Fewer visitors from Europe and distant regions

A must-see: Although most borders have reopened, Laos is seeing only a small number of tourists from Europe and America. — Xinhua

More than 42,190 foreign nationals entered Laos on tourist visas in the first six months of this year, but only a small proportion of these came from Europe, America and other continents.

Luang Prabang Hotel and Guesthouse Association president Toun Sisouphanthavong yesterday attributed the small number of tourists from Europe and other distant regions to several factors.