Siem Reap Province: On the morning of 19 October 2026, with the high-level authorization of H.E. HUOT HAK, Minister of Tourism, H.E. CHHUN MAKARA, Director General of Tourism Industry Management, accompanied by the Director of the Department of Tourism Professional Training and technical officials from the Department, conducted a visit to the Tourism Vocational Training School of Spoons Cambodia Organization.
The visit aimed to assess the school’s compliance with the legal and regulatory frameworks established by the Ministry of Tourism, as well as to inspect its physical facilities, infrastructure, and management arrangements.
During the visit, H.E. the Director General expressed his appreciation and commendation to the school’s leadership, instructors, and staff for their dedication and valuable contributions to vocational education and skills development for young people. These efforts play an important role in expanding employment opportunities, enhancing professional competencies, and improving the livelihoods of disadvantaged youth.
Furthermore, H.E. the Director General encouraged the school’s management and staff to continue their efforts to strengthen the quality of training, regularly update curricula to align with labour market demands, improve physical facilities and infrastructure, and reinforce cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and relevant partners. Such collaborative efforts are essential to developing a highly competent tourism workforce equipped with professional skills and strong work ethics, thereby contributing to improved tourism service quality and the sustainable development of Cambodia’s tourism sector.
It is worth noting that, during the 2025–2026 academic year, Spoons Cambodia Organization awarded scholarships to 80 underprivileged young people as part of its fifth cohort. The scholarships enabled them to pursue vocational training in Food and Beverage Service, Culinary Arts, Bakery and Pastry, and Barista Skills. Through these programmes, the students are provided with practical knowledge and professional competencies to enhance their employability and build a brighter and more promising future.
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