Laos strongly raises tourist target for this year

14/02/2024 10:18
Email Print 6814
KPL (KPL/VNA) The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism hopes 6.2 million domestic and foreign tourists will make trips to the country in 2024, much higher than the initial target of 4.6 million set in late 2023.

(KPL/VNA) The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism hopes 6.2 million domestic and foreign tourists will make trips to the country in 2024, much higher than the initial target of 4.6 million set in late 2023.

The ministry sets an ambitious plan for 2024 to attract over 2.2 million domestic and about 4 million international visitors and earn about 1.3 billion USD, Deputy Minister Vansy Kuamua told a meeting held on February 12 to inform about the ministry’s performance results in 2023.

To that end, authorities will advertise Visit Laos Year 2024 in Lao, English and Chinese languages and to produce tourism information brochures for distribution to travellers.  

They are set to meet with businesses in the tourism sector to improve the tourism industry and also organise trips to some famous destinations for key opinion leaders on social media to advertise the country's tourist sites on social media platforms.     

The ministry will also send tourism representatives of Laos to the countries which are target markets to attract travellers, according to the official.

In 2023, Laos welcomed more than 3.4 million international visitors, a surge of 164% from the previous year.

KPL

ຂ່າວອື່ນໆ

    • Xayabuly Holds the 18th Annual Elephant FestivalTourism

      Xayabuly Holds the 18th Annual Elephant Festival

      2/24/2025 2:20:52 PM

      The 18th Xayabuly Provincial Elephant Festival officially opened on February 22, 2025, in Xayabuly Province, featuring 50 elephants in a grand celebration of Laos’ rich cultural heritage. The event was attended by Mr. Bounthong Chitmany, Vice President of Laos, along with his spouse. Other distinguished attendees included Mr. Phongsavanh Sitthavong, Governor of Xayabuly Province, also accompanied by his spouse, along with high-ranking party-state leaders, provincial officials, domestic and international guests, and local residents.

    • Leaders, Masses Participate in Alms Offering at Wat Phu ChampassakTourism

      Leaders, Masses Participate in Alms Offering at Wat Phu Champassak

      2/14/2025 1:32:01 PM

      On February 12, 2025, corresponding to the 15th day of the waxing moon of the third lunar month (Makha Bucha Day) in the year 2566 of the Buddhist Era, Gen. Vilay Lakhamfong, Politburo Member, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Public Security, along with other Party and government leaders at both central and local levels, joined Buddhist devotees in a merit-making ceremony.

    • Tourist Sites Nong Thao Lake and Pa Xeuam Cave Set to Open in April 2025Tourism

      Tourist Sites Nong Thao Lake and Pa Xeuam Cave Set to Open in April 2025

      2/12/2025 2:14:42 PM

      The scenic Nong Thao Lake and Pa Xeuam Cave, renowned for their breathtaking natural beauty, are poised to become the latest eco-tourism destinations in Khammouane Province, Laos.

    • Wat Phou Festival 2025 Kicks Off with Spectacular CelebrationsTourism

      Wat Phou Festival 2025 Kicks Off with Spectacular Celebrations

      2/11/2025 9:20:37 PM

      The annual Wat Phou Festival 2025 commenced with grandeur on the evening of February 10 at the historic Wat Phou Heritage Site in Champassak Province.

    • Bolaven Plateau Coffee Festival 2025: Brewing Growth, Innovation and Market ConnectionsTourism

      Bolaven Plateau Coffee Festival 2025: Brewing Growth, Innovation and Market Connections

      2/11/2025 11:20:20 AM

      The 2025 Coffee-Tea and Agricultural Product Festival of Bolaven Plateau took place from February 8-10, 2025, in Pakxong District, Champasak Province.


Top