Phnom penh: The Ministry of Tourism has officially launched the 2025 Tourism Indicators and the 2026 Tourism Statistics Forecasts for public use. The launching ceremony was held here on May 8 at a workshop, presided over by H.E. Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, with the participation of representatives of ministries and institutions, representatives of tourism associations, lecturers, teachers, university students, and content creators, totaling approximately 400 participants.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, H.E. Minister highly commended and appreciated the efforts of the National Institute of Tourism and officials at all levels of the Department of Tourism Statistics for successfully developing these tourism indicators. He expressed profound gratitude to various governmental bodies for their dedication and commitment to the preparation, collection, compilation, and management of tourism data over the years.
H.E. Huot Hak informed the audience that statistical work is highly complex and demanding, often requiring work during weekends and public holidays, especially during major national festivals, when tourism statistics must be compiled promptly for reporting to senior leadership and for public dissemination. He emphasized the importance of accurate data management and monitoring for formulating effective tourism development policies and strategies for Cambodia, enabling timely responses to regional and global tourism trends.
Furthermore, H.E. Minister highlighted that the tourism family and the tourism working group of the Government-Private Sector Forum have been closely monitoring developments and tourism trends globally. They have formulated six key strategic measures, approved by the Head of the Royal Government, aimed at maintaining the resilience of Cambodia's tourism sector against crises, sustaining regional and global competitiveness, and strengthening confidence in Cambodia's tourism sector.
Cambodia welcomed nearly 690,000 international tourists during the first two months of 2026, underscoring the significance of these strategic initiatives in bolstering the country's tourism industry.