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Google Maps with Street View introduced to Laos
(KPL) Google yesterday introduced here Google Maps with Street View, an innovation that will change the way Lao people and visitors from around the world view and experience the country and its culture. "The Internet has become a valuable source of information for people around the world that are interested in visiting our country," said Mr Phoukong Chithooplok, Director General of Cooperation and Planning Department, Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications. "We are excited about bringing Google Maps with Street View to Laos because it will allow more people to discover Laos and help them plan their journeys to our country; at the same time, it will allow people in Laos to explore new parts of their country online. It will give us the opportunity to showcase the beauty of Laos and its rich culture on a global platform," said Mr Phoukong. "We believe that Street View imagery of Laos will create new ways for people around the world to experience Laos, and by doing so help create better awareness of this country and attract more tourism," said Product Manager of Google Mr Divon Lan.
Google will begin driving cars mounted with special cameras in Vientiane to collect imagery for Google Maps with Street View. By bring street View to Laos, Google hope to create a new way of showcasing Lao's unique culture to the world while helping strengthen the country's already burgeoning tourism trade. For more information about Street View and how it can be used for recreational purposes and by businesses please visit: google.com/streetview
(KPL) Google yesterday introduced here Google Maps with Street View, an innovation that will change the way Lao people and visitors from around the world view and experience the country and its culture. "The Internet has become a valuable source of information for people around the world that are interested in visiting our country," said Mr Phoukong Chithooplok, Director General of Cooperation and Planning Department, Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications. "We are excited about bringing Google Maps with Street View to Laos because it will allow more people to discover Laos and help them plan their journeys to our country; at the same time, it will allow people in Laos to explore new parts of their country online. It will give us the opportunity to showcase the beauty of Laos and its rich culture on a global platform," said Mr Phoukong. "We believe that Street View imagery of Laos will create new ways for people around the world to experience Laos, and by doing so help create better awareness of this country and attract more tourism," said Product Manager of Google Mr Divon Lan.
Google will begin driving cars mounted with special cameras in Vientiane to collect imagery for Google Maps with Street View. By bring street View to Laos, Google hope to create a new way of showcasing Lao's unique culture to the world while helping strengthen the country's already burgeoning tourism trade. For more information about Street View and how it can be used for recreational purposes and by businesses please visit: google.com/streetview
