Visitor arrivals to Laos up 8% in 2018, arrivals from China up 26%

3 April, 2019

Laos Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism reported (02-Apr-2019) visitor arrivals to Laos in 2018. Details include:

  • Visitor arrivals: 4.2 million, +8.2% year-on-year;
    • Thailand: 1.9 million, +7%;
    • Vietnam: 867,585, -3%;
    • China: 805,833, +26%;
    • South Korea: 174,405, +2%;
    • US: 49,178, +27%;
  • Tourism expenditure: USD811.0 million. [more - original PR]