Phnom Penh: Mr. Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, emphasized that the Mekong River Dolphin Run is not only a sport for health, but also a run to promote tourism, run for nature, and run to jointly conserve the Mekong River dolphins, which are Cambodia’s precious natural resources.
Mr. Huot Hak’s statement above was made on the occasion of presiding over the 5-kilometer “Run for Mekong Dolphins: Connecting Tourism in the Green Season”, a side event of the 2026 Green Season Tourism Event in Stung Treng Province on August 9, 2026.
This sports tourism event is organized with the aim of promoting and attracting national and international tourists to visit and explore the rich tourism potential of Cambodia, especially Stung Treng Province, which is a potential eco-tourism destination in the northeastern region. The event is also a contribution to promoting domestic tourism through the implementation of the “Visit Cambodia in the Green Season” campaign.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Huot Hak highlighted that the theme “Run for Mekong Dolphins” has profound meaning, linking three important sectors: sports, natural resource conservation and promoting tourism during the green season. The presence and active participation of the public is a reflection of the collective will to support and promote tourism and sports to become more prosperous and attractive.
The Minister said that the Mekong River Dolphinarium is a valuable natural tourism area And is an important habitat for the Mekong River freshwater dolphins. In this area, tourists can take a boat trip to see dolphins, learn about the Mekong River ecosystem, and admire the beautiful scenery of the flooded forest, as well as experience tourism that is directly connected to the local community.
During the green season, the nature in Stung Treng province becomes even more beautiful Lush greenery, cool weather and a refreshing atmosphere create a special experience for tourists and show that the green season is the right time to travel to explore the natural beauty and eco-tourism potential of Cambodia.
On this occasion, the Minister also called on citizens and national and international tourists to visit Stung Treng province Explore the rich potential of ecotourism, join hands with local communities, and work together to preserve, conserve, and protect the Mekong River dolphins, Cambodia’s precious natural assets.
Meanwhile, the Minister highlighted that the “Run for Mekong Dolphins: Connecting Tourism in the Green Season” program Not only is it a healthy sporting event, but it is also a meaningful message to promote the tourism potential of Stung Treng Province, promote participation in the conservation of natural resources, and improve the livelihoods of local communities, in line with the goal of sustainable tourism development and promoting tourism during the green season in Cambodia.
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