Laos
Typhoon Wipha triggers flooding, suspension of Laos-China Railway on 23 Jul.
Latest monthly intl arrivals
365,032
Dec 2024
Recovery vs 2019
80%
Dec 2019: 457,579
YTD Intl Arrivals
4,120,832
Up to Dec 2024
Percent of 2024 Target
153%
of 2.7M target
Source: Intl arrivals - Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism. Page last updated: 27 Jul 2025.
Latest Travel Industry News
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25-Jul-2025 🛬 inboundAmari Vientiane hotel won 4 awards at the Haute Grandeur Global AwardsSource: laotiantimes.com/2025/07/25/amari-vientiane-crowned-as-laos-leading-luxury-hotel-at-2025-haute-grandeur-global-awards/
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25-Jul-2025 🛬 inbound91 trainees completed the National Tour Guide Training Program from 5 May-22 JulSource: web.facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4223248357959965/
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25-Jul-2025 🛬 inboundThe Department of Tourism organised a seminar on the preparations for the Laos-China Tourism Year 2026, discussing activity plans with representatives from the Embassy of China, the Chinese Cultural Centre of Laos, the Lao-China Cultural Tourism Promotion Association, the Laos Tourism Business Association and the Lao Hotel and Restaurant AssociationSource: web.facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4223068371311297/
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25-Jul-2025 👨✈️ aviationLanexang Airways will start a new service from Vientiane-Xiengkhouang on 8 AugSource: web.facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4223003764651091/
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25-Jul-2025 👨✈️ aviationLanexang Airways will stop its services from Vientiane-SamneuaSource: web.facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4222794621338672/
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24-Jul-2025 🛬 inboundThe Mines Advisory Group reopened its visitor centre in Vientiane, which focuses on the story of unexploded ordnance in Laos and its ongoing clearance workSource: laotiantimes.com/2025/07/24/mag-visitor-information-center-reopens-in-vientiane/
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24-Jul-2025 🛬 inboundSoldiers have been mobilised to assist flooding victims and mitigation in Vientiane, Xaybouly, Xieng Khouang and Luang Prabang provinces after heavy rainfallSource: laotiantimes.com/2025/07/24/authorities-soldiers-mobilize-to-aid-flood-victims-across-laos/
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23-Jul-2025 🛬 inboundTropical Storm Wipha was downgraded to a depression and hit Laos on 23 Jul. The Meterological Department said that it would cause heavy rains and strong winds in the North, upper Northeast, western part of Central Plains and the East on the 23 and 24 Jul, which could trigger flash floodingSource: bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3074142/storm-wipha-downgrades-to-depression-in-laos
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23-Jul-2025 👨✈️ aviationLao Airlines has added to its flight frequency on 23-25 Jul, after the Laos-China Railway was suspended for a day on 23 Jul due to Typhoon WiphaSource: web.facebook.com/LaoAirlines/posts/pfbid0te2ycax7cUqBh42N7CZoAxr3rCcXgrarzP2YDv6eqhiQxDL1PTqH4YkHhc1saQMdl
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22-Jul-2025 🛬 inboundTrains on the Laos-China Railway will be cancelled on 23 Jul due to the risk from Typhoon WiphaSource: web.facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4220141784937289/
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22-Jul-2025 🛬 inboundThe new road to the Kaeng Nyouy waterfall in Vang Vieng district will open in early Aug as part of the ADB infrastructure development projectsSource: web.facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4219999914951476/
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21-Jul-2025 🛬 inboundKonglor Cave is currently closed due to unsafe water levelsSource: web.facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4218984235053044/
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18-Jul-2025 🛬 inboundA Conference on Logistics and Tourism Promotion along the China-Laos-Thailand Railway will be held on 19 Aug, organised by the Mekong InstituteSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4215784238706377/
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17-Jul-2025 🛬 inboundBelarus and Laos will waive visas for one another’s nationalsSource: eng.belta.by/politics/view/belarus-laos-waive-visas-for-national-passport-holders-169779-2025/
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17-Jul-2025 🛬 inboundThe Vang Vieng Hospitality Executives Association held its first meeting on 17 JulSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4215367928748008/
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14-Jul-2025 🛬 inboundHin Nam No National Park in Khammouane Province has been declared a Transboundary UNESCO World Heritage Site on 13 Jul, linking it to Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, creating the world’s longest contiguous limestone karst landscape. It will be Laos’ fourth UNESCO World Heritage SiteSource: laotiantimes.com/2025/07/14/laos-hin-nam-no-national-park-officially-becomes-a-laos-4th-unesco-world-heritage-site/
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8-Jul-2025 🛬 inboundA training course for young leaders of border provinces of Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia was held in Vientiane where they discussed international relations and strategies for economic, trade, tourism and cultural cooperationSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/training-course-enhances-ties-among-young-leaders-of-laos-vietnam-cambodia-post322384.vnp
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7-Jul-2025 🛬 inboundVientiane will begin its Bus Rapid Transport service by the end of Aug with a 3-month free trial. It will comprise of 55 electric buses running on dedicated routes from 6am-10pm, and will eventually extend to Wattay International Airport and the Laos-China Railway station by 2026Source: laotiantimes.com/2025/07/07/vientianes-bus-rapid-transit-service-set-to-begin-trial-operations-by-end-of-august/
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7-Jul-2025 🛬 inboundA tour guide course was held in Luang Prabang province from 7-31 Jul for 96 provincial tourism officials, covering topics like guiding techniques, first aid, tourism laws and management and communication skillsSource: english.news.cn/20250707/ef7500be63e742828761992b9698e6a4/c.html
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4-Jul-2025 🛬 inboundKhammuan province will undertake road and infrastructure renovation in the capital, Thakhaek, with an aim to restore the urban centre and preserve its heritage, including renovating the old Post Office, which will be transformed into a tourist centre and visitor hubSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4202764256675042/
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1-Jul-2025 🛬 inboundLaos’ inflation rate in Jun 2025 fell to 7.2% from May’s 8.3%, with its H1 2025 inflation rate at 10.9%Source: laotiantimes.com/2025/07/01/lao-inflation-rate-eases-to-7-2-percent-in-june/
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1-Jul-2025 🛬 inboundLuang Prabang province generated $32 million USD in Jan-May 2025, with the majority coming from tourism revenue such as hotels, attractions, restaurants and guest housesSource: laotiantimes.com/2025/07/01/tourism-fuels-revenue-surge-in-luang-prabang-in-five-months-of-2025/
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1-Jul-2025 🛬 inboundBokeo authorities are transporting hot spring water 50km to the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone, with the construction of a pipeline to carry it there with the aim to install hot spring facilities for visitorsSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4199891190295682/
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