(KPL) Tourism Malaysia on Dec 11 announced the launch of Malaysia Truly Asia ASEAN Virtual Hunt 2020, its first-ever treasure hunt, run as a virtual event to creatively promote Malaysia’s iconic places, local towns and cities. This new concept is conforming to the new normal for the tourism industry as COVID-19 pandemic has put a halt for international travel. The event is set to virtually connect 30 teams of media representatives from nine countries in Southeast Asia, who participate to feel on the digital experience around Malaysia and grab a total cash prize up to USD 1,000.

(KPL) The Sustainable Tourism Solutions Expo has welcomed hundreds of visitors at their respective events in Luang Prabang and Vientiane over the past two years as the region’s leading specialized fair for the tourism industry to celebrate, explore, and exhibit the latest trends, insights, and technology in sustainable tourism and hospitality practices.

(KPL) Champassak province has recorded merely 100,000 domestic and foreign visitors in the first six months though it previously planned to welcome up to 1 million visitors this year.

(KPL) Tourism Malaysia has expected to welcome a total of over 38,000 Lao visitors, according to Ms Sordaly Chanthavong, Marketing Manager, Tourism Malaysian to the Lao PDR.

(KPL) More than 100 events have been lined up for next year’s celebrations to showcase Malaysia’s diverse culture and traditions for Visit Malaysia 2020.

(KPL) Tourism Malaysia booth at That Luang Festival draws attention of festival goers.

The Laos-Japan Friendship Park has been expected to be opened for public use in coming September, one month before its handover.

The Lanxang Cultural Park Development Co. LTD organized on August 9 a groundbreaking ceremony for Lanxang Cultural Park, an 80-million-dollar project. The development project is located at Dongsang Hin village, Saythany district, Vientiane Capital. It has been designed to be a natural and cultural tourist attraction.

(KPL) Malaysia launched on July 22 the Visit Malaysia 2020 Campaign logo to promote tourism industry in the country.

(VNA/KPL) – The building of a plan on tourism development at the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area was the main topic of a seminar in Pleiku city, the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai, on July 15.