Laos
Attapeu province signs MoU for feasibility study on the development of natural tourism.
Latest monthly intl arrivals
329,306
Dec 2023
Recovery vs 2019
72%
Dec 2019: 457,579
YTD Intl Arrivals
--
No 2024 data
Percent of 2024 Target
--%
of 2.7M target
Source: Intl arrivals - Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism. Page last updated: 17 Apr 2024.
Latest Travel Industry News
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12-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe ADB has forecast Laos’ 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 🛬 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 🛬 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 🛬 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 🛬 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 🛬 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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5-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundA truck which was carrying sulphuric acid overturned in Luang Prabang on 3 Apr, with the chemical being carried into the Nam Khan River, causing Thailand to raise an alert over potential quality issues for the Mekong RiverSource: nationthailand.com/blogs/thailand/general/40037015
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5-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Tham Koung cave in Huaphan province is planning to have access improved to reach it, with carpark, restaurants, bridge, zipline, kayaking and rock climbingSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3798925947058877/
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4-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThai Commerce Minister met with the Lao Ambassador to Thailand to discuss expediting the reopening of border checkpoints that were closed during the pandemic, to facilitate tourism and border trade. The minister also proposed an MoU between Thailand’s Phayao and Laos’ Sainyabuli to stimulate border economy and tourismSource: bangkokpost.com/business/general/2770550/drive-to-reopen-border-checkpoints-with-laos
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4-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare has called on Lao nationals in the country and overseas to look at employment within LaosSource: laotiantimes.com/2024/04/04/labor-ministry-calls-for-lao-nationals-to-apply-for-jobs-in-laos/
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4-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationLao Airlines has added frequencies to its Vientiane-Luang Prabang route over the Lao New YearSource: facebook.com/LaoAirlines/posts/pfbid02hYjiNxPJ8PwEorGSUm42d6mjZHKVta91XC1Bd5HnxfQWXoSPx62HdzLkBW4LxrcLl
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4-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe boat racing festival in Nong Khiaw will take place on 10 AprSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3798453243772814/
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3-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThailand and Laos has launched a cross-border QR code payment linkage on 3 AprSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/laos-thailand-launch-crossborder-qr-payment/283982.vnp
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3-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundRadisson Red will open in Vientiane in partnership with La Vie Hotels & Resorts. It is set to open in Q4 2024 and will have 145 roomsSource: ttgasia.com/2024/04/03/radisson-red-hotel-to-open-in-laos-capital/
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3-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundBokeo province’s Paktha district will host the Phakhuan Festival on 3 Apr as part of the Visit Laos Year 2024 campaignSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3797642933853845/
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2-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundLaos’ inflation rate in Mar 2024 declined to 24.98% from Feb’s 25.35%. The hotel and restaurant sector saw a 35.9% increase. The Lao kip has seen a depreciation of 18.6% vs the USD and 21.5% vs the THB YoYSource: laotiantimes.com/2024/04/02/inflation-rate-in-laos-dips-slightly-to-24-98-percent-in-march/
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2-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe new Namsong bridge in Vangvieng district has now been completedSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3796974030587402/
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2-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundTheView, a treetop café at Kuang Si Waterfalls, Luang Prabang, will open on 6 AprSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3796905687260903/
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30-Mar-2024 👨✈️ aviationAeronautical Radio of Thailand Co Ltd (Aerothai) President revealed that Thailand is in talks with China and Laos to develop parallel air routes between Thailand and China via Laos, in efforts to alleviate congestion in the current flight path and increase capacity from 100,000 to 200,000 flights annually. The planned routes will link Northern Thai provinces like Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, with key Chinese cities like Kunming, Guiyang, Chengdu, Tianfu, Chongqing, and Xi’anSource: thethaiger.com/news/national/thailand-china-and-laos-forge-new-routes
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28-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundPi Mai festivities in Luang Prabang have now been finalised, including a Miss New Year pageant, elephant procession, traditional market, lantern parades and dance performances from 10-20 AprSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3793692180915587/
