Over 2 million tourists likely to visit Siem Reap this year

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At least 2.27 million tourists are expected to visit the Siem Reap province, home to the famous UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park, by the end of this year, said Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism.

 

A total of 534,005 people visited the province in 2021. The tourism sector is expected to benefit from the country’s decision to allow vaccinated visitors in the country. Besides the government has effectively controlled the Covid-19 pandemic, boosting the confidence of overseas tourists.

The Ministry of Tourism has been working with government departments and the private sector for launching special tour packages to attract tourists to the province. According to official figures, 548 of the total 1,187 tourism-related businesses and services have resumed their operations in Siem Reap province. The minister said the province attracted a total of 1,242,854 visitors in the first seven months of this year.
 

 

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