Tourism

Laos greets over 1 million foreign tourists in four months

(KPL/VNA) – Laos welcomed over 1 million foreign tourists in the first four months of this year, according to the Tourism Development Department of Lao Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism.

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Tourist arrivals to Laos skyrocket
4/28/2023 9:54:13 AM
(KPL/VNA) - After a quiet period due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourism industry in Laos is showing signs of rapid recovery, especially at the ancient capital of Luang Prabang - a World Cultural Heritage - in the northern region of the country.
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Oudomxay people water revered Pha Chao Singkham Buddha image
4/16/2023 11:22:25 AM
(KPL) Apr 15, the second day of Pi Mai Lao B.E. 2566 (Lao New Year) celebration, many people converged at Pha Chao Singkham Buddha Temple, La district, Oudomxay to sprinkle with fragrant water Pha Chao Singkham Buddha image which is highly revered by people in Oudomxay and neighbouring provinces.
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Lao Travel Agents FAM Trip Highlights Sabah and Malaysia as a Value for Money Destination
4/6/2023 3:42:44 PM
(KPL)Tourism Malaysia has taken travel agents from Vientiane, Laos, on a 7D 6N familiarisation trip (FAM Trip) from 19 to 25 March 2023 to tap into their interests in generating sales lead to Malaysia in highlighting Sabah as a new destination for the Lao market, including its floating resorts.
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Forbes names Laos as Southeast Asia’s most charming country
4/3/2023 1:19:26 PM
(KPL/VNA) - The top American business magazine, Forbes, has published an article calling Laos the most charming country in Southeast Asia.
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US magazine calls Laos’ Luang Prabang “hidden paradise”
3/20/2023 1:12:24 PM
(KPL/VNA) - The acclaimed American magazine TIME called Luang Prabang of Laos a “hidden paradise” and recommended it as one of the 50 greatest places in the world in 2023.
Tourism
Lao- Cambodia Tourism Ministers meet in Vientiane
3/16/2023 10:45:54 AM
(KPL) Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Suansavanh Viyaketh met Cambodian Minister of Tourism Thong Khon in Vientiane on March 13.
Tourism
35 Lao businesses, communities awarded ASEAN Tourism Standard Awards
3/13/2023 4:09:08 PM
(KPL) Thirty-five Lao businesses and communities have won ASEAN Tourism Standard Awards 2023 including ASEAN Homestay Awards, ASEAN Community-based Tourism Awards, ASEAN Public Toilet Awards and ASEAN Spa Services Awards, according to Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Suansavanh Viyaketh.