VIENTIANE – Every year, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) awards its “Face of the Future” to an exceptional travel and tourism rising star who exhibits initiative and leadership in adva ...

For tourism professionals in the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos), these are very busy times, especially for those who have the responsibility of bringing their country up to the sort of ...

Lao PDR has been praised as Southeast Asia’s “hidden gem” poised for a tourism boom. Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) is set to welcome regional tourism leaders to the Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) ...

VIENTIANE: The 24th Lao Handicraft Festival opened on the evening of October 22, launching a five-day showcase dedicated to ...

When it comes to tourism, Southeast Asia is competitive region to say the least. Countries like Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Singapore are massive draws. Millions upon millions ...

The Lao National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality (LANITH) has launched a global search to identify a private sector investor to partner with it in the development and operation of a unique hotel ...

It's a foundation myth for those of us in the West. When the god Helios promised his son Phaeton that he would grant him any wish, the boy requested the chance to ride the chariot of the sun. This, of ...

VIENTIANE: Laos is enhancing its tourism sector by improving standards, upgrading infrastructure and elevating service quality and visitor experiences, recognising tourism as a vital driver of ...

The recent deaths of six travelers by methanol poisoning in Laos has put the spotlight on moonshine alcohol in Southeast Asia's tourist hotspots. The victims, from Australia, the UK, Denmark and the ...

VIENTIANE, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Lao and Cambodian tourism authorities have pledged to strengthen cooperation and encourage more people to travel between the two neighbors. According to Lao News Agency ...

2000-12-27 04:00:00 PDT Vientiane, Laos-- The Communist government of this hapless, landlocked country set a lofty goal for the new century: to attract 1 million visitors with its "Visit Laos Year" ...

Laos has announced plans to partially reopen its borders to foreign visitors on January 1, despite the rising fears that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 will set off fresh waves of infection across ...