To advertise the rising tourism sector in Laos, the Ministry of Info, Tradition, and Tourism not too long ago organized an intensive coaching course to reinforce the requirements of Lao tour guides to satisfy ASEAN benchmarks.
The coachingheld from 6 Might to 19 July in Vientiane, attracted 83 aspiring Lao tour guides, providing a mix of theoretical and sensible classes to enhance the standard of their qualification, insights, and abilities.
Phouthone Dalalom, Director of Hospitality and Tourism Coaching Division of Vientiane Capital highlighted the importance of this initiative.
“Our expectation is to extend the variety of tour guides, particularly these with multilingual abilities, to satisfy the worldwide calls for of the tourism sector and guarantee vacationers are glad with the service,” he stated. “We additionally goal to create new alternatives for individuals who have left the occupation.”
Dalalom added that the coaching has thus far met 80 p.c of its implementation objectives. The course lined a complete vary of subjects, together with guiding vacationers to websites, problem-solving, competency-based coaching, and refreshing data, abilities, and attitudes. It additionally offered a platform for contributors to ask questions and share their experiences and opinions on tourism.
Director Common of the Institute of Mass Media, Tradition, and Tourism, Khamla Yoisaykham, emphasised the necessity for collaboration with each home and worldwide organizations to make sure that Lao tourism personnel are well-prepared and aggressive on a regional scale.
One of many contributors, Viengsavanh Southammavong, a global information, shared her expertise.
“I really feel delighted to be a part of the course. I discovered lots of Lao traditions such because the authentic means of dancing and singing, details about Phathat Luang Stupa in Vientiane, and extra particulars about Lao ethnic teams,” she stated. “I’ll share this info and data with foreigners to assist them perceive extra about Laos as a consultant of the nation.”
Phonephililoun Khaminxou, one other participant, emphasised the function of guides as ambassadors for Laos. She famous that the coaching geared up her with important abilities and strategies, together with first support, time administration, problem-solving, Lao historical past, and Buddhism.
“I discovered rather a lot within the course, and I’m excited to use this information in my guiding duties,” she stated.
The course aimed to make sure that guides are multilingual {and professional}, able to serving vacationers effectively. Moreover, it fostered a community for sharing experiences and emphasised the significance of ongoing cooperation with native and worldwide entities to repeatedly improve the standard of tourism personnel.
