Bruno Vincent

The Mekong Riverview Hotel in Luang Prabang is currently developing the offsite Palm Tree Health Spa with a swimming pool, and the Viewpoint Organic Garden to grow their own produce. Both projects are well underway, and are scheduled to be up and running in 2018. Palm Tree Health Spa The Mekong Riverview team has been … Read more

With various barriers hindering the development of the tourism industry, authorities in charge will work closely with the relevant sectors to remove these obstacles, a minister told parliament yesterday. Responding to questions raised by National Assembly (NA) members at the ongoing 5th ordinary session of parliament, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Prof. Dr Bosengkham … Read more

The most recent publication of Orchideen Journal documented the discovery of a new orchid species in Laos, Paphiopedilum papilio-laoticus.  According to to Vientiane Times, Sulivong Luangaphay, a long-time plant lover and orchid aficionado, said a new orchid was seen in a street market in Vientiane after being taken from a nearby protected area in May. Coincidentally, the … Read more

Free the Bears has announced its 2018 updates and plans, with its new Luang Prabang Wildlife Sanctuary (LPWS) near Kuang Si Waterfall taking centre stage.  The giant Enclosure 2, which surrounds a large lake where the bears can romp and fish, is nearing completion. A new Cub Nursery and Quarantine House are partially finished.   Also … Read more

Inthira Hotels & Restaurants presented Laos’ biggest ever basket of sticky rice at the opening of LAOFOOD 2018 Exhibition, held at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane from 7-9 July, while also taking home honours at the event’s hospitality and culinary competitions. The massive basket of sticky rice, a Lao staple, took centre stage at … Read more

Sanakeo Boutique Hotel & Spa in Luang Prabang attended last week’s LAOFOOD ’18 in Vientiane, and offers interesting insight into the exhibition and culinary/hospitality competitions. The hotel’s General Manager Paul Burnett said, “The organisers did a pretty good job in attempting an event of this type for the first time. I’ve been to similar expos … 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

The 5-star Le Grand Pakbeng Resort recently opened the doors to its 45 villas and suites nestled in the jungle on the Mekong in Pakbeng, the traditional overnight stop on the Luang Prabang-Houay Xay cruise. The sizeable, elegant rooms present tranquil spaces decked out in teak with Lao carvings and a variety of amenities guaranteeing … Read more

Houaphanh signed an MOU with a Lao company on Friday, 1 June, to develop Lid Rapids on the Nam Et River as a tourist attraction, while adding to the province’s other popular sites including “Cave City”. Deputy Director of the provincial Information, Culture and Tourism Department, Mr Phouvanh Phetmixay, told the Vientiane Times that the … Read more