South by Southeast: The Gibbon Experience

As a kid, did you ever fantasize about living in a tree house? Of climbing into your own hideaway stocked with chocolate bars, hanging out with monkeys and doing as you please?Source: Gadling

Written on December 21, 2009 | Posted in Laos | No comment

Vietnam Tour Operator Makes Best Efforts To Promotes Vietnam as A … – PRLog (free press release)

PR Log (Press Release) – Dec 17, 2009 – Vietnamese luxury travel operator Luxury Travel Company is showcasing its luxury tailor-made tourism services at the annual travel trade show in Berlin from March 10th to 14th, 2010 The company is …
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Written on December 18, 2009 | Posted in Laos | No comment

Laos tourism gets a boost – AsiaOne

Laos tourism gets a boostAsiaOneLao Association of Travel Agents President Bouakhao Phomsouvanh, said the money would help the tourism industry recover after the fallout from the global …and more » 5 Vote(s)
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Written on December 17, 2009 | Posted in Laos | No comment

25th SEA Games, Laos: Vientiane braces for flood of visitors …

Representatives of travel agents from the Thai provinces of Nong Khai and Udon Thani paid a courtesy visit to Vice President of the Lao National Tourism Administration (LNTA) Mr Sila Mounthalavong in Vientiane on Tuesday to discuss …
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Written on December 17, 2009 | Posted in Laos | No comment

Golden Triangle Warlords Swap Guns, Drugs for Tourism: Review – Bloomberg

On the other, in Myanmar, mule caravans laden with opium, gemstones and jade still ply hidden mountain trails. Much remains concealed from even the most adventurous traveler in this opium-growing region where the borders of Myanmar, Thailand and Laos …
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David Brown

My husband David Brown, who has died of a heart attack aged 63, in Savannakhet, Laos, loved travel, particularly to Africa and south-east Asia.Source: Guardian Unlimited

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Chiang Rai, Hat Yai join climate talks – Bangkok Post

Chiang Rai and Hat Yai will join eight other cities throughout Asia in a move to address the consequences of climate change. The cities’ selection is part of a robust campaign by the Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network (ACCCRN) to tackle …
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Written on December 16, 2009 | Posted in Laos | No comment

Thailand: Identity Crisis? – Huffingtonpost.com

In recent history, Thailand found itself as a hub in Southeast Asia for business, foreign relations and tourism. It’s neighboring countries, such as Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, were closed to business development and tourism. The region has changed …
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Mexico tourism revenues drop 10.5 percent – The Gaea Times

… destinations in Asia-Pacific, could be losing out to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, say industry officials here. “Goa’s share in the regional tourism market is rapidly shrinking because of tough competition from Southeast Asian countries,” said …
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Inbound tourism to drop – Nation – Thailand

Theera Tuglakmunkong, president of the Udon Thani Chamber of Commerce, said tourism in the Upper Northeast was booming thanks to the SEA Games now taking place in Vientiane. Two provinces across from Laos – Nong Khai and Udon Thani – should gain more …
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