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Cambodia, Thailand to set up tourism school

The Cambodian Ministry of Tourism and Thailand’s Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi on March 7 inked a Memorandum of Understanding on building a tourism institute in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Cambodia, Thailand to set up tourism school ảnh 1The 12th century Angkor Archeological Park in Siem Reap province (Photo: whc.unesco.org)

Phnom Penh (VNA) – The Cambodian Ministry of Tourism and Thailand’sRajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi on March 7 inked a Memorandumof Understanding on building a tourism institute in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Speaking to reporters after the signing ceremony, Cambodian Tourism MinisterThong Khon said that the institute will help develop human resources, ensuringsustainable tourism development in Cambodia.

Meanwhile, Prasert Pinpathomrat, president of the Thai university, said thatthe cooperation will help promote tourism ties between the two countries.

Tourism is one of four pillars of Cambodia’s economy.

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen said that the country attracted 5million foreign visitors in 2016, generating gross revenue of 3.4 billion USD.

He forecasted that his country will gain revenue of 5 billion USD by welcoming7 million international holiday makers in 2020.

Cambodia is famous for the 12th century Angkor Archeological Park inSiem Reap province. In addition, the country has 450-kilometres of coastlinestretching across four provinces in the country’s southwest.-VNA
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