(TAN): Cambodia has requested international tourists not to cancel trips to the country due to Covid-19 but to follow safety guidelines when in the country. The tourism ministry has released an eight-point instruction manual for the tourists in Khmer, English, Mandarin, Japanese, Thai and French languages, media reports said.
“Please do not cancel your trip to Cambodia. You can consider delaying or changing your destination. We have many airlines and hotels waiving ticket and booking fees and offering a rebooking policy to suit your needs, ” it said.
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Cambodia said the country has lost about USD 5 billion in tourism revenue due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ministry spokesperson Top Sopheak said, “We appeal to foreigners not to cancel their trips if they are already booked to arrive in Cambodia but cannot come here due to Covid-19. Please postpone your trips until the world opens its doors. Please visit Cambodia as a safe tourist destination.”
The ministry also urged tourists to share their positive experiences about Cambodia.