Bruno Vincent

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

“Coffee tourism and the original chalet began as a side dish, but it grew and grew. Now it’s a bowl,” said Sinouk Sisombat, founder of Sinouk Coffee, while speaking of his Bolaven Plateau plantation and Sinouk Coffee Resort. That “bowl” is now a main dish on the paved waterfall circuit that starts about 20 km … 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

The L’Elephant family of fine dining restaurants in Luang Prabang opened the doors to Le Calao in October 2017, to present authentic royal cuisine and traditional Lao, ethnic, and seasonal dishes. Le Calao was born from a wish to keep track of all the authentic recipes from Laos. The restaurant stalwartly maintains an extended menu … Read more

The government of Laos is set to revise its expectations for tourism arrivals this year, as it appears unlikely the country will welcome the forecasted 5 million visitor arrivals for 2018, nor will it earn the expected $900 million in tourism revenue. Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith told the 11th Lao Business Forum held on 5 … Read more

Don Daeng kicks off Southern Laos’ 4,000 Islands excursion on the Mekong, and it’s just a 40-minute van or taxi ride from the Pakse International Airport in Champasak. The sizeable, auto-free Don Daeng (Red Island) presents a genuine local experience. Visitors can follow cycling routes to meet villagers, who can take them fishing, offer an … Read more

Summit Tours and Green Discovery announced on 16 July, they have formed a joint venture to provide helicopter tourism to Laos under the brand, Summit Discovery. As Laos’ only helicopter tour company, Summit Discovery delivers a unique way to see the country, with exceptional helicopter experiences on its short flights and day tours. Summit Discovery … Read more

Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Ounthuang Khaophanh said immediate action is needed to remove rules that require tour operators to seek official approval before bringing tourists to Laos. Mr Ounthuang cited the tourism police as the state sector imposing these rules, and told a meeting of senior officials last week that the government … Read more

More mega-projects are coming to Laos to accommodate the rising number of Chinese tourists, according to the Vientiane Times. In the first three months of this year, 221,800 Chinese visited Laos, a 32 percent leap over the same period last year. More than 639,180 Chinese visited Laos last year, a 17 percent jump over 2016, … Read more

Ock Pop Tok took silk reeling and twisting to the next level at Ban Tabu Village by partnering with a Thai university that invented award-winning yarn production machines.   Ban Tabu is located about 120 km north of Luang Prabang, and is home to ethnic Tai Dam, known for producing and weaving fine silks. Ock … Read more