Bruno Vincent

(This promotion valid from 1st April to 30th September 2018) The Package inclusive of: 3 Days 2 nights. – Free upgrade to Superior Room (Single/Double Occupied) – Round trip airport transfers – Welcome drink and cold towel on arrival – Welcome fruit platter and soft drinks minibar in room – Complementary soft drinks minibar in … Read more

SilkAir has announced its Singapore-Laos summer schedule for 2018, which aims to provide better connectivity for European travellers. “After several months of negotiations by SilkAir with Lao Airports Authority for a better slot schedule into Luang Prabang, I am glad to confirm that effective 26 March (through 25  October) our schedule from Singapore to Laos (has … Read more

  “We’ve changed the plan,” Somsavath said after greeting me at Luang Namtha’s airport. I’ve known Somsavath, who runs Phou Iu Travel and works in the Provincial Tourism Office, for several years. His itinerary modifications always add more bang for your buck. “Where are you taking me?” As per the original strategy, we would head … Read more

MTF Insights: Derek Smith @ Saffron Coffee Derek operates Saffron, a sustainable coffee producer and local café. He has never attended an MTF, and first heard of about the Luang Prabang event at the Lanith Hospitality Managers’ Rendezvous, which is where he first learned about the MTCO. What challenges does Luang Prabang face in hosting … Read more

MTF Insights: Phonexay (Sai) Keuthbounmay @ Belmond La Residence Phou Vao Sai is the operations manager at the Belmond La Residence Phou Vao hotel in Luang Prabang. He has never attended an MTF, but has followed the forum in the news. He learned of the Luang Prabang MTF from the local hospitality network. What challenges … Read more

MTF Insights: Gary Tyson @ Azerai Hotel Luang Prabang Gary is the general manager of the new Azerai Hotel Luang Prabang, which is an Official MTF Hotel. This will be Gary’s first MTF, having heard about event from colleagues shortly before its public announcement. He first learned of the MTCO through the monthly Lanith Hospitality … Read more

MTF Insights: Paul Burnett @ Sanakeo Boutique Hotel Paul is the general manager of the new Sanakeo Boutique Hotel, which is hosting the Mekong Tourism Sector Strategy Open Forum and the Blogger Match-Up. This will be Paul’s first MTF, having heard about event from Sanakeo’s owners. He first learned of the MTCO from local officials … Read more

  As Luang Prabang grows as a tourist destination, it faces many challenges in remaining a green destination. Some have termed the current situation in Luang Prabang as “fragile”. In 2016, the Lao German Development Cooperation Project (GIZ) began implementing the “Handle with Care” project, funded by the European Union’s Switch Asia Programme. The project has … Read more

  “I can’t find information about Laos.” That’s what you often hear from tourists returning to the Mekong Region, who have never crossed into the country. We Are Lao Media recognized this void, and decided to fill it with WeAreLao.com, where Laos is billed as The Last Frontier. The aim is to create the most … Read more

  By John Morris Williams The annual Luang Prabang Handicraft Festival is underway. Organised by Heuan Chan Heritage Luang Prabang, “Lad-Bhu Han” is running from 28 January to 4 February, as part of the Visit Laos Year 2018 campaign. The event takes place on a quaint side street with traditional Luang Prabang-style wooden houses in … Read more