The Cambodian government is hoping that two major sports events at Angkor Wat will boost tourism numbers, the Phnom Penh Post has reported. The country’s tourism Minister, Thong Khon, announced that next month’s half-marathon around the ancient temple grounds has attracted over 2,000 entrants from 31 countries. Four days later, on 11 December, professional golfers will arrive in Siem Reap for the second annual Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open.
“The two events will help attract tourists to Cambodia. They will show Cambodia has good security and political stability,” Thong Khon told reporters at the Ministry of Tourism.

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