The Luang Prabang Deaf & Mute Centre opens “Coffee Place”
The Luang Prabang Deaf & Mute Centre has added the “Coffee Place at its home next to the bowling alley in Ban Phoumock. Visitors can enjoy a snack and coffee from 08:00 to 17:00, with lunch at the kitchen open from 11:00 to 14:00. They cook just a few dishes, but they are all made
Le Thatluang D’oR opens luxury boutique hotel in “Old Vientiane”
Le Thatluang D’oR has launched its palatial boutique hotel in the heart of historic “Old Vientiane”, the Lane Xang Kingdom’s last capital, to offer alternative luxury accommodation in an authentic, quiet neighbourhood. The hotel’s owner Kotsada Soukhabandith said he wanted to build the 49-room Le Thatluang D’oR in the original site of Vientiane
Lao Airlines expands Silk Air codeshare from July 2019
Lao Airlines since July 2019 expanded codeshare partnership with Silk Air, covering the latter’s service beyond Singapore. Planned new codeshare routes from 15JUL19 (or earlier) as follows. Lao Airlines operated by Silk Air Singapore – Chiang Mai Singapore – Hanoi Singapore – Siem Reap Source: Routes
Savannakhet transforming Mekong Riverbank into a leisure spot
Work has begun on transforming the 980-metre Mekong Riverfront in Savannakhet Capital Kaysone Phomvihane City to prevent flooding while creating a leisure environment and green space for locals and tourists. According to Vientiane Times, Lao Mixay Construction Company won the bid to upgrade the embankment at a cost of US$4.5 million. The riverbank will
Vientiane organic farmers, government confront problems
Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith and Vientiane authorities recently visited several organic farming villages around the capital to observe their growing techniques, listen to their problems, and make suggestions. According to Vientiane Times reporting, District Governor Vongdeuan Bounyaseng told the premier that farmers grow organic crops, and produce so-called green crops on which they use
UNESCO-listed Plain of Jars announces tourism facilities upgrade
Xieng Khouang plans to install more facilities at the newly UNESCO-listed Plain of Jars to prepare for an influx of tourists. During a press conference, the Provincial Governor Bountone Chanthaphone said the province will continue to improve infrastructure, especially roads, to ensure visitor’s safety, according to a Vientiane Times report. The province is seeking
Newly discovered Phaka Cave opens in Vientiane
Adventure seekers can now take boat to explore the recently discovered Phaka Cave in Vientiane’s Maed District, about 200 km north of the capital near Vang Vieng and the new tourist destination, Nam Feuang. According to Vientiane Times, Phaka Cave, accessible only by boat, is 120 metres high, 400 metres wide, and about 8
Avani+ Luang Prabang lands Smart Travel Asia Award
The Avani+ Luang Prabang ranked 22nd on the Top 25 Leisure Hotels list for the Smart Travel Asia Awards 2019. SmartTravelAsia.com is a market research exercise that has run since 2005. It is an independent, free, and fair poll without nomination fees and gala dinners. Voters indicate their preferences for the best airlines, spa
QV announces details of new Japanese route
Bounma Chanthavongsa, President of Lao Airlines, recently held a press conference at the Lao Embassy in Tokyo to release details of the upcoming regular direct weekly flights between Kumamoto and Vientiane/Luang Prabang. Lao Airlines will offer two weekly flights to Vientiane, and two to Luang Prabang from Kumamoto, Mr Bounma said, inferring this is
Is Visit Laos-China Year Really a Success?
Tourism officials claim Visit Laos-China Year 2019 is a success, according the Vientiane Times, who proceeded to interview an “official in charge who asked not to be named.” Yes, total arrivals stepped up 5% to 2.2 million in the first half of the year, after a dismal drop of 0.5% in Q1. The 2019 target
