New Ministry decree aims at tourist safety

A Ministry of Tourism official said they would finalize an inter-ministerial prakas before the end of this year to enhance tourists’ safety, as previous fatal accidents have led to concerns in the tourism sector. Tith Chantha, general director of tourism at the Ministry of Tourism, said task force officials, affiliated with Tourism and the Public Works and Transportation ministries, would meet next week to discuss the matters concerned with the new decree. … Yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister Men Sam On, who presided over the ceremony of World Tourism Day at the Peace Palace, said the key factors of peace, stability, security, safety and good public order contribute to tourism growth. …

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