Bruno Vincent

Heuan Chan Heritage House is now offering immersive cooking classes to discover the complexities of Luang Prabang’s traditional food and the role it plays in the locals’ way of life. “We are not giving you recipes and know-how, but you will have the opportunity to explore the Luang Prabang way of life centred on the … Read more

In response to the devastation caused by the dam collapse in Attapeu, a south-eastern province of Laos, AccorHotels donated US$10,000 to the Lao Red Cross to support immediate disaster relief efforts and to assist with emergency measures in the areas affected by the dam collapse. On behalf of AccorHotels, Mr Jean Marc LaFosse, General Manager for Pullman … Read more

The Southern Laos Marketing Taskforce is preparing to launch its Refill not Landfill campaign to reduce plastic waste in the tourism sector by promoting re-usable water bottles and water refill stations. More than 30 businesses in Champassak Province, including hotels, restaurants, markets, and local travel agents, have expressed interest in participating in the campaign.  The … Read more

Green Season brings waterfalls to life in Southern Laos. This year, the rains began in March, gorging rivers and turning trickling falls into pluming, ground-shaking wonders. Among these are Tad Lo in a tourist enclave just 2.5 hours on paved roads from Pakse. “Tad Lo Waterfall, in the heart of Salavan Province, offers some spectacular … Read more

Pullman announces the opening of its first hotel in the former royal capital town of Luang Prabang. The 16-hectare resort overlooks a lush greenery with a backdrop of beautiful mountain views and paddy fields along meandering streams and ponds in the rustic countryside. Featuring 123 guest rooms, suites, and a two-bedroom villa scattered amongst infinity … Read more

An Oudomxay government official recently reported to Deputy Prime Minister Dr Sonexay Siphandone and a committee that the province needs roads to a pair of high-potential nature sites: a 600-metre-high waterfall and forests with 1,500-year-old tea trees.   According to a Vientiane Times report, he Oudomxay official pointed to the entrance road to Talae Waterfall, … Read more

Summit Discovery, a joint venture between Summit Tours and Green Discovery, launched a slate of helicopter tours, by taking a group of local travel and hospitality leaders into the skies over Vientiane. The “Laos from the Sky” helicopter tour lineup includes the 15-30-minte Vientiane City Tour, and a half-hour more luxurious Vientiane VIP City Tour. … Read more

Oudomxay officials plan to develop Nam Haeng Waterfall, a multi-level cascade with drop-offs ranging from 5-20 metres.   “The waterfall is already popular with people who live nearby, and it’s a well-known picnic spot for Houn District residents, especially on the weekends,” provincial tourism official, Aea Vilaiphet, said. Authorities plan to upgrade the asphalt road … Read more

Vientiane’s iconic Khop Chai Deu restaurant celebrated its 20 year anniversary on 19 July, with more than 400 guests and old friends gathering to raise a glass to its founder Inthy Deuansavanh, who went on to establish the Inthira Group. The story of “The Place Where the World Meets” began 20 years ago, when Inthy … Read more

Following the recent partnership between Summit Tours and Green Discovery to launch Summit Discovery, Summit Tours has appointed Paul Burnett as its Executive Director. “Paul brings decades of managerial experience to our organization,” said Bert Wollen, CEO and Founding Director of Summit Tours. “He has a sound knowledge of the Lao landscape, having been a … Read more