The Wat Phou site in Laos contains two stone palaces. The Lao government is stepping up efforts to strengthen the tourism sector, attract more visitors, and boost national revenue. — DAVID BOWDEN/THE STAR
VIENTIANE: As tourism continues to boom in 2025, Laos is ramping up efforts to strengthen its tourism sector through targeted initiatives and workforce training, aimed at attracting more visitors and sustaining the momentum.
Laos welcomed 3,061,928 foreign tourists in the first eight months of 2025, marking a significant 15 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. The rise reflects growing global interest in Laos as a travel destination.
