Phnom Penh: Mr. Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, emphasized that developing night tourism is not just about expanding sightseeing hours, but also about increasing income for citizens, expanding economic activities, and promoting business activities in the community.
Mr. Huot Hak’s statement above was made at the official launch of the night tourism service of the Bakong Phum Moe Tourism Community on July 30, 2026.
The official launch of the night tourism service of the Bakong Phum Moo Tourism Community aims to boost tourism potential in the Bakong Temple area by connecting temple and rural landscapes to attract more and more national and international tourists to visit and stay longer in Siem Reap.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister expressed his appreciation and high appreciation to the leaders of Siem Reap Province, the Bakong Temple District Authority, all relevant authorities, the community president, and the local community management committee for their active cooperation to make the night tourism project a reality. In this community, a new tourism service of the newly established community has emerged.
Meanwhile, the Minister also informed that the Royal Government of Cambodia, under the visionary leadership of Samdech Thibault Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, has identified the tourism sector as a priority sector, which is considered “Green Gold” to promote economic growth, create jobs, increase income for citizens, and enhance Cambodia’s prestige on the international stage. In particular, the Royal Government has continued to pay close attention to community tourism and eco-tourism, recognizing that communities are an important backbone for sustainable tourism development.
At the same time, the Minister also informed that the achievements of the new tourism service of the Bakong Phum Meo community today truly meet the objectives of the Royal Government, which has authorized in principle the establishment of an inter-ministerial working group to coordinate and support the development of film tourism and night temple visits in Cambodia, aiming to promote more diverse night tourism activities, increase tourist attraction, and extend tourist stays.
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