With the acceleration of China's outbound tourism, many countries have shown special courtesy to welcome Chinese tourists. In Laos, an ASEAN country, tourism practitioners have launched Chinese-language services one after another to prepare for the reception. With the opening of the China-Laos Railway, Lao tourism practitioners are actively preparing to welcome Chinese tour groups. Inti, president of Inthira Group, a chain hotel company in Laos, said that he is looking forward to the arrival of Chinese tourists. He said that the group has set up a Chinese tourism service department to connect with Chinese tourism companies.

Inti believes that the operation of the Laos-China Railway and China’s reopening of outbound group tours will significantly promote the recovery of Laos’ tourism industry and Laos’ economy. Laos’ tourism industry should be prepared for this and focus on improving the quality of tourism services.

Song Pei, president of the Lao Forest Protection Ecotourism Company, said that the Laos-China Railway is the biggest advantage of Laos, which makes travel more convenient for tourists. Now that good opportunities are coming, it is necessary to prepare tourism facilities and tourism products, and cultivate service talents, especially those who can speak Chinese.

Pavina, the front desk manager of the Landmark Hotel in Laos, told reporters a few days ago that the hotel has many Chinese-speaking staff who can communicate and explain to tourists in Chinese. In addition, in order to attract more Chinese tourists, Lao Airlines plans to increase flights to China from Vientiane, Luang Prabang and Pakse. Editor/He Yuting