Laos
Lao Airlines launches inaugural COMAC C909 flight.
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: 20 Apr 2025.
Latest Travel Industry News
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18-Apr-2025 🛬 inboundThe Laos-China Railway cross-border operations has now been in operation for 2 years, and has carried 480,000 pax from 112 countries. 37,500 group travellers have travelled between the two countries. The railway as a whole has carried 4.1 million pax so far in 2025Source: laotiantimes.com/2025/04/18/laos-china-railway-celebrates-two-year-anniversary-of-cross-border-service-with-480000-passengers/
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18-Apr-2025 🛬 inboundFrom 14-16 Apr, Laos celebrated Pi Mai Laos, with the Lolat Festival in Luang Prabang, the Miss Lao New Year procession and an alms giving ceremonySource: laotiantimes.com/2025/04/18/lao-new-year-wrap-tradition-festivities-international-engagement/
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16-Apr-2025 🛬 inboundThe Laos-China Railway international passenger section has been extended to Pu-er in Yunnan, with an extra stop in NateuySource: english.news.cn/20250416/df939a6fec664ba6961a9a4d1df07779/c.html
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13-Apr-2025 👨✈️ aviationLao Airlines flew its inaugural COMAC C909 commercial flight on 12 AprSource: web.facebook.com/LaoAirlines/posts/pfbid0Rz13WHQWJsPDq99UEDD8onHPkMogFKtJp7m5N3ddXy9FfxpEEdDCNP2HhtfxdsKol
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12-Apr-2025 👨✈️ aviationLao Airlines will start its services on the COMAC C909 plane from 13 Apr, operating the Vientiane-Savannakhet route with 9 weekly flightsSource: facebook.com/LaoAirlines/posts/pfbid0iJxXSwTXbt1iKE89fy62hv98u8gq23YAUtmcFTqGqwAfF8tCCjZqahRqusysk7WBl
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12-Apr-2025 🛬 inboundA new Champasak Provincial Museum has opened in PakseSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4116523238632478/
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11-Apr-2025 🛬 inboundThe China-Laos Railway will operate more train services from 11-20 Apr to accommodate demand over Pi MaiSource: english.news.cn/20250411/4d403319a3e04a128665903a64e7c796/c.html
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11-Apr-2025 🛬 inboundA large cultural dinner show, Huean LuangPrabang, is set to reopen in Luang PrabangSource: web.facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4115512818733520/
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10-Apr-2025 🛬 inboundThe ADB forecasts that Laos’ 2025 GDP will grow 3.9% in 2025 and 4.0% in 2026, from 4.0% in 2024. Logistics and tourism will be the main drivers for this growth. Risks include the tariffs from the US and its impact on key trading partnersSource: laotiantimes.com/2025/04/10/asian-development-bank-predicts-3-9-percent-economic-growth-for-laos-in-2025/
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10-Apr-2025 🛬 inboundLao Deputy Finance Minister has said that negotiations for smaller countries like Laos with the US over trade tariffs could take longer than the 90 day pause on reciprocal tariffsSource: thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/04/10/trumps-tariff-negotiations-could-take-longer-for-smaller-economies-says-lao-minister
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8-Apr-2025 🛬 inboundVientiane Province saw 902,057 visitors in Q1 2025, including 416,232 domestic and 485,825 international arrivals. Tourism revenue was $34.8 million USD. Popular places to visit included Ang Nam Ngum 1, Keo Oudom district; Vang Vieng; and Feuang districtSource: laotiantimes.com/2025/04/08/vientiane-province-welcomes-over-900000-tourists-in-first-quarter-of-2025/
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5-Apr-2025 👨✈️ aviationLao Airlines has now received its first COMAC C909 plane, and will fly its first flight on 12 Apr from Vientiane-Pakse-VientianeSource: facebook.com/LaoAirlines/posts/pfbid0oZegZGQqCUHP1ChfBpVv1bTqgvEkhHn3peJWcbf1QrSsA476esKYpASJXotAAJtkl
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5-Apr-2025 👨✈️ aviationA new flight between Luang Prabang and Kunming has been launched, operating three times per weekSource: english.news.cn/20250405/f49b99ebd1704d6a84114323660af095/c.html
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4-Apr-2025 🛬 inboundRestaurants in Vientiane Capital will be permitted to sell food only from 3-7 Apr to mark the mourning period for former Laos PresidentSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4108138299470972/
