Tourism and Travelling
Government Approves Nature Tourism Resort Investment Project on Koh Sramoch
The Cambodian Investment Board of the Council for the Development of Cambodia has approved an investment project on Koh Sramoch in Sihanoukville for natural tourism development. The Cambodian Investment Board, under the Council for the Development of Cambodia, the Preah Sihanouk Provincial Administration, and relevant ministries and institutions held a meeting on the master plan […]
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Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor Set to Reopen in June
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor is set to resume operations in early June after being shut down for almost three years and the reopening is being made amid the presence of foreign tourists under the easing of health restrictions. Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, an iconic heritage property in Southeast Asia, is set to reopen its doors […]
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308-hectare eco-tourism development investment project receives in-principle approval
The relevant authorities approved a 308-hectare eco-tourism development investment project in Sre Ambel district, Koh Kong province, while the project owner was requested to prepare a details investment and business plan and submit it to the Ministry of Environment for review and decision. Relevant officials led by a senior official at the Ministry of Environment, […]
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Angkor Botanical Garden Officially Opens in Siem Reap
The Royal Government has officially inaugurated the Angkor Botanical Garden to attract and show the potential of tourism in Siem Reap and for the benefit of the people and national and international tourists. The gardens were opened on 19 May by HE Chea Sophara, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction. […]
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US$150M Co-Financing for Tourism Recovery
The Ministry of Economy and Finance has announced the implementation of the Tourism Recovery Co-Financing Scheme (TRCS) with a total budget of US$150 million to promote tourism as the COVID-19 crisis eases, according to a press release on 17 May 2022. The budget comes from the Royal Government’s contribution of US$75 million through SME Bank […]
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Government exchanges 800 hectares of land in the Phnom Tamao Zoo area with the private sector
The government has decided to exchange 800 hectares of land in the Phnom Tamao area to a private company -Khmer Fresh Milk for development, and the government reclaimed 1,122 hectares in three different locations. According to a letter from the Office of the Council of Ministers dated January 14, 2022, two locations in the Phnom […]
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Angkor Botanical Garden in Siem Reap to Open Soon
The Apsara Authority plans to inaugurate the 15-hectare Angkor Botanical Garden, featuring grass fields, flower gardens, fruit trees, and wildlife for visitors on 9 May 2022, according to the Department of Information in Siem Reap province. Deputy Director-General of APSARA Authority, Mr Yit Chandarath, said that the Angkor Botanical Garden, located in Siem Reap city, […]
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Cambodia-Thailand Reopen Anlong Veng International Gate After Two Years Closure
Choam International Gate in Anlong Veng district, Oddar Meanchey province has officially reopened after being closed for more than two years due to COVID-19. The official reopening was held on 9 May 2022 in the presence of Mr Pen Kosal, Governor of Oddar Meanchey province, and Mr Watthana Phutthichat, Governor of Sisaket province, Thailand, and […]
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Cambodia’s Four Coastal Provinces Receive US$100m for Sustainable Marine Development Projects
A US$100 million fund from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and French Development Agency (FDA) has been approved for implementing sustainable marine development projects in four of Cambodia’s coastal provinces including Koh Kong, Sihanoukville, Kampot and Kep. ADB will contribute US$70 million including loans and grant aid, while AFD will provide US$30 million. Kep Deputy […]
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Mondulkiri tourism development master plan 2021-2035 officially launched
The National Committee for Tourism Development officially disseminated and launched the “Master Plan For Mondulkiri Tourism Development 2022-2035” which is a guiding document for the development of the tourism sector in the Northeastern area of the country. Held on April 11, the official dissemination was presided over by HE Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister […]
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