Pullman Luang Prabang Hosts MICE Meeting Showcase

  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

BikingMan Laos, “The toughest race by far.”

  “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

FAM Trip Launches Lao Hotel Alliance

  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

“Made in Laos” Fair to Open but Raises Confusion

  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 Enters Laos’ Mekong Flotilla

  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 Directly Assists Growers

  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 Marches Ahead

  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

Luang Prabang Wildlife Sanctuary Update

  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