Laos
Laos sees 3.8 mil int’l World Bank believes economy “has emerged from 4 difficult years thanks to shrewd reforms & stronger fiscal management”.tourist arrivals from Jan-Oct 2025, +13% YoY.
Latest monthly intl arrivals
306,876
Sep 2025
Recovery vs 2019
85%
Sep 2019: 362,005
YTD Intl Arrivals
4,120,832
No 2024 data
Percent of 2024 Target
153%
of 2.7M target
Source: Intl arrivals - Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism. Page last updated: 14 Dec 2025.
Latest Travel Industry News
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12-Dec-2025 🛬 inboundA World Bank report forecast Laos’ GFP growth at 4.2% in 2025, thanks to an expanding energy, mining and manufacturing sector. The Country Manager noted that “the Lao economy has emerged from four difficult years thanks to shrewd reforms and stronger fiscal management”, and that the momentum should be built on through increased public spending on essential services, such as education, health and roads. In particular, roads were singled out for their importance to the overall economy, easing logistics challenges and impriving accessSource: laotiantimes.com/2025/12/12/lao-economy-improves-but-lasting-growth-requires-sustained-reforms-road-network-preservation/
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11-Dec-2025 👨✈️ aviationLanexang Airways has now suspended its Vientiane-Luang Prabang flightsSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4362805030670963/
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11-Dec-2025 👨✈️ aviationLao Airlines has added one more frequency to its Vientiane-Houaphanh route dailySource: facebook.com/LaoAirlines/posts/pfbid02ppxmTnuikXhexqGQTHuBY95SH2V3MjjCu1WJxnBWTQTy3ohiukb5Bm68oMahqMBPl
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9-Dec-2025 👨✈️ aviationLanexang Airways International signed an agreement with Sabre to expand its ticket distribution channels and develop a modern sales systemSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4360999117518221/
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9-Dec-2025 🛬 inboundConstruction started on the Haiwan International Community, located in central Vientiane. It will include an apartment building, a hotel and integrated commercial centre. The hotel will be built in Phase 2, set to begin in May 2027 and finish by March 2028, opening in 2029Source: vientianetimes.org.la/freefreenews/freecontent_237_Ground_y25.php
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8-Dec-2025 🛬 inboundThe Pedestrian Friendly Town pilot project started in Luang Prabang on 8 DecSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4359741750977291/
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7-Dec-2025 🛬 inboundThe building of the Laos-Vietnam railway is targeted to start in 2026 and be operational by 2030. It will connect Vientiane- Vung Ang Port in Vietnam, and is a joint venture between Petroleum Trading Lao Public Company (PTL) and Vietnam’s Deo Ca Group JSC. The total investment is $6.6 billion USDSource: laotiantimes.com/2025/12/07/laos-vietnam-railway-construction-to-begin-in-2026-operations-targeted-for-2030/
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7-Dec-2025 🛬 inboundLaos has seen 3,759,077 international tourist arrivals from Jan-Oct 2025, +13% YoY. ASEAN accounted for 61% of total arrivals, whilst China’s accounted for 24% of total arrivals with 914,194 arrivalsSource: facebook.com/photo.php
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6-Dec-2025 🛬 inboundA new hotel, Green Hotel Vientiane, has opened in VientianeSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4358035447814588/
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6-Dec-2025 🛬 inboundXayaboury will be holding its Elephant Festival from 9-16 FebSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4358161081135358/
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4-Dec-2025 🛬 inboundA new public space close to Don Chang Palace hotel in Vientiane, close to the Mekong River, is set to open at the end of 2026Source: archive.is/AzUjs
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3-Dec-2025 🛬 inboundThe China-Laos Railway has seen 62.5 million passengers in 4 years since it launchedSource: asianews.network/china-laos-golden-passage-boosts-travel-and-trade-across-the-region/
