Improved Roads, Riverfront Facilities Boost Tourism on Don Det and Don Khone Islands
Infrastructure upgrades totaling nearly $4 million on Don Det and Don Khone islands in southern Laos have enhanced tourist access and experiences. Part of the ADB- and Lao government-funded Greater Mekong Subregion Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project, the improvements aim to boost the local economy.
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