{"asset":"news","key":"9499","locale":"en","id":"news:9499:en","entityId":"news:9499","canonicalUrl":"https://www.kps-tv.com/en/news/detail/9499","state":"ready","title":"Contestants from 48 countries gather in Sihanoukville for an international coastal tour","summary":"Universal Women 2026 contestants visited Preah Sihanouk on October 1–2, with tourism presentations and a planned trip to Koh Rong.","body":"From October 1 to 2, contestants of the 2026 \"Universal Women\" international women's pageant arrived in Preah Sihanouk province, Cambodia, with representatives from 48 countries and regions participating in this Sihanoukville visit.\nBeyond the pageant itinerary, the contestants will also take part in local tourism promotion activities, experience Sihanoukville's coastal tourism resources in depth, and personally showcase Cambodia's islands and seaside scenery to an international audience.\n\nOn the evening of October 1, contestants from multiple countries gathered at Huanhai Hotel (环海酒店) in Sihanoukville, toured the hotel lobby and posed for group photos. Contestants from different countries chatted together, capturing memorable moments of the Sihanoukville visit.\n\nThe contestants then headed to the hotel's buffet restaurant to sample local specialties and interact in a relaxed dining atmosphere. One contestant said in an interview: \"It's beautiful here, everyone is very warm and hospitable, and I'm looking forward to exploring the city further.\"\n\nAccording to the itinerary, the contestants will also visit popular Sihanoukville destinations including Koh Rong, experiencing the local coastal scenery, culture and tourism services.\n\nThe Sihanoukville provincial government said it hopes to leverage this international women's pageant to introduce Sihanoukville to more international visitors, further raise the international profile of Cambodia's coastal tourism destinations, and promote cultural exchange between countries.","contentScope":"full","proof":{"publishedSourceRevision":"3","publishedWorkingVersionId":"10885","languageVersionId":"2542","visibilityVersion":"10","versionToken":"a1.I0e6iXunO2odRiw90xeP1bEP7UonDOLPylbumZA2-38"},"availableLocales":["zh","en","km"],"attributes":{"sourceLocale":"zh","translationKind":"machine","nodeId":"172","authorText":"","sourceName":""},"references":[],"links":[],"publishedAt":"2026-10-02T03:53:12Z"}