VIENTIANE: Tourism-related facilities in Luang Prabang province have received 26 Asean tourism standard awards and certificates for 2025-2026, recognising their efforts to improve service quality, environmental management, cleanliness and safety.
The awards and certificates were presented at a ceremony organised by the Luang Prabang provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, chaired by department Director Dr Soudaphone Khomthavong.
Among the accolades handed out were 14 Asean green hotel awards and three Asean event venue standard awards, including two in the conference venue category and one in the festival venue category.
The province also received an Asean guesthouse standards certificate and two Asean people-participatory tourism standards certificates.
In addition, three Asean public toilet standards certificates and three Asean spa service standards certificates were awarded.
The Asean tourism standards awards and certificates recognise the efforts of tourism businesses and service providers in developing quality services and meeting regional standards.
The awards are expected to encourage tourism operators to improve their services, maintain environmental standards, promote cleanliness and safety, and strengthen confidence among visitors.
Luang Prabang continues to build a reputation as a quality tourism destination.
The province was previously recognised under the green destinations programme at the silver level, reflecting continuing efforts to ensure responsible and environmentally friendly tourism. - Vientiane Times/ANN
