Phnom Penh Capital: On the morning of 12 November 2026, under the high-level authorisation of H.E. HUOT Hak, Minister of Tourism, H.E. CHHUN Makara, Director General of Tourism Industry Management, led a delegation of technical officials in a meeting with Mr. BEN WONG, Country Director of Informa Markets, and his team to discuss cooperation in tourism industry development and preparations for the forthcoming CAMFOOD & CAMHOTEL 2027 event.
H.E. the Director General commended and highly appreciated the leadership of Informa Markets for the successful organisation of CAMFOOD & CAMHOTEL in November 2025, which contributed to creating business opportunities, facilitating business networking, and promoting the potential of Cambodia’s tourism and hospitality sectors. In this regard, H.E. emphasised the importance of further strengthening cooperation with Informa Markets in organising the 2027 event, with a view to expanding its scope and attracting greater participation from both national and international partners.
The meeting focused on the following key areas:
1. Enhancement of the event’s content and activities
The meeting reviewed and discussed additional content and key activities to make CAMFOOD & CAMHOTEL 2027 more attractive, diverse, and comprehensive. These include organising promotional seminars to showcase the potential of Cambodian cuisine, highlighting the country’s cultural identity and culinary heritage, as well as establishing a tourism job-matching platform to facilitate employment opportunities within the tourism sector.
2. Expansion of supporting programmes for the MICE industry and tourism business development
The meeting explored the feasibility of organising additional programmes to support the development of Cambodia’s MICE industry, as well as establishing a Tourism Business Forum and facilitating other international exhibitions through Informa Markets’ global event network.
3. Promotion of Cambodia’s tourism potential through international exhibitions
The meeting also explored opportunities to establish exhibition booths showcasing Cambodia’s tourism vocational skills and professional competencies, together with displays highlighting the country’s tourism potential, at major events organised by Informa Markets in countries across the region.
It is noteworthy that CAMFOOD & CAMHOTEL 2027 is scheduled to take place from 3 to 5 November 2027. Recognised as one of Cambodia’s leading international business-to-business (B2B) trade platforms, the 2027 edition will be held under the theme “Heritage Meets Innovation: Shaping Tomorrow’s Food & Hospitality.” The event will focus on celebrating Cambodia’s cultural heritage and national identity through traditional Khmer culinary arts, while showcasing the distinctive characteristics, diversity, and richness of the country’s food culture and dining experiences.
This meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment and strong determination of the Ministry of Tourism and Informa Markets to further strengthen their partnership and cooperation in advancing the organisation of CAMFOOD & CAMHOTEL 2027. The collaboration aims to enhance Cambodia’s tourism profile and competitiveness, attract investment and expand business opportunities, while contributing to national economic growth and the sustainable development of the tourism sector.
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