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The 5-star Le Grand Pakbeng Resort recently opened the doors to its 45 villas and suites nestled in the jungle on the Mekong in Pakbeng, the traditional overnight stop on the Luang Prabang-Houay Xay cruise. The sizeable, elegant rooms present tranquil spaces decked out in teak with Lao carvings and a variety of amenities guaranteeing … Read more

By Souksakhone Vaenkeo  The government is still seeking a qualified partner to jointly operate Lao Airlines in a bid to achieve more efficient and profitable operation of the national flag carrier, according to a Vientiane Times report. Several potential foreign investors have expressed interest in forming a joint venture with the Lao government, a source at … Read more

Thousands of Japanese swooped in on the Lao Festival held in Yoyogi Park, Tokyo, from May 26 to 29. The Lao Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism organisd the event to promote Visit Laos Year and raise the profile of Laos.  Minister Prof. Dr Bosengkham Vongdara opened the event on May 26 together with senior … Read more

The Lao tourism industry is not only playing a significant role in boosting economic growth, but is also creating a huge number of job opportunities for local people, experts have noted. The United Nations’ World Travel and Tourism Council *WTTC) unveiled its latest report, which states tourism has directly created 114,000 jobs Laos, with related … Read more

Vientiane has plans to develop new tourism services on the Nam Ngum River in Xaythany district, aiming to attract more visitors through nature-based tourism and the local lifestyle. Projects include three boat docks to allow visitors to travel by boat to organic vegetable farms and the Phaithamkor Conservation Park. Director of the Information, Culture and … Read more

The National University of Laos and other partners, ked by Khiri Travel Laos are celebrating the 25th International Day of Biological Diversity on Tuesday, 22 May, by organizing a “Clean Up and Water Hyacinth Removal” project in Vientiane from 16:00-18:00. Participants should gather at the Comcenter College, Nongchanh Village, Sisattanak District, Vientiane. The goal ofthe day’s … Read more

Thousands of visitors crammed the provincial capital on Friday, 18 May, to enjoy the colourful activities organised to officially launch Visit Laos Year in Houaphanh Province. The occasion coincided with the 10th anniversary of Xameua district’s city pillar, which takes centre stage in the town, according to the Vientiane Times. Deputy Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and … Read more

Hainan United Airlines and the Lao Tourism Promotion Department put the wheels in motion for a new route between Hainan, China, and Vientiane and Luang Prabang. The Vientiane Times reported that an agreement signed on 21 May between the two countries calls for a flight departing from Vientiane to Haikou City in Hainan on Wednesdays … Read more

Mekong Kingdoms is proud to announce the maiden Mekong River voyage of Gypsy, an ultra-exclusive two-cabin river cruiser, between the ancient Laos capital of Luang Prabang and Thailand’sGolden Triangle, in May 2018. A private tailored three-night, four-day cruise from Luang Prabang to the Golden Triangle and a two-night, three-day cruise from the Golden Triangle to Luang Prabang for up … Read more

Mr Khamsone knows coffee and the rough roads that reach the best beans on Southern Laos. Armed with an army jeep, his Paksong Adventures now shows visitors the real deal for growing Robusta, Arabica and Typica in untouched areas, unknown by tourists in the far reaches of the Bolaven Plateau. A tour rumbles through the … Read more