Laos

Vietnam is slated to commence the construction of a new railway line from the northern port city of Haiphong to the Chinese border before the year ends.

Lonely Planet reports that over 1.9 million domestic and foreign visitors visited Luang Prabang province in the first 11 months of 2024.

The Nepal government renewed its travel advisory for citizens planning to visit Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos on Monday, 23rd December.

Laos’ Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism held a meeting on Monday, 23rd December, to evaluate the implementation of the Visit Laos Year 2024 tourism promotion campaign.

KS Hotels and HMD Asia announced their acquisition of Belmond’s iconic La Résidence hotels, located in the charming towns of Luang Prabang in Laos and Siem Reap, Cambodia.

The Six Countries, One Destination visa initiative modelled after Europe’s Schengen visa could be instrumental in boosting the Vietnamese tourism sector. 

With Diwali coming up, travellers can choose from numerous exciting escapes at some of Asia’s leading hotels and resorts.

DTH Travel launched its first-ever suite of destination selling guides for travel agents. 

The Indonesian government officially announced the implementation of a visa-free travel policy for citizens of 13 countries.

The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) held a four-day digital skills training workshop for women working in the tourism sector.

Star Express, a cross-border railway connecting China and Laos, made its initial run on 24th September.

Wafaifo Hospitality in Vietnam officially signed a new agreement with its founding partners to offer management and consultancy services to new hotel, retail and wellness ventures across Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand. 

Cathay Group chief executive Ronald Lam recently concluded a six-day visit to Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, marking the area’s significance to Cathay’s expanding network and future growth.

Vietnamese airline Vietjet and the Laotian Ministry of Public Works and Transport signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) launching their collaboration on a number of aviation-centric initiatives.

The Grand Luang Prabang will be the first hotel in Laos to join Melia Hotels International’s growing presence in the region.

With doors flung open, Centara Hotels & Resorts welcomed guests in Laos last month. After the resounding success of its preceding COSI properties, Thailand’s leading hotel operator opened COSI Vientiane Nam Phu in March this year.

Laos has officially launched its “Visit Laos Year 2024” campaign, expecting to attract millions of international visitors to the Southeast Asian country, which has been touted as a “paradise of culture, nature, and history.”

ONYX Hospitality Group has achieved a significant milestone with the signing of Amari Vientiane in Laos, marking the group’s second Amari brand property in the country, complementing Amari Vang Vieng. The signing ceremony took place on 16th November 2023 at Tang Chareon (TCR) Group’s office in Laos, with Mr. Houa Sengaroun, Chairman of Tang Chareon […]

Laos is often overshadowed by its tourism powerhouse neighbours such as Thailand and Vietnam, but unbeknownst to many this land-locked nation is rich with lush green mountains, ancient temples, and unique culture and heritage making it an interesting place to visit. Like many countries, Laos is also facing the challenges of climate change, but Laos […]

Nestled in the heart of Southeast Asia, the land-locked Laos has long been known for its lush landscapes, serene temples, and a distinct way of life that has remained untouched by the rapid urbanization seen in other countries of the region. However, as the world began to grapple with the effects of climate change and […]