The Philippines and Cambodia formally signed a new agreement geared towards boosting tourism engagement on Tuesday, 11th February.
The agreement will involve joint promotions between the two Southeast Asian nations for key destinations.
Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco and visiting Cambodian Tourism Minister Huot Hak signed the Implementation Programme for 2025-2028.
Frasco stated: “As we renew this vital agreement, we look forward to deepening our partnership with Cambodia in terms of shared tourism growth and development. This collaboration aligns with our National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) 2023-2028 and supports the Philippines’ goal of expanding its tourism market and strengthening regional partnerships.”
The signed agreements were presented to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet at Malacañang Palace the same day.
Key initiatives of the agreement include:
- Exchange of tourism professionals
- Sharing best practices in tourism development
- Joint marketing efforts
- Human resource development and training programs
- Collaboration in tourism fairs and exhibitions
Shared Tourism Interests
Frasco emphasized the cultural and historical commonalities shared between the two nations, which will underpin this renewed partnership aimed at bolstering tourism as a driver of economic growth.
