The First CAMBODIA TRAVEL MART 2017 To Be Held In Siem Reap
The Ministry of Tourism Cambodia, in collaboration with Slickbooth Holding – Events & Public Relations, officially launches the first Cambodia Travel Mart (CTM) 2017 that will be held from 17 until 19 November 2017 in Siem Reap, the gateway to the iconic ruins of Angkor.
The event will be officiated by the Minister of Tourism Cambodia His Excellency Dr. Thong Khon. High-ranking officers and experts from the Ministry of Tourism Cambodia, including local industry players, are also expected to attend this prestigious event.
CTM 2017 is principally approved and permitted by the Royal Government of Cambodia since 2015. The Ministry of Tourism Cambodia is tasked in organising and cooperating with the public and private organisations related to tourism. Slickboth Holding – Event & Public Relations is an important partner to the Ministry of Tourism Cambodia in staging international tourism expos in Cambodia, supervised by TTG Asia Media & Events, a Singaporean company experienced in organising many international tourism expos over the past 30 years.
CTM 2017 is a tourism business forum that convenes over 500 tourism- and travel-related organisations comprising destination management companies, tour operators, tourism experts, national and international media. The forum is supported by tourism organisations from ASEAN state member countries to improve local and regional tourism. This special event is a golden opportunity to promote tourism destinations, trade service packages, exchange experience and forge business partnerships.
This event contains many essential activities such as pre-online business matching, golf tournaments, workshops related to tourism and travelling, including exhibition of tourism products and services. CTM 2017 attracts over 200 national and international sellers and over 200 national and international buyers. On top of that, 50 national and international media agencies are also joining this event.
CTM is an event that testifies Cambodia’s commitment towards promoting tourism destinations of ASEAN member countries to the world and to celebrate Visit ASEAN@50 (Golden Celebration).
Dr. Thong Khon states that the peace enjoyed by Cambodia today allows for tourism to grow year after year, made possible under the leadership of Prime Minister Samdach Ahka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen. In 2016, the number of tourist arrivals visiting Cambodia increased 5%, totalling 5 million. In 2017, Cambodia expects to have 5.5 million tourist arrivals, and 7 million tourist arrivals in 2020. Thus, the first CTM event in Siem Reap is key in tourism development in Cambodia and achieve the expected goals.
CTM 2017 invites and welcomes all national and international tourism-related organisations to support and involve in this event, which is effective in enhancing the presence of their respective businesses.
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