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28-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundThe main street in Luang Prabang, Sisavangvong Road, will be closed on 30-31 Mar as a trial run for car free accessSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3793453617606110/
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27-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundRegulations to be followed for Pi Mai from 13-16 Apr have been issued for Vientiane residents, including refraining from unnecessary noise, not using coloured water, or using fireworksSource: laotiantimes.com/2024/03/27/vientiane-capital-announces-golden-rules-for-lao-new-year-2024/
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27-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundMohan Port on the China-Laos border in Yunnan Province has seen 9,100 inbound and outbound travellers from tour groups in Mar 2024, +210% MoM, and 640,000 inbound and outbound travellers as of 26 Mar this year. It also saw 900 tourists from 50 tour groups on 26 Mar, a record high since the border was reopened in Sep 2023Source: english.news.cn/20240327/a3c716261e2646c38702bf7837bf7fb8/c.html
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27-Mar-2024 👨✈️ aviationAirAsia will resume its Vientiane-Kuala Lumpur route with twice weekly flights from 2 JulSource: ttgasia.com/2024/03/27/airasia-to-resume-kuala-lumpur-vientiane-route/
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27-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundCambodia’s PM held his first visit to Laos, and both Prime Ministers welcomed the launch of Lao Airlines’ Vientiane-Phnom Penh routeSource: khmertimeskh.com/501462966/getting-closer-pms-maiden-trip-to-laos-brings-fruitful-outcomes/
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26-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundVientiane Capital held a jobs fair for 56 companies and 560 positions to address the labour shortageSource: laotiantimes.com/2024/03/26/government-holds-job-fair-amidst-labor-shortage-crisis/
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26-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundThe 30th National Tour Guide training and certification program has opened for applications, with training to take place from 6 May-19 JulSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3792053337746138/
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26-Mar-2024 👨✈️ aviationThe Jin Air and T’way Air routes between Seoul-Vientiane will finish from the start of Apr for low season in Korea, with estimated restarting date of Oct/ NovSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3792230844395054/
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25-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundPhongsaly will be organising a tribal food and tea festival as part of the Visit Laos Year 2024 celebrations in Nov 2024Source: kpl.gov.la/EN/detail.aspx
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25-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundHCMC and Laos are looking to strengthen cooperation including for tourismSource: en.sggp.org.vn/hcmc-focuses-on-strengthening-cooperation-ties-with-laos-in-various-fields-post108955.html
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24-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundDakcheung in Sekong will be holding a barge racing festival on 29-30 MarSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3790823117869160/
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24-Mar-2024 👨✈️ aviationLao Skyway will start flying from Vientiane-Savannakhet from 2 AprSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3790354647916007/
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22-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundHuaphan province, Laos and Son La province, Vietnam, are jointly coordinating a festival to highlight its ethic minority cultures and scenerySource: english.news.cn/20240322/c6937c6fa5bf4782bcc2635183cf8894/c.html
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22-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundOver 100 Buddha statues were discovered in Bokeo province – they have yet to be datedSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/over-100-bronze-buddha-statues-discovered-in-laos/283352.vnp
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20-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundVAT will be raised from 7% to 10%, the government has announced – however, exact details were not provided. The 10% would be the original level from 2010 to 2021 – it was lowered on 1 Jan 2022 to stimulate the economy after the pandemicSource: laotiantimes.com/2024/03/20/lao-government-to-raise-value-added-tax-rate-to-10-percent/
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20-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundA cultural festival in Naxaithong district in Vientiane will be held from 22-24 Mar, including the opening ceremony for Visit Laos Year and a cultural exhibition showcasing minority culture groupsSource: thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/03/20/laos-to-hold-cultural-festival-to-attract-visitors-during-visit-laos-year
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20-Mar-2024 👨✈️ aviationWest Air has started flights between Vientiane-Changsha, which will fly 3 times per weekSource: aeroroutes.com/eng/240312-pnmar24vte
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