Bruno Vincent

  SilkAir is switching to Singapore Airlines’ budget arm “Scoot” for its Lao flights to Luang Prabang and Vieniane commencing April 2019. The airline did not mention any scheduling changes , SIA said on Thursday (Nov 22). The move is the result of a detailed review to identify which airlines in the SIA Group portfolio … Read more

  Touch Down Singapore Ma Té Sai is now open for business in Singapore to expand its sales network, which is vital to their artisans’ income and the sustainability of their crafts. The endeavour started as a month-long pushcart rental in Chevron House in downtown Raffles Place. During November, Ma Té Sai has been selling … Read more

  Centara Hotels & Resorts has confirmed four new properties in Laos under a partnership with Asia Investment, Development & Construction Laos (AIDC) as part of the Thai hotel group’s expansion strategy to double the properties its manages over the next five years. Centara is currently developing the Centara Plumeria Resort Pakse, which is scheduled … 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

  Laos and its partners will continue restoring and sustainably preserving many ruined structures at the Vat Phou UNESCO World Heritage site in Champasak, Laos. The pre-Angkor ruins combine aspects of Khmer architecture and the Hindu religion dating to the 7th and 12th centuries. Director of the Champassak provincial Information, Culture, and Tourism Department, Mr … Read more

  Take a trip 18 km from Phongsaly Town to Ban Komaen’s Green Tea Pavilion and its 400-year-old tea plantation, which some say has the oldest tea trees in the world. Visitors learn how the trees’ far-reaching root systems extend deep into the mineral-rich soil, which gives Phongsaly Tea its distinct aroma and taste. You’ll … Read more

  Check out this clip by professional video blogger and elephant advocate, Christopher Lau, who recently visited Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge and the Mekong Elephant Park. Click on the image to view the video. By Christpher Lau Elephant tourism is one of the most popular attractions in all of Asia. This is a story of an … Read more

  Since 1999, Luang Say and Mekong Cruises custom built luxury river boats have travelled on the Mekong in Laos between Luang Prabang and Huay Xai..   They are renowned for offering a unique cultural journey and an opportunity to understand more about life and nature along the legendary river.   As part of their … Read more

  The Inthira Group took top honours at the 2018 ASEAN Business Awards in Singaporeon 12 November, by bringing to Laos the ASEAN Best Tourism Company for the Priority Integration Sector. Inthy Deuansavanh receives the ASEAN Best Tourism Company Award  Inthira Founder and CEO Inthy Deuansavanh received the award, which will help point the global … Read more