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  Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Dr Bosengkham Vongdara unloaded a list of travel complaints on the government last week, and called for cooperation to address the barriers hampering Tourism growth. Problems in Paradise Dr Bosengkham and other senior officials presented a slate of problems that tourists encounter when entering and exiting the country: … Read more

  The 2019 Sayabouly Elephant Festival will take place from 20-27 February, according to TourismLaos.com. The parade of pachyderms In Vientiane Province, the Meuang Feuang Festival will run from 9-10 February, and feature a street fair selling ODOP products and traditional performances. Feuang District is about 130km from Vientiane and visitors can easily reach it … Read more

  The Lao government remains optimistic that UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee will grant the Plain of Jars full listing status when it meets in July. The Plain of Jars “All the necessary documents were submitted last year,” said Director General of the Heritage Department, Thongbay Phothisan. “At the end of last year the World Heritage … Read more

  Lao Airlines announced Chinese inbound passenger bookings could soar to more than 240,000 in 2019, a 42% jump over last year’s 170,500 flight reservations. China is now the Lao national carrier’s top market. Lao Airline’s site shows 21 direct weekly flights to China. From Vientiane, seven flights head to Kunming, three to Guangzhou, two … Read more

  The Spa at Kiridara in Luang Prabang is offering a “Month of Love” special during February with massage deals to celebrate Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day. To bring in the Chinese New Year from 1-10 February, couples can receive a 90-minute massage for $99 per couple. From 10-28 February, it’s “Valentine’s Day Treats” … Read more

  The Elephant Conservation Centre (ECC) nailed Laos’ slot on the 2019 Experience Mekong Collection (EMC) Showcase at January’s ASEAN Tourism Forum in Halong Bay, Vietnam, by taking top honours in the “Do” category. The ECCTeam The ECC captured the “Do” class for Laos by offering learning experiences with elephants led by a dedicated team … Read more

  A French aid organisation aims to help Laos protect heritage sites and infrastructure in Savannakhet and Champasak provinces, with discussions of a €6 million-project ongoing. Director General of the National Heritage Department Thongbay Phothisane told the Vientiane Times that the project’s main focus is restoring and maintaining temples, houses, and French colonial buildings of … Read more

  Lao festival and event schedules and details for February and March are starting to take shape. Boun Kabongyay Festival procession Kabongyay Festival Savannakhet will hold the Boun Kabongyay Festival from 5-7 February, Ban Phonngam, Atsaphon District to join the Brou people, who were recently recognized by the government as Laos’ 50 ethnic group, in … Read more

  Lao Airlines has launched a weekly Shanghai-Vientiane service aimed ate the expected influx of Chinese tourists and other passengers during Visit Laos-China Year 2019, according to a Vientiane Times report. Lao Airlines takes off to Shangai The flight takes about 3.5 hours, and is the best option for passengers wanting to avoid transiting through … Read more

  The Luang Prabang Cultural Office is holding the second Luang Prabang Folk Song Festival on Saturday, 30 March, in which school children from each of the province’s districts compete in a traditional showdown at the Cultural Office’s grounds. Traditional instruments in kids’ hands. According to event organizer Somboun Keoduangchit, “Last year was a great … Read more