Figures released by the Preah Sihanouk Provincial Department of Tourism on September 25 showed nearly 220,000 domestic and international tourist visits during the Pchum Ben holiday from September 21 to 23, up more than a quarter from a year earlier.
On September 22 alone, the province received more than 77,000 tourist visits, an increase of over 30%. Domestic visits exceeded 75,000 and international visits approached 2,000, rising by 33% and 7% respectively.
The department said visitors were concentrated at beaches and popular attractions, which received more than 76,000 visits during the holiday, up 33% year on year. Domestic tourists remained the main group, while international tourism also showed double-digit growth, the report said.
The provincial tourism director, named in the source as 邓速真克斯那, said Sihanoukville’s distinctive natural scenery and improving services were making it an increasingly popular destination during traditional holidays.
Compiled by this station.
