AKP Phnom Penh, May 09, 2026 -- Cambodia and Singapore have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral tourism cooperation during a courtesy meeting between H.E. Huot Hak, Cambodian Minister of Tourism, and H.E. Steven Pang Chee Wee, Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore to Cambodia, held at the Ministry of Tourism headquarters on May 8.

During the meeting, Ambassador Steven Pang Chee Wee praised Cambodia’s growing tourism sector, noting the country’s improving infrastructure and connectivity, which have made Cambodia an increasingly attractive destination for international travellers.

“Cambodia has so much to offer with excellent hospitality,” the Ambassador said, while expressing appreciation for the warm welcome extended by the Ministry of Tourism.

The Singaporean diplomat also reaffirmed continued support for cooperation in tourism promotion, human resource development, and strengthening air connectivity between the two countries.

Both sides discussed expanding tourism collaboration through joint tourism promotion campaigns, the development of combined travel packages for international tourists, and the organisation of familiarisation trips (FAM Trips) for Singaporean investors, tourism companies, and digital content creators to Cambodia.

The discussions also focused on enhancing tourism-related human resource training, particularly in areas such as digital tourism, hospitality services, and modern tourism management.

Minister Huot Hak encouraged the Singaporean side to continue promoting Cambodia’s tourism sector and support additional direct flights to Cambodia’s major tourist destinations. He stressed that Cambodia’s peace, political stability, and rich tourism resources remain key strengths in attracting international tourists and investors.

In response, Ambassador Steven Pang Chee Wee highly valued the longstanding friendship and close cooperation between Cambodia and Singapore, which he said have contributed significantly to Cambodia’s tourism and economic development.

According to the Ministry of Tourism, Cambodia welcomed approximately 5.6 million international tourists in 2025, including 44,189 visitors from Singapore. Both countries have continued to strengthen cooperation in tourism promotion, training, and air connectivity in recent years to further boost tourism flows and investment opportunities.

By C. Nika