Marriott opens first hotel in Laos (ttrweekly.com)

Marriott International opened La Résidence Phou Vao, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, on November 5, 2026. The 36-suite hilltop property marks the company's debut in Laos and its 800th Asia Pacific location. It sits two kilometers from Luang Prabang's UNESCO World Heritage old town.