On the occasion of World Tourism Conclave, held between 11 and 13 June 2016, the members of European Tourism Academy had elected in vigorous appreciation H.E. Samdech HUN SEN as honorary member of European Tourism Academy for his contribution to World Tourism Development and for upholding the values of cultural tourism on universal level during 2015-World Conference on Culture and Tourism.
United Nations Secretary General-Ban Ki Moon and H.E. Samdech HUN SEN. United Nations hosted the successful 2015-WORLD TOURISM CONFERENCE in Siem Reap-Cambodia
The official letter, announcing the felicitous addition to the list of celebrated world personalities of the name of Cambodian Prime Minister-Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo-HUN SEN was made public by the Office of the President of European Council on Tourism and Trade .
The official decision, publicized by European Council on Tourism and Trade encourages Cambodia to continue the protection of his tremendous cultural heritage and to use it as an education hub for all mankind:
H.E. Samdech HUN SEN of Cambodia, a staunch promoter of elegant Khmer Style Shirts receives a bow from U.S. President-Barack Obama
In the new millennium Cultural and Historical Tourism becomes the beacon on which the life of billions of peoples is improved and enriched.
Cultural tourism is today a part of nation building and an intricate part of the nation’s international image.
In today`s world, a nation cannot project his external dimension, and cannot imagine his diplomatic activity in the absence of promoting his historic patrimony and boost his cultural prowess(….)
Under Your Excellency leadership, the Government of Kingdom of Cambodia has for a long time recognized and abated the importance of culture and tourism as key facilitators for the country development and international promotion.(..)
Professor Dr. Anton Caragea- European Council on Tourism and Trade (center photo) and Academician Mircea Constantinescu (extreme right in the photo) are announcing the decision of selecting H.E. Prime Minister of Cambodia- Samdech HUN SEN as a WORLD LEADER OF TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT