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Laos eyes at least 4.6 million tourist arrivals in 2024

The Lao Government, business community and people are making meticulous preparation for the Visit Laos Year 2024 programme, targeting at least 4.6 million domestic and foreign visitors and gain some 712 million USD in tourism revenue.
Laos eyes at least 4.6 million tourist arrivals in 2024 ảnh 1A corner of Wat Phou, a world heritage site (Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – The Lao Government, business community andpeople are making meticulous preparation for the Visit Laos Year 2024programme, targeting at least 4.6 million domestic and foreign visitorsand gain some 712 million USD in tourism revenue.

Over the past time, local authorities have joined hands with businesses toupgrade tourist sites, organise training courses for tour guides, and enhancetourism popularisation.

They have installed road signage on routesconnecting to neighboring countries and leading to tourist attractions,improved visitor facilities, and introduced outdoor activities such as hiking,climbing, and camping.

Moreover, safety and technical certificates have been issued for tourismoperators offering ziplining, climbing, and hot air ballooning activities.

In a recent trip to the Boten Special Economic Zone in northernLaos’ Luang Namtha province which borders China, Lao Prime Minister SonexaySiphandone asked the management board of the zone to improve infrastructure inthe region, and prepare tourism activities for the Visit Laos Year event.

According to the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism,the Visit Laos Year 2024 will consist of 75 activities, 14 of which will beconducted at the national level and 61 in various localities.

The Lao Government has given a priority to developing tourism, a pillar to recoverthe economy, which has suffered losses due to COVID-19./.
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