Laos to Host BikingMan World Championship Race
The world’s top ultracyclers will descend on Laos from 20-24 May, for Round 3 of the 2019 BikingMan World Championship being held on a 780-km paved-and-gravel jungle circuit over the country’s challenging north-eastern mountains. The BikingMan series follows an unassisted ultracycling format. Riders must find their own food, water, accommodation, and way ahead. No
Savannakhet to Host the Brou’s Kabongyay Festival
Source: Siladda Souliyong Savannakhet will hold the Boun Kabongyay festival from 5-7 February, Ban Phonngam, Atsaphon District to join the Brou people, who were recently recognized by the government as Laos’ 50 ethnic group, in celebrating their culture and food. An official in charge of the event, Somneuk Keosihathilath, told Vientiane Times on Wednesday
2018 Arrivals Up, But Fall Far Short of Forecast
Visitor arrivals jumped 8.2% in 2018 over the previous year to reach 4.1 million, but fell far short of the Government’s targeted 5 million for Visit Laos Year 2018. The Vientiane Times reported that authorities are looking at ways to address issues identified during Visit Laos Year to improve conditions for tourists for Visit
Pullman Luang Prabang Celebrates Lao-Chinese Heritage with Lunar New Year Promo
Over the centuries, Laos and China have created a deep historical connection and an inseparable cultural bond, and to celebrate the “Year of the Pig” in style, Pullman Luang Prabang is offering a series of enticing promotions and culinary occasions. Under the Chinese New Year Offer, guests can enjoy special rates starting from
Lao Wood Furniture Fair in Full Swing
The 5th Lao Wood Furniture Fair opened at Vientiane’s ITECC on 14 January to promote local manufacturers of timber, bamboo and rattan furniture, and handicraft products. The event runs through 20 January. KPL reports that according to Lao Furniture Association Vice President Kongmala Phommalay, “This year witnesses 177 booths representing 74 businesses. Out of
Pullman Luang Prabang Launches Sustainable Programme at ATF 2019
by Theodore Koumelis Sustainability may have been a burning issue — some would even say a buzzword — in the hospitality and tourism sectors in recent years, but for Luang Prabang it is simply part of the ancient city’s fabric. From traditional locally-sourced menus that burst with freshness and flavour to responsible tourism activities that
Konglor-Natan Cave Adds Eco-Activities
The Konglor-Natan Ecotourism Association (AEKN) has added a slate of activities and services at the famed Konglor Cave area with the aim of attracting tour operators and boosting arrivals and revenue for the locals, who manage the site. The AEKN is luring tour operators and travel agents with a range of services and price
Popolo Cantina Opens “Destination Restaurant” in Luang Prabang
Popolo Cantina and Sugar Cocktail Bar has officially opened in Luang Prabang’s old town to create a “destination restaurant” with two concepts in one building. “Popolo” is the establishment’s cantina, and presents a menu that includes pastas, salads, Carpaccio, and pizza. The cantina features handmade furniture from Luang Prabang and Vientiane, “giving a hip
Northern Laos to Get “Smart & Eco City”
by Arno Maierbrugger The Laos government has plans to set up a smart and eco city in its northwestern Oudomxay province within the province’s Namor district and adjoining Luang Namtha district in the province of the same name, the Vientiane Times wrote. Thailand’s Amata Corporation, an industrial city developer, is cooperating with Oudomxay provincial authorities to
Inthira Boosts Green Efforts in 2019
The Inthira Group of hotels and restaurants has declared 2019 as a year of sustainability and environmental conservation for the company. To kick off 2019’s green push, Inthira has joined the “Refill not Landfill” campaign, created in Siem Reap, Cambodia, to reduce plastic water bottle pollution in Asia. “Thanks to this initiative, there are
