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Hospitality Kampuchea (HoKa)

The Hospitality Kampuchea (HoKa) is an excellent industry-based training model, offering high-quality hospitality vocational training to low-skilled workers. The HoKa training programme is the best need for managers and business owners in the hospitality sector to grow their businesses. Moreover, HoKa contributes to building the capacity of trainers in target Provincial Tourism Departments, enabling them to provide further training to tourism professionals in and around the province. HoKa is implemented in ten target provinces, under the collaboration of the Ministry of Tourism and the Skills Development Programme, a project of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.

TARGET PROVINCES

SKILLS

BENEFITS

Low-skilled Workers

  • Decent job and increased income
  • Deepen a specific skill
  • Become competent to deliver better service
  • A certificate of competency awarded and recognized by the Ministry of Tourism.

Trainers

  • Obtain a certificate of competency from the Ministry of Tourism
  • Opportunity to learn from an ASEAN trainer
  • Become HoKa trainer who can deliver ongoing training to tourism professionals in and around target provinces.
  • Access to a free training course with meals provided.
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EVENTS AND ARTICLES

Cambodia
Sustainable tourism, Reskilling and upskilling
15.09.2025
Investing in Culinary Capacity Training for Trainers to Enhance Cambodia’s Hospitality Sector
26 trainers (11 women) from 12 provinces successfully completed a cooking training programme, equipping them with advanced culinary skills to deliver high-quality cooking training. This initiative ensures sustainable knowledge transfer and supports the continued growth of the country's tourism sector.
Cambodia
Initial vocational education and training, Reskilling and upskilling, Labour market insertion, Sustainable tourism
30.06.2025
The HoKa Steering Committee is driving the development of hospitality skills to boost tourism in Cambodia.
Supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Liechtenstein Development Agency (LED), the Hospitality Kampuchea (HoKa) Steering Committee gathered in Battambang with key leaders and 60 stakeholders to review progress, address challenges and align strategies for 2025. The meeting included field visits and knowledge-sharing sessions aimed at further strengthening hospitality training across Cambodia’s growing tourism sector.
Cambodia
Initial vocational education and training, Reskilling and upskilling, Labour market insertion, Sustainable tourism
30.06.2025
56 Officials Graduate from Communication Skills Training to Boost TVET and Tourism Promotion
Congratulations to 56 officials (9 women) from TVET partners and the Provincial Department of Tourism (PDoT) has successfully completed a comprehensive Communication Skills Training course on "Social Media Management, Photography, Videography and Graphic Design".
Cambodia
Initial vocational education and training, Labour market insertion, Sustainable tourism, Reskilling and upskilling
18.02.2025
More than 13.000 Cambodian disadvantaged youth and low-skilled workers in 12 provinces will benefit from the Skills Development Programme Phase 3
The SDP Phase 3 from 2024-2028 was officially launched in early 2025 in three provinces of Cambodia, Kampong Chhnang, Battambang and Koh Kong, with the high representative of key ministries, partners and provincial governors. Covering 12 provinces across Cambodia, the overall goal of the Skills Development Programme (SDP) is to improve access to decent employment and increase incomes for disadvantaged young women and men and low-skilled workers.
Cambodia
Reskilling and upskilling, Labour market insertion, Initial vocational education and training
26.12.2024
Official Launch of the Skills Development Programme Phase 3 (2024-2028)
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training and the Skills Development Programme (SDP) officially launched Phase 3 (2024-2028) of the SDP to provide disadvantaged youth in 12 provinces of Cambodia with better skills for a better life.
Cambodia
Reskilling and upskilling, Initial vocational education and training, Labour market insertion, Sustainable tourism
26.12.2024
HoKa Training Programme Phase 3 Launched to Benefit Over 3,500 Disadvantaged Youth
The Hospitality Kampuchea (HoKa) Training Programme has entered its third phase (2024-2028) to provide quality hospitality vocational training to approximately 3,520 disadvantaged young women and men and low-skilled workers. The initiative aims to equip them with the skills needed for decent employment and higher incomes while promoting sustainable tourism development in Cambodia's target provinces.
Cambodia
Reskilling and upskilling
01.05.2024
Celebrating HoKa Skills Day 2024! Tourism Investment, Human Resources Investment!
The Hospitality for Kampuchea (HoKa) Steering Committee of the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) celebrated its success in training 4,556 tourism professionals, including 2,619 women, during the HoKa Skills Days 2024 under the theme "Tourism Investment, Human Resources Investment" on 29 April 2024 at the Sokha Hotel.
Cambodia
Reskilling and upskilling
26.12.2023
HoKa Steering Committee celebrated success in training 4,106 disadvantaged youths and low-skilled workers in the hospitality sector
The Hospitality Kampuchea (HoKa) Steering Committee of the Ministry of Tourism proudly announced the successful training of 4,106 individuals, of whom 2,553 were female, during the Annual Stocktaking event held at the Cambodiana Hotel in Phnom Penh.
Cambodia
Reskilling and upskilling
22.12.2023
37 Hospitality Kampuchea (HoKa) Trainers Embarked on Professional Industry Placement Programme in Siem Reap
The Skills Development Programme (SDP) has launched the Professional Industry Placement (PIP) programme, providing 37 Hospitality Kampuchea (HoKa) trainers from 10 target provinces with a unique opportunity to gain practical work experience in standard hotels and restaurants in Siem Reap.
Cambodia
Reskilling and upskilling
02.05.2023
Swisscontact at the Mekong Tourism Forum 2023!
Swisscontact engaged in constructive dialogues and identified opportunities to enhance the tourism sector’s resilience through building sustainable food systems, fostering women empowerment, accelerating digitalization, and upskilling the tourism workforce during the Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) 2023 on 24-28 April 2023 in Preah Sihanouk Province, under the theme of “Rethinking for Resilience and Digitalisation”.
Cambodia
Reskilling and upskilling, Labour market insertion, Sustainable tourism
31.03.2023
Congratulations, Hoka Skills Day 2023!
The Hospitality Kampuchea (HoKa) Steering Committee of the Ministry of Tourism hosted its first HoKa Skills Day 2023 under the theme of “Tourism Skill is your Life” to promote hospitality skills in Cambodia on March 30, 2023, at Sokha Residence Hotel, Phnom Penh.
Cambodia
Reskilling and upskilling
18.01.2023
Deep understanding of the Hospitality Kampuchea (HoKa)
The Hospitality Kampuchea (HoKa) is an industry-based training model offering high-quality hospitality skills for low-skilled workers in front office, housekeeping, food and beverage services, cooking, barista skills, and community tour guide.
Cambodia
Initial vocational education and training
12.08.2022
Three Hospitality Professionals gained better skills and experience through the HoKa Training Programme
Despite their hectic daily schedule working in hospitality, three trainees found time to attend the Hospitality Kampuchea (HoKa) Programme to enhance their skills and knowledge. Through their hard work and perseverance, the three trainees have improved their practical and soft skills to use in their day-to-day job and share with their coworkers to grow their business.
Cambodia
Reskilling and upskilling
14.06.2022
Hospitality training led to a decent future for low-skilled workers and disadvantaged youth
Perseverance and encouragement led three young Cambodians to turn themselves into successful business owners or managers after taking part in the Hospitality Kampuchea (HoKa) training programme, with the support of the Skills Development Programme (SDP). This success convinced them to become HoKa trainers to share knowledge, skills, and attitude with the young generation, particularly low-skilled workers, contributing to the rebooting of the tourism sector in Cambodia.
Cambodia
Reskilling and upskilling
30.12.2021
HoKa upskilled and reskilled more than 600 workers in hospitality and tourism in 2021! 
Reskilling and upskilling are key to meeting the market demand after the pandemic. The HoKa Steering Committee lately convened to perform its annual progress review, endorse the HoKa training materials using for nationwide and discuss priorities for 2022 to ensure continuous access to quality training for disadvantaged youth and improve their livelihood. 
Cambodia
02.05.2019
Improving Hospitality Industry in Cambodia Through HoKa
Developed under the Skills Development Programme (SDP) in Cambodia, HoKa is the 1st in-house hospitality training program targeted at the existing low-skilled workers of hotels and restaurants, who can apply the theoretic and technical skills in their workplace. It has been enhanced in Mekong Inclusive Growth and Innovation Programme (MIGIP) for...
Cambodia
20.02.2019
HoKa to Expand to Preah Sihanouk Province
Having seen the benefits and practicality of HoKa in Kratie, Strung Treng, Preah Vihear and Kampot provinces, Swisscontact through the Mekong Inclusive Growth and Innovation Programme (MIGIP) and Ministry of Tourism have planned to expand the scope of HoKa to Preah Sihanouk province in the first semester of 2019.

