Tourism and Travelling
Cambodia’s renowned hospitality group Shinta Mani to launch in first property aboard in 2023
Cambodia’s renowned hospitality group Shinta Mani has partnered with Kathmandu-based Sherpa Hospitality Group to open the first Shinta Mani hotel outside of Cambodia. The 29-suite Shinta Mani Mustang – a Bensley Collection luxury lodge is scheduled to open on 1 March 2023. Designed by Bill Bensley, Shinta Mani Mustang perches high above the town of […]
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Kampot Governor Mulls Building More Luxurious Beach Resorts & Public Parks
Kampot provincial authorities plan to build more luxurious resorts and beaches to attract more tourists, according to Provincial Governor HE Mao Thanin on 5 September. The governor said that Kampot is a coastal province with rich potential and resources, but the province has yet to offer luxurious beaches for tourists. He added that the provincial […]
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Over 500 Hotels & Guesthouses Reopen as of July 2022
As of the end of July 2022, 520 hotels and guesthouses in Cambodia have reopened, while 190 others are still temporarily pausing their operations and the remaining 29 have been permanently closed. According to the report of the Ministry of Tourism on 27 August, to date, there are a total of 739 hotels and accommodation […]
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CCA to organize business trip to Thailand for members
The Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA) in the cooperation with Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau will arrange a business tour for members and other Cambodian construction-related firms to Thailand, aiming to help them expand their business networking and boost Cambodia’s construction sector. To be held on 21-23 September, the business tour will include participation in Thailand’s […]
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Ministry of Tourism Urges Direct Flights from Phu Quoc to Siem Reap
The Ministry of Tourism is studying the possibility of making a new tourism scheme to boost Siem Reap’s tourism, by urging airlines to have more direct flights to Siem Reap from other major tourist destinations such as Phu Quoc. According to the meeting on Siem Reap-Angkor Tourism Management and Development on 08 August, the ministry […]
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PM Cancels All Development Permits in Phnom Tamao
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has cancelled all the controversial development projects in Phnom Tamao Zoological Park and Wildlife Rescue Centre (PTWRC). The cancellation order was issued after there are many requests from the people to the government to protect the forest nearby the centre. (Read more) The order message was published on PM’s […]
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PP Authority Starts Restoring, Decorating City for Upcoming 2023 SEA Games
Phnom Penh authorities are beginning to repair and improve various roads throughout Phnom Penh in preparation for the 2022 ASEAN Summit and the 32nd SEA Games and the 12th ASEAN Para Games 2023 to be held in Phnom Penh. This was according to a meeting of the Phnom Penh Capital Administration on 6 October 2022, […]
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Cambodian Government Extends Tourism-Related Business Tax Exemption for Three Provinces
The gov’t announced on 15 July 2022 the extension of three months of tax exemption for tourism-related businesses only in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville. The tax exemption initiative has three major measures: Continue to exempt all types of monthly taxes, except for value-added tax on hotels, guesthouses and travel agencies registered with the […]
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MPTC to Build 100 Antenna Stations in Tourism Areas following Prime Minister’s Suggestion
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) will build 100 additional antenna stations to improve service quality in priority tourist destinations and remote tourist areas using funds from the Global Service Fund, according to the press release on 12 July 2022. This project came up straight away after Prime Minister of Cambodia, Samdech Techo Hun […]
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PM Hun Sen Asks Private Companies to Enhance Quality of Internet Services to Remote Tourism Areas
Prime Minister of Cambodia, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, has requested telecom and internet providers to strengthen their services in cities and expand to remote tourism areas. Samdech Techo Hun Sen made the remarks at the Closing Ceremony of the Tourism General Meeting, Summary of The First Phase (2022-2021), and H1 of 2022 of Plan Summary […]
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