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3-Dec-2025 🛬 inboundLaos and Thailand are preparing for the launch of the 5th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge on 25 Dec, connecting Bueng Kan Province in Thailand with Bolimkhamxay province in LaosSource: laotiantimes.com/2025/12/03/laos-thailand-prepare-for-launch-of-5th-friendship-bridge-in-late-december/
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3-Dec-2025 🛬 inboundThe US has temporarily halted immigration applications from 19 countries, including Laos, for green card and citizenship requests. Myanmar is also on the listSource: laotiantimes.com/2025/12/03/laos-among-nations-affected-by-u-s-halt-on-green-card-citizenship-processing/
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3-Dec-2025 🛬 inboundVietravel’s Deputy Director has commented that high airfares to Laos from Vietnam has made tours there less competitive, as the Lao government has not introduced any subsidy policies or stimulus measuresSource: vietnam.vn/en/gia-tour-di-lao-gan-13-trieu-dat-hon-ca-toi-thai-lan-khach-viet-ngai-chi-tien
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2-Dec-2025 👨✈️ aviationThai AirAsia has launched its new fifth-freedom Hanoi-Luang Prabang route on 1 Dec, with daily flightsSource: vietnamnews.vn/economy/1730945/thai-airasia-starts-new-ha-noi-luang-prabang-route.html
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1-Dec-2025 🛬 inboundThe Laos-Vietnam Friendship Cultural Programme was held on 30 Nov in Vientiane, to mark the 50th anniversary of the National Day of Laos. It had both Vietnamese and Lao artistsSource: vietnamnews.vn/life-style/1730815/laos-marks-50th-national-day-with-viet-nam-friendship-cultural-programme.html
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29-Nov-2025 🛬 inboundLaos will host its 50th Anniversary of the Lao PDR in Dec, including: • 1 Dec – laying wreaths at the Stupa of the Unknown Soldier in Vientiane • 2 Dec – morning processionSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4351589275125872/
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29-Nov-2025 🛬 inboundRussia has announced that it is looking at opening a cargo and passenger rail line through China to connect with Laos in VladivostokSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4351730025111797/
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27-Nov-2025 🛬 inboundLao arrivals to Malaysia from Jan-Aug 2025 was 20,335, +12.7% YoY. Tourism Malaysia in Laos is said to be working with Lao travel agencies, airlines and KOLs, and it foresees travel increasing to 30,000 in 2026 with the option of travelling to Malaysia by trainSource: thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/11/27/lao-tourist-arrivals-in-malaysia-rise-thanks-to-targeted-campaign
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27-Nov-2025 👨✈️ aviationLao Airlines has launched charter flights from Vientiane-Sanya Airport, flying twice per weekSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4349889425295857/
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27-Nov-2025 👨✈️ aviationHainan Airlines has started to operate a Luang Prabang-Shenzhen flight once per weekSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4350186208599512/
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26-Nov-2025 🛬 inboundLaos hosted the ASEAN Ecotourism Standard programme in Vientiane from 20-22 Nov, with training on onsite evaluation, document inspection and scoring methods. The standards have been drawn up in coordination with the Asia Ecotourism Network (AEN), as well as support from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia and the ASEAN Tourism FundSource: asianews.network/laos-pushes-for-asean-ecotourism-development/
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26-Nov-2025 👨✈️ aviationLanexang Airways International has withdrawn its Luang Prabang-Xieng Khouang routeSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4348926848725448/
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25-Nov-2025 🛬 inboundSavannakhet province is preparing for its biggest ever That Ing Hang Temple Festival from 30 Nov-5 Dec. It will include cultural performances from the province’s 14 districts, a bee-wax procession and competition, handicrafts and local foodSource: laotiantimes.com/2025/11/25/savannakhet-sets-stage-for-biggest-ever-that-ing-hang-festival/
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25-Nov-2025 🛬 inboundLaos held the 15th Meeting of the Joint Coordination Committee for northern Laos and Yunnan province to boost investment in Laos, putting out an “investment calling” list with projects in Luang Namtha, Huaphan, Savannakhet, Phongsaly, Oudomxay, Luang Prabang and Salavan, including those in tourismSource: thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/11/25/laos-seeks-more-investment-from-yunnan
