Cambodia Angkor Air and Trip com Forge Digital Partnership​ to promote smart airport for Cambodia

• 30 May 2023
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In a significant collaboration aimed at bolstering Cambodia’s tourism industry, Cambodia Angkor Air, the national flag carrier, has joined forces with leading online tourism company Trip.com to propel the development of the new Angkor International Airport into a smart airport within the region. The partnership encompasses a wide range of initiatives, including joint digital marketing campaigns, hotel development projects, travel visa services, and talent training programs within the country’s tourism sector.

The MoU was signed on May 24th by Mr. Yudong Tan, CEO of the Flight Business Group and Vice President of Trip.com Group, and Mr. David Zhan, Vice Chairman & CEO of Cambodia Angkor Air. This strategic alliance marks a milestone in advancing Cambodia’s digital airport services and tourism offerings.

Under this partnership, Cambodia Angkor Air stands to benefit from Trip.com Group’s extensive global market reach and expertise, further enhancing the airline’s service quality and expanding its presence internationally. Simultaneously, Trip.com Group will play a pivotal role in optimizing Angkor International Airport’s digital and intelligent services, propelling it to become a leading smart airport within the region.

H.E. Tekreth Samrach, Chairman of Cambodia Angkor Air and Chairman of the steering committee for the construction of Siem Reap Angkor International Airport emphasized the crucial role of the new airport in Cambodia’s broader tourism strategy. The chairman expressed his optimism, stating, “We hope to seize the opportunity presented by the revival of global tourism and work closely with Trip.com Group to facilitate comprehensive cooperation, ranging from the development of smart airports to enhancing our services for an ever-increasing number of travelers.”

Invested by Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport, a subsidiary of China’s Yunnan Investment Group, the upcoming Siem Reap Angkor Airport, with an investment value of US$880 million, is scheduled to open its doors in October. This transformative project, combined with the digital advancements facilitated by the Cambodia Angkor Air and Trip.com partnership, promises to revolutionize Cambodia’s tourism landscape, bolstering its reputation as a premier destination and fostering sustainable growth in the sector.(Read more)

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