DESPITE recent clashes on the Thai-Cambodian border around the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Preah Vihear Temple, tour operators have not received any cancellations for bookings to both destinations.
Exotissimo Travel Group COO, Hamish Keith, said there were no cancellations, but the many enquiries on the situation prompted the company to issue a statement yesterday.
“The disputed area is an isolated border region, far from any of Thailand’s or Cambodia’s main attractions, and is not an area visited by tourists on either side of the border,” said the statement.
“Exotissimo Travel only operates a one-day excursion to the Preah Vihear Temple. We have no clients in the area or scheduled on the tour, and will not be selling this excursion until further notice.”
Destination Asia (Thailand) managing director Pornthip Hirunkate said bookings remained intact, and February continued to be one of the traditional high-season months for both destinations. Travellers fly directly into Siem Reap, which is located far from the tension area, she said.
Ho Vandy, managing director of Phnom Penh-based World Express Tours and Travel, also noted that the company received no cancellations.
By Sirima Eamtako
