Koh Kong may be without the spectacular temples or much-improved tourist
infrastructure of other areas of Cambodia, but officials say they are
counting on tourism to develop the southwestern province.
Tourists
are expected to increasingly taking advantage of the eco-tourism
opportunities the province’s natural beauty provides, while officials
are also anticipating a US$5 billion large-scale Chinese tourism
development now under way, according to Koh Kong Deputy Governor Sun
Dara.
However, visitors to Koh Kong – which shares a border and
economic ties to Thailand – have dwindled in recent months, with
officials blaming reasons such as violent clashes between Thailand and
Cambodia in Preah Vihear province last month.
Koh Kong Tourism
Department statistics provided to The Post show 2,076 tourists –
including 97 foreigners – stayed in the province’s hotels and
guesthouses in February 2011.
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