The ASEAN-Japan Sustainable Tourism Initiative aims to reshape tourism across Southeast Asia by...
Category - Laos Travel News
Breaking news from Laos – Travel & Tourism, Fashion, Entertainment, Culinary, Culture, Events, Safety, Security, News, and Trends.
Laos travel & tourism news for travelers and travel professionals. Laos is a Southeast Asian country traversed by the Mekong River and known for mountainous terrain, French colonial architecture, hill tribe settlements and Buddhist monasteries. Vientiane, the capital, is the site of the That Luang monument, where a reliquary reportedly houses the Buddha’s breastbone, plus the Patuxai war memorial and Talat Sao (Morning Market), a complex jammed with food, clothes and craft stalls.
Why a U.S. Travel Ban Punishes Innocent Travelers—and Hurt Tourism: WTN Calls for Action
U.S. travel bans are once again reshaping global mobility—punishing innocent travelers, disrupting...
Tourism Brings Mekong Countries Together
Mekong Countries Set a Shared Vision for More Sustainable, Inclusive, and Competitive Tourism.
Lao Minister Shares Vision for Tourism Growth Ahead of MTF 2025
Lao PDR has been praised as Southeast Asia’s “hidden gem” poised for a tourism boom.
ASEAN and UN-Tourism Convert 10 Countries into a Destination for Every Dream
The ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat (AMM Retreat) was convened on 19 January 2025 in Langkawi...
CLEAR Sky Strategy Launches to Combat Smog in Thailand, Laos and Myanmar
In an attempt to pre-empt and prevent the annual dry-season haze and smog caused largely by forest...
Thailand, Laos, Australia Celebrate Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge
Thailand, Laos and Australia celebrate 30th anniversary of the first infrastructure project to...
Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Vietnam Want Asian ‘Schengen Zone’
The proposal entails creating a region in Southeast Asia that resembles the European Union's zone...
Aerothai: New Aviation Routes Between Thailand, China and Laos to Ease Congestion
Chakpitak indicated that if approved, these routes could potentially open as early as 2026...
Chinese Aviation Gains Momentum as Summer-Autumn Flight Season Takes Off
Notable spikes in passenger traffic have been observed in neighboring countries such as Vietnam...
Sustainable Tourism in Asia: Switch Asia to Green Inspires at ITB Berlin
Sustainability is more important than ever for European tourists, and Asian destinations are...
ASEAN Countries Collaborate to Revitalize Tourism Through Festivals
Discussions encompassed global best practices and emerging trends in festival-based tourism.
Regional Tourism Race and Cambodia’s Competitive Plans
Citizens holding passports from ASEAN nations can enter Cambodia without a visa, with the duration...
New Tourist Train Starts Beijing-Vientiane Cross Border Service
The Laos-China railway, spanning 1,035 kilometers and linking Kunming in China to Vientiane in...
How Tourism in Laos is Successfully Developing at an Amazing Rate
With its lush landscapes, tranquil rivers, and ancient temples, Laos offers a unique blend of...
Hong Kong Relaxes Visa Policy for Nepal, Vietnam and Laos
Vietnam had previously requested its partners, including Hong Kong, to ease visa policies for its...
UK Travelers Love Vietnam and Cambodia
Google data shows that Vietnam paired with Cambodia is the most popular combination for UK...
How good are Trains, Roads, and Flights in Southeast Asia?
Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Brunei, Laos and Cambodia...
The new Kingdom of Buddhism is in Laos
According to Sinxayaram Temple in Laos, it presents the Kingdom of Buddhism in Meuang Feuang. A 90...
Karaoke in Laos? Get Ready for much more starting Monday
Laos is opening all international borders to foreigners and Lao nationals. Laos is a member of...
Is The Travel Industry really supporting Ukraine?
Most of the world is in a state of shock after witnessing the brutal attack by Russia on Ukraine...
IATA: Strong improvement in airline safety performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2021 safety performance data for the...
Pandaw Cruises Now Closed for Business for Good Due to COVID-19
Pandaw announced today, October 26, 2021, that due to the continuing COVID-19 impact on...
Executive Director Exits as Mekong World Tourism Day Forum Now in Final Stages
Mekong Tourism is heading for a busy October with two key events to round off Jens Thraenhart’s...
Laos Extends Nationwide Lockdown Until August 18
Lockdown will be extended as the COVID-19 situation in Laos is not yet fully under control and the...
Absolute Hotel Service expands to Laos with Eastin Hotel Vientiane
The Absolute Hotel Services group announced the first hotel in Laos to add in the company portfolio...
Asia Coronavirus COVID-19 Update: Travel Restrictions, Current Situation
In early January 2020, a cluster of pneumonia cases of unknown cause was detected in Wuhan City...
China and ASEAN foreign ministers to hold coronavirus emergency meeting in Laos
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China are planning to hold an emergency...
Strong earthquake strikes Laos, no tsunami warning issued
A Strong Magnitude 6.1 earthquake rocked Laos today. There were no immediate reports of casualties...
Unesco World Heritage Luang Prabang scene of a deadly accident
13 Chinese tourists are dead after a bus taking them to the resort town Luang Prabang in Laos had a...
FESTURIS Brazil: Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar increase Asian representation
The International Tourism Fair of Gramado (FESTURIS) continues to invest heavily in attracting...
Laos capital welcomes China Tourism and Culture Week
The China Tourism and Culture Week, one of the important activities of the Visit Laos-China Year...
MICE travelers from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam to Thailand grow
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) – Business is fine tuning its marketing...
Chinese President commends start of China-Laos Tourism Year 2019
President of China sent a congratulatory message on the launch of the China-Laos Tourism Year 2019...
A bat which looks like actor Lance Bass in Greater Mekong Region
A bat which looks like singer/actor Lance Bass, a gibbon named for Luke Skywalker, and a toad which...
Centara Hotels: Three new hotels in Laos
Centara Hotels & Resorts, r, announced it has signed management agreements for three new properties...
Centara set to open three more hotels in Laos in 2020
Centara, Thailand’s leading hospitality group led by Suthikiati Chirathivat, Chairman of the Board...
AVANI announces new upscale ‘AVANI+’ brand extension
AVANI Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce a new brand extension, AVANI+, with the launch...
Raped by tourists: Children in Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam
Tourists rape children in Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the...
Laos Rural Tourism: Sharing the Countryside
Interest in Asia Pacific rural tourism has spiked in recent decades, much like country retreats did...
