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Visit Laos-China Year programme announced
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The main activities planned for Visit Laos-China Year 2019 were announced on Tuesday during a meeting of Laos’ information, culture and tourism divisions in Vientiane.Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Buangeun Xaphouvong, outlined eight main activities that will take ...
Siladda Souliyong
Prioritise tourism to drive growth, Lao minister advises
The government should continue to prioritise tourism and involve all ministries and local administrations in the promotion of tourism to drive growth, a minister has advised.Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Prof. Dr Bosengkham Vongdara made the recommendation at an official ceremony held at the ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
Laos Records 8% Increase In Foreign Visitor Arrivals In 2018
(KPL) Last year recorded 4.18 million foreign visitor arrivals, an increase of 8.2 per cent compared to 2017, according the Tourism Development Department, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism.The number of visitors from Asia-Pacific region was increased by 8.4 % to 3.94 million, and that from ...
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Laos Elephant conservation centre wins Asean tourism award
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 ...
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Govt satisfied with Visit Laos Year 2018 campaign
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 ...
Siladda Souliyong
Laos' Sikhottabong Festival
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 ...
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Vangvieng airfield tourism project needs monitoring: Official
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 ...
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France to help protect Laos’ cultural heritage
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 ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
Saravan reveals long kept secrets to visitors
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 ...
Phouthong Sivongsa
Lao Airlines expects Chinese bookings to reach new heights
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 ...
Souksamai Boulom