Laos lures Korean golfers

Published: 21 Jan 2013 at 13.09
Online news: Tourism

VIENTIANE - A big jump in South Korean tourist arrivals in Laos is being attributed to the lure of new golf courses in Luang Prabang, the ancient capital, and in Vientiane.

Korean investors have built and now manage several golf courses in the land-locked communist country, where land and water are still abundant and labour is cheap.

Golf course fees in Laos are a fraction of what they are in South Korea, where the game is a national passion.

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jacksprat
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Discussion 4 : 21 Jan 2013 at 13.504
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Fascinating that a communist government is aiming to attract golfers from a staunchly anti-communist country.
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Prices in Laos are a fraction of the price they are in the LOS as well - not only Korea. Golf in Thailand isn't even cheap compared to Europe any more.
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Too bad the Tourism Authority of Thailand doesn't promote the golf courses in Isaan.
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Discussion 1 : 21 Jan 2013 at 13.151
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Good job Laos
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