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  The Lao government announced it is tightening the screws on the country’s Covid-19 regulations from 30 March-19 April in a bid to curtail the spread of the virus. There are now eight confirmed cases in Laos. Curbside hand sanitizer All people must self-isolate at home or in their hotel rooms, and can only leave … Read more

  Did your tourism-related business have a crisis communications strategy in place, when the Covid-19 pandemic kicked in? Probably not. So what, how, and how often are you communicating with travel agents, FITs, clients, guests and the public during this ongoing situation? “Toolbox for Crisis Communications in Tourism: Checklists and Best Practices” published by the … Read more

Celebrity Luxembourg TV Chef and cookbook author Anne Faber conducted a hands-on workshop for Lao ‘Kitchen Assistant’ students at Vientiane’s Pakpasak Technical College, to teach them the underlying skills of Western-style food preparation. The class culminated in a lunch served by the college’s ‘Food and Beverage Service’ students at the Lanith Cafe for some 20 … Read more

Travelife, the leading international sustainability certification for the travel sector, has recognized Asian Trails Laos as a Travelife Partner, along with five other Southeast Asian offices. Mr Naut Kusters, manager of Travelife for tour operators, said, “I am delighted to see that sustainability in the tour operators sector is obtaining momentum. The award of the … Read more

  Bangkok Airways is slicing and canning several domestic and international routes, including Bangkok-Vientiane flights, due to a drop in demand, mainly caused by the Covid-19 outbreak. According to TTR Weekly “Routes suspended until further notice” include: – PG943 Bangkok-Vientiane and PG944 Vientiane-Bangkok from 10 March onwards (except 24 March 2020) – PG949 Bangkok-Vientiane and … Read more

  Gaspard Artisan Cuisine opened its doors in Luang Prabang late last year to present a menu featuring traditional French signature dishes with an “a la Française” service set in a UNESCO-classified two-storey Tai Lue-style teak house at the crossroads of the landmark Nam Phou Fountain and Mekong River. Gaspard is the brainchild of two … Read more

Some may struggle with the costs of sustainable practices, but Luang Prabang View Hotel General Manager John Williams sees going green as a way of life, while saving greenbacks along the way. Mr Williams grew up in a rural town, where sustainability was the norm. “I have been working to save and use nature for … Read more

  By Green Discover Laos, Alba Ramos Those who are in the capital of Laos and are keen to do their part in sustainability can keep a lookout for various events with a sustainable focus that will be taking place in Vientiane.  The first charity clothing swap event in Vientiane, organised by the nature-focused events … Read more

  La Lune hosted its second Vientiane Wine Inclusive (WINC) event, “A Taste of Bordeaux”, on 21 February, to present some 30 local wine enthusiasts with the chance to sample authentic red and white vintages paired with dishes inspired by the world’s most famous wine region. According to La Lune Food and Beverage Director Mr … Read more

  “Mega” Mark Jones has updated loads of pages on his blog site MegaWorld Asia to give readers a better experience. “I’ve added some links, tightened and shortened the text, posted more photos, and added YouTube videos to make the site more reader friendly,” Mega Mark said. Check out the new look on his Lao … Read more