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Tourism and Travelling
Government Orders Developer to Reassess Environmental Impact of New Artificial Beach Project in Kampot
The Kampot provincial administration has ordered the developer to reassess the environmental impact of a new artificial beach project in Kampot province. In the meantime, the sand dredging must be temporarily halted, waiting for the new environmental impact reassessment. Kampot Governor HE Cheav Tay said that during the site inspection, the activities of digging canals for boats, and sand dredg...
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Authorities Accelerate Impact Resettlement for Battambang Airport Renovation
The local authorities and relevant officials have been speeding up works on compensation to affected people whose lands are located nearby the abandoned Battambang airport that will soon be reopened. SSCA spokesman Mr Sin Chansereyvutha said that on 09 December the development of main facilities in the airport had not been made. At this stage, the officials are focusing on getting the land back...
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Gov’t Mulls Transforming Mondulkiri Province into an International Tourism Destination
The 2020-2035 master plan to transform Mondulkiri province into an international tourism destination will be completed by the end of this year and is expected to be approved by the government by early next year, according to the Ministry of Tourism following a meeting on 26 November. The masterplan features many developments, including Senmonorom city becoming a multiple-purpose development cit...
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Kep to Build Tourism Seaport on Koh Tonsay Island
The Kep provincial administration has revealed plans to build a Koh Tonsay tourism port , with a firm is currently proceeding with an environmental and social impact assessment. Deputy governor of Kep province HE Ol Phirun said on 18 November that the tourism seaport project has the backing of the ADB and a local firm has applied to implement the project and is currently undertaking the feasibi...
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NR6 Section from Royal Residence to Siem Reap Airport Roundabout to be Expanded to 6 Lanes
The National Road 6 section in Siem Reap province from the Royal Residence roundabout to the airport roundabout will be expanded to six lanes to facilitate better traffic flow, according to Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol during an NR6 inspection on 15 November. HE Sun Chanthol said that the expansion has a total length of 6km with a 3-metre sidewalk on each side. “The...
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Renovation of Angkor Wat Front Area Reaching Completion
The renovation of the front area of Angkor Wat, including building a new walkway, rearranging gardens, and reorganising the street vendors and parking lots, is approaching completion. Mr Sean Sokkhak, a tour guide in the Angkor area, said that the improvement of the Angkor Wat temple is beneficial for tourism. He added that compared to the past, there is a big difference, such as a better-or...
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New Shopping Street Officially Opens in Factory Phnom Penh
The Urban Village Condominium project owner inaugurated a new retail space called “Retail Street” along the 60-meter road in Factory Phnom Penh with a Spanish-themed Fiesta street party on the weekend of 07 November. Retail Street is an innovative outdoor shopping street located in between the Factory Phnom Penh and the Urban Village condominium project. The area will comprise a variety of shop...
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Government Issues Three Emergency Measures to Prevent 2nd Wave of COVID-19
The government and relevant ministries enforced three major emergency measures on 08 November, including the temporary closure of entertainment venues, the suspension of educational institutions and a ban on gatherings at the Olympic Stadium to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The closure of entertainment venues includes KTVs, entertainment clubs, cinemas and museums across the country from toda...
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How the Hospitality Industry Recovered with the Participations of Domestic Travellers
By Eric Wong Chon Lap Cambodia is a country with full of festivals, holidays and celebrations. After months of staying home following the COVID-19 outbreak, domestic demand for travel has exploded which can be seen with the recent Pchum Ben holiday where the easing of restrictions became the first sign of recovery for Cambodia’s hospitality industry. As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, ove...
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