Ms. Sengsoda Vanthanouvong, Deputy Director of the Tourism Promotion Department, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MICT) recently spoke about the impact of tourism on the environment at an event aimed at raising awareness for sustainable tourism.
She emphasized that while tourism is one of the fastest-developing industries in the world, it can have both positive and negative effects on the environment.
Sengsoda suggested that sustainable tourism is key to conserving the environment and that stakeholders in the tourism industry should be involved in the restoration and conservation of natural resources necessary to maintain them in their natural state.
According to Sengsoda, sustainable tourism is essential for conserving the environment, particularly in addressing pollution issues related to air, water, and soil. Effective planning, management, and implementation can make tourism eco-friendly by reducing the use of cars, fuel, and combustion. The combination of ecological conservation and sustainable tourism can benefit both sectors holistically.
She also highlighted the different types of tourism, including cultural tourism, environmental tourism, and rural tourism, and how they can benefit the local community economically and socially.
Sengsoda pointed out that the tourism industry can play a vital role in promoting environmental conservation by raising awareness and providing knowledge about environmental issues. Various forms of tourism, such as nature, culture, history, and agriculture, contribute significantly to the income of governments and local businesses.
Additionally, traveling offers an excellent opportunity to learn and appreciate different cultures and countries, making it essential to the tourism industry and environmental preservation.
Lodkeo Inthakoumman, a Lao athlete with multiple accolades under her belt, won two gold medals at the 83rd Open Track and Field Championships 2023 in Singapore on Thursday.
Lao Athletics Federation reports that 28-year-old Lodkeo finished in first place in the Women’s 10,000-meter run and Women’s 5,000-meter run.
The Lao runner raced ahead of her two competitors from Singapore, including 35 -year-old Máire Nic Amhlaoibh who completed the run at 39 minutes, and 23-year-old Bernice Tan who finished at 46 minutes in the Women’s 10,000-meter run.
Lao athletes won a total of three gold medals at the event, including Xaidavanh Vongsavanh at the Men’s Long Jump, and 2 bronze medals from Silina Pha Aphay, Khanmalaiphone Bounyaveun, Kongkham Kheuabmavong, and Xaidavanh Vongsavanh in Mixed 4×100 Meter Relay.
At 23, Malaysia won the most medals among 7 countries participating in the event, followed by Singapore with 20, Chinese Taipei with 9, Laos and Thailand with 5 each, the Philipines with 3, and South Korea with 4.
Lodkeo holds several running records from the 2013 South East Asian Games in Myanmar, the 2016 ASEAN University Games, the 2017 South East Asian Games in Malaysia, and other local and regional competition programs.
She told the Laotian Times that she hopes to win a medal for running in 1,500, 5,000, and 10,000 meters at this year’s SEA Games in Cambodia.
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Lao Airlines resumed its flight service to the central capital of Changsha in China’s Hunan province on Friday, after a long hiatus due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.
The flight from Vientiane to Changsha is set to fly twice weekly on Monday and Friday as an increasing number of tourists and business travelers move across the region. Authorities believe that more connectivity between Laos and China will also boost trade and general economic activity between the two countries.
Director of Lao Airlines’ Commercial Department, Mr. Noudeng Chanthaphasouk, told Vientiane Times on Friday that the Vientiane-Changsha flight was in high demand before the pandemic, and many tourists and businesses used it. Even this time around, despite tickets only being on sale for two days before the first flight, it was 80 percent full.
“Many Chinese operating businesses in Laos come from Hunan province and many of them own shops in the Xang Jieng Market in Vientiane. That’s why the Vientiane-Changsha flight is so popular among businesspeople,” he said.
Mr. Noudeng also mentioned that Lao Airlines has received positive feedback from the Chinese market and plans to add more flights to China, to help facilitate tourism and business-related activities between the two nations. This will not only help revive tourism in Laos but also improve the country’s connectivity with the wider region and grow its economy.
Apart from Changsha, the flag carrier also operates flights to Kunming, and Guangzhou in China and also plans to start its services on more routes like Vientiane to Shanghai, Chengdu, Changzhou and Hangzhou.
https://www.tourismlaos.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Laos-Airlines-Revives-Flights-From-Laos-to-Changsha-China.jpg6271200Soutsada Xaphouvonghttps://www.tourismlaos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Lao-Simply-Beautiful-.webpSoutsada Xaphouvong2023-05-02 02:30:002023-05-02 14:03:23Lao Airlines Restarts Flights From Laos to Changsha, China
Sustainable Tourism Can Conserve Environment, Says Tourism Official
Ms. Sengsoda Vanthanouvong, Deputy Director of the Tourism Promotion Department, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MICT) recently spoke about the impact of tourism on the environment at an event aimed at raising awareness for sustainable tourism.
