Cambodia’s Tourism Rebounds to Near Pre-Crisis Levels, But Chinese Arrivals Lag Behind Regional Peers
Cambodia’s tourism sector is witnessing a robust rebound in 2024, with international arrivals reaching 4.4 million in the first eight months, a 22.5% surge compared to the same period last year. This strong performance brings the country within 1.6% of its pre-crisis peak of 6.9 million visitors in 2019, highlighting the sector’s steady recovery after […]
Bokor Mountain Cable Car Project Under Study by Sokimex, Doppelmayr, and Confluences
Sokimex Investment Group (SIG) has granted permission for Doppelmayr and Confluences to explore the feasibility of a cable car system on Bokor Mountain in Kampot Province, aiming to boost tourism and economic growth. This announcement was shared on the official Facebook page of SIG on 21 October 2024, confirming the companies’ involvement in assessing the […]
The Gov’t to Launch Three Major Water Storage Systems for Agriculture and Eco-Tourism
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has unveiled plans to establish three large-scale Cascade Systems for rainwater storage in the Cardamom Valley, Oral Mountains, and Pich Nil Waterfall, aimed at bolstering water management for agriculture and tourism. The announcement was made by HE Chan Sinath, Secretary of State for the Ministry, during a site […]
Thailand Pitches “6 Countries, 1 Goal” Initiative to Boost ASEAN Tourism
Thailand has proposed a groundbreaking tourism initiative named “6 Countries, 1 Goal” to strengthen collaboration and tourism flow within the ASEAN region. The proposal, aimed at creating seamless travel experiences across Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand, was discussed during a meeting on 21 October 2024, between Mr Dusit Menapan, adviser to the Thai […]
Joint Tourist Port Project Set to Transform SHV’s Transportation and Economic Landscape
HE Deputy PM Say Sam Al, who chairs the Sihanoukville Provincial Government Working Group, is spearheading plans to establish a joint tourist port in Sihanoukville, aimed at enhancing transportation services and boosting the local economy. The announcement was made during a meeting with tourism port business owners on October 8, 2024. The initiative seeks to […]
Cambodia Earns Over USD33 Million from Angkor, Koh Ker, and Boat Ride Ticket Sales in 9 Months
In nine months of 2024, Cambodia generated a remarkable USD33,284,233 from ticket sales for Angkor, Koh Ker, and boat rides, reflecting the growing influx of international tourism. Of this, USD32,522,730 was collected from 699,850 foreign tourists purchasing tickets to visit Angkor, marking a 30.32% increase compared to the same period last year, according to a […]