Tourists visit Siem Reap’s bustling Pub Street on December 31. Siem Reap Admin
In a move to bolster tourism in Siem Reap, SME Bank has rolled out an exclusive loan program tailored for local tour operators. The initiative promises favourable financing, aiming to rejuvenate the province’s tourism industry and empower businesses with the support they need to thrive.
The announcement was made by the bank’s CEO Lim Aun during a December 29 press conference discussing the direct loan programme for tour operators in the province.
Aun detailed the initiative’s benefits, such as a preferential payment period of up to 24 months, no credit preparation fees, no penalties for early repayments and more lenient approval terms compared to regular loans.
“I feel positive about the direct loan programme for tour operators in Siem Reap. It plays a necessary role in revitalising Cambodia’s socio-economic activity,” he said.
“As a result, tourism in the province is regaining…
