Luang Prabang tour guides lose out despite resurgence of domestic tourism in Laos


The ancient city of Luang Prabang, listed in 1995, is one of Laos’ three Unesco World Heritage Sites. - The Star/ANN

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN): While domestic tourists have begun returning to Luang Prabang province after the control of the spread Covid-19 in Laos, tour guides who previously led groups of international visitors are failing to benefit.

Managing director of Asia Banhao Travel in Luang Prabang, Kongchakky, told Vientiane Times on Wednesday (July 22) that his business is one of many that offers tour guide services for visitors.

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