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VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Elephant Conservation Centre in Xayaboury province nailed Laos’ slot in the 2019 Experience Mekong Collection Showcase at January’s Asean Tourism Forum in Halong Bay, Vietnam, by taking top honours in the “Do” category.The centre captured the “Do” class for Laos ...

Laos ran a successful Visit Laos Year 2018 campaign to attract tourists from around Laos and other countries, which saw visitor numbers increase significantly compared to 2017.More ...

Venue: Khammuan ProvinceDuration: in February (or the third lunar month of the Lao calendar)(KPL) Sikhottabong Stupa festival is held annually during the full moon in February and it is celebrated over several days. Sikhottabong stupa is a piece of old architecture in Thakhek District, Khammuan ...

VIENTIANE PROVINCE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The provincial coordinating committee of Vientiane province has been urged to monitor the development of a tourism complex at the disused airfield in Vangvieng district, a senior district official has said.The development, valued at more than US$200 million, is aimed ...

A French aid organisation has expressed its intention to help the Lao government protect heritage sites and infrastructure in Savannakhet and Champassak provinces.Director General of the Heritage Department, under the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Thongbay Phothisan, said yesterday that Agence Francaise De ...

SARAVAN, Laos (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Several new attractions in Saravan province, including a waterfall and caves at Phouphasouk Park, are proving to be a hit with tourists.These new attractions are located in areas with astonishing natural beauty and a tranquil atmosphere.More ...

Lao Airlines staff believe the number of Chinese customers could surge to 241,500 this year. This would be an increase of about 42 percent compared to last year when Chinese nationals made 170,500 flight reservations.More ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The export value of wood furniture products sold by Laos to China in 2018 is estimated to have doubled after the government encouraged more productivity and sales.In 2017, Laos earned about US$5 million from the sale of wooden furniture to China, ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Good news is expected for Laos’ Plain of Jars (Thong Hai Hin) in July when Unesco’s World Heritage Committee meets to make a decision on the site’s status, a government official said last week.More ...

CHAMPASSAK, Laos (Vientiane Times/ANN) – If you would like to sample authentic organic Lao tea, there may be no better place to go than Pakxong district in Champassak province.More ...