AKP Phnom Penh, December 21, 2018 --

Cambodian Minister of Tourism has suggested Vietnam Airlines to expand its flights from Vietnam to Phnom Penh capital, Siem Reap cultural province, coastal areas and other main islands in Cambodia.

Minister of Tourism H.E. Thong Khon made the suggestion at an award conferment ceremony at Phnom Penh Hotel on Dec. 19, with participation of Mr. Ngo Tri Hung, CEO of Vietnam Airlines and other stakeholders.

H.E. Minister also highlighted the increasing number of foreign tourists to Cambodia as a result of full peace and open sky policy of the Royal Government as well as the efforts of concerned institutions in travel and transport facilitation at international border gates.

Transport and travel industry is an indispensable partner to boost tourism, trade, and people-to-people relations, he added, stressing that air transport has also increased noticeably based on high safety and time-saving principle compared to other modes of transport.

To further promote tourism growth, development and modernisation of means of transport and supporting infrastructure, together with technology, are necessary factors for sustainability of tourism.

H.E. Thong Khon also called on tour companies and all stakeholders to continue supporting and promoting Cambodian tourism sector at both local and foreign markets through creation of new products and more attractive package tours with the inclusion of the Kingdom’s key events and festivals.

According to Ministry of Tourism, there are 23 daily flights between the two countries, mainly between Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang of Vietnam and Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Preah Sihanouk of Cambodia operated mostly by Vietnam Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, VietJet Air, Silk Air and Qatar Airways.

By So Sophavy