Laos
Laos sees 1.1 mil arrivals in Q1 2024, ASEAN arrivals top source market.
Latest monthly intl arrivals
329,306
Dec 2023
Recovery vs 2019
72%
Dec 2019: 457,579
YTD Intl Arrivals
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No 2024 data
Percent of 2024 Target
--%
of 2.7M target
Source: Intl arrivals - Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism. Page last updated: 4 May 2024.
Latest Travel Industry News
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3-May-2024 π¬ inboundLaos recorded 24.92% inflation in Apr 2024, slightly down from 24.98% in Mar 2024, but up 1.33% in Mar 2024Source: laotiantimes.com/2024/05/03/laos-faces-economic-struggles-amidst-rising-inflation-trade-deficit/
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3-May-2024 π¬ inboundThe Grand Luang Prabang hotel will be managed by Melia Hotels International, undergoing a 12-month rebrand to be the first hotel in the Melia Collection in SE AsiaSource: businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2024/05/03/the-grand-luang-prabang-will-become-a-melia-hotel/
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2-May-2024 π¬ inboundLaos saw over 1 million arrivals in Q1 2024 with top source market Thailand (337,689), Vietnam (263,160), China, Korea and the United States also strong. ASEAN counted for 620,250 of those arrivals, whilst Europe was 84,788Source: laotiantimes.com/2024/05/02/laos-welcomes-over-1-million-tourists-in-first-quarter-of-2024/
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2-May-2024 π¬ inboundThe building of new border crossing offices at the Golden Triangle international border crossing in Bokeo province with Thailand has reached 90% completionSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3817755255175946/
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2-May-2024 π¬ inboundXieng Khuang province will involve more communities to create tourism products, with committees formed and adverts published in the media about events. The Head of Xieng Khuang provinceβs Information, Culture and Tourism Department suggested that tourism be seen as the second priority between socio-economic developmentSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3817754788509326/
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30-Apr-2024 π¬ inboundThe World Bank has noted that Laosβ economic growth is still below 2019 growth and is expected to remain that way in 2024. Challenges include out-migration of labour, low skilled workers and economic instabilitySource: laotiantimes.com/2024/04/30/lao-economic-growth-remains-below-2019-levels-world-bank-report-reveals/
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30-Apr-2024 π¬ inboundA Knowledge Sharing Programme 2023/ 2024 between Laos and Korea was launched for Luang Prabang International Airport Airspace and Flight Procedure ImprovementSource: vientianetimes.org.la/freefreenews/freecontent_81_Korea_y24.php
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29-Apr-2024 π¬ inboundThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) gave Laos a readiness score of 53 out of 100 in its βSmart Tourism Ecosystem Development Readiness in Southeast Asiaβ report, ranking fifth in ASEANSource: bworldonline.com/top-stories/2024/04/25/590695/philippines-lags-southeast-asian-neighbors-in-smart-tourism-index/
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29-Apr-2024 π¬ inboundThe Mekong Tourism Forum will be held in Luang Prabang in May 2025Source: laotiantimes.com/2024/04/29/mekong-tourism-forum-2024-sets-stage-for-2025-tourism-event-in-luang-prabang/
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29-Apr-2024 π¬ inboundThe cabinet has asked central and local authorities to work together to try to tackle slash and burn cultivation and improve air qualitySource: thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/29/laos-acts-to-address-air-pollution-heatwave-and-economic-woes
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28-Apr-2024 π¬ inboundKhanh Hoa Province hosted a conference in Bangkok, Thailand on 26 Apr. Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand said there is great potential for tourism cooperation between Vietnam and Thailand. In 2023, 500,000 Thai tourists visited Vietnam and 900,000 Vietnamese tourists travelled to ThailandSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/khanh-hoa-province-seeks-tourism-partners-in-thailand/285193.vnp
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27-Apr-2024 π¬ inboundThe 5th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge linking Bueng Kan in Thailand and Pakxan in Laos is set to open in NovSource: bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2782875/fifth-thai-lao-friendship-bridge-to-open-in-november
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26-Apr-2024 π¬ inboundThe government has recommended schools in Vientiane Capital without colling systems to consider cancelling classes or rescheduling outdoor activities in light of the heatwave. The highest temperature from 25-28 Apr is set to rise to 40-43 degrees. It has also encouraged face mask wearing for teachers and students due to the air qualitySource: laotiantimes.com/2024/04/26/lao-government-advises-heat-safety-measures-for-schools-amid-sweltering-temperatures/
