Thursday, November 27, 2014

Laos Hotel & Supplier update in November

  • Hotel D'Lyon (Luang Prabang) has its ground being built and some rooms are renovated. It is planned to finish by the end of November.
  • Apsara River Droite (Luang Prabang) has several rooms renovated and it is expected to finish by the end of November.
  • The Grand Hotel (Luang Prabang) The hotel is still under construction and it will be completed by the end of this year
  • Sengpachanh 2 Hotel (Vientiane) started to renovate its facilities from September and it is planned to finish by the next 02 months
  • All Laos Elephant Camp (Luang Prabang) plans to finish their new hotel and restaurant by the end of November. The new building has 20 equipped rooms with modern and traditional style. Its restaurant nearby is approximated to server total 70 pax. 
  • On 08th September 2014, a new fitness center was opened at Belmond La Residence Phou Vao (Luang Prabang). This facility is located in the main building behind the lobby area and is exclusively reserved to our in-house guests on complimentary basis. It features a treadmill, a cross-trainer, an upright bike, a recumbent bike, a Vectra multi-gym station, adjustable bench and a variety of dumbbells.

  • My Dream Resort (Luang Prabang) started building 02 new bungalows last month. It is planned to be finished by the end of November.
  • Le Bel Air Hotel (Luang Prabang) has been affected by the noise from a construction nearby. The construction is said to be finished in November.
  • Laos Airlines increase airport tax for route HAN-LPQ and HAN-VTE  from 16 $ to be 25 $, for tickets which are issued on and after 1 Jan 2015.
  • Don Chan Palace (Vientiane): plans to finish the renovation by the end of December. During this period, they still reserve rooms from 1st to 10th floor.
  • Luang Prabang Legend Hotel (Luang Prabang): announces new surcharge policy for Holiday period: USD 20 per room per night for: Christmas & New Year, Lao New Year, Chinese New Year and Chinese National Holidays.

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

How many international checkpoints can you obtain tourist visa to Laos?

Pictures: wealthportal.org
How many international checkpoints can you obtain tourist visa to Laos? Let's take a look on the summary list below and find your answer:

BY AIR:
-Wattay International Airport in Vientiane Capital (Visa on arrival)
-Luang Prabang International Airport in Luang Prabang Province (Visa on arrival)
-Pakse International Airport in Champassak Province (Visa on arrival)

*Airport departure tax is all included in passenger’s airfare*

BY LAND BORDER CHECKPOINTS:
1. China-Laos
- Mohan - Botene , Yunnan to Luang Namtha Province (Visa on arrival)
- Xiangkok riverport on Mekong River in Luang Namtha Province (No visa on arrival permit)
2. Thailand-Laos
- Chiangkhong - Houixay, Chiang Rai to Bokeo Province. (Visa on arrival)
- Nakaxeng - Nameua, Loei to Sayabouly Province (Visa on arrival)
- Nongkhay - Friendship Bridge , Nongkhay-Vientiane Capital (Visa on arrival)
- Bungkan - Pakxan, Nongkhay-Bolikhamxay Province (No visa on arrival permit)
- Nakorn Phanom - Thakhaek, Nakorn Phanom-Khammouane Province(Visa on arrival)
- Moukdahan - Savannakhet, crossing the Mekong River (Visa on arrival)
- Chongmek - Vangtao, Ubon Ratchathani to Champasack Province (Visa on arrival)
3. Vietnam-Laos
- Tay Trang - Sobhoun, Dien Bien-Laichau to Phongsaly Province (No visa on arrival permit)
- Nameo (Cau Treo) - Banleui, Thanh Hoa to Huaphanh Province (No visa on arrival permit)
- Namkan - Namkan, Nghe An to Xieng Khouang Province (Visa on arrival)
- Keoneua - Nampao (Lak Sao), Ha tinh to Bolikhamxay Province. (Visa on arrival)
- Napao - Chalo, Quang Binh to Khammouane Province (No visa on arrival permit)
- Laobao - Dansavanh, Quang Tri to Savannakhet Province. (Visa on arrival)
- Kon Tum – Bo Y, Kon Tukm to Attapeau Province (Visa on arrival)
4. Cambodia-Laos
- Dong Calor - Veun Kham, Cambodia to Champasak Province (No visa on arrival permit)


Monday, November 24, 2014

Career Oppotunities in November & December!

