Tourism authorities plan widespread upgrade to boost Laos' visitor numbers

A tourist abseils down the rock face of the Tad Kha Mued waterfall in Champassak province. -​ Unseen Laos/VT

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): The government plans to provide more quality tourism products and services, as well as address barriers to tourism, hoping to welcome more tourists between now and 2025, according to the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism.

Planned developments aim to raise the standard of cultural, historical and agricultural tourism by introducing more green and sustainable features, enable regional and global integration, and develop tourism as a leading economic driver that will lift people out of poverty.