Industries
Laos considers eVisa service
NAKHON PHANOM, 28 June 2018: Lao PDR is considering a proposal to introduce an eVisa by the end of the year, or possibly in early 2019, according to a tourism official attending the Mekong Tourism Forum.More ...
Don Ross
Media’s tourism reports a focus at Mekong-Lancang Cooperation summit
Regional news media personnel will benefit from three-day talks with Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS)’s counterparts in the capital on topics including new media and how to best report and promote the region’s tourism industry.More ...
Vientiane Times
New Complex Resort Project at Km 62 in Vientiane Province will bring a new dimension to tourism in Laos
Upon reaching the agreement with Oriental Co., Ltd., the government has conducted a feasibility study on the construction of Lao-style Complex Resort, cost USD 3 billion. The government will hold 20% business share. The key purpose of this project is to recreate a new attraction ...
Lao Economic Daily
Tourism officials, tour operators complete training in China
Thirty-six tourism officials and tour operators from Laos completed a training programme in China last week that is part of measures to improve and develop human resources in the tourism sector.More ...
Vientiane Times
Asean, China journalists’ tour concludes in Laos
A Working Visit Programme to promote Lao and Thai tourism has concluded after journalists from Asean countries and China spent 10 days exploring the charms and beauty of the two countries.More ...
Vientiane Times
Buddha Park Vientiane Undergoes Makeover
Vientiane Capital’s Buddha Park (Wat Xiengkhuan) has just received a makeover. How refreshing!Visitors will now be able to stroll around the park in clean, paved cement pathways as they enjoy the breathtaking sights of the amazing sculpture park with more than 200 religious statues. Travelers will also appreciate ...
The Laotian Times
BEYON Apps to provide info for tourist attractions and accommodations
Representatives from Oudonthani and Vientiane Capital and BEYON Co ltd. have launched four applications, BEYON Oudon City, BEYON KhonKaen City BEYON Nongkhai City and BEYON Muang Lao, which collect all data on tourist attractions, accommodations, shops and restaurants into all-in-one service to provide easy-access, quick ...
Lao Economic Daily
Barriers come down in proposals to boost tourism
Officials have proposed suggestions to the government for the removal of various barriers facing the tourism sector in a bid to boost visitor arrivals in Laos. The proposal follows on from advice offered by the Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith to the Ministry of Information, Culture ...
Siladda Souliyong
Culture park steps closer, plans studied in Pakxe
Much needed public recreation space in the capital of Champassak province is set to get a boost with the green light given to a local company to undertake a feasibility study for development of a Culture Park in Pakxe city over an area of more ...
Vientiane Times
US Government Promotes Silk Entrepreneurship in Lao PDR
(KPL) The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, provided training on natural dyeing and digital marketing for women-owned businesses from May 28-Jun 15, 2018 in Xieng Khuang and Huaphan provinces.More ...
KPL editor