PHNOM PENH, Oct. 10, 2012 (Xinhua) — A three-day international food and
drinks and hotel exhibition opened here on Wednesday in a fresh move of
the Cambodian government to promote eco-tourism in the country.
The exhibition attracted over 150 companies including those from the
United States and Singapore, said Mohamed Mahyunddin Mohd Dahan,
chairman of the AMB Events Malaysia, which organized the event.
“It is the largest gathering of hospitality industry professionals in
Cambodia,” he said. “Over 10,000 trade visitors are expected to attend
this event where they can see a showcase of a complete range of
equipment, supplies and technology for the hospitality industry.”
Cambodia’s Tourism Minister Thong Khon said at the opening of the
exhibition that food service was the ample corner for tourism
development and identity of culture.
“Khmer food is known for its subtle taste, and Cambodian cooks are
praised for the fantastic creativeness to meet the satisfaction of
national and international tourists,” he said.
During the exhibition, the Cambodia Restaurant Association would
present competitions including the culinary, bartender, cake decoration,
barista and bed making contests.
About 2.3 million international tourists visited Cambodia in the
first eight months of this year, up 24 percent from a year earlier.
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