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  Pullman Luang Prabang recently hosted its inaugural MICE Meeting Showcase 2019, inviting industry professionals and members of the media to discover how it can facilitate MICE experiences for all types of groups. The showcase was hosted on 23 May 2019, at the Nam Khong Ballroom, which at 368 square metres is the largest event … Read more

  “Laos is the toughest BikingMan race by far,” said winner, Jason Black, who completed the 785-km circuit through the country’s northwest in 51:42. “The combination of heat, rain, mountains, the unknown…”    And the unexpected. Lao cycler, Thavone Phonasa, came in 3rd in 62:24 on his BikingMan debut. “That’s a big deal,” said BikingMan … Read more

  The Lao Hotel Alliance (LHA) launched its initiative with a FAM trip in northern Laos to showcase four member hotels and a cruise line, while establishing a label of excellence for mid-range luxury hospitality at selected locations. Some 45 global travel agents embarked on the excursion from 9-17 June. The LHA’s FAM trip kicks … Read more

  Peruvian legend Rodney Soncco has won his 6th BikingMan race, completing the 690-km Corsica course in 30h56m. Olympian Ben Cureten from Australia crossed the finish line two hours later with a time of 33h, and Frenchman Thomas Dupin rounded out the top three, clocking in at 34h05m. The rest of the field remains on … Read more

  Domestic and foreign arrivals to Laos slid 0.5%, but still topped 1 million, in the first three months of the year compared to the same period in 2018, while Chinese visitor numbers soared 16%. Actual figures were not reported.   Vietnamese visitor numbers rocketed 20% over last year’s Q1. Vietnam was the second largest … Read more

  The Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) will hold the 6th Made in Lao Fair at Vientiane’s Lao-ITECC from May 10-19 for the country’s businesses to display their products to local and international buyers.  However, the Made in Laos page of the LNCCI’s website focusses on “Branding Lao Promotion and Development Facility”, … Read more

  Heritage Line announced the launch of its latest luxury vessel, the Anouvong, along with a pair of Lao Mekong cruises to commence in 2020. Named after Chao Anouvong, the last monarch of the Vientiane Kingdom, the boat’s design fuses traditional Laotian artwork with French-colonial elegance. The Anouvong features 10 staterooms including two Signature Suites … Read more

  Saffron Coffee is on the move all year long, from planting to harvesting to roasting and brewing. There’s no low season in Luang Prabang. The “busy-ness” of harvest (ripe cherry purchase) and the high tourist season (October to March) presents a hectic schedule of planting and cultivation. Lao Coffee Promotion staff connect Saffron Coffee’s … Read more

  Lone Buffalo, who provides free English tuition for young people in Xieng Khouang, is making great strides in the northeastern Lao province. In their May 2019 newsletter, Lone Buffalo spells out their achievements including: ·         Starting a girls development programme ·         Launching a student coffee company ·         Signing an MOU with provincial officials ·         … Read more

  The Luang Prabang Wildlife Sanctuary spent the dry and hot season constructing Bear House 4, which is nearing completion, and will provide much-needed new homes for rescued bears. Bear House 4 In mid-May, they will hold their first major release of rehabilitated wildlife in Laos. View recent images from the Luang Prabang Wildlife Sanctuary … Read more