Tourism and Travelling
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport Welcomes 1.3 Million Passengers, Targets 2 Million in 2025
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport has welcomed over 1.3 million passengers in the first 11 months of 2024, with projections set to reach 1.4 million by the end of the year, marking a promising recovery in Cambodia’s tourism and aviation sectors. This milestone was shared by Lu Wei, Chairman of the Board of Directors of […]
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Cambodia Welcomes Over 7.8 Million Tourists During Three-Day Water Festival
Cambodia’s Royal Water Festival in 2024 attracted an impressive 7,844,388 tourists over three days, with Phnom Penh leading as the top destination, receiving 6,292,187 visitors. This remarkable turnout underscores the festival’s significance as a cornerstone of Cambodia’s cultural heritage, according to a report shared by Samdech PM Hun Manet on 18 November 2024. Of the […]
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French Luxury Brand Metal Jewellery Opens New Factory in Cambodia, Boosting Local Industry & Jobs
Metal Jewellery Cambodia, a renowned French jewellery brand, officially opened its production and assembly factory for metal and plastic jewellery 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 emphasised […]
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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 4 November 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 & 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. The Angkor Institute reported this information on 1 October 2024. The data indicates that, during these ten months, 774,203 foreign tourists purchased tickets to Angkor, amounting to USD […]
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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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