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25-Nov-2025 🛬 inboundLuang Prabang is running another pedestrian-friendly trial for the town from 8-14 Dec, as part of the Sustainable Urban and Transport Management in Luang Prabang project. Public transport will be provided by TUKTUK shuttle and SONGTEO Loop servicesSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4347809948837138/
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24-Nov-2025 👨✈️ aviationLanexang Airways International has reopened its Vientiane-Luang Prabang flightSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4347073938910739/
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23-Nov-2025 🛬 inboundThat Sam Pang, Soukhouma District, Champasak province is holding its haystack festival on 29-30 NovSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4345845855700214/
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23-Nov-2025 🛬 inboundThe Khao Kai Noy festival in Xieng Khouang will take place from 26-30 Nov. It will include agriculture, music, art-literature competition and local cuisineSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4346135169004616/
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21-Nov-2025 🛬 inboundLaos has approved a restructuring of local governance, with 640 sub-districts which will replace village as the primary administrative unit for public service delivery, planning and policy implementation, whilst villages will look after social affairs, cultural preservation and local traditionsSource: laotiantimes.com/2025/11/21/laos-launches-major-local-government-shake-up-with-640-new-sub-districts/
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21-Nov-2025 🛬 inboundThe Laos-China Railway has carried 5.48 million passengers from Jan-Oct 2025, including 200,000 cross-border passengersSource: laotiantimes.com/2025/11/21/lao-china-railway-carries-4-5-million-tons-of-cargo-worth-cny-22-billion-in-first-10-months/
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21-Nov-2025 🛬 inboundLaos has reported 3.3 million international arrivals from Jan-Sep 2025, +15% YoYSource: facebook.com/vientianetimesonline/posts/pfbid037zwuL1TherVFig2MkMDrWtyoUoQGfkoR8zDsTbzQJNRa2zH6hYwbCNXbxoS6BShfl
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20-Nov-2025 🛬 inboundThe Luang Prabang Hospitality Training Center has been launched with support from the Skills for Tourism, Agriculture, and Forestry (STAF) Program, co-financed by the Lao government, Luxembourg, Switzerland and the European Union. It will work to upskill tourism and hospitality staffSource: laotiantimes.com/2025/11/20/luang-prabang-opens-new-training-hub-to-boost-hospitality-skills/
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19-Nov-2025 🛬 inboundThe Vice President of the National Assembly has called on the government to focus funding on repairing damaged roads and boosting public travel and tourismSource: thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/11/19/laos-accelerates-infrastructure-upgrades-to-boost-growth
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18-Nov-2025 🛬 inboundDon Khong in Champasack has been named one of the top destinations for cycling by National Geographic TravellerSource: laotiantimes.com/2025/11/18/don-khong-named-southeast-asias-top-island-for-cycling-by-national-geographic/
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17-Nov-2025 🛬 inboundVang Vieng Nana Backpackers Hostel, where six young people were believed to have drunk contaminated and alcohol and subsequently died, is set to reopen under a new nameSource: abc.net.au/news/2025-11-17/laos-hostel-implicated-in-methanol-tragedy-set-to-reopen/105978414
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17-Nov-2025 🛬 inboundThe 6th Coffee-Tea Festival and Agricultural Products Festival will take place in Boraven from 4-7 Dec 2025Source: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4340307076254092/
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17-Nov-2025 👨✈️ aviationLao Airlines has added a flight on its Vientiane-Xieng Khouang routeSource: facebook.com/LaoAirlines/posts/pfbid0Xf4iPY7LiSy61zmZ8J8bbUkrNXH3L9eUjefDMeEPiYUjWc6EJtLGopWHACjawaDUl
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