Bruno Vincent

  By Souknilundon Southivongnorath   Tourism officials in three northern provinces learned the process for major tourism sites to meet ASEAN Community Based Tourism Standards.     The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism together with staff from Bokeo, Oudomxay and Luang Prabang tourism departments convened three training sessions on the evaluation of Asean Community … Read more

  It’s harvest time, and Saffron Coffee’s Espresso, Brew Bar, and Roastery on the Mekong in Luang Prabang is celebrating with the launch of “Exclusive Guided Tasting” led by Saffron Assistant Director Derek Smith. The 60-90 minute guided tasting, being offered from 12 November 2018 – 28 February 2019 by appointment, gives coffee drinkers the … Read more

  A Chinese engineering company has completed the first train tunnel longer than 1,000 meters along the Lao railway. Nateuy No. 1 Tunnel is located in the northern Lao province of Luang Namtha bordering China. Huang Zongwen, a senior official with the China Railway No. 5 Engineering Group, which oversees the tunnel’s construction, told Xinhua … Read more

  The number of corporate and MICE participants at ITB Asia has increased by 49% compared to last year, according to the event’s press release. “To reflect this strong support and an increased focus in this area, ITB Asia will launch several new initiatives for the MICE and corporate segments, including gathering industry leaders at … Read more

  The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of the Lao PDR on Oct 16, 2018 signed grant agreements worth US$ 125.5 million in total for three projects in the tourism and urban sectors. The agreements were signed in Vientiane by Deputy Minister of Finance Thipphakone Chanthavongsa and ADB Country Director to Laos Yasushi … Read more

  Vehicles from around the country are set to join a caravan heading to Houaphanh Province to celebrate the 50th anniversary Viengxay District, site of national liberation forces’ command centre, on 30 November. The goal of the multi-vehicle convoy is to commemorate those who made great sacrifices for national liberation, and particularly the period of … Read more

  Glamorous camping, or “Glamping”, is taking off in Luang Prabang, with Asian Trails Laos now offering a 3-night package in one of Rosewood Luang Prabang’s luxury tents. The programme gives guests a taste of luxury in tented accommodation hidden away on the hillside, while bringing them closer to nature. The itinerary also explores the … Read more

  Nafang Village in Oudomxay Province is going all out for this year’s boat racing festival on 26-27 October, with a beauty contest, local food show, and art exhibition backing up the 30-boat competition held at the end of Buddhist Lent. The race roster shows 17 men’s teams and 13 women’s teams will participate in … Read more

  Contributed by TTR Weekly Lao Airlines is introducing a scheduled flight that will wing in Chinese tourists from Changsha to this World Heritage town.   Due to start 31 October, the weekly flight is scheduled every Wednesday, but is not  bookable on the airline’s website.   The service will use an A320-210 aircraft configured … Read more

  Free the Bears saved a record breaking 11th bear in Laos for the year (10 Lao rescues in 2017) in a tricky rooftop rescue. The team had to coax a young male moon bear down from a roof after the owner threw a tantrum and released him from his cage. They managed to retrieve … Read more