Laos Targets US$8 Billion Tourism Revenue Over Next 5 Years, Focusing on Infrastructure and Skills Development
The Lao government aims to generate over US$8 billion in tourism revenue in the next five years, focusing on overcoming challenges in infrastructure, human resource development, and the business environment. Despite a 7% year-on-year increase in foreign tourist arrivals from January to August, the economic impact of tourism remains below the country's potential and that of neighboring nations.
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