2016年4月29日星期五
2016年4月13日星期三
Vientiane-Attapeu-Pakxe flights take off
Vientiane-Attapeu-Pakxe flights take off
Lao Airlines has commenced flights from Vientiane to Attapeu province and Pakxe, Champassak province.
The inaugural flight was officially launched on Saturday at Attapeu International Airport, attended by Deputy Minister of Public Works and Transport Ms Vilaykham Phosalath, Attapeu provincial authorities; information, culture and tourism sector officials along with travel agents and company staff.
Lao Airlines had planned to commence flights to Attapeu on various occasions but the flights were cancelled according to the company officials.
The new flights run every Tuesday and Saturday, departing from Vientiane at 8am, arriving in Attapeu province at 9:45am, departing Attapeu province at 10:30am, arriving in Pakxe at 11am and then departing Pakxe at 11:40 am before arriving back in Vientiane at 12:55pm.
The new flights will help facilitate travel in Laos especially for Attapeu province, Vice President of Lao Airlines, Mr Sengpraseuth Mathouchanh said at the official launch ceremony.
“It will be also bring more visitors to Attapeu province as well as investors that will help contribute to economic development in the future,” he said.
Attapau is a southern province of the country, which comprises rich natural resources, interesting traditions and many existing natural and historic tourism sites.
The economy of the province is expanding well, drawing the interest of domestic and foreign business operators.
After the launch ceremony, officials visited the provincial museum and prayed at Vat Pha Xaysettha.
Lao President Choummaly Sayasone and Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang opened the new Attapeu International Airport on May 30 last year.
At present it takes one and a half days by bus from Vientiane to Attapeu but the flight take 1 hour and 45 minutes.
The new flight has been added to Lao Airlines' domestic routes with the aim of boosting investment and trade, especially as Attapeu is developing commercially due to its shared border with Vietnam.
The airport is fully equipped to accommodate domestic and international flights. The runway is 1,850m long and 30m wide and can accommodate aircraft that have 70 to 100 seats.
It is exp ected the airport will help spur socio-economic development in the area by attracting investment and boosting tourism, as it will link Attapeu to other regions through public transport and air freight services.
~News courtesy of Vientiane Times~
Lao Airlines has commenced flights from Vientiane to Attapeu province and Pakxe, Champassak province.
The inaugural flight was officially launched on Saturday at Attapeu International Airport, attended by Deputy Minister of Public Works and Transport Ms Vilaykham Phosalath, Attapeu provincial authorities; information, culture and tourism sector officials along with travel agents and company staff.
Lao Airlines had planned to commence flights to Attapeu on various occasions but the flights were cancelled according to the company officials.
The new flights run every Tuesday and Saturday, departing from Vientiane at 8am, arriving in Attapeu province at 9:45am, departing Attapeu province at 10:30am, arriving in Pakxe at 11am and then departing Pakxe at 11:40 am before arriving back in Vientiane at 12:55pm.
The new flights will help facilitate travel in Laos especially for Attapeu province, Vice President of Lao Airlines, Mr Sengpraseuth Mathouchanh said at the official launch ceremony.
“It will be also bring more visitors to Attapeu province as well as investors that will help contribute to economic development in the future,” he said.
Attapau is a southern province of the country, which comprises rich natural resources, interesting traditions and many existing natural and historic tourism sites.
The economy of the province is expanding well, drawing the interest of domestic and foreign business operators.
After the launch ceremony, officials visited the provincial museum and prayed at Vat Pha Xaysettha.
Lao President Choummaly Sayasone and Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang opened the new Attapeu International Airport on May 30 last year.
At present it takes one and a half days by bus from Vientiane to Attapeu but the flight take 1 hour and 45 minutes.
The new flight has been added to Lao Airlines' domestic routes with the aim of boosting investment and trade, especially as Attapeu is developing commercially due to its shared border with Vietnam.
The airport is fully equipped to accommodate domestic and international flights. The runway is 1,850m long and 30m wide and can accommodate aircraft that have 70 to 100 seats.
It is exp ected the airport will help spur socio-economic development in the area by attracting investment and boosting tourism, as it will link Attapeu to other regions through public transport and air freight services.
~News courtesy of Vientiane Times~
2016年4月12日星期二
2016年4月9日星期六
Sofitel makes debut in Laos
Sofitel makes debut in Laos
AccorHotels has launched its luxury Sofitel brand in Laos, with the opening of a new property in Luang Prabang.
The new Sofitel Luang Prabang is set in a mansion built in the 1900s for the French Governor’s family. It features just 25 suites which range in size from 46 to 120m² and feature shuttered windows, hand-carved wooden beds and private gardens. Some of the units also feature private plunge pools.
The interior of a pool villa at the new Sofitel Luang Prabang
The hotel also serves as a gallery, housing a collection of Indochinese art and a library with one of Luang Prabang’s largest book collections.
“I think that what guests will find most captivating at Sofitel Luang Prabang is the fusion that occurs on so many levels,” said the hotel’s GM, Pablo Barruti.
“Heritage is married with modern comfort, and the enduring tranquillity, both within the verdant gardens and just outside in the serene residential quarter, will appeal to guests in search of refuge in this age of sensory overload.”
