Heuan Chan Heritage House Keeps Cooking in Luang Prabang
Heuan Chan Heritage House is now offering immersive cooking classes to discover the complexities of Luang Prabang’s traditional food and the role it plays in the locals’ way of life. “We are not giving you recipes and know-how, but you will have the opportunity to explore the Luang Prabang way of life centred on the
Projects “Soon to See the Day” at Sanctuary Hotels & Resorts
Sanctuary Hotels & Resorts has announced a pair of “upcoming projects soon to see the day.” The Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge is currently finalizing packages to provide a full Pakbeng experience that includes Mekong cruising, touring options and activities on land, and accommodation at the lodge. Stay tuned for the final deal that will help transform
Xieng Khuang’s historic That Found stupa entices more visitors
That Found stupa in Khoun district, Xieng Khuang province, is attracting more than 300 visitors a month following its renovation, a significant improvement compared to the past. An official at the Xieng Khuang provincial Information, Culture and Tourism Department, Mr Phonekeo Houng Aloun, told Vientiane Times the stupa was restored last year for the second
Refill not Landfill Campaign for Southern Laos
The Southern Laos Marketing Taskforce is preparing to launch its Refill not Landfill campaign to reduce plastic waste in the tourism sector by promoting re-usable water bottles and water refill stations. More than 30 businesses in Champassak Province, including hotels, restaurants, markets, and local travel agents, have expressed interest in participating in the campaign. The
Laos Co-Stars in Pandaw’s New 3-Country Cruise
Luxury liner, Pandaw, has launched a 21-day combo river cruise that spends 11 days scouring the Mekong between Vientiane and the Golden Triangle. The other leg of the journey explores Halong Bay, and the Red River Delta and tributaries near Hanoi. The itinerary includes a Vientiane-Hanoi flight. The cruise starts or ends at Chiang Saen,
Offroad Laos Adventures Sets Golden Triangle Biker Dates
Luang Prabang-based Offroad Laos Adventures has announced the 2018 schedule for its seven-day Mysterious Golden Triangle motorcycle tours. The tours takes three-to-six experienced riders on a challenging 1,350-km circuit that kicks off in Luang Prabang and heads west to Oudomxay. The trail continues over Luang Namtha’s mountains until it reaches the Mekong at Xieng Kok,
Paul Burnett Tapped as Summit Tours Executive Director
Following the recent partnership between Summit Tours and Green Discovery to launch Summit Discovery, Summit Tours has appointed Paul Burnett as its Executive Director. “Paul brings decades of managerial experience to our organization,” said Bert Wollen, CEO and Founding Director of Summit Tours. “He has a sound knowledge of the Lao landscape, having been a
Khop Chai Deu Celebrates 20 Years
Vientiane’s iconic Khop Chai Deu restaurant celebrated its 20 year anniversary on 19 July, with more than 400 guests and old friends gathering to raise a glass to its founder Inthy Deuansavanh, who went on to establish the Inthira Group. The story of “The Place Where the World Meets” began 20 years ago, when Inthy
Summit Discovery Launches Vientiane Helicopter Tours
Summit Discovery, a joint venture between Summit Tours and Green Discovery, launched a slate of helicopter tours, by taking a group of local travel and hospitality leaders into the skies over Vientiane. The “Laos from the Sky” helicopter tour lineup includes the 15-30-minte Vientiane City Tour, and a half-hour more luxurious Vientiane VIP City Tour.
Oudomxay Tells DPM of Need for Roads to Nature Sites
An Oudomxay government official recently reported to Deputy Prime Minister Dr Sonexay Siphandone and a committee that the province needs roads to a pair of high-potential nature sites: a 600-metre-high waterfall and forests with 1,500-year-old tea trees. According to a Vientiane Times report, he Oudomxay official pointed to the entrance road to Talae Waterfall,
