Laos Enhances Tourism Data Management Amid Rising Visitor Numbers
Rising visitor numbers push Laos to improve tourism data
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Laos is enhancing its tourism statistics and accounting systems in response to an increase in foreign visitors, which reached approximately 1.31 million in the first quarter of 2026. This marks a rise from 1.26 million in the same period of 2025. A National Tourism Accounts Seminar was held in Khammuan province to align local practices with international standards set by UN Tourism.
- 01Foreign visitor arrivals in Laos increased to 1.31 million in Q1 2026.
- 02Visitor numbers rose from 1.26 million in Q1 2025.
- 03The National Tourism Accounts Seminar took place from May 19-21 in Khammuan province.
- 04The seminar focused on developing a tourism accounting framework.
- 05The framework aims to align with international standards established by UN Tourism.
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In response to a growing influx of foreign visitors, the Laotian government is taking steps to enhance its tourism accounting and statistics system. In the first quarter of 2026, Laos welcomed approximately 1.31 million foreign visitors, an increase from 1.26 million in the same period of 2025. To address the need for improved data management, officials and tourism authorities convened for the National Tourism Accounts Seminar in Khammuan province from May 19-21. The seminar focused on developing a tourism accounting framework that aligns with international standards set by UN Tourism, ensuring that Laos can effectively manage and report its tourism data.
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Improving tourism data management will help Laos better understand and cater to the needs of its visitors, potentially boosting the local economy.
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