Phnom Penh (FN), Feb. 27 – Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen said that tourism remains an important sector for national economic growth; in 2022, Cambodia received more than 2.2 million international tourists, an increase of 1,059%.

The premier spoke at the 11th National Clean City Day, held on Monday afternoon (Feb 27) at Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel.

"The tourism sector remains an important sector for national economic growth, in which for 2022, Cambodia received more than 2.2 million international tourists, an increase of 1,059% compared to the same period in 2021," the premier underscored.

In addition, the premier continued that regarding domestic tourists, there were about 14 million national tourists, an increase of 199%.

In this regard, in 2023, Cambodia estimates to receive about 4 million international tourists and about 15 million national tourists.
=FRESH NEWS