Monday, May 05, 2008
Koh Rong, Koh Russey and Koh Dek Koul
Koh Rong and Koh Russey, two beautiful island destinations popular with tourists who are drawn by eco-tourism and the tranquil beaches, have been leased for development to local and international investors. The leases are for a 99 year period.
"A committee coordinator will soon be appointed for the Koh Rong project and building at the international resort on Koh Russey will commence shortly," said Suon Sithy, secretary general of the committee for
"The entire
Mr. Etinne Michel Chenevier is a French investor and Chairman of CP Star. "We will build a modern natural resource and international resort on Koh Russey. We start construction on a hotel and motel very soon," he said.
The islands are just two of the eleven islands from the twenty two available Sihanoukville islands which the Royal Government of Cambodia has licensed to private investors.
Koh Rong is located 44 km from Sihanoukville's
Koh Russey, or
Today, visitors are still able to see some artillery guns which remain on Koh Russey's peaks. The island was transformed from a military zone into an eco-tourism destination. Currently, there are a few restaurants and many Banga-lo or Kios rooms which visitors can rent from around $10-$15 per day. Access is via boat from O'Chheuteal or Ha-wai beaches, the round trip costing approximately $25.
"Since the Government issued development licenses, I have not received any progress news on the other projects as yet," an anonymous source at the Ministry of Tourism said.
"Koh Dek Koul and Koh Pos are Russian investments and construction beganwith different development companies; The Koh Dek Koul is a Snake House investment. "Koh Dek Koul Resort has now opened its elegant unique accommodation, catering for guests since the end of 2007.
Sources : The Cambodian Scene(Magazine)
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