Background
The Ministry of Tourism reported on the annual general meeting of the British Chevening Alumni Association of Cambodia, held at the Fairfield by Marriott Phnom Penh. The meeting gathered more than 100 participants, including current and former association leaders, civil servants, company staff and owners, and both Cambodian and international guests.
The Minister of Tourism, H.E. Hout Hak, attended as chair and delivered a keynote speech. The Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Cambodia, H.E. Dominic Williams, also participated and addressed the gathering.
Scope of Application
The update concerns cooperation between the Ministry of Tourism, the British Chevening Alumni Association of Cambodia, and the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Cambodia. It focuses on human resource development and the contribution of Chevening scholarship recipients to Cambodia’s broader development, including tourism and bilateral relations between Cambodia and the United Kingdom.
Key Provisions or Decisions
During the meeting, the UK Ambassador commended the development and significant contributions of Chevening scholarship recipients to Cambodia, emphasizing their use of knowledge gained in the United Kingdom and their role as bridges linking the two countries. He encouraged the association to maintain connections with other alumni and to further expand its activities.
The Minister of Tourism expressed deep gratitude to the Government of the United Kingdom and the British Embassy in Cambodia for their ongoing cooperation with the Royal Government of Cambodia, in particular through the provision of Chevening scholarships to Cambodian students who return with improved qualifications and capacities. He called on the association to continue expanding its membership and to enhance social activities based on knowledge gained from overseas study.
The Minister also encouraged alumni to strengthen resilience, turn challenges into opportunities, and actively contribute to Cambodia’s development, while serving as a bridge to further deepen Cambodia–United Kingdom relations, which have spanned more than 73 years, across all sectors including tourism.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
While no new regulations or binding procedures were announced, the meeting highlights the Ministry of Tourism’s interest in leveraging international scholarship alumni networks, particularly Chevening graduates, to support human resource development and bilateral cooperation. Businesses and stakeholders in the tourism sector may view this as an indication of continued emphasis on international partnerships and skills development, especially in activities linking Cambodia and the United Kingdom.
Official Source
This information is based on an official communication from the Ministry of Tourism published on its verified Facebook page on 19 March 2026.
