ASEAN Rail Tourism Corridor Takes Center Stage at Mekong Tourism Forum 2025

ASEAN Rail Tourism Corridor Takes Center Stage at Mekong Tourism Forum 2025

Laos hosted the Mekong Tourism Forum 2025 in Luang Prabang from 24 to 27 June, spotlighting the proposed ASEAN Rail Tourism Corridor (ARTC) as a key initiative to boost regional travel and connectivity. Held under the theme “United Journey – Stronger Together,” the forum brought together tourism officials and business leaders from Laos, Cambodia, China, […]

Laos is ramping up efforts to promote sustainable tourism – Famagusta Gazette

Recognizing the tourism sector’s significant contributions to socio-economic growth, Laos is ramping up efforts to promote sustainable tourism, focusing on environmental preservation and cultural heritage, while continually enhancing the quality of its tourism industry. Tourism in Laos has immense potential, thanks to its rich natural beauty. The tourism sector saw strong growth in 2024, with 4.1 million foreign visitors generating 1 billion U.S…

Mekong Countries Set Shared Vision for More Sustainable Tourism

Luang Prabang, Lao PDR, June 27, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The Mekong countries unveiled the final draft Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Tourism Strategy 2030 at the 2025 Mekong Tourism Forum in Luang Prabang. The strategy will drive high-quality sustainable tourism development, promote regional cooperation, and accelerate the development of secondary destinations across the GMS. Jointly developed by the GMS Tourism Working Group—comprising senior tou…