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What's New: Travel industry meet

| Publication date 21 January 2009 | 15:00 ICT

What's New: Travel industry meet

The Cambodian Association of Travel Agents (CATA) is set to elect a new president at its meeting Wednesday. Ho Vandy, the current president, confirmed that he will be replaced by election after serving a three-year term. "Choosing a new leader will improve our association." CATA has 171 members throughout the country. He said 17 of 21 candidates will be selected by members to a steering committee.

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