Laos tourism hotspot Luang Prabang steps up preparations for Green Destination certification


Visitors take photos at Kuang Si Waterfall, a popular tourist destination in Luang Prabang. -- File photo: Vientiane Times/ANN

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN): Luang Prabang, a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1995, is stepping up efforts to secure the prestigious Tourism Destination Award from the Green Destination Organisation by finalising key documentation and ensuring compliance with evaluation criteria.

On May 15, a consultation meeting was held at the provincial Department of Information, Culture and Tourism, bringing together key stakeholders, including Deputy Director General of the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration of Thailand, Dr Chuwit Mitrchob; Head of the Luang Prabang provincial Department of Information, Culture and Tourism, Soudaphone Khomthavong; and representatives from various departments in Luang Prabang city and province.

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