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That Found stupa in Khoun district, Xieng Khuang province, is attracting more than 300 visitors a month following its renovation, a significant improvement compared to the past.More ...

A waterfall in Houn district of Oudomxai province has caught the eye of provincial tourism authorities who hope it will do the same for more visitors.More ...

Media coverage showcasing and promoting the many tourism highlights of Laos is set to attract prizes as the Lao Journalists’ Association proceeds to support the nation’s news media and publishing sectors in Visit Laos Year 2018 and beyond. The association is set to announce winners ...

Roads are a necessity to connect visitors to tourist attractions as senior government officials proposed resolutions to issues to the Deputy Prime Minister recently. The tourism issues were reported to a meeting for review of the implementation of the Visit Laos Year 2018 campaign over ...

Authorities announced new activities to be organised under Visit Laos Year 2018 for the last six months of this year at a meeting for consultations and planning for the tourism sector that was held in the capital on Friday.More ...

Immediate action is needed to eliminate inappropriate rules imposed by some state sectors that require tour operators to seek official approval before bringing visitors to Laos for a vacation, a senior government official has said.More ...

The nation’s tourism sector and authorities at all levels must continue to solve issues to help Laos attract visitors from domestic and international sources and reach the set targets, the nation’s Deputy Prime Minister told a meeting for tourism review consultation and planning in the ...

A number of mega-projects currently being built in Laos should serve as facilities to accommodate the rising number of tourists from China. Some of the notable infrastructure projects include the construction of the expressway and the almost US$6 billion railway line that will link Vientiane ...

Huaphan province has authorised local companies to develop amenities at three waterfalls in as many districts as well as Phathi cliff in Xamneua district, a popular historical site, as part of efforts to attract more tourists. The waterfalls are Tad Namnua in Viengxay district, Tad ...

The government of Laos is set to revise its expectations for tourism arrivals this year after it has become unlikely that the country will receive the envisaged five million visitor arrivals for 2018, let alone the expected more than $900 million in tourism proceeds.More ...