Laos
“I wanted to create the Airbnb of tourism”
Arriving in a new city, in a country you have never been to before, can be an overwhelming experience. You may have all the right plans to discover ‘the real’ Bangkok, for example, but once on the ground, uncovering the spots beyond the tourist traps can be extremely difficult.
AVANI cuts to the chase, moves front desks closer to extinction
Catering to modern travellers who want bookings and check-ins fast and done online, AVANI Hotels & Resorts has introduced online pre-arrival check-ins at its properties worldwide.
ASEAN Tourism Forum 2018: Food trips, sustainability and scaling up in the next 50 years
The recent 37th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) saw the region’s tourism ministers express optimism on growing the sector in 2018 onwards.
ONYX on for the hat-trick
ONYX Hospitality Group is inviting travellers to discover new destinations with them in 2018. openings across its Amari and OZO brands including OZO Hoi An in Vietnam, Amari Vang Vieng in Laos and Amari Yangshuo in China.
Pandaw unveil new ship for Laos flotilla
Pandaw has announce the addition of a third ship to join their Laos Flotilla on the Mekong River in September
Pha That Luang restoration to be completed in November
The renovation of Pha That Luang, the golden stupa in the centre of Vientiane, is expected to be completed before
Asian air route updates from Thai Smile, Lao Airlines, Jetstar and more
Thai Smile flies to Lucknow Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Lucknow (India) When? Four times a week, effective immediately Who? Thai
Laos plans incentives for tourism investors
The government of Laos has revealed plans to offer a series of incentives to attract companies to invest in its
Asian air route updates from PAL, AirAsia, Hong Kong Airlines and more
Tianjin Airlines starts flying to Vladivostok Where? Tianjin (China) to Vladivostok, pictured (Russia) When? Twice a week, effective immediately Who?
Tourism zone set for southern Laos
Officials in Laos have given the green light for the development of a new trade and tourism zone in the
Lao backpacker haven upgrades facilities
Vang Vieng, the popular backpacking destination in Laos, wants to improve its reputation by modernising its tourism facilities. The Vientiane
Asian air route updates: new flights from Norwegian, Spring, Air China and more…
Spring adds low-cost link between key Asian cities Where? Shanghai Pudong (China) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) When? Four
Laos plans to develop new tourist attractions
The government of Laos is planning to expand its tourism industry by opening up new destinations and attractions to international
Hilton enters Laos
Hilton has sealed its first ever hotel in Laos, the landlocked Southeast Asian nation. The US hotel giant has penned
New flights take travellers to mysterious Plain of Jars
The mysterious Plain of Jars in Laos is now more accessible than ever, after an airline launched two new routes
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