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Laos expects 4.6 million tourists in 2024

The Lao Government hopes to attract at least 4.6 million tourists who will generate a revenue of 712 million USD during Visit Laos Year 2024.
Laos expects 4.6 million tourists in 2024 ảnh 1Recreational spider web net at Nam Kat Yorla Pa in Oudomxay province is a big attraction with tourists. (Photo: Vientiane Times/ANN)
Vientiane (VNA) - The Lao Government hopes to attract at least 4.6million tourists who will generate a revenue of 712 million USD during VisitLaos Year 2024.

It is anticipated that more than half of this number will be foreign nationals, spending over 400 million USD, said Ministerof Information, Culture and Tourism Suanesavanh Vignaket.

To fulfil this goal, the government will promote thecountry’s most colourful festivals to attract visitors, such as the That LuangFestival in Vientiane, the Lao New Year celebrations, and celebrations inLuang Prabang province to mark the end of Buddhist Lent.

In addition, the Sikhottabong Stupa Festival in Khammuanprovince, the Ing Hang Stupa Festival in Savannakhet province, the Vat PhouTemple Festival in Champassak province, and the City Pillar Festival and cavesin Huaphan province will be widely advertised.

The Visit Laos Year 2024 tourism promotion is aimed atbringing more foreign tourists to Laos as well as creating jobs for peopleacross the country and bolstering foreign currency earnings./.
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