Bruno Vincent

Champasak authorities and residents have agreed to broaden the Mekong River’s Irrawaddy dolphin conservation zone from 21 to 150 hectares to provide more food and room for less human disturbance. The move ultimately aims to conserve the dwindling population of the critically endangered dolphins in southern Laos near the Cambodian border. The World Wildlife Fund … Read more

Inthira Hotels & Restaurants participated in Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) on 13-15 June, 2018, at the Ocean Marina Yacht Club in Pattaya, Thailand. They joined the Laos Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism’s booth alongside Green Discovery Laos and Sanctuary Hotels & Resorts. “Joining together allowed us to promote Laos as a whole, and … Read more

Saffron has taken the coffee culture to the next level in Luang Prabang. Sure, you can still frolic in your frappe, while thumbing around on your device. Yes, you can still feel good knowing each swallow of cappuccino contributes to the income of poor locals, who grew and processed the beans. But, how would you … Read more

Champasak Province and the local Tavisub Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to undertake a feasibility study for developing a Culture Park in Pakse, according to the Vientiane Times. The Culture Park’s aims to boost tourism development in the province on a 21-hectare site in the city, though the location was not made public … Read more

L’Horizon Private Charters offers a new dimension in luxury cruising on the Mekong. Based in Luang Prabang, L’Horizon presents a private four-seat modern motorboat and captain to do you want…explore, relax, water ski, fish…you can even power to Vientiane in a day. It’s up to you. Many upscale visitors to Laos envision a multi-day Mekong … Read more

Offroad Laos Adventures’ humanitarian association Enfants du Laos (Children of Laos) recently received a major boost from France-based Batisafe, who spent 10 days constructing a computer room in a Hmong village frequently visited by the tour operator.   Enfants du Laos aims to develop access to education in the ethnic villages to enable children to … Read more

by Somxay Sengdara National Assembly (NA) members have proposed for the circumstances around the business of the national civil aviation to be opened for the Assembly through the enforcement of the Law on Civil Aviation. National Committee on civil aviation security, drone management were also among the top issues at the legislative debate on the Law … Read more

Laos is considering an eVisa system by early 2019, according to a tourism official attending the ongoing Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand. Reporting from the MTF, TTR said the official claimed it was now highly likely that Laos would follow the lead of neighbouring Myanmar and Vietnam to introduce an eVisa to boost travel. Discussing travel … Read more

Suntara Restaurant hosted an exclusive Singapore Embassy dinner party on 9 June, featuring the island nation’s award-winning chefs Vincent Bio, Fabian Teo and Ronnie Seng Who Lee, who dazzled Lao guests with their culinary skills. The award-winning chefs, who have intensive experience in Michelin-starred restaurants in Singapore and overseas, spoiled diners with their nouvelle cuisine, which … Read more

“Where is it from?” tourists at the Luang Prabang Night Market would ask Emi Weir more than 10 years ago, when she was in the travel business. Tourists in Laos wanted to ensure the handicrafts they buy are locally handmade, as an increasing number of factory-made goods from Thailand, Vietnam, and China had invaded the … Read more