Laos
Vientiane expects That Luang festival to boost visitors to the city.
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 Nov 2024.
Latest Travel Industry News
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15-Nov-2024 🛬 inboundThe Lao national circus will perform from 29-30 Nov in Vientiane capitalSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3989031681381635/
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14-Nov-2024 🛬 inboundAbsolute Hotel Services Group will open the U Vang Vieng Hotel in 2028m with 60 roomsSource: ttrweekly.com/site/2024/11/absolute-hotel-services-expands-in-laos/
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13-Nov-2024 🛬 inboundXaysomboun province will celebrate the city pillar, Visit Laos Year 2024 and the 3rd anniversary of the Chao Anouvong statue from 28 Nov-4 Dec. Activities will include a food festival, street fair and performancesSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3987726391512164/
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12-Nov-2024 🛬 inboundVientiane is expecting the That Luang festival to boost visitors to the city, with a free bus service and activities including a traditional wax castle procession and almsgivingSource: english.news.cn/20241112/c5321eb1ea2b4cf89b04903e34ca6ccc/c.html
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11-Nov-2024 🛬 inboundXieng Khouang Province will host the Khao Kai Noi Festival from 25-30 NovSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3987155158235954/
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7-Nov-2024 🛬 inboundThe That Luang Festival will be held from 11-15 Nov in Vientiane and will have 1,625 booths dedicated to Lao handicrafts, foods and cultureSource: laotiantimes.com/2024/11/07/that-luang-festival-to-feature-over-1600-booths-showcasing-lao-crafts-culture/
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7-Nov-2024 🛬 inboundThe Laos-China Railway carried 3 million pax from Jan-oct 2024, +44.4% YoY. It sees 10,000 daily pax, of whom 2.89 million are domestic travellers and 107,000 cross-border travellersSource: laotiantimes.com/2024/11/07/laos-china-railway-hits-3-million-passengers-in-first-10-months-of-2024/
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6-Nov-2024 🛬 inboundChampamay Travel has signed an agreement with the Association of Travel Agencies of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, to arrange tour groups from Russia to LaosSource: thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/11/06/lao-russian-travel-agencies-join-forces-to-boost-tourism
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4-Nov-2024 🛬 inboundThe Lao government has committed to supporting tourism development in Luang Prabang, to improve the quality of events, activities and infrastructure. They also emphasised that all guides should be regulated, to ensure a standardised serviceSource: laotiantimes.com/2024/11/04/lao-government-aims-to-boost-tourism-in-luang-prabang-addressing-infrastructure-industry-challenges/
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4-Nov-2024 👨✈️ aviationLao Airlines added an extra flights from Vientiane-Huaphan on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and SundaysSource: facebook.com/LaoAirlines/posts/pfbid0UX1wu6ZpdakBm9FT2Rh4rxowWQMgGZWAfYsKRAGTsJomFRdcWm5Guu6iMF4dSDrHl
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1-Nov-2024 🛬 inboundNational Handicraft Day is celebrated on 1 Nov, with the 23rd Lao Handicraft Festival being held from 26 Oct-3 Nov in VientianeSource: laotiantimes.com/2024/11/01/laos-celebrates-national-handicraft-day-honoring-heritage-economic-impact/
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1-Nov-2024 🛬 inboundLaos’ inflation in Oct 2024 decreased to 20.7% from Sep’s 21.7%. Accommodation saw an increase of 29.8%Source: laotiantimes.com/2024/11/01/laos-inflation-rate-drops-to-20-7-percent-in-october/
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1-Nov-2024 👨✈️ aviationLanexang Airways International received its second aircraftSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3978205259130944/
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1-Nov-2024 🛬 inboundKS Hotels and HMD Asia have announced they have acquired La Residence Hotels in Luang Prabang and Siem ReapSource: thehotelconversation.com.au/properties/2024/11/01/ks-hotels-and-hmd-asia-announce-acquisition-two-iconic-la-r%C3%A9sidence-hotels
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1-Nov-2024 🛬 inboundThe Cambodia-Laos Joint Tourism Working Group on tourism cooperation took place, with discussions around travel facilitation and border crossings, human capital development and capacity building, marketing, and the development of tourism products and linkagesSource: thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/11/01/laos-cambodia-advance-plans-for-shared-tourism
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31-Oct-2024 🛬 inboundAn MoU for a feasibility study to transform Nam Hin View Water Basin in Oudomxay province into a sustainable tourism destination has been signed between the local authorities and the Nam Hin View Complex Company Ltd. The plan aims to establish tourism and leisure facilities, including accommodation, entertainment venues, a public park and supermarketSource: english.news.cn/20241031/6ff392e14bb64e56a1c2c78766a22bbd/c.html
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30-Oct-2024 🛬 inboundThailand, Laos, and Myanmar are collaborating for the Clear Sky Strategy 2024-2030, a comprehensive action plan to battle haze pollution. The acronym “CLEAR” stands for Continued Commitment, Leveraging Mechanisms, Experience Sharing, Air Quality Networks, and ResponseSource: thethaiger.com/news/national/thailand-laos-myanmar-launch-clear-sky-to-combat-haze-pollution
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30-Oct-2024 🛬 inboundLuang Prabang has welcomed 1,723,164 tourists from Jan-Oct 2024, exceeding its initial 2024 target of 900,000. Of that number, 567,963 were domestic visitors, with international visitors being led by China, Thailand and South Korea. The province had hoped to attract 1.4 million international visitors in 2024, and a total tourism revenue of $900 million USD by the year-end. It noted that it had added ticket sales counters and staff at each attraction to make entry faster and easier, and they are also looking at online ticket salesSource: laotiantimes.com/2024/10/30/luang-prabang-smashes-2024-tourism-goal-over-1-7-million-visitors-expecting-surge-in-peak-season/
