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ខ្មែរ Tourism and Travelling
Gov’t Waives Penalties for Expired Tour Guide Licenses to Boost Tourism Sector
- 26 August 2024
The Cambodian government has announced it will waive all transitional penalties for tour guides and translators whose licenses have expired, extending this exemption until 31 December 2024. This measure, introduced to alleviate the compliance burden and encourage license renewals, was confirmed by the Ministry of Tourism on 23 August 2024. The ministry's announcement aims to incentivise tour gu...
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Kampot Unveils Cambodia’s Tallest & Largest Khmer-Style Clock Tower to Boost Tourism
- 23 August 2024
Kampot province has unveiled Cambodia’s tallest and largest clock tower, standing at 35 metres high, with a clock face nearly 10 metres in diameter. This impressive structure, designed in traditional Khmer style, was officially launched during the groundbreaking Ceremony, attended by HE Dr Mao Thunin, Governor of Kampot Province, and Lok Chumteav Hun Chanthy Mao Thunin on 22 August 2024. Strate...
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Rapid Population Growth Threatens 17 Ancient Khmer Temples by 2030
- 14 August 2024
A new study by foreign researchers has revealed that by 2030, 17 ancient Khmer temples in the Angkor resort area will be severely impacted by rapid population growth. This alarming prediction was shared during a consultation on the "Management of Angkor World Heritage Site" in Siem Reap, attended by nearly 800 participants and chaired by His Excellency Say Sam Al, Deputy Prime Minister and Ministe...
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Korea Commits US$3m to Preserve Tuol Sleng Museum Over Five Years
- 13 August 2024
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has officially donated US$3 million to support the preservation of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum in Cambodia over the next five years. This significant contribution will fund the second phase of the "Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Conservation and Copy Project (Phase 2)," running from 2024 to 2028. The project was officially launched on 8 August 2024...
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Cambodia to Propose Seven Major Sites for World Heritage Status
- 7 August 2024
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, Phnom Oudong, Phnom Kulen, Preah Khan, Kampong Sva...
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Cambodia Earns Nearly US$28m from Angkor, Koh Ker & Boat Rides in Seven Months
- 5 August 2024
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 compared to the same period last year. ...
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SHV Welcomes 2.8 Million Tourists in First Half of 2024, Including 200K Foreign Visitors
- 31 July 2024
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 2024. Governor Sineth highlighted tha...
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Kampong Speu to Plant Tens of Thousands of Palm Trees Along Stung Prek Tnaot
- 29 July 2024
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, stated by Governor HE Cheam Chansophoan during a tree-planting cerem...
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Cambodia Welcomes Over 380,000 Chinese Tourists in H1 2024, Ranks Third After Thailand & Vietnam
- 26 July 2024
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, following Thailand and Vietnam. R...
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Cambodia & Thailand Forge Stronger Tourism Ties with 5-Point Cooperation Plan
- 20 July 2024
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 release. The meeting was co-chaired by HE S...
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