MICE by ICS Works with You Every Step of the Way to Ensure Your Program Is Seamlessly Operated and Aligned with Your Business Objectives

Quick Facts LAOS Land area: 236,800 sq km Population: 5.41 Million Capital: Vientiane Time Zone: GMT +07:00 Language: Lao People: The Lao are an ethnic group native to Laos and northeastern Thailand (where they are known as Isan), they belong to the family of Tai peoples. Currency: Kip, available in 500, 1k, 2k, 10k, 20k, and up to 50k bills.. Country Code: +856 Electricity: 230v, 50Hz with a variety of plug types. Adaptors are available in the country

LAOS Traditionally known as the Kingdom of a Million Elephants, Laos is blessed with verdant countryside, glittering Buddhist temples, languid village life and gentle people. Years of isolation from the wider world have helped preserve Laos’ peaceful nature and allow a glimpse into a quieter time.

Key destinations: Vientiane Luang Prabang, Pakse Luang Nam Tha Vang Vieng

Why choose LAOS?

Safety Over the last couple of decades Laos has earned a reputation among visitors as a remarkably safe place to travel, with little crime reported. Value for Money Rates of accommodation, meal, transportation and living expenses are moderate and budget-friendly. Therefore, it’s a good destination for MICE group. Flight Connection There’re many international airlines from Asia, Europe flying directly to Wattay International Airport. You will find more details about airlines from the MICE cities pages MICE Hotel & Facilities Many local and international chain hotels in Vientiane have meeting room and facilities to support MICE and incentive groups. You will find more details about well known hotels from the MICE city pages Unique Culture & Travel Attraction The Lao Loum have throughout the country's history comprised the ethnic and linguistic majority. In Southeast Asia, traditional Lao culture is considered one of the Indic cultures (along with Burma, Thailand and Cambodia). Variety of MICE Activities We offer many options for team building activities and theme dinner to spicy up your events e.g. sunset and dinner cruyse on Nava Mekong, Rice Field Experience and Short trekking to Kuang Si Waterfall including picnic lunch

VIENTIANE Vientiane is scattered with crumbling French mansions, tree-lined boulevards and ancient temples. Its relatively small size belies its status as Laos’ capital; this sleepy place enchants visitors with its unhurried, friendly air.

Vientiane’s sights include Laos’ National Museum and Xieng Khuan Buddha Park. The morning market affords the chance to buy handicrafts including wall hangings, ornaments, bags and jewellery. VIENTIANE Airport (VTE) Wattay International Airport is one of the few international airports in Laos. It is located 3 km outside of the city centre of its capital, Vientiane. The airport consists of an old and small domestic terminal and a new international terminal

Laos International Convention Center Lao international Trade Exhibition and Convention Center (Lao ITECC) is the single largest venue in Lao PDR. With its vast indoor and outdoor area facilities and abundant parking spaces, it has been the venue of choice for prominent International and Regional Conference and historical events.

Laos International Convention Center -23rd ASEAN Tourism Form -the 10th ASEAN summit -the 38th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting and Vientiane EXPO 2005 -the lasted one in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Lao PDR.

VIENTIANE Hotel Options

Guests are spoilt for choices with a wide array of 3 / 4 / 5 star hotel local brand and international hotel chains with meeting facilities and suitable budgets for incentive groups

ICS Recommends: 3 star -Sengtawan Riverside Hotel -Lao Golden Vientiane Hotel -Avilla Phasouk Hotel -Avalon Hotel 4 star -S Park Design Hotel -Vientiane Plaza Hotel -Landmark Mekong Riverside Hotel -Ansara Hotel 5 star -Ansara Hotel -Settha Palace Hotel -Lao Plaza Hotel -Muong Thanh Luxury Vientiane Hotel VIENTIANE Dining Options

There’re many options for organizing banquet events at upscale local restaurants, lake view restaurant, rooftop bar & restaurant

ICS Recommends: -Kualao restaurant -Le Silapa restaurant -Makphet restaurant -Tamnak Lao restaurant -Sunset dinner cruise on Nava Mekong VIENTIANE Team Building

Clients can enjoy a half day or full day team building activities together to break the ice and as part of the get together activities. We offer various choices of team building activities on demands and interests

ICS Recommends: (HD) Amazing Race Vientiane

LUANG PRABANG

Luang Prabang is a city of golden temples and faded French colonial architecture. Set in a deep valley next to the Mekong and ringed by luxuriant green mountains, Luang Prabang is Laos’ premier draw for visitors.The well-preserved remnants of the ancient Lane Xang Kingdom inspired the town’s UNESCO World Heritage Site listing. Architectural gems mix with sophisticated restaurants and relaxed cafes in an atmosphere of peaceful charm. Every morning, hundreds of Buddhist monks walk through the streets collecting alms.

Surrounding Luang Prabang are small traditional villages where you can see rice whisky production, silk weaving, mulberry paper-making and pottery- making.. LUANG PRABANG Airport (LPQ) Luang Prabang International Airport is located 4 kilometers from the center of Luang Prabang in northern Laos. Several international and domestic airlines operate scheduled flights from Luang Prabang airport, including Bangkok Airways, Lao Airlines and Vietnam Airlines.

Convention Center N/A

We recommend this MICE city for incentive groups rather than meeting groups

LUANG PRABANG Hotel Options

Guests are spoilt for choices with a wide array of 3 / 4 / 5 ICS Recommends: star hotel local brand and international hotel chains with 3 star meeting facilities and suitable budgets for incentive groups -Chitchareune Mouang Luang Hotel

-Sanctuary Luang Prabang Hotel -Sada Hotel 4 star -Luangprabang View Hotel -Santi Resort & Spa -Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel 5 star -Sofitel Luang Prabang -Pullman Luang Prabang -Le Palais Juliana LUANG PRABANG Dining Options

There’re many options for organizing ICS Recommends: banquet events at upscale local - Sunset Dinner cruise on Nava Mekong restaurants, lake view restaurant, -525 Luang Prabang restaurant rooftop bar & restaurant -Blue Lagoon restaurant

-Coconut Garden restaurant -La Rosa Italian restaurant -Pak Houay Mixay restaurant

LUANG PRABANG Team Building

ICS Recommends: (HD) Rice Farmer Competition (HD) Trekking Survivor to Kuang Si Waterfall

WHAT WE DO

From the planning stage to completion, MICE by ICS works with you every step of the way to ensure your program is seamlessly operated and aligned with your business objectives

We have a large portfolio of hotels and resorts in our destinations that can cater for all types of meetings and events including: • Private parties • Themed events • Team building and CSR Activities • Intimate get-togethers • Corporate conferences • Cocktail receptions , gala dinners and large banquets

OUR EXPERIENCE

MICE by ICS has a proven track record of successful events, incentive tours, conferences, corporate travel and technical visits.

We have organized MBA student field trips, outside catering, team building, meetings and special enhancements for leading companies and universities from all over the world, including incentive houses and international tour operators as listed below. - Avon (Brazil) - Delegate of German Industry and Commerce (Vietnam) - Hapag-Lloypd (Vietnam) - Tee Spring (USA) - University of Denver (USA) - University of Virginia (USA) - University of Washington (USA) - University of Pennsylvania (USA) And much more …

CREATIVE MICE TEAM Our team of experienced travel professionals in each country is accustomed to handling multi- national incentive groups, seminars and conferences, and can devise itineraries to suit any requirement.

Ora-uan Maharpol (MICE Manager) Email: [email protected]

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