Lonely Planet reports that over 1.9 million domestic and foreign visitors visited Luang Prabang province in the first 11 months of 2024.

Rosewood Luang Prabang announces an enriching enhancement to its guest experiences through a new initiative that celebrates the rich heritage of Lao textiles.

The holiday season is in full swing and more people are making plans and travelling for Christmas and New Year. As a matter of fact, travelling during the holidays increases by 23% compared…

KS Hotels and HMD Asia announced their acquisition of Belmond's iconic La Résidence hotels, located in the charming towns of Luang Prabang in Laos and Siem Reap, Cambodia.

The Grand Luang Prabang will be the first hotel in Laos to join Melia Hotels International’s growing presence in the region.

Last week we ran the news of Pullman Luang Prabang's new range of sustainable experiences for the eventing crowd. But, with news that the property has also just unveiled a new ballroom for…

Pullman Luang Prabang has embraced a raft of sustainable practices — both internally and through a collection of carefully selected local partners.

Pullman, the upscale subsidiary of AccorHotels, has announced its first location in Laos with the opening of Pullman Luang Prabang.

JATI Koh Russey, a new laid-back private island resort ten minutes away from the Cambodian southern coast, will be opening its doors to guests by March 2025.

With Diwali coming up, travellers can choose from numerous exciting escapes at some of Asia's leading hotels and resorts.

The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) held a four-day digital skills training workshop for women working in the tourism sector.

Star Express, a cross-border railway connecting China and Laos, made its initial run on 24th September.

Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit completed spectacular transformation at the end of 2023 and will host a 60th anniversary event on its rooftop in August.

Hong Kong Airlines launched the direct service to Vientiane, Laos on 27 April 2024, further boosting its expanding network in the region. 

At Aman properties across Asia, preparations are underway to celebrate the fifth animal of the Chinese zodiac with the Year of the Dragon.

Laos has officially launched its "Visit Laos Year 2024" campaign, expecting to attract millions of international visitors to the Southeast Asian country, which has been touted as a "paradise…

12Go has prepared a list of the best travel destinations for the winter season in Asia. This list is based on the internal ticket data gathered by 12Go.

Laos is often overshadowed by its tourism powerhouse neighbours such as Thailand and Vietnam, but unbeknownst to many this land-locked nation is rich with lush green mountains, ancient…

On an average week, over 50,000 travellers connect to their destination of choice on codeshare or interline flights operated by Emirates’ many partners.

To compile this list of the top spots to visit this year, TIME solicited nominations from its international network of correspondents and contributors, with an eye toward those offering new…

New flight routes are opening this October that will provide a broader range of options for travellers hoping to visit Laos, as LaoSafe certification of the country's two airlines, Lao…

LaoSafe has certified more than 100 tourism businesses and helped to make Laos currently one of the most open Southeast Asian countries for international tourists. The success of the…

Laos, the country of misty mountains, charming French colonial architecture, hill tribe settlements, magical Buddhist monasteries, and authentic hospitality, is now open to the world.

Fourteen more countries are added to the list of nationalities allowed to enter Laos under the Travel Green Zone Plan.

Laos has announced plans to partially reopen its borders to foreign visitors on January 1, despite the rising fears that the Omicron variant

The Lao Government has announced their plan to re-open the country to fully vaccinated tourists in January of 2022 under the "Lao Travel Green Zone" program.

With three new hotels signed in Khao Yai, Thailand and Vang Vieng, Laos, Centara Hotels has expanded this year with 304 keys being added to its group portfolio

Like many, I wake up and read the travel trade papers. When and how destinations will reopen dominate the headlines. And there is no lack of experts willing to share their wisdom.

Recently both G-Adventures and Intrepid Travel have implemented the necessary measures to ensure absolute safety in all of their trips in order to inspire confidence to future travellers and…

With a mosaic of ethnic cultures and a topography that lends itself to adrenalised activities, the highlands of Thailand and Laos have long been prime quarry for intrepid adventurers.…

Thailand's Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced a strategic five-year development plan that will see its global portfolio grow to over 130 hotels in more than 50 countries by the end…

With a career stretching back across Asia, Alpha Eldiansyah, general manager of three Indonesia properties -- Banyan Tree Bintan, Angsana Bintan and Cassia Bintan -- has picked up a thing or…

This week’s round up of the key events and announcements from the world includes historic profits, capacity crunches and…Jazz?

Luxury Travel Intelligence (LTI), a provider of digital reports for travel, has revealed its list of the best and worst new luxury hotels in 2018.

Celebrating 25 years in business, Khiri Travel retrospects on its journey in travel in Asia. Khiri Travel founder, Willem Niemeijer insights that inform his travel industry decision making,…

SilkAir will transfer a number of its routes to Scoot ahead of its merger into Singapore Airlines, while Scoot will be transferring some of its services to existing destinations served by…

Hong Kong based luxury hospitality group Rosewood Hotel Group is stepping up its Asia expansion with the opening of four new properties in China, Southeast Asia and India, they announced…

A new global survey of local residents’ happiness in World Heritage sites called Planet Happiness has been launched to address the issue of over tourism.

Destination management company, ASIA DMC, has announced its recent success at the 25th World Travel Awards Gala held in Hong Kong on 3 September 2018.

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.

After the completion of AVANI Metropolis Auckland Residences in New Zealand October 2017, AVANI Hotels & Resorts have returned to Oceania to open their second site in Australia, and…

Minor Hotels' new brand extension, AVANI+, aims to take things slightly higher by using, “a little bit extra” to enhance the existing brand without creating a new one. We spoke to…

Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited announced the launch of its frequent flyer programme partnership with codeshare partner, Qatar Airways, starting 1 November 2017. 

Travel industry partners will reap the benefits of selling Mekong river cruise holidays for 2018 and 2019 according to tour and cruise operator APT.  APT’s head of sales and…

Pandaw has announce the addition of a third ship to join their Laos Flotilla on the Mekong River in September 2019. This will be the 17th vessel in the Pandaw Fleet that currently ply…

A new development in river cruising in Laos with the launch of an inspired new fleet of five custom-designed river cruisers that will work the upper reaches of the mighty Mekong in northern…

Thai Smile flies to Lucknow Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Lucknow (India) When? Four times a week, effective immediately Who? Thai Smile Why? Thai Airways' regional subsidiary taps…

PIETER VAN DER HOEVEN has become Minor Hotels' new area general manager for Vietnam. Based at the Anantara Hoi An, he will now oversee the operations and sales of all Minor hotel brands…

Vang Vieng, the popular backpacking destination in Laos, wants to improve its reputation by modernising its tourism facilities. The Vientiane Times reported a senior local tourism…

International tourism in Bagan, Myanmar, is experiencing strong growth, but the ancient destination is still under-served by major hotel groups, a new report has found. In its latest…

AirAsia is expanding its operations in Cambodia with the launch of flights to Sihanoukville, the country's main beach resort. Commencing on 9 August 2017, the new service will operate…

Two of Thailand's biggest airlines have teamed up on a series of services. National carrier Thai Airways and regional airline Bangkok Airways will jointly sell 10 domestic and five…

The mysterious Plain of Jars in Laos is now more accessible than ever, after an airline launched two new routes to the plateau on which the ancient site is located. The Lao news…

Banyan Tree's The Grand Luang Prabang Location: On the banks of the Mekong River in the UNESCO-listed town of Luang Prabang, northern Laos Grade: Luxury Keys: 75 Facilities:…

China Eastern launches new link to Laos Where? Kunming (China) to Luang Prabang, pictured (Laos) When? Four times a week, effective 2 March 2017 Who? China Eastern Airlines Why?…