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  Contributed by TTR Weekly BambooLao from Luang Prabang beat 111 entrants from across Southeast Asia to take top prize in the 2018 Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism (MIST) Challenge. The travel startup competition, supported by the Australian government and Asian Development Bank, includes Asia’s most prominent travel-specialised venture capitalists among its advisors. MIST’s top … Read more

  Nafang Village in Oudomxay Province is going all out for this year’s boat racing festival on 26-27 October, with a beauty contest, local food show, and art exhibition backing up the 30-boat competition held at the end of Buddhist Lent. The race roster shows 17 men’s teams and 13 women’s teams will participate in … Read more

  Vehicles from around the country are set to join a caravan heading to Houaphanh Province to celebrate the 50th anniversary Viengxay District, site of national liberation forces’ command centre, on 30 November. The goal of the multi-vehicle convoy is to commemorate those who made great sacrifices for national liberation, and particularly the period of … Read more

  Glamorous camping, or “Glamping”, is taking off in Luang Prabang, with Asian Trails Laos now offering a 3-night package in one of Rosewood Luang Prabang’s luxury tents. The programme gives guests a taste of luxury in tented accommodation hidden away on the hillside, while bringing them closer to nature. The itinerary also explores the … Read more

  The number of corporate and MICE participants at ITB Asia has increased by 49% compared to last year, according to the event’s press release. “To reflect this strong support and an increased focus in this area, ITB Asia will launch several new initiatives for the MICE and corporate segments, including gathering industry leaders at … Read more

  The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of the Lao PDR on Oct 16, 2018 signed grant agreements worth US$ 125.5 million in total for three projects in the tourism and urban sectors. The agreements were signed in Vientiane by Deputy Minister of Finance Thipphakone Chanthavongsa and ADB Country Director to Laos Yasushi … Read more

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  Free the Bears saved a record breaking 11th bear in Laos for the year (10 Lao rescues in 2017) in a tricky rooftop rescue. The team had to coax a young male moon bear down from a roof after the owner threw a tantrum and released him from his cage. They managed to retrieve … Read more

  Lao Educational Opportunities Trust (LEOT) and friends of Music for Everyone School (MES) are teaming up for a fundraiser at Heuan Chan Heritage Centre in Luang Prabang on 4 November, with Eric Walter and his Native American wood flute taking centre stage at 19:00. LEOT is a local NGO school providing English Language and … Read more

  By TTR Weekly Khiri Travel has introduced five new ‘Signature Experiences’ for travellers who want to go local in Laos. The full or half-day trips in Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang and southern Laos allow guests to interact with villagers in local food markets, family kitchens, paddy fields, cave temples, coffee plantations and on … Read more