Cambodia tweaks trip estimate
Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism has revised tourist travel arrivals from 3.8 million to 4.2 million by year-end. Tourism Minister Thong Khon told local media, earlier this week, that the adjustment was based on a January to April’s performance with 1.5 million trips. “Earlier, we forecast 3.8 million, but now we expect 4.2 million,” he said. In addition, tourism officials have revised their forecast upwards for foreign tourist arrivals from 7 million to 7.5 million a year by 2020. … Cambodia Association of Travel Agents president, Ang Kim Eang, noted that Cambodia still needed to improve tourism infrastructure, including safe transportation and accommodation at tourist destinations. “Local investors need to participate more to build tourism and invest in this sector.” Last year, the country welcomed 3.58 million foreign tourists, up 24% year-on-year. Tourism generated US$2.2 billion in revenue. …
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