Tourism and Travelling
Thai International Hospitality Giants Set to Make Global Impact in 2024
The resurgence of global tourism has propelled Thai hospitality powerhouses to venture beyond domestic boundaries, seizing opportunities in thriving international destinations. The preceding year witnessed robust profitability for many hotel management firms, with several surpassing pre-pandemic average daily room rates, particularly in prime global locations, according to the Bangkok Post on 2 January 2024. Minor […]
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Angkor Ticket Sales Earn More Than US$37m Revenue in 2023
Cambodia garnered a remarkable US$37,198,988 from the sale of Angkor tickets in the first 12 months of 2023. This staggering revenue, earned from 798,069 foreign tourists, reflects a remarkable 222.68% surge compared to the same period in 2022, according to the Angkor Institute updated reports on 1 January 2024. The allure of Angkor Wat continues […]
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Cambodia’s Tourism Soars: Nearly Half a Million Chinese Tourists in 2023
In a remarkable surge for Cambodia’s tourism sector, the first 11 months of 2023 witnessed an influx of 498,250 Chinese tourists, constituting a noteworthy 10.1% of the total international tourist arrivals, according to the publication of the Chinese news website XINHUANET on 25 December 2023. A report by the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism indicates that […]
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Japan Extends Generous Grant of US$300,000 to Safeguard Historic Sambor Prei Kuk Resort
In a gesture of cultural preservation, the Government of Japan has announced a generous grant of US$300,000 to Cambodia for the enhancement and rehabilitation of the Sambor Prei Kuk resort in Kampong Thom province. A press release from the Embassy of Japan in Cambodia on 12 December 2023, highlighted Japan’s commitment to supporting the “Human […]
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Grand Unveiling: Siha Hotel & Casino, Malaysia’s US$50m Marvel, Shines in Sihanoukville
On 3 December 2023, Siha Hotel and Casino, a lavish investment worth US$50 million nestled in Group 14, Village 1, Sangkat 3, Sihanoukville, was inaugurated by HE Kouch Chamroeun, Governor of Preah Sihanouk Province. Expressing admiration for Malaysia’s significant investment in Sihanoukville’s hospitality sector, HE Kouch Chamroeun highlighted the strategic decision by Malaysian investors to […]
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US Commits US$4m Over Two Decades to Phnom Bakheng Temple Restoration
Embarking on a steadfast commitment to cultural preservation, the United States Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) has, since 2004, extended unwavering support to the World Temple Fund (WMF) for the restoration of Cambodia’s iconic Phnom Bakheng temple. Since 2004, eight grants amounting to a commendable US$4 million have been allocated for conservation endeavors, with […]
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Angkor Wat Rakes in Over US$32 Million in Ticket Sales in 11 Months Amidst Surging Tourist Numbers
In a spectacular achievement for Cambodia, the first 11 months of 2023 witnessed an impressive revenue of US$32,546,847 from the sale of Angkor tickets to nearly 700,000 foreign tourists. Revealed in a recent report by the Angkor Institute on 1 December 2023, this remarkable figure signifies a remarkable surge of 261.12% compared to the same […]
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CTF & WWF Spearhead Solar Energy Drive to Boost Cambodia’s Tourism Sector
The Tourism Federation of Cambodia (CTF) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) are championing the widespread adoption of rooftop solar energy to propel Cambodia’s tourism industry into a greener future. This joint initiative, in alignment with the Ministry of Tourism’s recent revelation of a nearly threefold increase in international tourist visits in the first eight […]
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Phnom Penh’s Majestic US$84.5M Marriott International Hotel Hits the Ground Running
Phnom Penh is set to elevate its hospitality landscape with the grand inauguration of the Marriott International Hotel, a luxurious five-star haven nestled in the heart of the capital, with a staggering investment of US$84.5 million. This architectural marvel, spearheaded by KHOU TOWER CO., LTD, under the visionary leadership of Okhna Leang Hy, officially commenced […]
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MOT Unveils Strategic Blueprint for Coastal Tourism Renaissance in Sihanoukville
In a strategic move to fortify Sihanoukville’s standing as a coastal tourism gem, the Ministry of Tourism (MOT) recently hosted a consultative workshop on the “Plan to Promote Investment and development of Coastal Tourism” on 8 November 2023, in Sihanoukville. HE Un Wallerro, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Tourism, emphasized the province’s untapped […]
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