Meet Laos only Wildlife Spotting Tours
“We differ from other nature tours in Laos, because we are one of the very few opportunities to observe wildlife in their habitat,” said Janina Bikova, as she opened her presentation on ecotourism activities at the Nam Et-Phou Louey (NEPL) National Protected Area. “And these tours are for everyone. We’ve had a
Vat Phou UNESCO Restoration Continues
Laos and its partners will continue restoring and sustainably preserving many ruined structures at the Vat Phou UNESCO World Heritage site in Champasak, Laos. The pre-Angkor ruins combine aspects of Khmer architecture and the Hindu religion dating to the 7th and 12th centuries. Director of the Champassak provincial Information, Culture, and Tourism Department, Mr
ADB Grants Aim to Boost Lao Tourism
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Laos signed grant agreements on October 16 worth $125.5 million in total for three projects in the tourism. “Vibrant, liveable cities and towns play an important role in the development of industry and services, particularly manufacturing, agro-business, and tourism”, said Yasushi Negishi, ADB
Inthira Hotels Wins “Best Tourism Company in ASEAN”
The Inthira Group took top honours at the 2018 ASEAN Business Awards in Singaporeon 12 November, by bringing to Laos the ASEAN Best Tourism Company for the Priority Integration Sector. Inthy Deuansavanh receives the ASEAN Best Tourism Company Award Inthira Founder and CEO Inthy Deuansavanh received the award, which will help point the global
Passa Paa Adds Activities to Its Hmong Textile Studio
Passa Paa Boutique & Textile Studio in Luang Prabang recently added tourism activities to its collection that merges traditional Hmong motifs and methods with modern needs. Dressing Up in Traditional Hmong Attire New for this year are print and star-making classes and a free studio tour. Passa Paa also invites visitors to dress up in
Runoff From Railway Pollutes Nam Song
The Lao-Chinese railway project has released polluted water from construction work into the Xong River in Vientiane province’s Vang Vieng district, one of the most popular destinations in the country for tourists, an local resident and an environmental official told RFA’s Lao Service. Workers allowed polluted runoff from a tunnel construction site along the
Lanith Trains the Trainers
The Lao National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality (LANITH) recently conducted an intensive 10-day Training-of-Trainers programme for 26 technical and vocational education and training teachers from the tourism and hospitality sector in Vientiane. Swisscontact is working with provincial schools and colleges and LANITH to implement the Pheun Than Heng A Sip Training Programme to
Vientiane Hosts 2rd Carlsberg Golf Classic
Vientiane’s 18-hole Lakeview Golf Club hosted the 2nd Carlsberg Golf Classic with Xaying Tongyethor coming out on top of a field of some 100 amateur golfers on 10 November. Southa Sisalath and Chanpasith Ounaphom finished second and third in the non-handicap event aimed at offer Lao golfers an opportunity to develop their skills to
China Pushes Free-Trade Zone covering North-Western Laos to Thai Mekong Ports
China aims to strengthen commercial ties with Mekong region countries by installing a free-trade zone covering north-western Laos and northern Thai ports on the Mekong River. The free-frade zone covers north-western Laos In the planned zone, Beijing will waive tariffs and value-added tax on imports from countries that do not share a border with
Hundreds Rehearse for Viengxay’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Over 600 students have taken part in the final rehearsal for the grand opening ceremony of the celebration of Viengxay’s 50th Anniversary as the revolutionary stronghold of Lao people. Viengxay Caves The rehearsal was held at the main square of Viengxay district, Houaphanh Province. The coming grand celebration of Viengxay will take place on November
