Phnom penh: The Ministry of Tourism and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) have discussed the cooperation in promoting the tourism sector and encouraging the use of Khmer Riel through the Bakong Tourism App. The discussion was held here on July 16 between H.E. Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, and H.E Dr. Chea Serey, NBC Governor.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the meeting aimed to strengthen collaboration between the Ministry of Tourism and the NBC and included a visit to Cambodia's Museum of Economy and Money - Preah Srey I§anavarman. On this occasion, H.E. Huot Hak expressed gratitude to the NBC governor and her team for their achievements, such as the acceptance of old or damaged US dollars, the development of the Bakong payment system, and the launch of the 'Bakong Tourist App'. This app has supported Cambodia's tourism sector by facilitating payments for international tourists.
The Ministry of Tourism and the NBC discussed ways to further promote the Bakong Tourist App, potentially in collaboration with the Visit Cambodia App, to facilitate payments for international tourists. The meeting also focused on jointly promoting the Preah Srey I§anavarman Museum, a historical tourism product located in Phnom Penh, and supporting the ongoing 'Visit Cambodia in the Green Season' campaign from May to October.
NBC launched the Bakong Tourists App in August 2024 in Siem Reap province. The app has promoted tourism in Cambodia by providing an electronic payment method that allows international tourists to make payments for goods and services efficiently and conveniently, offering a new digital payment experience in Cambodia.