Government to pilot Cambodian eco-tourism projects in 7 provinces
Government to pilot Cambodian eco-tourism projects in 7 provinces, according to a report from Vietnam Plus. According to the report the Kingdom has set up an inter-ministerial working group to pick seven provinces that will benefit from landscape sustainability projects to promote eco-tourism development in the country.
Who is managing eco-tourism project?
The project is being pt together by the Ministry of Rural Development, as well as an inter-ministerial working group in partnership with the private company Emerging 360. The group will look into ways to improve the infrastructure and sustainable developments in the seven provinces that have been selected for the pilot scheme.
Where will the Cambodian eco-tourism projects be located?
The seven provinces initially selected for the pilot projects are Kampong Speu, Koh Kong, Kampong Chhnang, Pursat, Battambang, Siem Reap and Kampong Thom.
Koh Kong in particular is famously underutilized when it comes to bringing in tourists and is currently building a new international airport.
To read about the Koh Kong International airport project read this fabulous article by Gareth Johnson for Khmer Times .
What is the overall aim of the Cambodian eco-tourism project
According to the announcement it shall include the installation of border posts, ranger stations, as well as a number of information centers. The overall aim is also to give economic alternatives to the local people that are not related to the timber industry, as well as promote sustainable tourism..
The project in its current form will run until 2025 with support from the World Bank according to Secretary of State at the Ministry of Environment Sao Sopheap.
What is the eco-tourism scene in Cambodia?
Cambodia has been keen te embrace eco-tourism, with a number of resorts already in existence, as well as it being part of the governments long-term strategy for sustainable development of tourism in the country.
The report follows hot on the heels of the recent report from Khmer Nights about a new clamping retreat near the Laotian border, which will allow guests the chance to explore nature as well as see one of the rarest gibbons in the world.
You can read about the new clamping resort here .
Overall though a very positive move for the eco-tourism sector in the country as we slowly move out of the Covid-19 pandemic and into whatever the new normal of tourism will be.
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