Cambodia and Vietnam are developing tours along the coastline that connects the two countries, said the Cambodia Ministry of Tourism.

The plan is part of a cooperation framework between Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand on opening a sea route linking southern coastal cities in the three countries.

The Cambodia ministry said local businesses would invest some US$3.7 million in building infrastructure and services in the Kep, a Cambodian beach town, to serve the tourism route.

Under the plan, tourists will travel on ship from Kep to Ha Tien in Vietnam and vice versa.

The Cambodia government also has decided to upgrade the international airport in the coastal city of Sihanoukville to facilitate flights to and from Siem Reap.

The number of tourists to Cambodia is on the rise, with nearly 2 million travelers in 2006.

Along with the garments industry, Cambodia aims to make tourism one of the country’s spearhead industries.

Source: TTXVN