Lao Thiao Lao Tackles “The Khammouane Loop”
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,
Laos Tourism: Seminar, Stats, and Easing Restrictions
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
Ethically Yours, Silver Naga Vang Vieng
“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
Lao Tourism Will Not Die: Only Companies Die
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
The Road to Reopening Hotel Doors in Laos
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
Graduates of ‘China Ready’ Programme ready to support tourism businesses in Lao PDR
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
Luang Prabang Downloads
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
“Let’s Travel” Expo Encore Keeps Promoting Lao Domestic Tourism
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
Engaged in Green: Crowne Plaza Vientiane
How does IHG implement its strict Green Engage global guidelines in Laos? “It’s hard work to get to where we want to go,” said Crowne Plaza Vientiane General Manager Patria Puyat, “but it can be done.” “Sustainability is the right thing to do,” Ms Puyat said. “It’s part of our daily business.” And topping Crowne
“Sustainable Tourism Laos: Showcase” to Soft-Launch Next Week
WeAreLao announced it will soft-launch its “Sustainable Tourism Laos: Showcase” campaign on 8 February, to globally promote Lao businesses, and the destination, as safe and sustainable, and continually keep Laos on the worldwide tourism radar screen during the pandemic. The Showcase campaign will spotlight individual sustainable businesses through magazine-like feature stories, as WeAreLao feels this
