We Are Lao Downloads Reach 50
Fifty publications now line the shelves of WeAreLao.com/downloads, the site’s most popular page, Better yet, the library’s filtered search engine makes it fast and easy to find the right document. We Are Lao kicked off their Downloads page on 17 May 2020, with 20 publications to provide the travel trade and tourists with a range
Laos’ Rocky Road to Recovery
Op-Ed: Bernie Rosenbloom Like many, I wake up and read the travel trade papers. When and how destinations will reopen dominate the headlines. And there is no lack of experts willing to share their wisdom. Photo by ProjectsPlus What new twist will we face today? What sage advice is coming from the UNWTO,
2019 Statistical Report on Tourism in Laos
The Tourism Development Department (TDD), Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism published the 2019 Statistical Report on Tourism in Laos this week. Download and have a look. Full analysis from WeAreLao to come after New Year
Lao PDR Tourism Recovery Roadmap
Laos now has a draft for a Tourism Recovery Roadmap. Prepared by Australian-based Synergy Insights Consulting, the strategy focusses on The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic; Approaches and Interventions; Current Challenges, Emerging Trends and Recovery Influencers; Recommendations for Recovery Priorities and Actions; and Phases, Actions, an Accountabilities. Stay on top of what is in the
Navigate the Covid-19 Maze with PATA’s Latest Guide and Resource Kits
PATA’s Crisis Communications Center has published two resources to help the travel trade navigate their way through the Covid-19 Pandemic maze. These are now available at Downloads | We Are Lao. PATA Destination Marketing Guide for Covid-19 The resources here are a guide for a managed discussion with Destination Managers and the trade and will
Cutting Edge Reports on Covid’s Impact on Travel and Asian SMEs
Download and read these year-end reports on Covid-19’s impact on travel (Deloitte) and its effect on Asian SMEs (ADB). Some of the findings may not be what you expected, others predict a path ahead, and all are extremely insightful. The 2020-21 annual report, “Travel Weekly Insight”, produced in association with Deloitte, suggests a substantially reduced
“Made in Laos” Fair to Battle Covid-19
The Lao economy, like those around the world, is hunting for reasonable ways to get the money machine rolling during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the upcoming “Made in Laos” 2020 fair looks like a logical move. According to the Vientiane Times, the expo, being held at Vientiane’s Lao-ITECC from 25 December though 3 January, aims
When will the Vang Vieng Expressway Open?
By Bernie Rosenbloom The on-again, off-again opening of the highly touted Vientiane-Vang Vieng expressway has a new (and third) official launch date…20 December. In an attempt to mitigate the recent confusing communications, the expressway’s Chinese operators tried playing nice by offering toll-free travel between 21 to 23 December. But will it happen? Note the
Laos Going All In on Sustainable Tourism
Laos is shifting its emphasis on developing and promoting sustainable and green tourism to lure more visitors from 2021 to 2025, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Prof. Dr Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune told the Fifth Party Congress on 10 December. The minister reported that ecotourism and agro-tourism lead the list of development and promotional objectives, while
Skills for Tourism Project exceeds expectations for 2020 and sets goals for 2021
The Skills for Tourism Project (LAO/029) Steering Committee convened in Vientiane Capital on 10 December to review achievements and progress made to date and to present its goals for the upcoming year. The meeting was co-chaired by Mr. Nouphanh Outsa, Director General of the Technical and Vocational Education Department of the Ministry of Education and
