Tourism turmoil continues

Cambodia Association of Travel Agents president Ang Kim Eang yesterday released a statement denying all allegations of wrongdoing against him by some members of the association’s board who have called for his resignation. Last Wednesday, 11 of CATA’s 15 board members signed and thumb-printed a petition requesting the removal of Ang Kim Eang for at least nine alleged wrongdoings, the Post previously reported. Those charges included the improper use of association funds and disregard for regulations, as well as leading the association without transparency or structure, according to a copy of the petition obtained by the Post. In yesterday’s statement, Ang Kim Eang pointed to CATA rules that require a vote of the association’s full body to remove a sitting president, emphasising that he would not resign from his position…

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