Tourism and Travelling
Three days of Water Festival in Cambodia attracts more than 7 million tourists
During the three days of the Royal Water Festival in 2024, Cambodia attracted 7,844,388 tourists, and Phnom Penh has become the leading destination to receive tourists up to 6,292,187 peopleThis is according to the report published on the Facebook page of Samdech Prime Minister Hun Manet on November 18, 2024. According to the report, during […]
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French Luxury Brand Metal Jewelry Opens New Factory in Cambodia, Boosting Local Industry and Jobs
Metal Jewelry Cambodia, a renowned French jewelry brand, officially opened its production and assembly factory for metal and plastic jewelry on 9 November 2024. The inauguration, led by HE Chea Vuthy, Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Committee, marks a major milestone following the company’s investment permit approval in June 2023. HE Chea Vuthy emphasized […]
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Three Cambodian Institutions Shine in Energy Efficiency Awards for Commercial Buildings
In a landmark event celebrating energy efficiency, three Cambodian institutions emerged as winners at the Cambodian Energy Efficiency Competition (CEE Comp) awards, hosted by the Ministry of Environment in partnership with Sevea Co., Ltd. on November 4, 2024. Ecole Paul Dubrule Tourism School in Siem Reap took the top prize, with the Lotus Green Team […]
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In 10 Months, Cambodia Earns Over USD 37 Million from Angkor, Koh Ker, and Boating Tickets
From January through September 2024, Cambodia generated USD 36,824,852 in ticket sales from Angkor, Koh Ker, and boat rides—a substantial revenue gain that reflects the country’s appeal to international visitors. This information was reported by the Angkor Institute on 1 October 2024. The data indicates that, during these ten months, 774,203 foreign tourists purchased tickets […]
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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 […]
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Bokor Mountain Cable Car Project Under Study by Sokimex, Doppelmayr & 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 […]
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Gov’t to Launch Three Major Water Storage Systems for Agriculture & 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 of Water Resources […]
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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 […]
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Joint Tourist Port Project Set to Transform SHV’s Transportation & 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 to enhance transportation services and boost the local economy. The announcement was made during a meeting with tourism port business owners on 8 October 2024. The initiative seeks to consolidate […]
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Cambodia Earns Over USD 33m from Angkor, Koh Ker & Boat Ride Ticket Sales in 9 Months
In nine months of 2024, Cambodia generated a remarkable USD 33,284,233 from ticket sales for Angkor, Koh Ker, and boat rides, reflecting the growing influx of international tourism. Of this, USD 32,522,730 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 […]
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