Tourism cooperation tighten between Laos and Vietnam

Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh has invited Laos to participate in celebrations of the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi and policy making to attract tourists.

He made the proposals during his working session with the Lao National Tourism Administration’s Vice Chairman, Succaseng Phothisan, in the capital city of Vientiane on March 14.

Despite the global economic crisis, the two nations have only suffered a slight drop in the numbers of holidaymakers thanks to the stimulus policies, tourism incentives and concerted efforts from both sides.

Phothisan thanked Vietnam for its effective assistance to the Lao tourism sector and asked Vietnam to continue with the transport of passengers to Laos, mainly by air.

He also urged Vietnam to open more tours to provinces along the shared border, develop tourism in the former revolutionary base of Xiengkhoang and send experts to support Laos in preparing for the National Year of Tourism in 2012.

Tags: Vietnam Tourism

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