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US citizens on MS Westerdam say humanity transcends politics and fears of coronavirus, applaud Cambodia
An American citizen, James Cleveland and his wife who have spent a month as passengers onboard MS Westerdam cruise vessel said they were very delighted to return home, thanks to
Hospitality fair moves to Siem Reap to talk business
The third Tourism and Meetings, Incentives, Conference, Exhibitions (MICE) Biz Fair 2020 will move to Siem Reap province and will include neighbouring tourism seller-participants to meet with more than 100
Local aviation sector thriving: SSCA
Cambodia’s aviation sector has grown remarkably in recent years, particularly since the implementation of the government’s open sky policy, a recent report from the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA)
Government says ‘yes’ to Japan’s smart city initiative
The government has agreed to a Japanese initiative that seeks to drive investment in the development of smart cities in the Kingdom. According to an announcement issued yesterday by the
Trekking becomes a new attraction at Angkor Park
Raising sheets of white paper with numbers written on it, Chheav Taing Kouch a travel agent from Peak DMC Cambodia calls each one as he assembles his group prior to
Tourism fairs to be held next month
Phnom Penh and Siem Reap will each host a tourism business fair next month, an expo that will serve as a platform for local and international businesses to connect and
Airbnb hits wall with China Great Wall promotion
BEIJING (Reuters) – US short-term rental service Airbnb Inc has hit a wall with its newest marketing scheme in China, after regulators objected to a promotion offering sleepovers on the
Cambodia, Thailand end cross-border rail transport talks
Cambodia and Thailand on Friday concluded negotiations on the transport of goods and people by train across their shared border, with an official agreement expected to be signed in upcoming
Tourism industry unruffled by election – experts
Tourism officials and industry insiders say the upcoming election is not affecting the flow on tourists into the Kingdom. Kong Sophearak, director of the Statistics Department of the Ministry of
Cambodia Airways’ maiden flight takes to the skies
The local aviation industry welcomed a new player yesterday, with Cambodia Airways’ maiden flight taking to the skies in Phnom Penh and landing in Siem Reap. The new airline is a
Aviation training programme winds up
The project to build a civil aviation centre in Phnom Penh, a programme funded by the Korean government, officially came to an end yesterday, with Cambodians taking over instructor positions
Organic programme on track to yield 5,000 tonnes of produce in 2018
A programme launched last year to boost agricultural production in eight key provinces is expected to produce more than 5,000 tonnes of chemical-free vegetables in 2018, twice as much as
Kampot pepper yields to drop
Production of Kampot pepper, the first Cambodian product to obtain geographical indication status, is expected to drop this year due to heavy rains throughout the year, according to producer associations.
Tonino Lamborghini Hotels & Resorts to enter local market
Tonino Lamborghini Hotels & Resorts is beginning its expansion beyond mainland China with two properties signed in Siem Reap. Join.In Hospitality Management recently announced it has entered an agreement with
Sihanoukville airport opens renovated terminal
Sihanoukville International Airport’s renovated passenger terminal was presented to the public during a soft launch held yesterday. The terminal’s renovation is part of an ambitious plan by Cambodia Airports, the
Chinese consortium explores opportunities in Sihanoukville
A delegation of Chinese companies on Tuesday announced its readiness to invest in internet-based services for Cambodia’s tourism sector, particularly in Sihanoukville. Their intention to invest in the Kingdom was
$1bln megaproject to boost Sihanoukville’s economy
With an investment of more than $1 billion, Wisney World, a massive project comprising a water park, casino and resorts, will be raised in Preah Sihanouk province over the next
Ministry to crack down on fake service charges
TOURISM sector businesses will be fined up to 300,000 riel ($75) if caught imposing “service charges” without first applying to the Ministry of Tourism, an announcement issued on Monday said.
