The tourism industry in Cambodia has grown rapidly since the early 1990s and become a major contributor to domestic economic growth. At the national level, tourism provides jobs and incomes for Cambodians. However, at the local level, people have mixed views regarding the benefi ts of the tourism industry. Based on surveys conducted in 15 villages in Angkor Park and Siem Reap city, this article shows how local people perceive both costs and benefi ts of tourism, and argues that the current

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... ture of the tourism industry could be changed to provide greater benefi t to the local community.