Koh Kong's Coastal Festival Aims to Boost Tourism and Economic Growth

[CharlieH]

 

Koh Kong Deputy Provincial Governor Orn Sothearith highlighted the event's main objective during his address at the opening ceremony on Saturday. He called for a joint effort from all parties involved, especially the public and private sectors, to further promote the province's rich tourism potential as its primary road infrastructure nears completion.

 

The second Coastal Festival, a two-day event, was organized by the Dara Sakor Resort, which is part of the Coastal City Development Group, also known as CoastalCity. Li Mengchen, CEO of CoastalCity, expressed optimism that the festival would boost tourism in Koh Kong, attracting more investors and fostering growth in the local economy.

 

Chea Tech Hok, Director of Public Relations for CoastalCity, noted that alongside the Dara Sakor Resort, the company is also investing in other initiatives, such as the Dara Sakor International Airport and a deep-sea port development, to further enhance the province's tourism potential.

 

In 2024, Cambodia's tourism sector generated $3.66 billion in revenue, marking an 18 percent increase from 2023. The country aims to attract 7.5 million foreign tourists by 2025. AKP