Bruno Vincent

  Applications are now open for the 2019 YSEALI Workshop on Eco & Sustainable Tourism! The Asia Foundation will be implementing this 5-day workshop in the world heritage site of Luang Prabang, Laos from March 4-8th 2019. We are looking for actively engaged students, entrepreneurs and young professionals, age 18-35, from across ASEAN who are … Read more

  We Are Lao will be joining 13 bloggers and media members from eight countries on a 4-day familiarization trip to present Southern Laos’ top tourism experiences on the world stage.   The journey kicks off on Wednesday, 5 December, with an afternoon visit to the Vat Phou UNESCO World Heritage Site and the ancient … Read more

  Known as the stronghold of the nation’s revolutionary movement, Viengxay Cave City in Houaphanh Province celebrated the 50th National Day anniversary on Sunday, 2 December 2018.   Addressing the event, Vice President Phankham Viphavanh said that today the Party, government and people of Houaphanh Province, along with people throughout the country, had organised this … Read more

  The Grand Luang Prabang is celebrating its win of the World Luxury Award 2018 for Luxury Wellness Retreat with the launch of a weekly traditional Gala night every Wednesday. The galas will take place at the hotel’s Palais Xiengkeo that takes you back to the time of the Royal Court, with its rich history … Read more

  From Cherry to Cup, Saffron Coffee shows you the process to produce northern Laos best brew.  

An Arabica coffee farmer needs to be patient to be profitable. It takes a tree four years to start producing cherries. The window for harvesting is between November and January, but optimal picking time can be as tight as a week. With Arabica futures at a 10-year low, farmers must guarantee high quality organic coffee … Read more

  Chinese arrivals are expected to reach over 1million tourists in 2019, while the 2018 number will reach just over 4 million, less than the target, according to the National Assembly’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Nguyen Thien Nhan . He told Pasaxon News that by 2018, the number of … Read more

  The entrance to Vat Phou is actually the exit of the 1,400-metre-long, six-tiered ancient temple complex. My goal at the 10th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site was a small water tap at the base of Phou Kao Mountain. This spawns a 1,000-year-old canal/stream water system with massive reservoirs for an ancient civilization. The dripping water … Read more

  AVANI+ Luang Prabang scored the Luxury New Hotel title at the 12th World Luxury Awards 2018 on 10 November, at AYANA Resort & Spa in Bali. More than 360 guests flew in from around the world to attend the event, which awards the world’s finest hotels for their luxury offerings and exceptional service delivery. … Read more

  The Grand Luang Prabang have won the World Luxury Award for Luxury Wellness Retreat 2018. “Thank you every voter for voting for us. We are humbled and blessed to receive this award just 4 km from the Unesco World-listed heart of Luang Prabang,” said a hotel spokesperson. The Grand Luang Prabang Hotel is the … Read more