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ខ្មែរ Tourism and Travelling
Gov’t greenlights request for establishing 5 ecotourism destinations in Kulen national park
- 4 September 2021
The Siem Reap Provincial Administration has given the green light to the private firms’ requests to establish five small ecotourism sites in Phnom Kulen National Park after inspecting the actual location on Thursday. The administration also advises the firms to do EIA with the full report before getting final approval from the Minister of Environment. Each project will cover an area of no mo...
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New US$2-million Tourism Port in Kep to Begin Construction in Mid-September
- 2 September 2021
Construction on the new tourism port in Kep known as Se Sar or White Horse port will begin on 15 September, under the private investment of over US$1.9million. According to the press release of the provincial administration issued on Wednesday 1 September, the project will take two years to be completed, scheduled for 2023. After completion, private investors can earn revenue by collecting p...
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Kampot to Develop New Green Tourism Attraction in Traeuy Kaoh
- 26 August 2021
The Prek Traeuy Kaoh area in Kampot province will soon be transformed into a green tourist attraction, while authorities are currently speeding up the master plan preparation. This is according to the Kampot Governor HE Chiao Tai during an inspection on Wednesday 25 August. HE Chiao Tai said that the Prek Traeuy Kaoh region located in Tvi Khang Tbong village in Sangkat Andong Khmer has beaut...
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Sihanoukville Selected as ASEAN Tourism Forum 2022
- 24 August 2021
The government has decided to select Sihanoukville as the venue for the 40th ASEAN Tourism Forum in 2022, and the government has also pledged to continue upgrading and improving the infrastructure system in the province, according to Tourism Minister HE Thong Khon during a site inspection on Monday 23 August. According to the plan, the 40th ASEAN Tourism Forum will be held at Sokha Hotel in Sih...
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Five Reasons Why Gov’t Selects Mondulkiri as Kingdom’s Fourth Economic Pole
- 19 August 2021
The Cambodian government recently approved the implementation of the Mondulkiri Tourism Development Master Plan for 2021-2035. Through this long-term vision, Mondulkiri province has been chosen as the kingdom’s fourth economic pole. According to the Prakas of the Ministry of Tourism, here are the reasons why: 1. Studies have shown that Mondulkiri has a high opportunity to develop into intern...
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Gov’t Revokes Siem Reap’s Chong Kneas Tourism Port Investment Project Over Tax Dispute
- 13 August 2021
The government has decided to cancel and revoke Siem Reap’s Chong Kneas tourism port investment project by Su Jing Investment Company for tax and regulation violations. According to a letter from the Office of the Council of Ministers to the Ministry of Economy and Finance released published on 29 July, the port is located in Sangkat Chong Kneas in Siem Reap city and will now be under the tempo...
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Probe Continues for Angkor Wat-like Temple; MCFA Requests More Proof from Thailand
- 5 August 2021
Cambodia is still investigating the alleged Angkor Wat-like temple in Thailand, as the Minister of Culture and Fine Arts has recently requested more proof from the Thailand before making any further decisions. The request was made during a meeting between the Minister of Culture and Fine Arts HE Phoeurng Sackona and the Thai Ambassador to Cambodia HE Panyarak Poolthup on Wednesday 4 August. ...
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Preah Vihear Breaks Ground on Tourism & Hospitality Centre
- 5 August 2021
The National Authority for Preah Vihear has broken ground on the new Preah Vihear Tourism and Hospitality Centre, to boost the tourism sector in the province. According to the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts on Tuesday, the centre is located on the opposite side of the Eco Global Museum in Sra'aem commune, Choam Ksant district. The complex consists of a ticket office, tourist information b...
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New Tourism Port Set for Kep Province
- 4 August 2021
The Kep provincial administration has recently allowed a private company to build another tourism port in the city to facilitate the travel of tourists and fishermen. The project agreement was signed on Tuesday 3 August between Kep Governor HE Som Piseth and the company representative. Named Se Sar (White Horse) port, the port project has reached the construction agreement after studying the...
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APSARA Authority Speeds Up Renovation Work on Small Circuit Road
- 4 August 2021
The APSARA Authority is speeding up the renovation on the small circuit road in Angkor archaeological park from the Terrace of the Elephants to Banteay Kdei temple with a total length of over 6,300 metres. According to the announcement by the APSARA Authority on 4 August, the renovation is divided into three sections including a 2km section from Terrace of the Elephants to Ta Keo temple, a 2km ...
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