Vientiane’s iconic Khop Chai Deu restaurant celebrated its 20 year anniversary on 19 July, with more than 400 guests and old friends gathering to raise a glass to its founder Inthy Deuansavanh, who went on to establish the Inthira Group. The story of “The Place Where the World Meets” began 20 years ago, when Inthy … Read more
Summit Discovery, a joint venture between Summit Tours and Green Discovery, launched a slate of helicopter tours, by taking a group of local travel and hospitality leaders into the skies over Vientiane. The “Laos from the Sky” helicopter tour lineup includes the 15-30-minte Vientiane City Tour, and a half-hour more luxurious Vientiane VIP City Tour. … Read more
An Oudomxay government official recently reported to Deputy Prime Minister Dr Sonexay Siphandone and a committee that the province needs roads to a pair of high-potential nature sites: a 600-metre-high waterfall and forests with 1,500-year-old tea trees. According to a Vientiane Times report, he Oudomxay official pointed to the entrance road to Talae Waterfall, … Read more
Pullman announces the opening of its first hotel in the former royal capital town of Luang Prabang. The 16-hectare resort overlooks a lush greenery with a backdrop of beautiful mountain views and paddy fields along meandering streams and ponds in the rustic countryside. Featuring 123 guest rooms, suites, and a two-bedroom villa scattered amongst infinity … Read more
Green Season brings waterfalls to life in Southern Laos. This year, the rains began in March, gorging rivers and turning trickling falls into pluming, ground-shaking wonders. Among these are Tad Lo in a tourist enclave just 2.5 hours on paved roads from Pakse. “Tad Lo Waterfall, in the heart of Salavan Province, offers some spectacular … Read more
“Trash Idol hopes to make Luang Prabang a clean and green place for all of us,” said co-founder Somsack Sengta, owner of the UNESCO city’s Blue Lagoon Restaurant. A group of volunteers, supported by Urban Development and Administration Authority, established Trash Idol in 2014, to organize activities on waste management and other environmental issues. “We … Read more
Authorities announced new activities to be organised under Visit Laos Year 2018 for the last six months of this year at a meeting for consultations and planning for the tourism sector that was held in the capital on Friday. The Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Ounthuang Khaophanh, told the meeting that the … Read more
Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Ounthuang Khaophanh said immediate action is needed to remove rules that require tour operators to seek official approval before bringing tourists to Laos. Mr Ounthuang cited the tourism police as the state sector imposing these rules, and told a meeting of senior officials last week that the government … Read more
Summit Tours and Green Discovery announced on 16 July, they have formed a joint venture to provide helicopter tourism to Laos under the brand, Summit Discovery. As Laos’ only helicopter tour company, Summit Discovery delivers a unique way to see the country, with exceptional helicopter experiences on its short flights and day tours. Summit Discovery … Read more
Don Daeng kicks off Southern Laos’ 4,000 Islands excursion on the Mekong, and it’s just a 40-minute van or taxi ride from the Pakse International Airport in Champasak. The sizeable, auto-free Don Daeng (Red Island) presents a genuine local experience. Visitors can follow cycling routes to meet villagers, who can take them fishing, offer an … Read more
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