Explore, Respect & Protect
Promoting sustainable tourism in Laos
With both consumer and business demand for responsible products growing, operating your business in a socially and environmentally friendly manner makes good business sense. Sustainable companies score better on customer satisfaction, staff motivation and business efficiency, with positive effects for their competitive advantage. To support your tourism-related business on the road to sustainability, Lasting Laos and Travelife provide tools, training, and certification.
Lasting Laos Certification
Lasting Laos is a local sustainability certification, adapted from the Travelife initiative, aimed at businesses in the tourism supply chain. Eligible sectors include: transportation, food & beverage, handicraft & souvenir, and cultural excursions. Watch the video for more information or learn more.
Travelife Certification
Travelife is a leading training, management and certification initiative for tour operators, travel agents and accommodations committed to reaching sustainability. Travelife offers a wide range of services, which include training, management, planning, reporting and B2B tools. Detailed information can be found here, or watch the video.
Even if you are not working in the tourism industry, or its supply chain, you can still contribute to sustainable travel, community resilience and environmental conservation in Laos by joining the Sustainable Travel Pledge. By signing the pledge you are committing your organisation to use Travelife and Lasting Laos certified businesses for travel within the Lao PDR, whenever and wherever possible. Joining is free and open to any organization, business, association and government agency operating in Laos. Learn more or sign up here.
Where to find sustainable tourism businesses
An overview of Lasting Laos and Travelife certified businesses in Laos can be found below. You can filter them by province and business type.
