Ban Lao Meuang Feuang: A Real Lao Accommodation Experience
While many big name resorts struggle to seamlessly blend with nature, Ban Lao Meuang Feuang effortlessly delivers a real Lao accommodation experience. Meuang Feuang, a 90-minute drive from Vientiane, began glowing on domestic tourists’ radar screens during the pandemic. Many stay at Ban Lao Meuang Feuang on the Nam Lik River and the surrounding nature,
Laos Goes All In on Reopening
By Bernie Rosenbloom Laos has turned back the clock to 2019, and is fully opening its borders to tourists on 9 May 2022, with “relaxed measures”, the Prime Minister’s Office has announced. According to the translated notice dated 7 May, Laos is opening all international borders to foreigners and Lao nationals. Visas on arrival are
Laos Reopening to Foreign Tourists off to a Slow Start
By Bernie Rosenbloom Laos cracked open its border to foreign tourists on 1 January 2022, under the three-phase Green Travel Zone and Trail plan, which was revealed on 17 December 2021. Tourists can only enter Laos by booking with a certified travel agent. They, in turn, must coordinate with hotels, guides, attraction, activities, and transportation
Inthira Group Signs Sustainable Tourism Deal with Lao Development Bank
The Inthira Group signed an agreement with the Lao Development Bank (LDB) on 18 October, to provide financing to the 20-year-old tourism and hospitality company for developing sustainable tourism products. According to Inthira Founder and CEO Inthy Deuansavanh, “This is a strategic partnership agreement in which the LDB will provide easy access to financial support
Born to be Wild: ECC Laos Welcomes Baby Elephant
The Elephant Conservation Center (ECC) in Sayabouly, Laos has announced that Mae Khoun Noy gave birth to a calf in the ECC’s home at the Nam Tien forest on 4 October. ECC is also seeking support for the new addition, a gift of hope and a proof of perseverance and hard work for the conservation
Covid Challenges Laos Coffee Culture and Tourism
Luang Prabang-based Saffron Coffee has long been known as a profit-for-purpose enterprise supporting more than 85 villages and some 485 coffee growing families in northern Laos. Tourism and its café have also entered its brew over the years with programs such as Exclusive Guided Tasting, Cherry to Cup tour, and From Mountain to Cup initiative.
Lao MICE Need Lead Time before They Return
MICE and group travel will need more lead time before returning to Laos, according to Rob Hanson, General Manager at Nakarath Travel. We Are Lao’s John Morris Williams recently interviewed Mr Hanson, whose DMC specializes in bespoke travel, to discuss his view on what it will take to reopen Lao travel. WAL: How do you
Are MICE and Groups the Route Back to Laos?
Are MICE and group travel the way back for Lao tourism once the borders reopen? We Are Lao’s John Morris Williams recently asked Laurent Granier, Co-founder & General Manager of Laos Mood Travel, for his thoughts. Laos Mood is a MICE and group travel specialist with distinct and geographical markets. WAL: How do you see the
The Gift of Hope!
~ 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
Lao Thiao Lao Seeks Sustainable Tourism Growth in Vientiane Province
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,