In terms of F&B, the hotel’s restaurant, Governor’s Grill, offers both indoor and al-fresco seating in a colonial-style tent overlooking the garden, and there is also a wine cellar. Other facilities include a spa, a 25-metre mosaic-tiled swimming pool and a fitness centre, and guests will also be offered yoga and pilates classes.
For the MICE market, Sofitel Luang Prabang houses a boardroom and a 70-pax lounge, while the garden can host up to 200 guests for outdoor events.
Sofitel Luang Prabang becomes AccorHotels’ second property in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town, following the 3 Nagas hotel, which forms part of the MGallery Collection. The company also operates ibis and Mercure hotels in the Lao capital Vientiane.
~News courtesy of Travel Daily Asia~
AccorHotels has launched its luxury Sofitel brand in Laos, with the opening of a new property in Luang Prabang.
The new Sofitel Luang Prabang is set in a mansion built in the 1900s for the French Governor’s family. It features just 25 suites which range in size from 46 to 120m² and feature shuttered windows, hand-carved wooden beds and private gardens. Some of the units also feature private plunge pools.
The interior of a pool villa at the new Sofitel Luang Prabang
The hotel also serves as a gallery, housing a collection of Indochinese art and a library with one of Luang Prabang’s largest book collections.
“I think that what guests will find most captivating at Sofitel Luang Prabang is the fusion that occurs on so many levels,” said the hotel’s GM, Pablo Barruti.
“Heritage is married with modern comfort, and the enduring tranquillity, both within the verdant gardens and just outside in the serene residential quarter, will appeal to guests in search of refuge in this age of sensory overload.”
In terms of F&B, the hotel’s restaurant, Governor’s Grill, offers both indoor and al-fresco seating in a colonial-style tent overlooking the garden, and there is also a wine cellar. Other facilities include a spa, a 25-metre mosaic-tiled swimming pool and a fitness centre, and guests will also be offered yoga and pilates classes.
For the MICE market, Sofitel Luang Prabang houses a boardroom and a 70-pax lounge, while the garden can host up to 200 guests for outdoor events.
Sofitel Luang Prabang becomes AccorHotels’ second property in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town, following the 3 Nagas hotel, which forms part of the MGallery Collection. The company also operates ibis and Mercure hotels in the Lao capital Vientiane.
~News courtesy of Travel Daily Asia~
Sand sculptures help mark Pi Mai Lao
Sand sculptures help mark Pi Mai Lao
Sand sculptures on Don Chan Beach near the Mekong River in Vientiane are nearing completion for annual Pi Mai Lao celebrations from April 13-16 with authorities expecting large crowds.
An elephant sand sculpture taking shape for Pi Mai Lao celebrations.
Contractor MsRatsadapornBusadee told Vientiane Times on Tuesday that the sand sculpting project commenced on March 8 and will be completed by this Sunday.
This year's theme is the AEC and Laos chairing Asean with artists from Laos and Thailand working together to create the sand sculptures on the Mekong River beach.
“This time there will be 15 sand sculptures focusing on the symbols of the 10 countries in Asean, especially the symbols of Laos such as the elephant and That Luangstupa,” MsRatsadaporn said.
“Last year almost 100,000 visitors saw the sand sculptures on Don Chan Beach and this time we expect even more visitors than last year,” she said.
Admission to the sand sculpture area is 10,000 kip per person with children aged under five free of charge.
During Pi Mai Lao celebrations the riverside area will host many activities such as beach football and volleyball, boxing, traditional fashion shows, concerts and stalls selling an enticing array of goods.
According to the Vientiane authority, there would be a special water pouring ceremony for older people and visitors in the area of Vat Chan up to the beach alongside Khounta village in Sikhottabong district.
This year marks the 450th anniversary of the building of Vat That Luang, which would be reflected in the festivities.
However, people from other provinces around the country will also be enjoying Pi Mai Lao, especially traditional activities such as pouring water over Buddha images.
~News courtesy of Vientiane Times~
Sand sculptures on Don Chan Beach near the Mekong River in Vientiane are nearing completion for annual Pi Mai Lao celebrations from April 13-16 with authorities expecting large crowds.
An elephant sand sculpture taking shape for Pi Mai Lao celebrations.
Contractor MsRatsadapornBusadee told Vientiane Times on Tuesday that the sand sculpting project commenced on March 8 and will be completed by this Sunday.
This year's theme is the AEC and Laos chairing Asean with artists from Laos and Thailand working together to create the sand sculptures on the Mekong River beach.
“This time there will be 15 sand sculptures focusing on the symbols of the 10 countries in Asean, especially the symbols of Laos such as the elephant and That Luangstupa,” MsRatsadaporn said.
“Last year almost 100,000 visitors saw the sand sculptures on Don Chan Beach and this time we expect even more visitors than last year,” she said.
Admission to the sand sculpture area is 10,000 kip per person with children aged under five free of charge.
During Pi Mai Lao celebrations the riverside area will host many activities such as beach football and volleyball, boxing, traditional fashion shows, concerts and stalls selling an enticing array of goods.
According to the Vientiane authority, there would be a special water pouring ceremony for older people and visitors in the area of Vat Chan up to the beach alongside Khounta village in Sikhottabong district.
This year marks the 450th anniversary of the building of Vat That Luang, which would be reflected in the festivities.
However, people from other provinces around the country will also be enjoying Pi Mai Lao, especially traditional activities such as pouring water over Buddha images.
~News courtesy of Vientiane Times~
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