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  Nafang Village in Oudomxay Province is going all out for this year’s boat racing festival on 26-27 October, with a beauty contest, local food show, and art exhibition backing up the 30-boat competition held at the end of Buddhist Lent. The race roster shows 17 men’s teams and 13 women’s teams will participate in … Read more

  Vehicles from around the country are set to join a caravan heading to Houaphanh Province to celebrate the 50th anniversary Viengxay District, site of national liberation forces’ command centre, on 30 November. The goal of the multi-vehicle convoy is to commemorate those who made great sacrifices for national liberation, and particularly the period of … Read more

  Glamorous camping, or “Glamping”, is taking off in Luang Prabang, with Asian Trails Laos now offering a 3-night package in one of Rosewood Luang Prabang’s luxury tents. The programme gives guests a taste of luxury in tented accommodation hidden away on the hillside, while bringing them closer to nature. The itinerary also explores the … Read more

  The number of corporate and MICE participants at ITB Asia has increased by 49% compared to last year, according to the event’s press release. “To reflect this strong support and an increased focus in this area, ITB Asia will launch several new initiatives for the MICE and corporate segments, including gathering industry leaders at … Read more

  The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of the Lao PDR on Oct 16, 2018 signed grant agreements worth US$ 125.5 million in total for three projects in the tourism and urban sectors. The agreements were signed in Vientiane by Deputy Minister of Finance Thipphakone Chanthavongsa and ADB Country Director to Laos Yasushi … Read more

  Luang Prabang View Hotel has completed renovations of its standard rooms to include new bathrooms, more electrical outlets, painting inside and out, and amenities found in other rooms.     “Bathtubs have been removed to make way for rain showers with glass panels, which gives the bathroom a new look and feel,” said hotel … Read more

  By Ekaphone Phouthonesy Pakxong District on the Bolaven Plateau in Champassak Province plans to build the largest Buddha image in ASEAN as a key icon to attract local and international tourists, according to the district governor. During an interview with visiting journalists from Vientiane last week, Vichit Keobouapha said the Lao government had given … Read more

  Participants in the South 2 North marathon covering 1,569 km arrived in the Vientiane on Sunday afternoon for a good cause – improving health care at both ends of the country. Locals on foot, bicycle and other forms of transportation joined the long-distance runners on their journey past city landmarks like That Luang stupa, … Read more

  Lao Educational Opportunities Trust (LEOT) and friends of Music for Everyone School (MES) are teaming up for a fundraiser at Heuan Chan Heritage Centre in Luang Prabang on 4 November, with Eric Walter and his Native American wood flute taking centre stage at 19:00. LEOT is a local NGO school providing English Language and … Read more

  By TTR Weekly Khiri Travel has introduced five new ‘Signature Experiences’ for travellers who want to go local in Laos. The full or half-day trips in Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang and southern Laos allow guests to interact with villagers in local food markets, family kitchens, paddy fields, cave temples, coffee plantations and on … Read more