Laos
Flooding hits Laos; Luang Namtha Airport impacted and suspends flights.
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: 30 Sep 2024.
Latest Travel Industry News
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13-Sep-2024 🛬 inboundVientiane Capital is facing continuous rainfall from 13-17 Sep, with water levels expected to peak on 15 Sep at 13.16m, exceeding the floor level of 12.50m. Meanwhile, Luang Namtha has seen many homes damaged and destroyed, the airport remaining closed and the first floor of a hospital submergedSource: laotiantimes.com/2024/09/13/vientiane-luang-prabang-face-growing-flood-threat-as-rescue-efforts-ramp-up-in-northern-laos/
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13-Sep-2024 👨✈️ aviationLaos Airlines will temporarily fly from Vientiane-Bokeo whilst Luang Namtha airport is closedSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3922728771345260/
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12-Sep-2024 🛬 inboundEssential aid is being provided to Luang Namtha and Oudomxay areas badly hit by the floodsSource: laotiantimes.com/2024/09/12/critical-flood-warnings-in-northern-laos-relief-teams-mobilize-donations-needed/
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12-Sep-2024 🛬 inboundChampassak province has approved the development of the Done Khone Yorla Pa nature-based tourism site in Done Khone village, Khong district. It will have 3 areas: the Phoudamduan Forest Reserve, a second area for a train station, boat dock and conservation attractions and a third area, Done Eher, with 65 resorts, restaurants and hospitality buildingsSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3921568388127965/
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11-Sep-2024 🛬 inboundLuang Prabang is facing the threat of rising flood water levels, which could reach dangerously high levels by 13 SepSource: laotiantimes.com/2024/09/11/luang-namtha-floods-emergency-response-ramps-up-luang-prabang-faces-rising-threat/
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11-Sep-2024 👨✈️ aviationBokeo International Airport has waived all landing and parking fees at the airport for domestic airlines until Luang Namtha airport can reopenSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3920737958211008/
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10-Sep-2024 🛬 inboundHeavy flooding is expected for northern and central provinces in LaosSource: laotiantimes.com/2024/09/10/weather-emergency-warning-heavy-flooding-expected-in-northern-central-provinces/
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10-Sep-2024 🛬 inboundLuang Namtha saw heavy flooding due to Typhoon Yagi, trapping residents and forcing the closure of Luang Namtha AirportSource: laotiantimes.com/2024/09/10/severe-flooding-hits-luang-namtha-claims-one-life-and-forces-evacuations/
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10-Sep-2024 🛬 inboundTraining started for tour guides from 9 Sep-29 Nov under a national program. It will include guidance on how to lead tourists satisfactorilySource: english.news.cn/asiapacific/20240910/d84fd01c83284c36a6f476c0a674b112/c.html
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10-Sep-2024 🛬 inboundLaos recorded 2.3 million international visitors to the country from Jan-Jul 2024, +18% YoY, and generating $700 million USD tourism revenue. There were 2 million domestic tourists in the same period, +748% YoY and generating $332 million USDSource: thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/09/10/tourism-boom-nets-23-million-foreign-visitors-to-laos-in-seven-months
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10-Sep-2024 🛬 inboundPakbeng in Oudomxay province will host a Boat Racing Festival from 17-18 SepSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3919437145007756/
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10-Sep-2024 🛬 inboundA new border crossing between Laos and Thailand will be upgraded to international status and open on 13 Sep in Lakhonepheng district, Saravan provinceSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3919815624969908/
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9-Sep-2024 👨✈️ aviationLao Airlines will increase its flights to Bangkok with double flights daily from 27 OctSource: facebook.com/LaoAirlines/posts/pfbid02jiRJH7aZafxs3FGNyE5Z5CaWv6aLH8vNUTHN4jDFF98UDgeAggG7QJArUNdty47ol
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6-Sep-2024 👨✈️ aviationLaos and Korea reviewed progress on opening direct flights between Luang Prabang and South Korea as part of its Knowledge Sharing Program. The Korean officials also showed a new design for Luang Prabang International Airport and improvements to its airspace designSource: laotiantimes.com/2024/09/06/laos-south-korea-collaborate-on-direct-flight-initiative-to-boost-tourism-economic-ties/
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6-Sep-2024 👨✈️ aviationLao Airlines will start a direct flight to Quanzhou from 8 Sep with one flight per weekSource: facebook.com/LaoAirlines/posts/pfbid02ZLfw2QzNGEjD64C65xBW9EBFmQ45yuxtUB1EDW7AysiGsivjWmT2V91wMcVmGGt3l
