Bruno Vincent

  “During this field trip, I learned that the tourism and hospitality industry is not easy, as it requires more effort and skills than I thought,” said Sarah Lee, a Grade 11 student at Vientiane Pattana School International (VPS) enrolled in “Travel and Tourism” at the Cambridge level. The VPS Tourism Class During their stay … Read more

  Laos has lowered the visa fees for Chinese tourists from USD14 to USD10 to make it easier for them to travel to the country, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Dr Bosengkham Vongdara said at a recent tourism promotion meeting in Shanghai. Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Dr Bosengkham Vongdara Dr Bosengkham added … Read more

    With BikingMan Laos just a bit over two months to go, read the full race journal from BikingMan Oman to see what’s in store for the Lao world championship ultracycling race.    To follow BikingMan Laos, start a discussion, or ask a question, join the BikingMan Laos Facebook Group.       

  Adapted from Vientiane Times article by Ekaphone Phouthonesy The Lao government is pointing to tourism as the key to driving the country’s commitment to the National Green Growth Strategy. The 2030 strategy, which was unveiled earlier this month, provides a pathway for the mainstreaming of environmentally-friendly policies into the programmes of all government departments … Read more

  The Na Kai Festival is being held in Nakai District, Khammouane on 29-30 March to promote sustainable community-based tourism in the province. The festival will focus on the area’s lifestyle, and will present musical performances and free camping. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook Page.  The Savannakhet Trail 2019 marathon will be run … Read more

  Adapted from Vientiane Times article by Siladda Souliyong Local residents have found about 60 ancient Buddha images in Tham Phapheenoy Cave near Khamphalaeng Village in Khammouane province, which authorities estimate to be hundreds of years old. An official at the Mahaxay District Information, Culture and Tourism Department, Kaikeo Bounmany, said the Buddha images were … Read more

  In January, We Are Lao reported Bangkok Airway’s (PG) launch of direct flights between Luang Prabang and Chiang Mai.  In early March, the airline announced a new direct route from the northern Thai hub to the seaside resort, Krabi. PG already offers Bangkok-Luang Prabang flights that will kick off a Thai-Lao circuit that ends … Read more

  On 18 February 2019, We Are Lao reported “Salavan Opens Secret Waterfall and Caves”. At the same time, Mark Jones, from Megaworldasia.com, began enquiring about Phouphasouk National Park, home of the attractions. The veteran Southeast Asian writer who seeks the next off-the-beaten-track destination had to get there. Soon after, Mark headed to Salavan and … Read more

  by Alex Robb-Millar Since November last year, White Elephant Adventures (WEA) has been making efforts to reduce the amount of plastic bags used in the company, with the introduction of bags made from woven jungle vine. These bags are made by rural Khmu tribe people in a village in Oudomxay province, and we estimate we … Read more

  The first Lao International Food Expo (LIFE) will be held at Lao-ITECC on 15-19 March, to display a variety of local and regional food, organic vegetables, ODOP (One District, One Product) items, and agricultural equipment and machinery, while highlighting the potential of tea, coffee and rice. The event will feature some 200 booths from … Read more