Siem Reap Province, 16 July 2026: Mr. Siang Chanthou, Deputy Director of the Department of Tourism Professional Training, Ministry of Tourism, served as a resource person for the Second Special Refresher Training Programme for Regional Tourist Guides of Siem Reap and Surrounding Areas, held at the Department of Public Order of the General Department of APSARA National Authority. The programme brought together 88 licensed tourist guides.
During the training, the resource person shared professional knowledge and practical experience on two key topics:
1. Hospitality Excellence and Premium Service for Tourist Guides
2. Contemporary Knowledge of Tourism
The programme was designed to enhance participants’ understanding of the latest findings from archaeological, historical, cultural, and heritage management research, while updating their professional knowledge in line with the evolving tourism landscape. The curriculum was jointly delivered by experts from the Ministry of Tourism and the APSARA National Authority, ensuring that participants gained both solid theoretical foundations and practical insights relevant to their profession.
The training placed particular emphasis on strengthening the role of tourist guides as professional ambassadors of Cambodia’s cultural and national heritage. Participants were equipped with the knowledge and competencies necessary to deliver accurate, evidence-based, and ethically responsible heritage interpretation grounded in scientific research and professional standards.
Furthermore, the programme encouraged a stronger sense of responsibility for the safeguarding and conservation of Cambodia’s invaluable cultural heritage. By enhancing the professional capacity of tourist guides, the initiative contributes to elevating the image and reputation of the Angkor Archaeological Park and other tourism destinations across Cambodia, reinforcing the country’s competitiveness and attractiveness as a world-class cultural tourism destination.
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