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25-Apr-2024 π¬ inboundLuang Prabang received over 110,000 tourists over Pi Mai from 10-19 Apr, +364.4% YoY and generating over $47 million USD. 68,700 were domestic tourists, whilst 41,500 were foreign visitors from China, Korea and Thailand, amongst other nationalitiesSource: laotiantimes.com/2024/04/25/luang-prabang-welcomes-record-numbers-during-new-year-celebrations/
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24-Apr-2024 π¬ inboundThe survey and design of a highway from Vangvieng district in Vientiane to Luang Prabang has now been completed as part of Phase 2 of the project of the Laos-China expresswaySource: laotiantimes.com/2024/04/24/survey-complete-for-vientiane-luang-prabang-expressway-link/
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23-Apr-2024 π¬ inboundCentara Hotels has opened its COSI Vientiane Nam Phu hotelSource: traveldailynews.asia/hotels-lodging/centara-opens-first-cosi-hotel-in-vientiane-laos/
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22-Apr-2024 π¬ inboundThe Vietnam and Laos PMs met one another in Hanoi, and discussed furthering cooperation with one another, with tourism highlighted as one of the areas for cooperationSource: english.vov.vn/en/politics/diplomacy/vietnam-and-laos-outline-future-cooperation-orientations-post1090750.vov
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20-Apr-2024 π¨ββοΈ aviationHong Kong Airlines is set to start flights from Hong Kong to Vientiane from 27 Apr once per weekSource: facebook.com/photo.php
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20-Apr-2024 π¬ inboundLao New Year was celebrated in Dak Lak in Vietnam on 13-14 Apr, including Lao musical performances, a cooking competition and spirtual ceremoniesSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/lao-new-year-festival-celebrated-in-dak-lak/284820.vnp
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20-Apr-2024 π¬ inboundA new tourist train from Guiyang to Vientiane is set to launch on 8 May, running monthly as an 8-day excursion, with additional trips according to demand. On board are entertainment options and shower facilitiesSource: travelandtourworld.com/news/article/guiyang-laos-rail-link-to-start-service-boosting-regions-travel-and-tourism-industry/
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15-Apr-2024 π¬ inboundThe Laos-China Railway added 2 international tourism trains between Xishuangbanna in Yunnan province and Luang Prabang in Laos on the first anniversary of the first cross-border international passenger service. The first year of cross-borders operations has seen 734 train journeys, 700,000 pax along the line itself, and 180,000 tourists cross the borders, from 87 countriesSource: globaltimes.cn/page/202404/1310605.shtml
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12-Apr-2024 π¬ inboundThe ADB has forecast Laosβ economic growth in 2024 and 2025 at 4% each, supported by external demand for the service sector. It also noted that inflation has outpaced wage growthSource: english.news.cn/20240412/c25545db93764208a3b6affb80350a41/c.html
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12-Apr-2024 π¬ inboundNinh Binh, Vietnam, and Laos are keen to work more closely together to expand cooperation, including for tourism, by setting up a cross-border heritage urban networkSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/ninh-binh-keen-on-promoting-tourism-links-with-laos-official/284439.vnp
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11-Apr-2024 π¬ inboundAttapeu province has signed an MoU for a feasibility study on the development of natural tourism. The proposed project includes an ethnic cultural park, a water park complex, a public park and servicesSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3803357723282366/
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10-Apr-2024 π¬ inboundA World Bank household survey has shown that jobs in services industries have seen a decline in demand, with a growing number of workers seeking jobs in sectors less impacted by inflation such as agriculture and manufacturingSource: laotiantimes.com/2024/04/10/sustained-inflation-in-laos-forces-shift-in-employment-patterns-hits-low-income-families-hardest-world-bank-reveals/
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9-Apr-2024 π¬ inboundFine dust concentration has been reported at a high level in many provinces and cities in Laos with the burning of straw and forest firesSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/laos-warns-of-air-pollution-at-alarming-level/284254.vnp
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9-Apr-2024 π¬ inboundHuaphan province is asking tourism-related businesses to develop the tourism industry together in the provinceSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3801587343459404/
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