LaoSafe Helps To Reopen Laos

The success of the LaoSafe initiative has boosted confidence both inside and outside the country, paving the way for the arrival of international travelers. Laos is now open to both vaccinated travelers and those who are not vaccinated but have tested negative for the Covid-19 virus. While restorative measures still apply in other countries, Laos has moved quickly to simplify the arrival experience with the goal of boosting the number of visitors to the country – a dynamic reversal after two years of tightly controlled borders.

LaoSafe has bolstered visitors' confidence in tourism providers through its education, certification, and promotion; at the time of writing, more than 50 restaurants, 60 hotels, 500 tour guides, and 180 drivers, along with 2 airlines have been certified by the initiative. This openness, combined with the safety and security of LaoSafe-certified tourism businesses, has made Laos alluring for international travelers.

Implemented by the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, and approved by the Ministry of Health, LaoSafe is a nationwide initiative designed to create a world-class health and hygiene system within the tourism and hospitality industry. Sector-specific standards have been developed for accommodation, food and beverage, tour guides, and drivers, to raise the benchmark of hygiene provision throughout the country and build international confidence in Laos as a safe tourist destination.