Cambodia’s Tourism Increases in the First Seven Months of 2012

In the first seven months of 2012, foreign arrivals to Cambodia were more than two millions, up from 1.62 million over the same period last year.

Herewith, the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism has set a target of receiving 3.3 million foreign tourists in 2012, 4.5 million in 2015 and 7 million in 2020.

The growth of foreign tourists to Cambodia is thanks to the country enjoying peace and safety, mainly hosting the big international events such as ASEAN meetings, said a senior official of the Cambodia Association of Travel Agents (CATA).

They came to Cambodia in the manner of family visit, package tour, business, and foreign guests, he said, adding that Vietnam took the first rank among foreign arrivals to Cambodia.

Tourism industry is one of the four major pillars supporting the economy of Cambodia. Last year, the tourism sector gave jobs to 800,000 Cambodians, generating a turnover of nearly two million dollars equal to 12% of the country’s gross domestic product.

Sourced: AKP