Asia Reveal Tours' now seeking candidates for 03 positions as below:
Vientiane Office Manager: 01 person
Operations Assistant in Luang Prabang: 01 person
Sales Executive (Luang Prabang or Vientiane): 02 people

Please send your CV along with photo to: ray-phan@asiarevealtour.com
Deadline to apply: 31 December.2014


Below are the description & requirement for each position:

1. VIENTIANE OFFICE MANAGER
Vacancy: 1
Location: Vientiane office

Job description:
-      Monitor daily jobs of all staffs & ensure all is according to company policy & standard
-      Support staffs at daily jobs. Eg. Negotiation with suppliers for better price when staffs have failed to negotiated.
-      Supervise the operations Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
-      Check all the payment requirements & approve, ensure all is correct & within timeline
-      Manage the cash flow & payment procedure in the office
-      Networking with suppliers & tour guide, make sure the company has strong support from them
-      Process new SOP/product in the offices up to the standard & requirements from Board of Directors (BOD)
-      Manage all the company asset
-      Staff training
-      Manage all reports on sales/operations/accounting/admin at Vientiane office & submit to BOD.
-      Any other tasks given by General Manager
-      Report to General Manager

Job requirements:
-      Good command of English
-      Colleges/University/Vocational school graduated
-      Experience: at least 2 years in the same position
-      Good computer skills
-      Able to do teamwork
-      Good negotiation & presentation skills
-      Good human resource management skills
-      Good finance management skills
-      Staff training skills
-      Able to work under high pressure
-      Honest & hard-working
-      Over 30 years old
-      Good network & relations at local suppliers is an advantage

Benefit:
-      Salary: Negotiable
-      Bonus/incentive: every 3 months based on profit
-      Telephone allowance according to company policy
-      15 annual days leave per years
-      Health insurance paid by the company
-      Opportunity to travel (inspection) around the country
-      Opportunity of annual travelling with all staffs.
-      Opportunity of professional training
-      Free lunch at company kitchen

Application:
Please send email to General Manager: ray-phan@asiarevealtour.com

2. OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
Vacancy: 1
Location: Headquarter in Luang Prabang

Job description:
-      Assist Operations Manager at daily jobs
-      Prepare tour document for guide
-      Prepare water & tissue for tourists
-      Book services (boat/car/elephant riding…etc)
-      Escort group tour to support guide with logistics
-      Any other task given by direct Manager
-      Report to Operations Manager

Job requirements:
-      Good command of English
-      Colleges/University/Vocational school graduated
-      Experience: Fresher
-      Good computer skills
-      Able to do teamwork
-      Good negotiation & presentation skill
-      Young, dynamic, creative
-      Able to work under high pressure
-      Honest & hard-working
-      Under 30 years old

Benefit:
-      Salary: Negotiable
-      Bonus/incentive: every 3 months based on profit
-      Telephone allowance according to company policy
-      15 annual days leave per years
-      Health insurance paid by the company
-      Opportunity to travel (inspection) around the country
-      Opportunity of annual travelling with all staffs.
-      Opportunity of professional training
-      Free lunch at company kitchen

Application:
Please send email to General Manager: ray-phan@asiarevealtour.com

3.SALES EXECUTIVE
Vacancy: 2
Location: Either in Luang Prabang or Vientiane office

Job description:
-      Receive & respond to enquiry of B2B customer via email
-      Design program & make quotation to offer customer within timeframe
-      Follow up with all requirements from customer
-      Receive new booking & process to Operations & Reservations department
-      Follow up payment from customer & confirm to accounting department
-      Liaison with  Operations department to secure a good arrangement up to the standard of each customer
-      Liaison with Customer Care staff to take good care of travelers on tour
-      Co-ordinate with Managers & related departments to solve problem/issues
-      Any other task given by direct Manager
-      Report to Sales Manager

Job requirements:
-      Good command of English/French
-      Colleges/University/Vocational school graduated
-      Experience: At least 1 year in the same position
-      Good computer skills
-      Able to do teamwork
-      Good negotiation & presentation skill
-      Young, dynamic, creative
-      Able to work under high pressure
-      Able to travel for at least 1 week away from home
-      Honest & hard-working
-      Under 30 years old

Benefit:
-      Salary: Negotiable
-      Bonus/incentive: every 3 months based on profit
-      Telephone allowance according to company policy
-      15 annual days leave per years
-      Health insurance paid by the company
-      Opportunity to travel (inspection) around the country
-      Opportunity to travel abroad (sales call)
-      Opportunity of annual travelling with all staffs.
-      Opportunity of professional training
-      Free lunch at company kitchen

Application:
Please send email to General Manager: ray-phan@asiarevealtour.com
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