Bruno Vincent

Some may struggle with the costs of sustainable practices, but Luang Prabang View Hotel General Manager John Williams sees going green as a way of life, while saving greenbacks along the way. Mr Williams grew up in a rural town, where sustainability was the norm. “I have been working to save and use nature for … Read more

  Gaspard Artisan Cuisine opened its doors in Luang Prabang late last year to present a menu featuring traditional French signature dishes with an “a la Française” service set in a UNESCO-classified two-storey Tai Lue-style teak house at the crossroads of the landmark Nam Phou Fountain and Mekong River. Gaspard is the brainchild of two … Read more

  Bangkok Airways is slicing and canning several domestic and international routes, including Bangkok-Vientiane flights, due to a drop in demand, mainly caused by the Covid-19 outbreak. According to TTR Weekly “Routes suspended until further notice” include: – PG943 Bangkok-Vientiane and PG944 Vientiane-Bangkok from 10 March onwards (except 24 March 2020) – PG949 Bangkok-Vientiane and … Read more

  The SureStay Hotel Group celebrated the launch of the first SureStay® Hotel in Laos inearly February, with a rooftop party to mark the Grand Opening of SureStay Hotel by Best Western Vientiane. Located in the heart of the Lao capital’s tourist centre, and only 15 minutes from Wattay International Airport, SureStay Hotel by Best … Read more

We Are Lao is releasing the second annual “MICE Guide to Laos” at ITB Berlin 2020 on 4-9 March, with eight additional hotels joining the charge to attract business events and incentive groups to “The Last Frontier”. The guide, also available for downloading as an e-brochure, now features 24 hotels with modern event venues and … Read more

  “What is the solution to the coronavirus and the Chinese tourism market, and is there something we can do to mitigate losses?” wonders Luang Prabang View General Manager John Morris Williams, who has some 30 years of experience in the tourism and hospitality business, before offering three simple suggestions. Don’t Drop Room Rates My … Read more

  Kiridara hotel in Luang Prabang is offering a pair of sweetheart deals for Valentine’s Day with a special Spa Romance Package and Valentine Candle Light Dinner. Spa Romance Package Pamper yourself and your Valentine with a blissful spa package at The Spa at Kiridara. At just USD138 per couple, indulge in a 2.5-hour treatment … Read more

  Kingfisher Ecolodge in Champassak Province is offering big Green Season deals, with 20-30% discounts for guests booking and paying by 29 February for stays from 1 March-30 September 2020. The special deals start for stays of at least two consecutive nights in a Comfort or Deluxe Bungalow. Kingfisher Ecolodge is located just off Highway … Read more

  We Are Lao is proud to announce the endorsement of eGlobal Travel Media, a leading online travel trade publication with more than 60,000 subscribers. We Are Lao will now be a major supplier of trade news and travel stories from Laos, with links to WeAreLao.com. “This will greatly broaden our direct international reach to … Read more