Law on Tourism No. 140/PO. Country/Territory Lao, People's Dem. Rep. Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Tourism Management/conservation Protection of habitats Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 90 days from the date of the promulgating decree issued by the President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Abstract This Law provides measures, principles and regulations for the tourism industry in Lao. It aims at promoting and developing cultural, historical and nature tourism in a sustainable way, at transforming it into a modern tourism industry and at contributing to national protection and development. Full text English