AKP Phnom Penh, May 09, 2026 --​The Ministry of Tourism has officially launched the 2025 Tourism Indicators and the 2026 Tourism Statistics Forecasts for public use. 

The launching ceremony was held here on May 8 at a workshop, presided over by H.E. Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, with the participation of representatives of ministries and institutions, representatives of tourism associations, lecturers, teachers, university students, and content creators, totaling approximately 400 participants.

H.E. Minister highly commended and appreciated the efforts of the National Institute of Tourism and officials at all levels of the Department of Tourism Statistics for successfully developing these tourism indicators. 

At the same time, he expressed his profound gratitude to the General Department of Immigration of the Ministry of Interior, the National Bank of Cambodia, the National Institute of Statistics of the Ministry of Planning, all relevant ministries and institutions, provincial and municipal administrations, and Provincial and Municipal Departments of Tourism for their tireless dedication, commitment, intellect, and time devoted to the preparation, collection, compilation, and management of tourism data over the years.

H.E. Huot Hak informed the audience that statistical work is highly complex and demanding, often requiring work during weekends and public holidays, especially during major national festivals, when tourism statistics must be compiled promptly for reporting to senior leadership and for public dissemination. 

“The management and monitoring of tourism data that are accurate, independent, professional, and timely constitute a crucial foundation for formulating effective tourism development policies and strategies for Cambodia, enabling timely responses to regional and global tourism trends,” he said. 

Furthermore, H.E. Minister highlighted that the tourism family and the tourism working group of the Government-Private Sector Forum have been closely monitoring developments and tourism trends in the region and around the world. 

“Together, they have formulated six key strategic measures, which have received approval from the Head of the Royal Government, aimed at maintaining the resilience of Cambodia’s tourism sector against crises, sustaining regional and global competitiveness, strengthening confidence, and enhancing trust in Cambodia’s tourism sector,” he said. 

Cambodia welcomed nearly 690,000 international tourists during the first two months of 2026.

By Chea Vannak