News of OIF (ភាសាខ្មែរ) | (English)
The activities of refresher training course for French-speaking tour guides
The activities of refresher training course for French-speaking tour guides in Siem Reap were successfully completed. The sessions covered the following topics: the professionalism of the tour guide, codes of conduct and professional ethics, the tourism development plan for the Angkor Archaeological Park, and recent archaeological excavations in the park.
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Launch of training program for French-speaking tourist guides in Cambodia
The International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) and the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism launched a refresher training session for French-speaking tour guides in Siem Reap from July 21 to 23, 2025. The program, involving approximately one hundred guides over three sessions, aims to enhance their French skills in anticipation of the 2026 Francophonie Summit. This initiative aligns with the Ministry's goals to elevate service standards and the OIF's focus on sustainable tourism and employability for youth and women. Officials highlighted the significance of this training, especially for the province that hosts a large number of French tourists.
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The launch of the GMS Tourism Plan 2030
Congratulations on the launch of the GMS Tourism Plan 2030, which aims to transform the GMS region into a premier global tourism destination, recognized for its sustainable, seamless and high-quality travel experiences, while promoting inclusive economic opportunities and responsible management destinations.
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Technical meeting between the working group of the Ministry of Tourism and representatives of the OIF
Technical meeting between the team of the Ministry of Tourism and the representatives of the OFI organization to review the progress of the implementation of the project "Eco-Talent Destinations (DET)". The DET project will support the Ministry of Tourism in organizing two intensive training sessions for French-speaking tour guides, one in Siem Reap and one in Phnom Penh, as well as in organizing a regional workshop on the theme: "Development of green destinations and tourism" "Green Destinations and Sustainable Tourism"
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Important information from the Destination Eco-Talents project of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie
More about the Destination Eco-Talents initiative of the International Organization of La Francophonie in Cambodia Sala Baï Hotel & Restaurant School Spoons Café and Restaurant Royal University of Law and Economics ( RULE ) École d'Hôtellerie et de Tourisme Paul Dubrule Millennium Destinations ក្រសួងទេសចរណ៍ Ministry of Tourism, Cambodia CWEA - Cambodia Women Entrepreneurs Association
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Video of the sharing of His Excellency Dr. Thok Sokhom, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Tourism
H.E. Dr. Thok Sokhom, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Tourism, shared perspectives on the sustainable development of tourism in Cambodia during an interview with the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF).
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Discuss cooperation to promote sustainable tourism development and the development of green tourism destinations in Cambodia
Mr. Choob Ratana, Director of the Department of Tourism Development Planning, held a technical meeting with Ms. Adjara DIOUF, Coordinator of the OIF for the Asia-Pacific region, and her team to discuss cooperation to promote sustainable tourism and the development of green destinations in Cambodia. The meeting reviewed the preparation of the regional workshop on “Launching the Sustainable Tourism Development Project (Destination Eco-Talent)” of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), which will be held from March 26 to 28, 2025 in Siem Reap, under the chairmanship of His Excellency Dr. Thok Sokhom, Secretary of State and a high representative of His Excellency Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism. With the launch of the above project, OIF also supports sustainable tourism development with 6 partners, including the Ministry of Tourism, the Paul Dubrol School of Hotel and Tourism, the School of Hotel Management, the School of Restaurant Management, the Cambodian Spoon Association, the Siem Reap Women Entrepreneurs Development Association, and the Royal University of Law and Economic Sciences. In addition to considering this tourism development, it is worth noting that in 2024, Cambodia’s tourism sector received approximately 6.7 million international tourists, an increase of 22.9 percent compared to 2023.
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French tourists is rank 8th
French tourists rank 8th among the top 10 nationalities of visitors to Cambodia, with a total of 131,738 arrivals, representing a 23.6% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
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Meeting to review progress on implementation of Sustainable Tourism projects in collaboration with the organization
Follow-up meeting on the progress of the implementation of the Sustainable Tourism project following cooperation with the International Organisation of the Francophonie (OIF).
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The Ministry of Tourism, together with OIF, announces the launch of a project to develop sustainable tourism destinations.
On March 26, 2025, a regional workshop was held to announce the launch of the Sustainable Tourism Destination Development Project (Destinations Eco-Talent-DET) in Siem Reap. The event was led by His Excellency Thok Sokhom, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Tourism, alongside Mr. Ung Kim Leang, Deputy Governor of Siem Reap, and Mr. Edgar DOERIG from the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF). Approximately 90 stakeholders, including experts from Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam, as well as representatives from various tourism organizations and vocational training schools, attended the workshop.
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