Laos continues to prioritize tourism as a key driver of sustainable economic and social growth, aiming to harness its rich ...

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 ...

TravelPulse, one of the world's leading and most reputable travel publications, has named Laos among the best destinations ...

VIENTIANE, Laos – The recently established Lao Tourism Marketing Board (LTMB) is taking shape and moving ahead with developing and implementing the tourism marketing strategy for Laos. VIENTIANE, Laos ...

Laos welcomed 4,580,709 tourists in 2025, an 11 percent increase year-on-year that surpassed the government's target of 4.3 ...

When it comes to tourism, Southeast Asia is competitive region to say the least. Countries like Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, ...

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 ...

At a conference in Hanoi with Lao Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Suansavanh Viyaketh, Vietnam’s Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung suggested activities. strengthen ...

Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a three-part series exploring the impact of the Laos-China Railway, a major project under China’s Belt and Road Initiative that connects cities across Laos ...

VIENTIANE, July 6 (Xinhua) -- The Lao authorities are holding talks with other ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries to share ideas on ways to attract more visitors and make ...

Known for being one of Southeast Asia’s best kept secrets, experts said 2026 will be the year for Laos to start attracting discerning travelers. Traversed by the Mekong River, Laos features ...