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Champasak Province and the local Tavisub Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to undertake a feasibility study for developing a Culture Park in Pakse, according to the Vientiane Times. The Culture Park’s aims to boost tourism development in the province on a 21-hectare site in the city, though the location was not made public … Read more

L’Horizon Private Charters offers a new dimension in luxury cruising on the Mekong. Based in Luang Prabang, L’Horizon presents a private four-seat modern motorboat and captain to do you want…explore, relax, water ski, fish…you can even power to Vientiane in a day. It’s up to you. Many upscale visitors to Laos envision a multi-day Mekong … Read more

Offroad Laos Adventures’ humanitarian association Enfants du Laos (Children of Laos) recently received a major boost from France-based Batisafe, who spent 10 days constructing a computer room in a Hmong village frequently visited by the tour operator.   Enfants du Laos aims to develop access to education in the ethnic villages to enable children to … Read more

Laos is considering an eVisa system by early 2019, according to a tourism official attending the ongoing Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand. Reporting from the MTF, TTR said the official claimed it was now highly likely that Laos would follow the lead of neighbouring Myanmar and Vietnam to introduce an eVisa to boost travel. Discussing travel … Read more

by Somxay Sengdara National Assembly (NA) members have proposed for the circumstances around the business of the national civil aviation to be opened for the Assembly through the enforcement of the Law on Civil Aviation. National Committee on civil aviation security, drone management were also among the top issues at the legislative debate on the Law … Read more

Pakse seems branded as a gateway to Vat Phou, the 4,000 Islands, and the Bolaven Plateau. While it recently received full city status, Pakse is generally viewed as a 1-day tourism destination. However, Champasak provincial authorities are looking to turn this trend around, and sees potential in the hilltop Vat Phou Salao and its giant … Read more

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The Mekong Riverview Hotel in Luang Prabang is currently developing the offsite Palm Tree Health Spa with a swimming pool, and the Viewpoint Organic Garden to grow their own produce. Both projects are well underway, and are scheduled to be up and running in 2018. Palm Tree Health Spa The Mekong Riverview team has been … Read more

With various barriers hindering the development of the tourism industry, authorities in charge will work closely with the relevant sectors to remove these obstacles, a minister told parliament yesterday. Responding to questions raised by National Assembly (NA) members at the ongoing 5th ordinary session of parliament, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Prof. Dr Bosengkham … Read more

The most recent publication of Orchideen Journal documented the discovery of a new orchid species in Laos, Paphiopedilum papilio-laoticus.  According to to Vientiane Times, Sulivong Luangaphay, a long-time plant lover and orchid aficionado, said a new orchid was seen in a street market in Vientiane after being taken from a nearby protected area in May. Coincidentally, the … Read more