VIDEOS

Swisscontact's Experience with Cambodia’s Tourism Working Group in Kampot

Swisscontact promoted public-private partnerships in tourist destinations in Cambodia’s Kampot province through Tourism Working Groups (TWG). With the support of Mekong Inclusive Growth and Innovation Programme (MIGIP), TWG was established by the provincial administrations and worked to coordinate a variety functions related to the tourist destination including marketing, skills development, product development, community development, and research and data collection. 

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CONTACT BY TARGET PROVINCES

 

1. PDoT Kratie

  • កញ្ញា នាត គីមសុីន | Ms. Neat Kimsin, phone: +855 11 431 914

2. PDoT Stung Treng

  • លោក​ ម៉ៃ មេត្តា | Mr. Mai Metta, phone: +855 97 995 527 5

3. PDoT Preah Vihear

  • លោក​ ប៉ុល ស៊ីមហេង | Mr. Pol Simheng, phone: +855 88 885 936 6 / +855 92 929 631
  • លោកស្រី វង្ស ស្រីដេត | Mrs. Vong Sreydeth, phone: +855 97 518  666 8

4. PDoT Mondul Kiri

  • លោកស្រី សេង រីណា | Ms. Seng Rina, phone: +855 97 864 764 8

5. PDoT Ratanak Kiri

  • លោកឈិត ពៅ | Mr. Chhet Pov, phone: +855 88 594 606 6

6. PDoT Battambang

  • លោក នី រស្មី | Mr. NY Reaksmey, phone: +855 89 565 275

7. PDoT Pursat

  • លោកស្រី កែវ រដ្ធា | Ms. Keo Ratha, phone: +855 16 229 960

8. PDoT Pailin

  • លោកស្រី​ ឯក រដ្ធា | Ms. Ek Rotha, phone: +855 81 448 428

9. PDoT Banteay Meanchey

  • លោក​ ដឿន ដា | Mr. Doeun Da, phone: +855 92 919 891

10. PDoT Oddar Meanchey 

  • លោក​ ឆូយ សំអែត | Mr. Chhoy Sam Eth, phone: +855 77 775 950