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Weekend domestic tourism still active in Cambodia but far cry from when it was open for foreign tourism

The flow of tourists visiting the country continues to increase.  Cambodia received a total of 174,543 visitors, including 169,532 national tourists and 5,011 domestic foreign guest. from November 6-7.

According to Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism, the main tourist destinations included:

* Preah Sihanouk Province – 37,641 guests

* Phnom Penh – 35,210 guests

* Kampot Province – 16,501 guests

* Siem Reap Province – 15,100 guests

* Pursat province – 10,447 guests.

Khon noted that  although there are no national holidays, the flow of domestic tourists is still active every weekend.

He said that tourist resorts and destinations across the country have opened to receive tourists, while tourism businesses that have been suspended in the past are also preparing to receive tourists as well as ready to receive tourists during the upcoming Water Festival as well.

In order to prevent the spread of Covid-19, the Minister of Tourism observed that both business owners and tourists have a better understanding and have actively participated in the implementation of various measures, especially the “3 do not and 3 prevent” measures.

Source: https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50966669/weekend-domestic-tourism-still-active-in-cambodia-but-far-cry-from-when-it-was-open-for-foreign-tourism/