The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has coordinated with the Management Board of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park and units in Quang Binh (Vietnam) and Khammouane (Laos) to promote cooperation in cave tourism between the two countries.

An expedition team from British Royal Cave Association (BRCA) has made a survey in order to explore the future posibilities of a cave tourism in the northern province of Thai Nguyen, attracting more tourists to the locality.