Bruno Vincent

  Green Discovery Laos (GDL) is planning new adventure activities on Phou Phamarn Hill in Khounkham District, Khammouane Province.  GDL owner Inthy Deuansavanh told the Vientiane Times the site already has facilities such as a viewpoint, toilets, and an information centre. He now plans to install zip-lines, a canopy walkway through the trees, and arrange … Read more

  Women’s empowerment is a core value of Ock Pop Tok, and this year, the “Queens of Crafts” chose to partner with Lao Solidarity and their Lao Teen Girls Project. The Lao Teen Girls Project strives to teach young women in rural areas how to manage menstruation at school, at home, or while working in … Read more

  Luang Prabang is making great strides in merging meals made with locally produced, organic ingredients with farm and garden tours filled with activities for all ages and interests. “Organic & Permaculture Experiences around Luang Prabang” presents 12 distinct farms and gardens, each with insightful tours that often include hands-on activities. Visitors can plant, harvest, … Read more

  The Lao Hotel Alliance (LHA) launched its initiative with a FAM trip in northern Laos to showcase four member hotels and a cruise line, while establishing a label of excellence for mid-range luxury hospitality at selected locations. Some 45 global travel agents embarked on the excursion from 9-17 June. The LHA’s FAM trip kicks … Read more

  “Laos is the toughest BikingMan race by far,” said winner, Jason Black, who completed the 785-km circuit through the country’s northwest in 51:42. “The combination of heat, rain, mountains, the unknown…”    And the unexpected. Lao cycler, Thavone Phonasa, came in 3rd in 62:24 on his BikingMan debut. “That’s a big deal,” said BikingMan … Read more

  Pullman Luang Prabang recently hosted its inaugural MICE Meeting Showcase 2019, inviting industry professionals and members of the media to discover how it can facilitate MICE experiences for all types of groups. The showcase was hosted on 23 May 2019, at the Nam Khong Ballroom, which at 368 square metres is the largest event … Read more

  The Luang Prabang Wildlife Sanctuary spent the dry and hot season constructing Bear House 4, which is nearing completion, and will provide much-needed new homes for rescued bears. Bear House 4 In mid-May, they will hold their first major release of rehabilitated wildlife in Laos. View recent images from the Luang Prabang Wildlife Sanctuary … Read more

  The Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) will hold the 6th Made in Lao Fair at Vientiane’s Lao-ITECC from May 10-19 for the country’s businesses to display their products to local and international buyers.  However, the Made in Laos page of the LNCCI’s website focusses on “Branding Lao Promotion and Development Facility”, … Read more

  Domestic and foreign arrivals to Laos slid 0.5%, but still topped 1 million, in the first three months of the year compared to the same period in 2018, while Chinese visitor numbers soared 16%. Actual figures were not reported.   Vietnamese visitor numbers rocketed 20% over last year’s Q1. Vietnam was the second largest … Read more

  Peruvian legend Rodney Soncco has won his 6th BikingMan race, completing the 690-km Corsica course in 30h56m. Olympian Ben Cureten from Australia crossed the finish line two hours later with a time of 33h, and Frenchman Thomas Dupin rounded out the top three, clocking in at 34h05m. The rest of the field remains on … Read more