The Ministry of Tourism is the government authority in Cambodia responsible for tourism policy, sector governance, and the institutional framework supporting sustainable tourism development and administration. Its regulatory scope covers tourism standards, licensing and compliance oversight, service quality regulation, destination management, industry coordination, and related governance measures affecting tourism businesses and activities. This page serves as a central hub for tracking policy updates, regulatory developments, governance measures, and enforcement activities relevant to Cambodia’s tourism sector, including changes in oversight, compliance expectations, and administrative priorities.
This update covers the 7th discussion forum on digital tourism transformation held during the 2025 tourism sector review and 2026 outlook meeting. It outlines the concept, strategic roadmap, and technology integration efforts aimed at modernizing Cambodia's tourism industry for sustainable development and competitiveness.
The Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia and the Ministry of Tourism of Cuba agreed to a memorandum of understanding to enhance bilateral cooperation in tourism. This formalizes longstanding diplomatic ties and aims to boost joint tourism development, economic cooperation, and market promotion between the two countries.
This update documents the ongoing cooperation between Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) since 2012, focusing on technical support and collaborative efforts to develop Cambodia’s tourism sector. It has long-term reference value as it reflects institutional relations and policy support mechanisms in Cambodia's tourism governance.
The Ministry of Tourism announced the ongoing pilot use of the Cambodia v-Pass system to replace traditional entry/exit stamps and QR code stickers for all foreign travelers entering or leaving Cambodia, marking a significant step in immigration governance modernization.
A leadership meeting was held to review the draft sub-decree concerning the organization and functioning of the Ministry of Tourism, providing a reference point for institutional governance changes within Cambodia's tourism sector.
This update announces a temporary visa exemption for Chinese tourists visiting Cambodia between 15 June and 15 October 2026, providing a reference point for this specific immigration policy exemption period.
ASEAN Plus Three tourism ministers approved a 2026–2030 cooperation work plan at their 25th ministerial meeting, providing a reference point for regional tourism coordination and Cambodia’s stated tourism and visa-related cooperation priorities.
The Ministry of Tourism is preparing for Cambodia to host the 51st Greater Mekong Subregion Tourism Working Group Meeting and the 2023 Mekong Tourism Forum in Preah Sihanouk province at the end of April 2023. The events will gather GMS member state representatives, private sector participants, and media, and will include a sustainable tourism exhibition and study visits to local tourism sites.
The Ministry of Tourism opened a training course in Phnom Penh for HoKa focal-point assessors in front office, housekeeping, and food and beverage services targeting Kratie, Stung Treng, Preah Vihear, Ratanakiri, and Mondulkiri. The program aims to strengthen provincial trainers’ capacity to test and assess trainees’ competencies and support sustainable tourism and hospitality skills development after COVID-19.
The Ministry of Tourism is continuing inspections and quality recognition for Cambodian tourist boat services based on 34 assessment criteria and 19 mandatory conditions. The ministry is accepting ongoing applications from tourist boat businesses, conducting safety and quality checks before issuing service quality certificates, and has listed several certified operators in Kampot province.
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