She emphasized that while tourism is one of the fastest-developing industries in the world, it can have both positive and negative effects on the environment.
Sengsoda suggested that sustainable tourism is key to conserving the environment and that stakeholders in the tourism industry should be involved in the restoration and conservation of natural resources necessary to maintain them in their natural state.
According to Sengsoda, sustainable tourism is essential for conserving the environment, particularly in addressing pollution issues related to air, water, and soil. Effective planning, management, and implementation can make tourism eco-friendly by reducing the use of cars, fuel, and combustion. The combination of ecological conservation and sustainable tourism can benefit both sectors holistically.
She also highlighted the different types of tourism, including cultural tourism, environmental tourism, and rural tourism, and how they can benefit the local community economically and socially.
Sengsoda pointed out that the tourism industry can play a vital role in promoting environmental conservation by raising awareness and providing knowledge about environmental issues. Various forms of tourism, such as nature, culture, history, and agriculture, contribute significantly to the income of governments and local businesses.
Additionally, traveling offers an excellent opportunity to learn and appreciate different cultures and countries, making it essential to the tourism industry and environmental preservation.
source: https://laotiantimes.com/2023/05/04/sustainable-tourism-can-conserve-environment-says-tourism-official/
Lao Star Runner Lodkeo Inthakoumman Wins Two Gold Medals in Singapore
Lodkeo Inthakoumman, a Lao athlete with multiple accolades under her belt, won two gold medals at the 83rd Open Track and Field Championships 2023 in Singapore on Thursday.
Lao Athletics Federation reports that 28-year-old Lodkeo finished in first place in the Women’s 10,000-meter run and Women’s 5,000-meter run.
The Lao runner raced ahead of her two competitors from Singapore, including 35 -year-old Máire Nic Amhlaoibh who completed the run at 39 minutes, and 23-year-old Bernice Tan who finished at 46 minutes in the Women’s 10,000-meter run.
Lao athletes won a total of three gold medals at the event, including Xaidavanh Vongsavanh at the Men’s Long Jump, and 2 bronze medals from Silina Pha Aphay, Khanmalaiphone Bounyaveun, Kongkham Kheuabmavong, and Xaidavanh Vongsavanh in Mixed 4×100 Meter Relay.
At 23, Malaysia won the most medals among 7 countries participating in the event, followed by Singapore with 20, Chinese Taipei with 9, Laos and Thailand with 5 each, the Philipines with 3, and South Korea with 4.
Lodkeo holds several running records from the 2013 South East Asian Games in Myanmar, the 2016 ASEAN University Games, the 2017 South East Asian Games in Malaysia, and other local and regional competition programs.
She told the Laotian Times that she hopes to win a medal for running in 1,500, 5,000, and 10,000 meters at this year’s SEA Games in Cambodia.
This month, three female runners and two male runners will represent Laos at the upcoming SEA Games in Cambodia. Athletes from Laos will compete in 32 out of the 46 sports at the SEA Games in Cambodia from 5-17 May.
source: https://laotiantimes.com/2023/05/03/lao-star-runner-lodkeo-inthakoumman-wins-two-gold-medals-in-singapore/
Lao Airlines Restarts Flights From Laos to Changsha, China
Lao Airlines resumed its flight service to the central capital of Changsha in China’s Hunan province on Friday, after a long hiatus due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.
The flight from Vientiane to Changsha is set to fly twice weekly on Monday and Friday as an increasing number of tourists and business travelers move across the region. Authorities believe that more connectivity between Laos and China will also boost trade and general economic activity between the two countries.
Director of Lao Airlines’ Commercial Department, Mr. Noudeng Chanthaphasouk, told Vientiane Times on Friday that the Vientiane-Changsha flight was in high demand before the pandemic, and many tourists and businesses used it. Even this time around, despite tickets only being on sale for two days before the first flight, it was 80 percent full.
“Many Chinese operating businesses in Laos come from Hunan province and many of them own shops in the Xang Jieng Market in Vientiane. That’s why the Vientiane-Changsha flight is so popular among businesspeople,” he said.
Mr. Noudeng also mentioned that Lao Airlines has received positive feedback from the Chinese market and plans to add more flights to China, to help facilitate tourism and business-related activities between the two nations. This will not only help revive tourism in Laos but also improve the country’s connectivity with the wider region and grow its economy.
Apart from Changsha, the flag carrier also operates flights to Kunming, and Guangzhou in China and also plans to start its services on more routes like Vientiane to Shanghai, Chengdu, Changzhou and Hangzhou.
source: https://laotiantimes.com/2023/05/02/lao-airlines-restarts-flights-from-laos-to-changsha-china/