Angkor drone rules need to be tightened
The Apsara Authority has created a working group to strengthen a ban on using drones around the Angkor area in Siem Reap province. The authority recently held a meeting over
New loan scheme for tourism students takes aim at labour shortage
The government on Wednesday announced they are working on a loan scheme that will help tourism students finance courses at universities and vocational centres. The loan programme will count with
Architect, Decor Expo brings the best of international design to Cambodia
The third annual Cambodia Architect and Décor Expo 2018 kicked off to promising start (Thursday, May 24), bringing together about 150 local and international companies in the three-day exhibition. The
New contests to boost tourism
The Ministry of Tourism announced yesterday a series of competitions aimed at enhancing the quality of tourism services in the Kingdom and widening the country’s tourism offer. Chea Bora, Secretary
Best tourism communities to be chosen in new contest
The Ministry of Tourism recently announced a new contest to find the best community-based tourism sites in the Kingdom and has called on villages and communities around the country to
A Quarter of a Million Dollars for Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap April, 2, 2018 Myriam Chalek is famous for her designing skills and alternative controversial fashion shows as an activist fashion designer, but yet her truly impressive humanitarian work
More trees to battle vehicle emissions
City Hall plans to plant trees on about 100 hectares of land in major areas of the capital to reduce air pollution caused by vehicle exhaust. City Hall spokesman Met
NagaWorld chefs top culinary competition
NagaWorld’s culinary chefs took the lion’s share of 5 out of 9 gold medals that were up for grabs at the recently concluded 2018 Cambodia National Culinary Competition. The competition
Artefacts given to Apsara Authority
Some pieces of ancient pottery have been delivered to the Apsara Authority by the Association of Chinese Language Guides and will be kept in the Museum of Norodom Sihanouk. Theam
Xiamen Air launches new route from Fujian to Kingdom
XiamenAir – formerly known as Xiamen Airlines – started this week a direct flight connecting Phnom Penh and Xiamen city, in China’s southeastern Fujian province. The new service was officially
Three Cambodian cities named among the cleanest in Asean
Three Cambodian cities – Battambang, Kep and Siem Reap – received the Asean clean tourism award at the Asean Tourism Forum 2018, held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on Friday. The
Foreigners charged for ‘producing porn’ after Siem Reap party bust
A lawyer for 10 foreign nationals arrested last week during a party in Siem Reap confirmed Monday they have been provisionally charged for “producing pornography”. The 10 include five British
Government approves plan to relocate Phnom Penh’s airport
The government has signed off on a proposal to build a new airport to serve Phnom Penh and has earmarked land in Kandal province for the $1.5 billion project. A
Tourism pushing up land prices in Siem Reap
Land prices in Siem Reap town increased slightly last year compared with the previous year, thanks to the growing strength of the tourism industry, according to insiders. The provincial capital
New $1.5-billion Phnom Penh airport approved
A new airport for Phnom Penh will be built in Kandal province, a southern part of the capital, according to a government announcement on Friday. Cambodia Airport Investment Co Ltd,
Key agreements signed with China on expressway, airport
Marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Cambodia and China signed yesterday multiple agreements, amounting to billions of dollars in concessional loans and reaching consensus on the financing of much-awaited
Clear lessons for the Kingdom as curtain falls on 2017 SEA Games
As several members of the Asean community raised the spectre of host nations enjoying unfair advantage by changing, chopping and introducing events to serve their own strengths, Malaysia’s phenomenal success
Edamame: easy budget Japanese
There is a right way to eat edamame – with beer or sake, on a warm summer’s night – at least, so says Kenji Tamura, 32, one of the owners
Discovering the fact among the fiction in Roland Meyer’s ‘Khmer Dancer’
An intimate look at life behind the scenes at the Royal Palace in the early 20th century, Saramani: Danseuse Khmer has been pored over by historians. New details are emerging
Cambodia introduces marine tax
PHNOM PENH, 24 August 2017: Sihanoukville authorities confirmed, this week, they will introduce a new tax on tourists claiming it will help to protect the environment. News of the new
Farms get closer to tourism
PHNOM PENH, 9 August 2017: Agro-tourism will be in the spotlight at the upcoming 2nd Greater Mekong Subregion Agriculture Ministers Meeting, this September, in Siem Reap. The second agriculture minsters’
Cambodia makes a 12% surge
PHNOM PENH, 14 July 2017: Cambodia’s tourist arrivals improved 12.5% during January to May this year, according to the Statistics and Tourist Information Department. Released by the Ministry of Tourism,
Cambodia gains UNESCO listing
KAMPONG THOM, 13 July 2017: The Sambor Prei Kuk archaeological site in Kampong Thom province was listed as a World Heritage Site of UNESCO late last week. According to the
Cambodia maps ecotourism policy
PHNOM PENH, 7 July 2017: Cambodia’s ministries of tourism and environment will complete a national draft ecotourism policy by August to coincide with the second National Forum on the Protection
Angkor’s price is spot on
SIEM REAP, 5 July 2017: Ticket sale revenue earned from foreigners visiting Angkor Wat’s archaeological park reached USD52.1 during January to June, this year, up 66.8% when compared with the
Cambodia to recruit guides
PHNOM PENH, 6 July 2017: Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism has set a target to have at least 300,000 qualified tour guides by 2025 to work both within the country and
Emirates flies to Phnom Penh
DUBAI, 3 July 2017: Emirates recently expanded its presence in Southeast Asia with the launch of a new daily service from Dubai to Phnom Penh in Cambodia, via Yangon in
Cambodia-Thai border road set to open mid-2018
Development projects in rural Cambodia are increasingly on the rise, especially in the infrastructure space. When it comes to infrastructure development, Pursat province has been focusing on a range of
AirAsia adds new service to Cambodia
AirAsia is adding Sihanoukville under its belt in Cambodia with 4 times weekly direct flights from Kuala Lumpur, that is set to commence operations on 9 August 2017. Marking as
Angkor Ticket Revenue Soars
SIEM REAP, 5 May 2017: Ticket sales revenue earned from foreigners visiting Angkor Wat’s archaeological park reached USD39.25 million during January to April, this year, up 60.21% compared with the