Laos will experiment with welcoming Korean tourists

Laos will experiment with welcoming Korean tourists

Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh said that the plan to reopen the country in the near future will apply appropriate measures, taking steps to both prevent the Covid-19 epidemic, restore the economy and integrate the region. area.

Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh. Source: Radio Laos

Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh emphasized at the second session of the IX Lao National Assembly that some neighboring countries have begun to reopen. Therefore, Laos is also conducting research and developing a strategic plan to gradually reopen, starting with localities that are eligible to be ready for opening and ensure that the disease does not spread. spread widely.

According to Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh, if reopening tourism in Luangprabang province, this locality must prepare all aspects such as hotels, tourist attractions, vaccination certificates, plans and isolation time for arrivals. tourism. In the near future, the Lao Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism will experiment with welcoming Korean tourists.

Prime Minister Phankham also asked relevant agencies to consider the actual situation and come up with solutions that are appropriate and in sync with the regulations on prevention of the Covid-19 epidemic of countries around the world. Laos will study and learn from the experience of opening up from neighboring countries, in order to soon recover the country's economy and integrate the region in the new normal.