Laos works to develop tourism

Pha That Luang, located in Vientiane, is Laos' most important monument (Source: CNN)

Vientiane (VNA) – The Laogovernment has devised a policy to promote tourism, considering the industry apriority in the country’s national economic development plan, said Lao Ministerof Information, Culture and Tourism Bosengkham Vongdala.

Tourism is the country second-highest currency earner after mining, accordingto Lao Phatthana, a newspaper of the Lao News Agency (KPL).

Laos enjoys an increasing number of tourist arrivals annually, with an averageof about 4 million holidaymakers per year.

This year, the Lao government expects towelcome more than 4.5 million visitors, contributing to over 700 million USD tothe state budget.

To realise the target, the country willcontinue to develop and improve tourism sites in each province, as well asenhance tourism promotion programmes.

Laos has called for investment from foreignand domestic firms in infrastructure, especially roads leading to touristdestinations.

In addition, cultural activities of each locality will be arranged to lure morevisitors. -VNA

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