Pullman debuts in Laos
Pullman announces the opening of its first hotel in the former royal capital town of Luang Prabang. The 16-hectare resort overlooks a lush greenery with a backdrop of beautiful mountain views and paddy fields along meandering streams and ponds in the rustic countryside. Featuring 123 guest rooms, suites, and a two-bedroom villa scattered amongst infinity
Tam Tours Southern Lao Adventures
Green Season brings waterfalls to life in Southern Laos. This year, the rains began in March, gorging rivers and turning trickling falls into pluming, ground-shaking wonders. Among these are Tad Lo in a tourist enclave just 2.5 hours on paved roads from Pakse. “Tad Lo Waterfall, in the heart of Salavan Province, offers some spectacular
Trash Idol Luang Prabang
“Trash Idol hopes to make Luang Prabang a clean and green place for all of us,” said co-founder Somsack Sengta, owner of the UNESCO city’s Blue Lagoon Restaurant. A group of volunteers, supported by Urban Development and Administration Authority, established Trash Idol in 2014, to organize activities on waste management and other environmental issues. “We
Authorities announce extra activities in Visit Laos Year 2018 campaign
Authorities announced new activities to be organised under Visit Laos Year 2018 for the last six months of this year at a meeting for consultations and planning for the tourism sector that was held in the capital on Friday. The Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Ounthuang Khaophanh, told the meeting that the
Senior Officials Tell Tourism Police to Remove Travel Barriers
Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Ounthuang Khaophanh said immediate action is needed to remove rules that require tour operators to seek official approval before bringing tourists to Laos. Mr Ounthuang cited the tourism police as the state sector imposing these rules, and told a meeting of senior officials last week that the government
Helicopter Tourism Steps Ahead in Laos
Summit Tours and Green Discovery announced on 16 July, they have formed a joint venture to provide helicopter tourism to Laos under the brand, Summit Discovery. As Laos’ only helicopter tour company, Summit Discovery delivers a unique way to see the country, with exceptional helicopter experiences on its short flights and day tours. Summit Discovery
Don Daeng Days on the Mekong
Don Daeng kicks off Southern Laos’ 4,000 Islands excursion on the Mekong, and it’s just a 40-minute van or taxi ride from the Pakse International Airport in Champasak. The sizeable, auto-free Don Daeng (Red Island) presents a genuine local experience. Visitors can follow cycling routes to meet villagers, who can take them fishing, offer an
Soaring Chinese Arrivals Prompt Tourism Infrastructure Development
More mega-projects are coming to Laos to accommodate the rising number of Chinese tourists, according to the Vientiane Times. In the first three months of this year, 221,800 Chinese visited Laos, a 32 percent leap over the same period last year. More than 639,180 Chinese visited Laos last year, a 17 percent jump over 2016,
Lao Tourism Faces Reality
The government of Laos is set to revise its expectations for tourism arrivals this year, as it appears unlikely the country will welcome the forecasted 5 million visitor arrivals for 2018, nor will it earn the expected $900 million in tourism revenue. Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith told the 11th Lao Business Forum held on 5
New & Cool in Luang Prabang: Le Calao Restaurant
The L’Elephant family of fine dining restaurants in Luang Prabang opened the doors to Le Calao in October 2017, to present authentic royal cuisine and traditional Lao, ethnic, and seasonal dishes. Le Calao was born from a wish to keep track of all the authentic recipes from Laos. The restaurant stalwartly maintains an extended menu
