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Vietnam Achieves Savings of $500,000 Due to Cambodia’s Generous Provision of Free Meals and Accommodation for SEA Games Delegations

Cambodia's offer of free food and accommodation services to sport delegations participating in the 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games is expected to help Vietnam save around US$501,000.

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3 May, 2023

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On Tuesday, Cambodia made history by announcing an unprecedented sponsorship. This is a groundbreaking move that is sure to have far-reaching implications.

The 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games is set to be hosted in an exciting combination of Phnom Penh, Siem Reap Province, Preah Sihanouk Province, Kampot Province, and Kep Province from May 5th to 17th. With a total of 17 days of thrilling sports and activities, the 2023 SEA Games will be a spectacle not to be missed! Thousands of athletes from all over the region will come together to compete in a range of exciting sports, from archery to weightlifting. Visitors will also be able to take part in a range of cultural and tourist activities, from exploring the ancient temples of Angkor Wat to sampling the local cuisine. It promises to be an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

The biennial Games is expected to draw the attendance of 11,000 athletes, coaches, referees, and officials from 11 delegations in 608 exciting events across 48 different sports.

The Southeast Asian Sports Federation (SEASF) requires that all members of sports delegations participating in the SEA Games held in any country receive a food and accommodation allowance of $50 per day.

The host country must also provide for all domestic transportation for the delegations.

With the promise of free food and lodging, Cambodia is projected to spend an estimated $550,000 per day on hospitality, according to a sports official from Vietnam.

This translates to an amount of $5.5 million for the entire run of the SEA Games, given an average stay of ten days of each sports member, including a $501,500 portion to cover meals and accommodations for the Vietnamese sports delegation of 1,003 members, which was officially established on Monday.

As a result, Vietnam can save the $501,500 cost while still paying $400–500 for air tickets and a $20 per diem for incidentals and other expenses for each member.

In addition to free meals and accommodations, Cambodia declared that all tickets for the opening and closing ceremonies and competitions at the SEA Games would be complimentary. This means that spectators can attend the events without any cost.

There will be no charge for the broadcasting rights to the event.

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The offer of free food and accommodations services from Cambodia, the host of the 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, is likely to help Vietnam save approximately US$501,000 during the regional multisport event. This is due to the significant cost savings associated with the free services provided. Furthermore, the provision of these services can help ensure a successful event, as athletes and delegates are able to focus on their performance rather than worrying about the cost of food and lodging.

Cambodia made a groundbreaking announcement on Tuesday, revealing an unprecedented sponsorship deal.

The 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games are set to be held in five provinces across Cambodia – the capital of Phnom Penh, Siem Reap Province, Preah Sihanouk Province, Kampot Province, and Kep Province – from May 5 to 17. This will be the first time that the SEA Games will be hosted in Cambodia, and the country is preparing to welcome athletes from all over the region to compete in this prestigious event. From May 5 to 17, the people of Cambodia will bear witness to a variety of sporting events, with more than 14,000 athletes from 11 countries participating in 36 different sports. The SEA Games are held every two years, and this year’s edition is sure to be a spectacular celebration of sport and culture.

The Biennial Games is expected to draw the attendance of 11,000 athletes, coaches, referees, and officials from 11 delegations competing in 608 events across 48 sports.

The Southeast Asian Sports Federation (SEASF) has set out that all members of sports delegations participating in the SEA Games held in any country must be provided with a daily allowance of $50 for food and accommodation. This sum will ensure that participants have the resources they need to enjoy the event.

The host country also has to take care of all necessary domestic transportation for the delegations.

With the generous offer of free meals and accommodations, Cambodia will have to shell out approximately $550,000 per day to cover the costs of their hospitality, according to a sports official from Vietnam.

As a result, Vietnam can save the $501,500 cost while still paying $400–500 for air tickets and a $20 per diem for incidentals and other expenses for each member.

In addition to free meals and accommodations, Cambodia has declared that all tickets for the opening and closing ceremonies and competitions at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games will be free of charge.

There will be no charge for the broadcasting rights to the event.

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