The Ministry of Tourism issued an order last Thursday to curb price rises during big festivals in a bid to promote local tourism. The ministry told tourism operators to manage and list their services based on regulations, free market principles, and equity. The order says tourism businesses must prepare price lists of tourism products and display them in Khmer, English, and a third language. Tith Chantha, secretary of state at the Tourism Ministry, said tourists were unhappy when prices rose dramatically during festivals, and the government has asked tourism business operators not to double or triple prices because it hurts the tourism sector. (Source: Khmer Times)