Phnom Penh, Cambodia: On the afternoon of 5 November 2026, under the high-level authorization of H.E. Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, H.E. Pak Sokhom, Secretary of State and Chairman of the HoKa Project Management Committee, together with Mr. Subas Subedi, Team Leader of the Skills Development Programme (SDP) of Swisscontact, presided over the opening ceremony of the dissemination workshop and the official launch of the “Green Cambodian Hospitality (Green HoKa)” Movement at Anik Palace Hotel.
The workshop was attended by approximately 120 participants, including officials from the Ministry of Tourism, representatives of Swisscontact, master trainers from the 12 target provinces, private sector representatives, and other relevant stakeholders.
The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Skills Development Programme (SDP) of Swisscontact, has initiated the “Green HoKa” Movement to encourage and recognize tourism operators that effectively implement the 3Rs principles (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) within the hospitality sector. The initiative also aims to strengthen the capacity of hospitality professionals and tourism operators by enhancing their understanding of green practices, promoting efficient resource management, and improving the quality standards of tourism services in Cambodia.
It is worth highlighting that the initiative offers a total of 52 awards across three achievement categories, with the following prizes and benefits:
1. Gold Award (16 awards): A cash prize of KHR 4,800,000 (approximately USD 1,200), accompanied by an honorary winner’s recognition badge and a certificate of achievement.
2. Silver Award (12 awards): A cash prize of KHR 3,200,000 (approximately USD 800), accompanied by an honorary winner’s recognition badge and a certificate of achievement.
3. Bronze Award (24 awards): A cash prize of KHR 2,400,000 (approximately USD 600), accompanied by an honorary winner’s recognition badge and a
certificate of achievement.
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