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5-Sep-2024 🛬 inboundThua Thien-Hue in Vietnam held a working session with Savannakhet province in Laos to increase collaboration in numerous fields, including tourismSource: vietnamnews.vn/politics-laws/1662443/thua-thien-hue-promotes-cooperation-with-laos-savannakhet-province.html
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5-Sep-2024 🛬 inboundWorkers involved in the building of a 5* hotel in the Siphandone SEZ project in Champassak province have reported that they have not been paid full wages for several months, whilst some subcontractors are reported to have left the projectSource: pattayamail.com/thailandnews/workers-at-9-billion-hotel-and-casino-project-in-southern-laos-face-unpaid-wages-amid-construction-delays-471025
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3-Sep-2024 🛬 inboundFrom 1 Oct, all organisations must pay their employees in Lao kipSource: laotiantimes.com/2024/09/03/laos-requires-fair-exchange-rates-for-salaries-starting-october-1/
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3-Sep-2024 🛬 inboundLaos will hold a Made in Laos fair in Vientiane from 28 Sep-7 Oct which will feature locally made handicrafts, clothes, furniture, food and drinks, OCOP products and electrical goodsSource: english.news.cn/20240903/3809ab13368c464fa818ea9f78c3cbf0/c.html
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3-Sep-2024 👨✈️ aviationLao Airlines will start to fly to Guangzhou three times per week from 27 OctSource: facebook.com/LaoAirlines/posts/pfbid0w97Cc8DAMjn54PtScaUv5FMm4xih74cUV6ZfopCuHTvCDySB7FAjuXGQBjQTcRx1l
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30-Aug-2024 🛬 inboundLaos is one of the top 3 destinations for Thai travellers to return to, according to an Agoda Return Visitor Ranking reportSource: laotiantimes.com/2024/08/30/laos-ranks-among-top-three-travel-spots-for-thai-tourists-new-survey-shows/
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30-Aug-2024 👨✈️ aviationLao Airlines will open a Vientiane-Kunming route from 27 Oct, flying 4 times weeklySource: facebook.com/LaoAirlines/posts/pfbid022UGp4QiDczeQKcp8BoK8cSC4JVZWTXNMPAsCf246vKJFersoqzRYSVNEysersCoyl
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29-Aug-2024 👨✈️ aviationLao Airlines will open a Luang Prabang-Chiang Mai route from 27 OctSource: facebook.com/LaoAirlines/posts/pfbid035gNCtXt28aLMr4fNpo1udUtGvip4U6Ny2QEAdWS4Zzvm4WbZdY8UvpYSxXgvLP9Tl
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28-Aug-2024 🛬 inbound28 Aug: Laos and Vietnam will introduce cross-border QR payments from Sep, initially involving 9 Vietnamese banks, and 13 Lao banksSource: laotiantimes.com/2024/08/28/laos-vietnam-to-introduce-kip-dong-cross-border-payment-system/
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27-Aug-2024 🛬 inboundThe Boat Racing festival will take place in Luang Prabang from 24 Aug-2 Sep, and will include traditional boat racing, a market, opening ceremony and alms givingSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3907867669498037/
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27-Aug-2024 🛬 inboundThe Luang Prabang Ultra Trail run will take place from 19-20 OctSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3907934196158051/
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27-Aug-2024 👨✈️ aviationLao Airlines will reopen its Luang Prabang-Bangkok service from 27 OctSource: facebook.com/LaoAirlines/posts/pfbid024BDat2W2j2L9xjcFfDAyrszu2znkzxxY2haSUeRg8xoHVDp56Y6copKAPFiVmbKCl
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24-Aug-2024 👨✈️ aviationA new direct flight between Xishuangbanna and VientianeSource: english.news.cn/20240824/295e4bf2fc434041ab87a7c2a302d80d/c.html
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22-Aug-2024 🛬 inboundThe Lao Hotel & Restaurant Association and the Lao Chef Academy have signed an agreement to partner to train chefsSource: vientianetimes.org.la/freefreenews/freecontent_162_Restaurant_y24.php
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22-Aug-2024 🛬 inboundThe DoubleTree by Hilton Vientiane will open on 1 SepSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3903264033291734/
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21-Aug-2024 👨✈️ aviationQingdao Airlines has inaugurated a route between Vientiane-JinghongSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3902236700061134/
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20-Aug-2024 🛬 inboundThe Laos-China Railway has seen 38 million trips and operated over 56,000 trains since its launch on 3 Dec 2021. Since Jan 2024, it has seen 12.73 million trips, +11.9% YoYSource: chinadaily.com.cn/a/202408/20/WS66c45a39a31060630b924085.html
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19-Aug-2024 🛬 inboundThe UXO Lao Visitor Center is reopening in Luang Prabang on 19 Aug after a 1-month closure to install a new permanent exhibitSource: facebook.com/events/503308205721388/
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