Laos’ Luang Prabang tourism facilities receive ASEAN Standards awards

THE NEWS: Luang Prabang province in Laos received 26 ASEAN tourism standard awards and certificates for 2025‑2026, recognizing its efforts to improve service quality, environmental management, cleanliness and safety.

DETAILS:

The awards were presented at a ceremony organized by the Luang Prabang provincial Department of Culture and Tourism.

Department Director Dr Soudaphone Khomthavong chaired the ceremony in Vientiane.

Among the accolades were 14 ASEAN Green Hotel awards.

The province also earned three ASEAN Event Venue Standard awards – two for conference venues and one for a festival venue.

An ASEAN Guesthouse Standards certificate was also awarded to the province.

WHY IT MATTERS: The recognition underscores Luang Prabang’s commitment to sustainable and high‑quality tourism, which can enhance its reputation among ASEAN travelers and support continued investment in service and environmental standards.

FAQ

How many ASEAN tourism awards did Luang Prabang province receive for 2025‑2026?
Luang Prabang province was awarded a total of 26 ASEAN tourism standard awards and certificates for the 2025‑2026 period, as announced on August 21, 2026, highlighting improvements in service quality, environmental management, cleanliness and safety.

Which categories of ASEAN awards were included in the Luang Prabang recognitions?
The recognitions comprised 14 ASEAN Green Hotel awards, three ASEAN Event Venue Standard awards (two for conference venues and one for a festival venue), and an ASEAN Guesthouse Standards certificate, reflecting excellence across hospitality and event facilities.

Who chaired the ceremony that presented the ASEAN tourism awards to Luang Prabang province?
Dr Soudaphone Khomthavong, Director of the Luang Prabang provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, chaired the award‑presentation ceremony held in Vientiane.

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