Laos and Cambodia Agree to Joint Tourism Promotion Under 'Two Countries, One Destination' Slogan

Key summary

On October 21, 2026, Laos and Cambodia held a government and private sector networking event for tourism at the Champasak Grand Hotel in Pakse, Champasak Province. The Lao delegation was led by Soun Savanh Viyaket, Minister of Culture and Tourism, while the Cambodian side was represented by Hov Hak, Minister of Tourism. Business professionals from both nations attended. This meeting follows a visit by Minister Viyaket to Stung Treng province from October 18-20 to discuss cross-border tourism cooperation. The ministers announced plans to upgrade infrastructure for safe and convenient travel, diversify tourism revenue, and facilitate rapid cross-border movement. They directed the Champasak provincial culture and tourism department and the Stung Treng provincial tourism department to implement activities under the slogan 'Two Countries, One Destination' to showcase natural beauty and cultural heritage. Joint routes were presented, including visits to Phou Savan temple in Champasak and Angkor Wat, alongside highlights like Don Ded village, Tad Fan waterfall, Kon Phapheng waterfall, and agricultural sites in Pakse.