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Ekkalak Hospitality Creators

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"Great experiences don't happen by chance. They are crafted with heart, vision, and discipline."

Ekkalak — boutique hotel in Laos

La Résidence Bassac — Champassak

Who we are

A human and
operational approach

Founded by Jean-Paul Duvergé, a French expert with 25 years of experience across Europe and Asia, and Thatsanyvanh (Touny) Luanglath, a Laotian specialist in local tourism — Ekkalak combines strategic vision with deep cultural rootedness.

We believe a lasting project is, above all, an authentic story: that of a team, a region, and the unique experience you offer your guests. We build far more than hotels or restaurants. We shape life experiences.

Creators of unique concepts
Builders of strong identities
Partners in your sustainable success

What we do

Our offer: create,
structure, sustain

At Ekkalak Hospitality Creators, every project is unique. We work at all stages of your hospitality, tourism, or restaurant project.

01

Hospitality & Tourism Project Design

  • Feasibility study and concept validation
  • Marketing positioning and storytelling
  • Development of operational specifications
  • Coordination with architects & designers
  • Design and layout of F&B spaces
02

Implementation & Pre-opening

  • Operational and aesthetic site supervision
  • Supplier selection and negotiation
  • Recruitment and structuring of local teams
  • Drafting of SOPs for all departments
  • Team training and pre-opening supervision
03

Operational Management & Leadership

  • Outsourced general management
  • Optimization of hotel and F&B operations
  • Sales, distribution, and pricing strategies
  • Support for eco-certification processes
  • Financial flow structuring
04

Revitalization & Repositioning

  • Comprehensive operational audit
  • Assessment of commercial performance
  • New positioning or upscaling strategy
  • Coaching for existing teams
  • Rapid implementation of action plans

Our references

Projects that
have become benchmarks

We have imagined, created, developed, and led some of Laos' most recognized hospitality projects.

Champassak — 2019
La Résidence Bassac

4★ boutique hotel — 14 rooms. Operational design, guest experience creation, marketing positioning. A reference for authentic, high-end travel in Laos.

Champassak & Luang Prabang — 2019
Soum Noum

Casual, authentic Laotian restaurant concept. Two addresses, benchmarks for convivial local cuisine.

Muang La — 2007
Muang La Lodge

Luxury ecolodge, a pioneer in Laos. Cited as a model for responsible hospitality in Southeast Asia.

Vientiane — 2022
HOME

French bistronomy restaurant. A reference for elegant, reimagined French cuisine in Vientiane.

Vientiane — 2025
PizzaYolo

Artisanal pizza franchise brand. Offer, recipe, packaging, branding and franchise network structuring.

Oudomxay — In development
Nam Phak Retreat

Luxury eco-retreat concept. Short supply chains, community involvement, biodiversity conservation.

How we work

Our method

Every project is unique. Every destination has its own DNA. Our approach adapts, but always relies on five core pillars.

01

Active listening and deep understanding

We begin by listening. Understanding your desires, ambitions, constraints, and your story. A successful project is born from a well-aligned shared vision from the start.

02

Tailor-made design, no copy-paste

We do not believe in standard solutions. Every concept, hotel, restaurant, or ecolodge we create is a unique piece, perfectly adapted to its environment and target audience.

03

Pragmatic and field-based execution

We don't just design — we implement. We work hand-in-hand with your local teams and partners. Our approach is rigorous, realistic, and respectful of economic, social, and cultural contexts.

04

Capacity building and knowledge transfer

Our role is not to create dependency. We build strong local teams, trained and proud to carry your project — because a successful project is one that lives on sustainably without us.

05

Long-term support and follow-up

We remain involved over time through monitoring missions, quality control, and ongoing optimization. We grow with your project, because stability in hospitality is a key to success.

Our difference

Why choose
Ekkalak?

Dual Anchoring

A unique local and international expertise rooted in Laos — the perfect bridge between international standards and local realities.

Recognized Expertise

Creation of establishments that have become benchmarks. Over 20 years building the best of Laotian hospitality.

Human Approach

Every project is a sincere and committed partnership. We understand your ambitions and shape your identity with you.

Operational Leadership

We know how to act, not just advise. From concept to opening, from audit to transformation — we are on the ground with you.

"From vision to experience — let's build hospitality that lasts." — Ekkalak Hospitality Creators

The founders

The people
behind Ekkalak

Co-founder — Strategy & Operations

Jean-Paul Duvergé

French expert in hospitality and gastronomy with 25 years of experience across Europe and Asia. Jean-Paul brings international standards of excellence and deep operational expertise to every project.

Co-founder — Recruitment & Local Administration

Thatsanyvanh (Touny) Luanglath

Laotian specialist in the local tourism sector. Touny's deep knowledge of the Lao landscape, culture, and networks ensures every project is genuinely rooted in its destination.

Let's talk

Start a
conversation

Do you have a hospitality, restaurant, or sustainable tourism project in Laos or Southeast Asia? Would you like guidance in launching, relaunching, or optimizing your establishment?

At Ekkalak, every project begins with a meeting, a conversation, a shared vision. Send us a few lines — we'll get back to you within 48 hours.

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Jean-Paul Duvergé
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Thatsanyvanh (Touny) Luanglath
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Based in Vientiane, LaosInterventions across Laos & Southeast Asia