On 22 June 2016, the official ceremonies of handover of WORLD BEST TOURISM DESTINATION AWARD insignia to the highest representative of people and government of Cambodia: H.E. Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo- Dr. HUN SEN has taken place on the venue of Peace Palace in Phnom Penh. Congratulatory speeches were presented by Minister of Tourism of Cambodia-Dr. Thong Khon, ECTT President- Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, and European Tourism Academy-Academician Mircea Constantinescu. The official acceptance allocution was delivered, on behalf of people of Cambodia by H.E. Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo- Dr. HUN SEN. The official hadover discourse was presented by H.E. President Dr. Anton Caragea and had outlined the incredible riches of the Kingdom of Ccambodia. President Anton Caragea stated: We are all assembled here, on the venue of the most important global cultural event: WORLD BEST TOURIST DESTINATION AWARDS, to celebrate the country and the personalities that had contributed outstandingly to humanity evolution. This is the rationale, the powerful driving force that etched our decision to universally proclaim THE KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA as World Best Tourist Destination for 2016. We could not think at any country more suitable, to teach the world the real value of culture, the significance of historical patrimony in the resurgence of a nation and in creating a new scale of values in the world. On the real scale of values we seldom find a civilization more originally, more splendid and sending a more powerful sentiment of desire to live, to aim the beauty and to never stop striding for happiness and pride as the KHMER CIVILIZATION. Travelers that will select, this kingdom of wonders and wisdom-Cambodia, as their destination of choice will have the chance of immersing themselves in a magic land from where humanity learned the values of greatness of ancient Khmer kings, the spirit of beauty of magic Asparas, carved in the temples of Angkor Watt and Angkor Thom. Here is where the magic never stop`s, the wonder never ceased to astonish us. Mekong is becoming part of the magic that is Cambodia and the riche waters of the river flow to the plain and by magic the stop their normal course to the Sea and the turn inlands creating one of the world larges lakes: Tonle Sap, covering1/10 of the territory of Cambodia. Where can you see such magic: a river that flows upwards? Only in the land of wonders: THE MAGIC KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA. Here, in Cambodia, tourists can find themselves and their inner peace and reconnect with God and the world in the magic and wonder of the celebrated WATT of Cambodia. The striking power of Khmer people, mirrored in the temples of Angkor are a testimony to the ingenuity and prowess of people of Cambodia enshrined forever in the stoned Watt`s of the Siem Reap province. Because thus is Cambodia today: an educator to the world, a provider of wonder in a century that stopped believing in them, a classical spiritual adventure, a discovery trip in times and places, that is a must see and is richly deserving the appellative of World Best Tourist Destination. I will not restart the detailed description of all the UNESCO heritage sites existing in Cambodia or perusing the long list of region and cities awaiting their inscription on world heritage list. I will just emphasize how rare is country that is offering such a diversity of landscapes, climates, cultural and historical beauties as Cambodia. Educator of humanity, cradle of culture! This is CAMBODIA of today! Your Excellency Mr. Prime Minister and European Academician, It is my great honor and privilege to hand over this title as an international recognition for all the people of Cambodia, all united in the service of protecting and preserving historical and civilization patrimony of your country, in fostering tourism and culture, in the service of the people of Cambodia. I repeat myself in the desire and trust that: This title must be regarded as a challenge to conquer new barrier, as we are expecting Cambodia future contribution for the development of the world culture and tourism. I am confident that our world platform will be transformed in a growing support for the international recognition of THE KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA, as an open air, open-world museum of humanity and in a base for further success for A WORLD MIRACLE: THE KINGDOM OF WONDERS- CAMBODIA. It is my privilege to handover to Your Excellency, as the most representative leader of people and tourism of KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA the award for WORLD BEST TOURIST DESTINATION FOR 2016.

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