad Yuang Waterfall Wins ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Award

Tad Yuang Waterfall in Champasack Province has received an ASEAN sustainable tourism award this year. The award will be presented to officials from Laos during...

Laos-China Railway Allows Three-Day Advance Ticket Purchases

The Laos-China Railway has announced it will now allow passengers to purchase tickets up to three days in advance for trips on the Vientiane...

Oudomxay to Increase Electric Bus Fleet to Serve Tourists in Xay District

A company providing electric bus services plans to increase its fleet in Oudomxay to provide affordable transportation to tourists and visitors in Xay District. According...