Laos
Ministry of Culture and Tourism reports Laos received 1.7 mil int'l visitors from Jan-Apr 2026.
Latest monthly intl arrivals
456,840
Mar 2026
Recovery vs 2019
116%
Mar 2019: 393,497
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: 4 Jul 2026.
Latest Travel Industry News
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3-Jul-2026 👨✈️ aviationLao Airlines has added flights between Vientiane-Savannakhet on Fridays and SundaysSource: facebook.com/LaoAirlines/posts/pfbid02KXz8Q32pPDpEuiBoJUtGednARr7t3n3kQcShiETpJhrZTKVNEXaTUSfmsSwwUqfql
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1-Jul-2026 🛬 inboundLaos experienced its first flooding of the rainy season on 30 Jun in Bokeo province, with no injuries reported. Locals in the Northern provinces have been warned to stay informed of weather alerts during the seasonSource: laotiantimes.com/2026/07/01/first-floods-hit-northern-laos-after-heavy-rains/
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1-Jul-2026 🛬 inboundAvani+ Lanexang Vientiane Hotel officially opened on 1 JulSource: media.minorhotels.com/en-GLO/267314-avani-lanexang-vientiane-hotel-opens-in-the-heart-of-the-lao-capital/
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1-Jul-2026 🛬 inboundMyanmar President Min Aung Hlaing will make an official visit to Laos, his first to an ASEAN state since taking the role of PresidentSource: bangkokpost.com/world/3279440/myanmars-min-aung-hlaing-to-visit-laos-in-first-asean-member-state-visit
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1-Jul-2026 🛬 inboundA new Forest Fire and Haze War Room has been established in Vientiane as part of the CLEAR Sky Strategy, a trilateral plan between Thailand, Laos and Myanmar to combat haze and pollutionSource: bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3279409/haze-war-room-opens-in-vientiane
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1-Jul-2026 👨✈️ aviationLao Airlines has added flights between Vientiane-Xiengkhouang from 2 Jul-30 SepSource: facebook.com/LaoAirlines/posts/pfbid0tk1vSk5QP5VGx7ZMEunTaQeXQdJB3i78ewR2jZft8CemRpZGD3uctZ9n6A2dWUTtl
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29-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundPathoumphone district in Champasak is looking at utilising the To Mo stream for water-based tourism, with a survey conducted. It identified kayaking as a potential activity and several historical sites along the streamSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4566820856936045/
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29-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Culture and Tourism reported that Laos had received 1.7 million international visitors from Jan-Apr 2026Source: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4566819716936159/
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26-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundLaos reinstated its higher excise taxes on fuel for gasoline from 15% to 25%, and diesel tax from 0% to 5%, after emergency tax cuts in March 2026 to address increased fuel pricesSource: laotiantimes.com/2026/06/26/laos-restores-higher-fuel-excise-taxes-as-emergency-relief-measures-end/
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26-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundLaos has reported 5% economic growth in H1 2026, and inflation of 7.6% in Jun 2026, below May 2026’s 9% and Apr 2026’s 10.2%Source: laotiantimes.com/2026/06/26/laos-reports-economic-growth-as-inflation-slows-to-7-4-percent-in-june/
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25-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Culture and Tourism noted that European tourists continue to play an important role for tourists, with visibility of promotional campaigns limited by budgetSource: eurasiareview.com/25062026-laos-expands-tourism-push-beyond-china-interview/
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22-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundAuthorities from the southern provinces of Xekong, Champasak and Attapeu met to review and strengthen coordination on border management and boundary issuesSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4559387481012716/
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22-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundLaos is upgrading National Road 2 to ASEAN standards, which is part of Asian Highway 13, and a key ASEAN infrastructure project. Once completed, it will link the Thai border at Huai-Kon Nam Ngeum in Nan province, into Xayabouly Province, Laos, and ending at the Lao border with Vietnam at Panghok-Tay Trang in Phongsaly provinceSource: laotiantimes.com/2026/06/22/laos-upgrades-section-of-national-road-2-to-strengthen-thailand-laos-vietnam-corridor/
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19-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundLuang Prabang has seen 824,000 visitors to the city from Jan-Apr 2026, including 253,175 domestic and 570,994 international. It aims to attract 2.3 million visitors and $1.27 billion USD in tourism revenue in 2026Source: thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/06/19/luang-prabang-welcomes-over-800000-visitors-in-four-months
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18-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundLaos and Russia in high level bilateral talks took note of an increase in mutual tourist visits of over 50%, with tourism a key area of collaborationSource: traveldailynews.asia/tourism-policy/russia-and-laos-report-growth-in-tourism-cooperation/
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17-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundLaos has obtained 7 new development projects worth $3.31 million USD through the Mekong-Lancang Special Fund for 2026, spanning human resource development, agriculture, water resources, health and poverty reductionSource: laotiantimes.com/2026/06/17/laos-china-approve-seven-new-development-projects-worth-usd-3-31-million/
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17-Jun-2026 👨✈️ aviationLanexang Airways International will reopen its Luang Prabang-Bokeo flights from 26 Jun, flying 4 times weeklySource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4554015048216626/
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15-Jun-2026 👨✈️ aviationRussia and Laos discussed direct flights to boost their relationsSource: interfax.com/newsroom/top-stories/118077/
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15-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundThe China-Laos Railway carried 167,000 cross-border passengers from Jan-May 2026, +35% YoYSource: thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/06/15/china-railway-passenger-trips-hit-record-19-billion-in-january-may
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13-Jun-2026 🌏 outboundXishuangbanna is reported to have seen an increase in Lao tourists, with the number of overnight tourists from Jan-Apr 2026 +25.75% YoYSource: bastillepost.com/global/article/5931719-chinas-xishuangbanna-sees-growing-lao-tourist-numbers-due-to-favorable-transportation-policies
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11-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundFuel prices in Laos have declined over the past 2 months – as of 11 Jun, premium and regular gasoline were being sold at 31,300 LAK per litre, and diesel at 27,620 LAK per litreSource: laotiantimes.com/2026/06/11/lower-fuel-prices-bring-relief-but-many-eye-evs-as-living-costs-rise/
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11-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundLaos and Japan have agreed to deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on expanding cooperation in the economy, trade and investment, including tourismSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/laos-japan-agree-to-strengthen-bilateral-cooperation-post344431.vnp
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10-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundThe Tham Fa Meu cave in Khammuan province has recently opened as a geological and archaeological historical siteSource: thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/06/10/ancient-lao-cave-art-site-to-boost-heritage-tourism
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