 The second annual Run for Children: Luang Prabang Half Marathon Gala Dinner will be held at Pullman Luang Prabang on 19 October 2018. The gala dinner is a fundraising event consisting of a formal sit-down dinner, live and silent auctions and musical performances. All of the proceeds will go to providing free, high quality … Read more
 The final 124-km stretch of National Road 11 that runs along the Mekong, connecting Vientiane to Sayabouly and Thailand is set to begin at the end of this year, with the construction to be completed in three years. The last section of Road 11 is part of a project launched in 2010, with financial … Read more
 Luang Prabang-based Mekong Kingdoms has announced its October 2018-March 2019 schedule and rates for it day boat, “Monsoon”, the most premium way to experience the Mekong River with its high ceilings, large picture windows and modern dĂ©cor. Kuang Si Waterfalls Monday, Wednesday and Saturday: 08:30-13:30 $58/person  Sunset Cruise Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: … Read more
 Mekong River tourism is turning its spotlight on “Destination Pakbeng” as the Lao port transforms from a remote overnight stop on the Thailand-Luang Prabang cruise route into a multi-day stay-over town.   The Mekong Elephant Park operated by Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge, Khmu Trail guided by Le Grand Pakbeng Resort, and untapped natural attractions … Read more
 Lanith Luang Prabang (Lao National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality) and the nation’s vocational college signed a memorandum of understanding with Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur Hotel on 11 September, to upgrade teachers’ and students’ ability, technical knowledge, skills, and attitude towards the hospitality sector. The agreement covers four years, during which 10 students at … Read more
  The Inthira Group has become the first Lao tourism business to win the ASEAN Business Awards Laos, and will present the hotel and restaurant company at the ASEAN Awards Gala Dinner on 12 November in Singapore. The annual ASEAN Business Awards Laos recognizes outstanding Lao businesses and entrepreneurs that have created a positive … Read more
Centara has inked a deal that will give it the management of three hotels in Laos by 2020. TTR Weekly is reporting that Centara’s chairman, Suthikiati Chirathivat, signed off on the management MOU with Asia Investment Development & Construction Sole Company, a well-established investment and construction firm in Laos.  The agreement paves the way … Read more
The Sustainable Tourism Solutions Expo (STSE) on 14-15 September, attracted more than 100 hospitality trade decision-makers from around the Mekong Region to the Luang Prabang View Hotel, where they met some 30 Lao and international sustainable product and service providers, and participated in related symposia. Tom Grimm led off the “Saving Money through Sustainability” forum … Read more
 More than 1,000 Luang Prabang residents turned out ahead of World Cleanup Day to rid the UNESCO World Heritage City of trash. The coordinated crews hit the streets at 07:00 on Friday, 14 September, and after 90 minutes, the city was spotless, with government trucks picking up heaps of garbage at collection points. Trash … Read more
 Contributed by Luang Prabang Handle with Care Ban Nayang is a great new destination for travelers looking for an authentic village homestay experience in Luang Prabang Province. Just a two-hour drive from Luang Prabang town, Ban Nayang has been hosting a small stream of tourists for a while. They are attracted to the tranquility … Read more
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