Tourism and Travelling
Cambodia to Propose Seven Major Sites for World Heritage Status
Cambodia is set to propose seven major sites for inclusion on the World Heritage List, as announced by Dr Chhum Meng Hong, Acting Secretary General of the National Commission for UNESCO Cambodia, and Acting Chairman of the World Heritage Committee of Cambodia recently. The sites include Tuol Sleng Museum, Phnom Da, Angkor Borei, Banteay Chhmar, […]
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Cambodia Earns Nearly US$28m from Angkor, Koh Ker & Boat Rides in Seven Months
In the first seven months of 2024, Cambodia generated US$27,828,367 from ticket sales to Angkor, Koh Ker, and boat rides, according to a report released by the Angkor Institute on 1 August 2024. The report highlights that from January to July 2024, 584,375 foreign tourists visited Angkor, contributing US$27,177,430 to the total revenue—a 33.76% increase […]
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SHV Welcomes 2.8 Million Tourists in First Half of 2024, Including 200K Foreign Visitors
In the first six months of 2024, Sihanoukville attracted a total of 2.8 million tourists, including 200K foreign visitors, showcasing a significant increase from the previous year. This information was revealed during a meeting between HE Mang Sineth, Governor of Sihanoukville Province, and Mrs. Tuy Le Chheng, Ambassador of Singapore to Cambodia, on 29 July […]
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Kampong Speu to Plant Tens of Thousands of Palm Trees Along Stung Prek Tnaot
The provincial authorities in Kampong Speu have announced an ambitious plan to plant tens of thousands of palm trees along the Stung Prek Tnaot River and around local resorts, aiming to enhance the area’s beauty and attract more tourists. The initiative seeks to make Kampong Speu the province with the most palm trees in Cambodia, […]
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Cambodia Welcomes Over 380,000 Chinese Tourists in H1 2024, Ranks Third After Thailand & Vietnam
Cambodia welcomed 389,360 Chinese tourists in the first half of 2024, marking a significant 45.2% increase from the 268,130 visitors recorded in the same period last year. Chinese tourists accounted for 12.3% of Cambodia’s total foreign visitors, which numbered approximately 3.16 million. This surge places China as the third largest source of tourists to Cambodia, […]
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Cambodia & Thailand Forge Stronger Tourism Ties with 5-Point Cooperation Plan
The Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia and the Ministry of Tourism of Thailand have committed to enhancing bilateral tourism development through a five-point cooperation plan. This agreement was reached during the third bilateral meeting of the Ministers of Tourism from both countries, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 17-18 July 2024, as stated in a press […]
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PM Urges Streamlined Airport Procedures to Boost Tourism
The head of the Cambodian government has directed relevant ministries and institutions to implement three key measures: (1) create a unified application process, (2) enable online visa fee payments, and (3) examine ways to reduce airport fees during the low tourist season to ensure a smoother arrival experience for tourists at the airport. This announcement […]
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Prime Minister Breaks Ground for US$1m Museum at Wat Reachbo, Siem Reap Province
Cambodia’s Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the Samdech Pin Sem Museum at Wat Reachbo, a project valued at over US$1 million, located in Siem Reap’s Sala Kamroeuk district. Speaking during the event, the PM emphasised that the construction of the museum will contribute to the socio-economic development of Siem […]
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Tycoon Mong Reththy Completes 9.2km Lorry Street, Set to Open for Tourists Soon
Two lorry roads – small local trains – with a total length of 9,200 metres, including the first and second stations, as well as three tunnels in the Mong Reththy Sen Chey agro-tourism development resort, have been completed. This significant milestone is set to enhance the resort’s accessibility and visitor experience, according to the official […]
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Cambodia Earns Nearly US$25m from Angkor, Koh Ker & Boat Ride Ticket Sales in H1-2024
In the first half of 2024, Cambodia generated a substantial revenue of US$24,952,996 from ticket sales for Angkor, Koh Ker, and boating activities, reflecting a significant boost in tourism. This information was revealed in a report released by the Angkor Institute on 1 July 2024. According to the report, 521,950 foreign tourists purchased tickets to […]
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