Thousands of locals, residents and visitors have been treated to the sights, sounds and tastes of Japan at the 2025 Japan Festival in Vientiane Capital on 14-15 February

The event is the biggest Japanese festival in Laos. It has been running once every two or three years since 2011. 

This long-awaited event returned to Vientiane this year with 3,500 visitors, celebrating

A public school in Vientiane Capital is the first of 150 schools across Laos to install an AI-supported air quality sensor, marking a major step toward real-time monitoring of harmful air pollutants. 

Launched by United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Laos in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE), UNICEF

On 12 February, Luang Prabang authorities announced new traffic regulations and the schedule for a free public bus service trial, which will run from 24 February to 2 March. This initiative is designed to improve traffic flow and promote the use of public transportation during the trial period.

The Luang Prabang Transport Department had previously revealed plans to introduce free public

Luang Prabang Province is calling for the Lao government to extend visa waivers for Chinese tourists, aiming to boost tourism and enhance visitor experiences ahead of a potential new “Visit Laos Year,” with the launch date yet to be decided.

Soudaphone Khomthavong, an official from the Luang Prabang Provincial Information, Culture, and Tourism Department, raised these proposals during

On 9 February, Amari Vientiane officially welcomed its first guests with a grand opening ceremony attended by Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and other government officials. 

The event highlighted the hotel’s promise to set a new standard for luxury hospitality in Laos, offering guests a taste of its upscale facilities, attentive service, and curated dining and entertainment

That Phon, a Buddhist stupa in Savannakhet, is set to be designated as a national heritage site by the end of this year, according to Lamkhoun Vorlavong, Head of the provincial Department of Information, Culture, and Tourism.

Lamkhoun stated that the province is working closely with the Department of Heritage and the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism to complete the necessary

The Lao government has announced plans to boost tourism in Vientiane Capital with the theme “Vientiane’s Sustainable Tourism,” The initiative aims to incorporate innovative technologies into tourism management and create new attractions for visitors.

This project is a collaboration between the Department of Information, Culture, and Tourism of Vientiane Capital and Packon Company Limited

As 2025 kicks off, Khammouane Province is setting its sights on boosting tourism and drawing in more visitors this year.

The province is ready to become a top spot for both local and international travelers, according to Somsackda Keomany, Deputy Head of the Provincial Information, Culture, and Tourism Department. 

In 2024, Khammouane welcomed over 800,000 tourists, generating

In 2024, Laos welcomed more than 4 million tourists, with an increase of almost one million visitors compared to 2023.

According to data provided to the Laotian Times by the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, in 2024 a total of 4,120,832 tourists visited Laos

The top 10 countries contributing to this success with the highest number of visitors were Thailand, Vietnam,

Xayaboury authorities have confirmed the 2025 Elephant Festival on 18 to 24 February, celebrating Laos’ culture with parades of elephants, traditional rituals, and vibrant performances.

The decision aims to avoid overlapping with Lunar New Year celebrations and the Bokeo Province Kapok Flower Festival.

Marking its 18th edition, the festival will feature 50 elephants, representing

Traditional silk tapestries from Xam Tai district in Houaphanh Province will soon be recognized as official One District One Product (ODOP), aiming to preserve and promote local craftsmanship.

On 15 January, the Houaphanh provincial committee for the ODOP initiative, in collaboration with the Xam Tai district committee, met to support the local silk weaving group as part of the program.

On 16 January, Oudomxay officially launched its 2025 Ethnic Traditional Festival with the aim of promoting tourism. 

The opening ceremony, held at the provincial stadium, drew both domestic and international visitors.

Bounkhong Lachiemphone, Secretary of the Party Committee and Governor of Oudomxay, highlighted the importance of each of the 12 ethnic groups in the province,

Among the awards, Laos earned four under the ASEAN Homestay Standard category, recognizing efforts to promote sustainable tourism.

The new Lao Art Museum officially opened on 5 January in Vientiane’s Nonsaart village, Xaythany district. 

Construction of the Museum began in 2021 with a budget of over USD 50 million.

Covering 80 hectares, the museum complex currently features four zones, including the information building and a reception area, an arts and culture exhibition hall, an observation hall,

In 2024, more than 300,000 people visited Vientiane’s main tourist attractions, contributing more than LAK 9 billion (over USD 400,000) to the local economy.

Khampueang Vongchandy, Deputy Director of Vientiane Museum and Archaeology Department, noted the significant rise in tourism in the capital during the Visit Laos Year 2024 campaign, state media reported. The tourism year resulted

Vientiane Province is once again in the spotlight with a fresh tourism draw—the newly upgraded Nam Ngum 1 Reservoir Recreation Area, also known as “Nam Ngum 1 Reservoir” or “Thalay Lao,” meaning the Lao Sea.

Located in Keooudom District, the reservoir officially reopened on 3 December after a three-year closure for extensive redevelopment.

“We are expecting at least 1-2 million

Xayaboury Province is set to host the traditional Phi Ta Khon Festival– or Masked Ghost Festival, from 5 to 12 February at Sibounhueng Temple in Yai Village. This annual event is a highlight of the region, combining the popular Boun Pha Vet Festival–or Prince Vessantara Festival, with the unique tradition of Phi Ta Khon, or “masked ghosts.”

The roots of the Phi Ta Khon Festival trace back

With the approach of the Chinese New Year, the Laos-Chinese railway introduced special measures on the border of the Bokhanskaya railway, including the expansion of the service rack and the travelers strip to cope with the growth of passenger traffic.

Starting from 13 January, the Bokhanskaya railway border expanded its service racks and opened a special strip for "people returning

Hua Phan Province will officially add Pa Boom sauce and traditional Tai Daeng singing to the list of cultural heritage on December 30, the provincial governor said.

Located in the northern part of Laos, Hua Phan Province borders Vietnam's Xiang Khouang Province and Luang Prabang to the west. The province is home to many ethnic groups, including the Khmu, Hmong, Lao Theung and Tay Deng.

In

Starting from January 2025, airlines intend to increase the number of flights to Hua Phan Province to accommodate the growing number of tourists.

On December 26, Malaitong Bunyaksay, head of the Department of Information, Culture and Tourism of Hua Phan Province, said, that the tourism atmosphere in Huaphan Province is "very lively"

"Hotel facilities in the province are full