~ THE GIFT OF HOPE ~ And the Chance to Revive Laos’ Wild Elephant Population A BABY ELEPHANT IS BORN IN LAOS! Thirty-two-year-old Mae Khampheng spent decades carrying heavy loads of tourists on her back under the burning sun by day, shackled in chains by night. Deprivation was all she knew. Today—thanks to the Elephant … Read more
By Bernie Rosenbloom The Lao Thiao Lao Survey Team traveled to Vientiane Province on 24-27 August, to identify sustainable tourism products, meet with provincial and district tourism officials, and consult with tourism site developers to ensure sustainable tourism growth in the increasingly popular destination. Meuang Feuang Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tourism Director, … Read more
By Bernie Rosenbloom It’s tough to find Khoun Kong Lang Lake on Google Maps. You’ll see a skinny gray line heading east off Route 13 just past Houay Aek. It ends at the mountains in Central Laos’ Khammouane Province. In reality, the 20-minute drive on a paved road leads to the Green World @ Khammouane, … Read more
By Bernie Rosenbloom The Lao travel trade sparked to life late last week, with a tourism and hospitality webinar, easing of restrictions after a rigid six-week Covid lockdown, and the publication of the “Statistical Report on Tourism in Laos 2020”. Laos Tourism & Hospitality Roundtable The European Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Lao … Read more
“We use ‘Ethical’ a lot in our practices because I feel tourism is all about people,” said Rachel Dechaineux, owner of the riverside Silver Naga hotel in Vang Vieng. “We aim to give our guests a truly memorable stay that incorporates my passions for Lao design, culture, and food.” “I always reflect on what and … Read more
By John Morris Williams In spite of Covid-19’s effect on the worldwide travel industry, the Lao tourism and hospitality sector continues to look towards a brighter future. However, our global tourism partners and clients are uncertain of the situation in Laos, and what the plan is for reopening when international travel gets rolling. Today, all … Read more
Veteran hotelier and We Are Lao Managing Director John Morris Williams presents an easy to follow guide to reopening the Lao hospitality sector, with a focus tour agent’s and traveler’s needs. Overview The travel trade and social media, both in Asia and globally, abound with hype about re-opening the tourism and hospitality industry in the … Read more
Four representatives from the Ministry of Information Culture and Tourism (MICT) have been awarded the ‘China Ready’ Certification Award by the China Outbound Tourism Research Institute (COTRI) after successfully completing the ‘China Ready’ training programme. The specialised programme, delivered online, provides tourism businesses with insights into the Chinese visitor and how to meet their … Read more
Dig Deeper into Luang Prabang with these downloads Scratch the surface of Luang Prabang and discover a side of the UNESCO city to experience what mainstream tourists overlook. Check out these downloads for a more fulfilling stay in Luang Prabang. Here, you’ll find WeAreLao’s top picks. Restaurants with a Difference Coffee Shops and Bakeries … Read more
By Bernie Rosenbloom | WeAreLao The second “Let’s Travel” expo, organized by Lao Airlines, EXO Travel Laos, and Vientiane Center will be held at the Vientiane Center on 19-21 February 2021, to promote domestic travel in Laos during the pandemic. The floor of the inaugural Let’s Travel expo The event builds on the inaugural two-day … Read more
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