Stung Treng Province: On the morning of 27 July 2026, with the esteemed authorization of H.E. Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, H.E. Mrs. Vann Sereyrath, Undersecretary of State of the Ministry of Tourism, together with H.E. Sen Vansim, Deputy Governor of Stung Treng Province, presided over the opening ceremony of the Community Tour Guide Training Programme, alongside the certificate presentation ceremony for 25 trainees who successfully completed the HoKa Project training programme in Food and Beverage Service.
The ceremony was attended by Director of Professional training Department , the Director of the Stung Treng Provincial Department of Tourism, representatives of relevant provincial departments and institutions, tourism business operators, master trainers, trainees, technical officials, tour operators, and representatives of community-based tourism organizations across the province, with approximately 70 participants in attendance at the Stung Treng Provincial Department of Tourism.
In her opening remarks, the Undersecretary of State emphasized that the Ministry of Tourism, through the Department of Tourism Vocational Training, in collaboration with the Stung Treng Provincial Department of Tourism, has organized a five-day Community Tour Guide Training Programme for 36 participants, including 22 women. She noted that the programme forms part of the Ministry’s broader human resource development strategy for the tourism sector, aiming to enhance professional competencies, equip tourism practitioners with updated knowledge and practical skills, and strengthen the capacity of community tourism personnel to meet evolving visitor expectations and respond effectively to the rapidly changing tourism landscape in the context of the digital economy and increasing global competition.
She further highlighted that the training also serves as a strategic preparation to strengthen service quality for the upcoming Green Season Tourism Event 2026, held under the theme “Ecotourism Potential of Cambodia’s Northeastern Region during the Green Season 2026,” scheduled to take place on 8–9 August 2026 in Stung Treng Province.
Meanwhile, Dr. Choub Ratana, Director of Professional Training Department, stated that the training programme will be conducted over five days (40 training hours) from 27 to 31 July 2026 at the Stung Treng Provincial Department of Tourism. The curriculum has been carefully designed to integrate theoretical instruction with practical learning, enabling participants to perform their roles as professional community tour guides with competence and confidence.
The programme covers the following core modules:
1. Tourists’ Cultural Awareness, Traditions, and Customs, delivered by Mr. Saing Chanthou.
2. Hospitality, Professional Ethics, Moral Conduct, and Protocol, delivered by Dr. Kim Bunnara.
3. Interpretation, Communication, and Tour Guiding Techniques, delivered by Ms. Ros Solika.
4. History, Geography, Tourism Potential, and Major Tourist Attractions of Stung Treng Province and Adjacent Provinces, delivered by trainers from the Stung Treng Provincial Department of Tourism.
5. First Aid, delivered by representatives of the Stung Treng Provincial Health Department.
To recognize and encourage participants’ achievements, the Ministry of Tourism will award Certificates of Competency to trainees who successfully fulfill all programme requirements. These certificates will be personally signed by H.E. Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, officially recognizing the recipients’ professional qualifications and competencies. The certification will enable graduates to perform effectively as community tour guides while contributing to the advancement of high-quality, competitive, and sustainable community-based tourism in Cambodia.
Stung Treng Province possesses outstanding potential for nature-based tourism and community-based tourism. Strengthening the professional capacity of community tour guides through structured vocational training will significantly enhance service quality, enrich visitors’ experiences, and support the sustainable development and competitiveness of the province’s tourism industry.
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