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(KPL/VNA) More than 263,160 Vietnamese people visited Laos in the first three months of this year, becoming the second biggest source of foreign visitors to the country during the period, according to the Tourism Development Department of Lao Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism.
(KPL/VNA) More than 263,160 Vietnamese people
visited Laos in the first three months of this year, becoming the second
biggest source of foreign visitors to the country during the period, according
to the Tourism Development Department of Lao Ministry of Information, Culture,
and Tourism.
Laos welcomed over 1 million foreign tourists
in the reviewed period, it said, adding that visitors from Thailand topped the
list with 337,689. China, the Republic of Korea and China ranked third, fourth
and fifth, respectively.
According to the ministry, in addition to
promoting tourism, the Visit Laos Year 2024 also aims to introduce the
country's art, culture and traditions, as well as provide information about its
long-standing history and sustainable use of natural resources to tourists.
Recently, many famous travel magazines in the
region and the world have rated Laos as one of the attractive destinations or
"slow travel" spots. They highlighted its cultural attractions,
outdoor experiences and timeless charm.
To achieve the goals set for this year, Laos
has built short-term and long-term strategies to develop this key economic
sector to compete with other countries in the region, making an important
contribution to its economic recovery and development.
The Lao government hopes to host at least 4.6
million international tourists in 2024, generating a revenue of 1.3 billion
USD.
KPL
