WEF ranking upgrade boosts tourism
Cambodia has improved its ranking in the World Economic Forum’s Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index. The nation was ranked 101 of 136 countries in the 2017 report, thanks to performance improvements that drove an overall score increase from 3.2 points in 2015 to 3.3 points this year. The report grades countries on a scale of one to seven, based on natural and cultural resources, the local environment and infrastructure, among other factors. According to the report, Cambodia ranked 29th on its prioritization of travel and tourism development, 51st on price competitiveness, 62nd on natural resources and 76th on cultural resources and business travel.
