Cambodia and Yunnan Strengthen Tourism Ties Through New Agreements

A New Chapter in Regional Tourism Cooperation

Cambodia and China’s Yunnan Province have taken a major step toward deepening bilateral tourism collaboration with the signing of five significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). The agreements were concluded during an official working visit by Cambodia’s Minister of Tourism, Huot Hak, to Kunming City, marking a new milestone in cross-border cultural and economic cooperation between the two regions.

The signing ceremony, co-chaired by Minister Huot Hak, Ma Zhigang, Head of the Yunnan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, and Liu Minglin, CEO of Yunnan Investment Group, highlighted both parties’ shared vision to strengthen connectivity, expand tourism offerings, and promote sustainable growth across Southeast Asia.

Five MoUs to Boost Tourism Development and Connectivity

The newly signed MoUs cover a broad scope of collaboration designed to benefit both Cambodia and Yunnan’s travel industries. These include:

• A cooperation agreement between the Siem Reap Provincial Department of Tourism and the Yunnan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism.
• A partnership between the Cambodia Tourism Marketing and Promotion Board and Angkor International Airport Investment (Cambodia) Co., Ltd.
• A training collaboration between the Cambodia Tourism Vocational School and the Yunnan College of Tourism.
• An MoU between the Cambodia Tourism Association and the Yunnan Provincial Tourism Association.
• An agreement between the Cambodia Tourism Association and Yunnan Qicheng International Travel Services Co., Ltd.

According to the Ministry of Tourism, these agreements were the result of strategic discussions held during Minister Hak’s visit and represent tangible steps toward expanding tourism cooperation, enhancing professional skills in the sector, and developing innovative travel products that highlight the cultural and natural appeal of both destinations.

Fostering Greater Connectivity and People-to-People Exchange

The partnership between Cambodia and Yunnan aims to strengthen tourism marketing, increase flight connectivity, and encourage greater visitor flow between the two regions. Officials emphasized that the agreements will help attract more Chinese tourists to Cambodia’s key destinations such as Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, while also encouraging Cambodian travellers to explore Yunnan’s scenic landscapes and heritage-rich cities.

Minister Hak stated that the MoUs demonstrated the shared determination of Cambodia and Yunnan to deepen tourism ties, enhance cultural understanding, and open up new avenues for economic and social collaboration. He expressed optimism that these partnerships would serve as a model for regional cooperation within the Greater Mekong Subregion.

Building a Sustainable Future for Regional Tourism

Through the MoUs, both sides committed to promoting sustainable tourism practices and supporting private sector engagement in developing new tourism products and services. The focus on education and training underscored the importance of professional development to ensure high standards and service quality across the hospitality industry.

As the travel market continues to recover, the Cambodia–Yunnan partnership stands as a testament to the power of cooperation in building resilient tourism economies that benefit local communities and strengthen cultural connections across borders.

Plan Your Journey Between Cambodia and Yunnan

For more information about travel experiences in Cambodia, visit the official website of the Ministry of Tourism Cambodia at www.tourismcambodia.org. For insights into travel opportunities in Yunnan, explore https://www.visityunnanchina.com/

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