BikingMan Laos Update
With BikingMan Laos just a bit over two months to go, read the full race journal from BikingMan Oman to see what’s in store for the Lao world championship ultracycling race. To follow BikingMan Laos, start a discussion, or ask a question, join the BikingMan Laos Facebook Group.
Tourism Students Get Eyeful in Vang Vieng
“During this field trip, I learned that the tourism and hospitality industry is not easy, as it requires more effort and skills than I thought,” said Sarah Lee, a Grade 11 student at Vientiane Pattana School International (VPS) enrolled in “Travel and Tourism” at the Cambridge level. The VPS Tourism Class During their stay
We Are Lao Greets BikingMan at ITB
We Are Lao Managing Director John Morris Williams greeted BikingMan CEO Axel Carion at ITB Berlin, where they discussed the upcoming world championship BikingMan Laos round for unassisted ultracycling on 20-24 May. Also on hand for the meeting were Director General of the Lao government’s Tourism Development Department Sounh Manivong and Luang Prabang Travel
Ma Té Sai Crafts Leaps into 2019
Ma Té Sai, known for its innovative and useful crafts created by local women artisans, is forging ahead into 2019 with new colours, a new location, more Singapore events, and a tour to the Muang Sing Festival in November. New Colours & Patterns Trend setters have named “Living Coral” as this year’s Pantone colour.
High-Speed Thai Train to Steam into Laos
The Thai government aims to complete the 608-km high-speed Thai-Sino high-speed railway project, linking Bangkok and Nong Khai, by 2023, so it can reach the Laos-China train from the Thai capital in just three hours. Once the Thai train reaches Nong Khai, the rail line leads over the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge. The Thai rail
Inthira Joins “No Plastic Straws” Movement
The Inthira Group is now part of the “No Plastic Straws” movement. The Lao hotel chain strongly encourages its customers to not use straws, as they are only used for five minutes, but take 400 years to dissolve. No plastic straws at Inthira However, as a few guests still need straws, Inthira took time
Jungle Vine Bags with WEA
by Alex Robb-Millar Since November last year, White Elephant Adventures (WEA) has been making efforts to reduce the amount of plastic bags used in the company, with the introduction of bags made from woven jungle vine. These bags are made by rural Khmu tribe people in a village in Oudomxay province, and we estimate we
Lao Food Expo Slated for March
The first Lao International Food Expo (LIFE) will be held at Lao-ITECC on 15-19 March, to display a variety of local and regional food, organic vegetables, ODOP (One District, One Product) items, and agricultural equipment and machinery, while highlighting the potential of tea, coffee and rice. The event will feature some 200 booths from
Laos to Launch MICE Guide at ITB Berlin
We Are Lao is launching “The MICE Guide to Laos” at ITB Berlin 2019 to promote the country as “The Last Frontier” for business events and incentives in nature. The guide features 16 hotels with modern event venues and facilities, and who see MICE potential in Laos. ITB delegates can get a copy and
ECC Returns to Elephant Fest with Activities
The Elephant Conservation Centre (ECC) is returning to the 2019 Sayabouly Elephant Festival on 22-28 February with activities aimed at action, education, and conservation. For the action category, ECC will be holding a race. Elephants, due to their size, are incapable of running. This led ECC to create the slogan “Elephants can’t run, but
