Bribery a challenge for Cambodia’s tourism sector
The tourism sector has complained about the attempted extortion and bribery by officials at the international border checkpoints that still upset tourists coming into Cambodia. The issue was raised yesterday during a meeting of the Interministerial Committee for Facilitating the Travel and Transport of Tourists and Travelers. … Ang Kim Eang, president of the Cambodia Association of Travel Agents, said tourists faced difficulties at the borders, particularly during holidays and the high season. … Sok Phal, deputy National Police chief and deputy of the Interministerial Committee for Facilitating the Travel and Transport of Tourists and Travelers, said the Tourism Ministry should promote a hotline number for the National Police to intervene in conflicting cases.
