Tourism and Travelling
Europe Commits to Enhancing Connectivity with Direct Flights to Cambodia
In a significant move to boost tourism, the European Union in Cambodia has announced its commitment to encouraging major European airlines to consider establishing direct flights to Cambodia. This initiative aims to attract a growing number of European tourists to the Kingdom. The announcement came during a meeting between H.E. Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, and H.E. Igor Driesmans, Ambassador ...
Read MoreCambodia Sees Impressive USD 30 Million in Ticket Sales from Iconic Tourist Destinations in 2025
Angkor Foundation revealed that Cambodia has generated nearly USD 30 million from ticket sales in just the first seven months of 2025. This impressive revenue, amounting to USD 29,822,758, comes from visitors flocking to the country’s renowned historical sites, including the magnificent Angkor Temple Complex, Koh Ker Temple, Beng Melea Temple, Phnom Kbal Spean, and boat services at Chong Khneas Po...
Read MoreChina and Cambodia Strengthen Ties in Tourism, Culture, and Investment
In a significant move to enhance bilateral relations, the Shanxi Provincial Department of Commerce of China has pledged to deepen cooperation with Cambodia in the fields of tourism, culture, and investment. This commitment was articulated during a recent meeting held on August 6, 2024, between Mr. Ngou Sengkang, the Deputy Governor of Siem Reap Province, and a delegation from China's Shanxi Provin...
Read MoreRevolutionizing Tourism: Cambodia and Beihai City’s Partnership to Enhance Travel Experiences with AI
In a significant move to boost Cambodia’s tourism sector, a delegation from Beihai City in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China has expressed interest in collaborating with Cambodia's Ministry of Tourism. During a meeting on July 29, 2025, between Minister Huot Hak and Ms. Zeng Ling, Vice Governor of Beihai City, discussions focused on utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the...
Read MoreCambodia Sets Ambitious Goal to Train 2,200 Tourism Professionals by 2024
Cambodia is poised to enhance its tourism industry as it aims to train around 2,200 professionals to meet ASEAN standards by the year 2024. This initiative, which includes the recognition of prior learning qualifications, was highlighted during a regional workshop titled “Building the Capacity of ASEAN Focal Points Assessors on the Guidelines for the Recognition of Prior Learning of ASEAN Tourism ...
Read MoreCambodia Welcomes Surge in Czech Tourists: Nearly 4,000 Visit in Early 2025
In a promising start to 2025, Cambodia has welcomed nearly 4,000 Czech tourists from January to May, showcasing a healthy growth in bilateral tourism between the two nations. This increase in visitors highlights the strengthening ties between Cambodia and the Czech Republic, particularly in the tourism sector. During a meeting on July 8, 2025, H.E. Huot Hak, Cambodia's Minister of Tourism, and ...
Read MoreCambodia and China Team Up to Boost Smart Tourism
In a significant step towards enhancing bilateral cooperation, Cambodia's Ministry of Tourism and HEILONGJIANG PROVINCE MAIKU INFORMATION, a Chinese technology firm, have announced a partnership aimed at advancing digitalization in the tourism sector through smart tourism initiatives. The official commitment was solidified during a memorandum of understanding signing ceremony held on June 29, 2...
Read MoreUS Tourists Propel Angkor Wat Ticket Sales to New Heights in Early 2025
In a remarkable start to the year, Cambodia has welcomed a surge of American tourists, leading the charge in ticket sales for the iconic Angkor Wat temple complex during the first five months of 2025. According to a recent report from the Angkor Foundation, the number of international visitors to Angkor reached an impressive 527,577, marking an 11.71% increase compared to the same period in 2024. ...
Read MoreCambodia Sees Surge in Tourism Revenue, Generating Over USD 25 Million in Ticket Sales
In an impressive display of recovery and growth, Cambodia has successfully generated more than USD 25 million from tourist ticket sales in the first 5 months of 2025. The figures, highlighted in a report released by the Angkor Foundation on 1 June, reveal that from January to May 2025, tourism hotspots such as Angkor Wat, Koh Ker Temple, Beng Mealea Temple, Phnom Kbal Spean, and local...
Read MoreKampong Thom Province Launches Pilot Project to Enhance Street Food Hygiene
In a significant move to improve public health and bolster tourism, the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, in collaboration with the Kampong Thom Provincial Authorities, has officially launched a pilot project aimed at elevating street food hygiene standards. The launch ceremony took place on May 24, 2025, and was presided over by HE Hem Vandy, the Minister of Industry, ...
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