Phnom Penh Capital: On 6 November 2026, with the high-level authorization of H.E. HUOT Hak, Minister of Tourism, and under the direct guidance of Mr. Chuob Ratana, Director of the Tourism Professional Training Department, Mr. Cheak Kearun, Deputy Director of Tourism Professional Training the Department, presided over the opening ceremony of the free Basic Bakery Skills Training Course (Batch 9) at the Meisan Excellence Center, located in the Exchange Square Building.
The ceremony was attended by representatives of Wilmar Marketing CLV in Cambodia, technical officials, and approximately 45 trainees across the morning and afternoon sessions.
This training course represents a significant outcome of the collaborative partnership between the Ministry of Tourism and Wilmar Marketing CLV, aimed at enhancing professional competencies in food production. Strengthening bakery skills is essential to responding to the evolving needs and expectations of both domestic and international tourists, while also contributing significantly to improving service quality and professional standards within Cambodia’s tourism industry.
The 9th Batch of the Basic Bakery Skills Training Course commenced on 6 November 2026. Participants will undertake a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on practical training covering 10 types of bakery products over a total duration of 72 hours. Upon completion of the course, trainees will be required to undergo a competency assessment to qualify for a certificate of completion recognized by the Ministry of Tourism.
On this occasion, the Deputy Director also presented a Letter of Appreciation, personally signed by H.E. the Minister of Tourism, to Wilmar Marketing CLV. Through this recognition, the Ministry of Tourism expressed its profound appreciation and high regard for the Meisan Excellence Center for its strong commitment and sense of responsibility in actively supporting the Royal Government’s efforts through its cooperation and contributions to tourism vocational skills training, particularly in the field of bakery.
The Ministry of Tourism firmly believes that the Meisan Excellence Center will continue to strengthen and expand its cooperation with the Ministry in the future, thereby contributing to the development of a highly skilled workforce and enhancing the potential of Cambodia’s tourism sector towards greater growth, resilience, and competitiveness on the international stage.
It is worth noting that, to date, the Ministry of Tourism and Wilmar Marketing CLV have successfully delivered eight batches of in-person training, producing a total of 228 successful trainees. In addition, the partnership has provided online training to a total of 2,710 participants, demonstrating its continued commitment to expanding access to vocational skills development and strengthening human resource capacity in Cambodia’s tourism sector.
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