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3-Apr-2025 🛬 inboundThe 5th Exhibition of HCMC and Friendship Provinces and Cities in Savannakhet will be held from 2-6 Apr in HCMC, to boost trade and cooperationSource: vietnamnews.vn/economy/1695142/viet-nam-laos-boost-trade-at-savannakhet-expo.html
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3-Apr-2025 🛬 inboundOudomxay province has started a project to beautify the provincial capital, removing unauthorised buildings and structuresSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4107192556232213/
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2-Apr-2025 🛬 inboundThe Former President of Laos, Khamtai Siphandone, died on 2 Apr aged 101. Laos will enter a mourning period from 3-7 Apr, from 8.30am-12pm and 2-5pm. During this time, all activities, parties and sports competitions are banned. The funeral will be on 7 AprSource: laotiantimes.com/2025/04/02/former-president-khamtai-siphandone-passes-away-at-101/
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2-Apr-2025 🛬 inboundSavannakhet Province has officially recognised 3 new national heritage: Hor Tai Pee Dok (The Library of Buddhist Manuscripts), Taleo Temple, and Khonesavanh SingingSource: laotiantimes.com/2025/04/02/three-cultural-treasures-of-savannakhet-earn-national-heritage-status/
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2-Apr-2025 🛬 inboundTrain tickets for the Laos-China Railway for Lao New Year will be available 7 days in advance for travel between 11-20 AprSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4106115786339890/
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1-Apr-2025 🛬 inboundLuang Prabang will host the Mekong Tourism Forum from 23-27 Jun, as well as the 55th GMS Meeting of the GMC Tourism Working Group. MTF 2025 will see the launch of the new GMS Tourism Strategy, whilst the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MCTO) will see capacity building programsSource: ttrweekly.com/site/2025/04/mtf-heads-for-luang-prabang/
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31-Mar-2025 🛬 inboundVientiane Capital has released its safety regulations for Pi Mai, including restaurants and entertainment venues to avoid excessive noise, a ban on fireworks and using dirty or coloured water for splashingSource: laotiantimes.com/2025/03/31/vientiane-authorities-announce-regulations-for-lao-new-year-celebrations/
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30-Mar-2025 🛬 inboundThe Vang Vieng Rocket Festival will take place at Vang Vieng Interpark on 11 MaySource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4102954153322720/
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28-Mar-2025 🛬 inboundLaos’ inflation in Mar 2025 dropped to 11.2%, down from 12.7% in Feb and 15.5% in Jan 2025. Q1 2025 inflation was 13.1% compared to 24.9% in Q1 2024Source: laotiantimes.com/2025/03/28/inflation-in-laos-drops-to-11-2-in-march/
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28-Mar-2025 🛬 inboundThe Laos-China Railway has carried 50 million pax since it launched in Dec 2021, and operated over 71,000 passenger trains and 480,000 international travellersSource: english.www.gov.cn/news/202503/28/content_WS67e63f30c6d0868f4e8f1474.html
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27-Mar-2025 🛬 inboundIn Vientiane on 27 Mar, the air pollution AQA hit 199, whilst Luang Prabang reached 258, and Xayaboury 253Source: laotiantimes.com/2025/03/27/severe-air-pollution-continues-to-hit-laos/
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26-Mar-2025 👨✈️ aviationLao Airlines is reported to be preparing to operate COMAC’s C909 jet, with Lao Airlines staff sharing photos at the COMAC training centre in Shanghai. A spokesperson confirmed that they are expecting delivery by end Mar. Chinese designed aircraft have been already recognised by the Lao regulators since 2010Source: bangkokpost.com/business/general/2988036/lao-airlines-to-fly-chinese-made-jet
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21-Mar-2025 🛬 inboundThe National Assembly has approved the ministries restructuring. It also approved the raising of the retirement age for civil servants to 65 from 60Source: nationthailand.com/blogs/news/general/40047662
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