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Laos sees a 9.87 per cent rise in international tourists in the first half of 2026
THE NEWS:
Laos welcomed 2,590,511 international visitors in the first half of 2026, a 9.87 % increase over the same period in 2025, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
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The near‑10 % tourism surge underpins Laos’ service‑sector expansion, signalling stronger demand for hospitality, transport and retail services and offering opportunities for travel operators and investors targeting the Southeast Asian market.
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How many international visitors did Laos receive in the first half of 2026?
Laos recorded 2,590,511 international visitors during the first six months of 2026, representing a 9.87 % rise compared with the same period in 2025, as reported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Which country was the biggest source of tourists to Laos in the first half of 2026?
Thailand was the top source market, accounting for 833,738 arrivals to Laos in the first half of 2026, according to the ministry’s latest visitor statistics.
By what percentage did Laos’ international tourist arrivals grow in the first half of 2026 versus 2025?
International tourist arrivals grew by 9.87 % in the first six months of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, based on data released by Laos’ Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
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