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30-Oct-2024 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Public Works and Transport is looking at developing a plan for the next 5 years to boost Laos’ connectivity to the regionSource: laotiantimes.com/2024/10/30/laos-launches-major-infrastructure-project-to-expedite-transition-from-land-locked-to-land-linked/
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30-Oct-2024 🛬 inboundFeuang district, Vientiane province, has seen 146,000 tourists since the start of 2024, and is expected to generate 30 billion LAK ($1.5 million USD) in tourism revenue for the full yearSource: kpl.gov.la/EN/detail.aspx
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30-Oct-2024 👨✈️ aviationLanexang Airways International is opening a new flight between Bokeo-Luang Prabang from 6 Nov three times per weekSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3976412545976882/
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29-Oct-2024 🛬 inboundLaos’ President and Vietnam’s PM have agreed to speed up the Thakhaek-Vung Ang seaport rail link, as well as the Vientiane-Hanoi expresswaySource: laotiantimes.com/2024/10/29/lao-vietnamese-leaders-advance-plans-for-rail-road-connections/
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29-Oct-2024 🛬 inboundVientiane province is aiming to welcome 1.3 million visitors in 2025 and tourism revenue of 782 billion LAK ($35.8 million USD). It reported that from Jan-Sep 2024, it had welcomed 1,031,756 travellers, of whom 281,891 were international tourists, an increase overall of 366,917 in 2023. Tourism revenue reached 707 billion LAK ($32.2 million USD) from Jan-Sep, up by 489 billion LAK in 2023Source: laotiantimes.com/2024/10/29/vientiane-province-boosts-tourism-goals-with-1-3-million-visitor-target-by-end-of-2025/
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26-Oct-2024 🛬 inboundThe China-Laos railway saw more than 6,400 cross-border trips over the Chinese national day week-long holiday, +160% YoYSource: asia.nikkei.com/Business/Travel-Leisure/China-Laos-railway-sees-ridership-surge-during-October-holiday
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25-Oct-2024 🛬 inboundThe Amari Vientiane hotel is expected to open by the end of DecSource: ttrweekly.com/site/2024/10/onyx-opens-two-hotels-in-southeast-asia/
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24-Oct-2024 🛬 inboundA Vietnam-Laos trade fair was held in Phonsavanh township in Xiengkhouang province of Laos on 23 Oct to boost trade and tourism promotionSource: english.vov.vn/en/economy/vietnam-laos-step-up-trade-tourism-promotion-post1130589.vov
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24-Oct-2024 👨✈️ aviationLao Airlines has increased the frequency of its Vientiane-Savannakhet flights to twice per day on FridaysSource: facebook.com/LaoAirlines/posts/pfbid02CjAvxqJiwSKXjBCfqFt1pKg7P4Jbrgii8P97sxR4m8jiMUMNwjFQPk1oKWMzD3Hhl
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23-Oct-2024 🛬 inboundVang Vieng has seen over 900,000 visitors from Jan-Oct 2024, exceeding its 900,000 visitor target for the year. 400,000 of those were international visitors. The district governor attributed the growth to better transportation options and infrastructure, partially supported by a $15 million USD grant from the Asian Development BankSource: laotiantimes.com/2024/10/23/vang-vieng-tourist-numbers-increases-amid-infrastructure-upgrade/
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23-Oct-2024 👨✈️ aviationDonghai Airlines will launch three-times weekly scheduled flights from Shenzhen-Vientiane from 1 NovSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3968455546772582/
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23-Oct-2024 👨✈️ aviationA codeshare between Lao Airlines and Vietjet Air will see a direct flight from Vientiane-HCMC launched from 27 OctSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3968583126759824/
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23-Oct-2024 👨✈️ aviationThe Japanese government will provide $20 million USD assistance to the Lao government to develop Vientiane airport through expanding the passenger building, improving the taxiway and service area routes to boost Laos’ connectivitySource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3969695043315299/
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22-Oct-2024 🛬 inbound13,000 pax have travelled on the Bangkok-Vientiane train since the Lao-Thailand railway launch on 20 JulSource: laotiantimes.com/2024/10/22/lao-thai-railway-boosts-regional-connectivity-economic-growth/
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21-Oct-2024 🛬 inbound11 roads will be upgraded in Vang Vieng under an Asian Development Bank grant of $1.8 million USD. A master plan is being created to better manage tourism development in Vang Vieng from 2024-2034Source: english.news.cn/20241021/2349f7ea125742dab594c0ae2fc9581e/c.html
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21-Oct-2024 🛬 inboundThe new Holiday Inn & Suites Vientiane opened on 18 Oct, with 273 roomsSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3965986113686192/
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21-Oct-2024 🛬 inboundThe State Railway of Thailand has added a passenger wagon to the cross-service rail route of Bangkok-Vientiane to serve demandSource: bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2887272/passenger-wagon-boost-to-meet-high-demand-on-thai-laos-link
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21-Oct-2024 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Public Security’s Department of Logistics, Qiancheng Group and Lao Mahasub Development Sole Co Ltd will partner to build a 5* hotel in Vientiane, the Lao Center HotelSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/3966020367016100/
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