Beyond Angkor Wat: Cambodia’s Next Big Move in Global Tourism
55 years ago

Beyond Angkor Wat: Cambodia’s Next Big Move in Global Tourism

LA Times  

With untapped natural wonders, cultural experiences and new flight connections on the horizon, the Cambodia Tourism Board is positioning the country as a diverse destination ready to welcome the world. Moving Beyond Angkor Wat Angkor Wat’s international reputation has firmly placed Cambodia on the global tourism map. However, as Vichit explains, “Ancient monuments account for only a small percentage of tourism globally,” emphasizing that Cambodia has much more to offer. “What we are missing,” Vichit says, “is the approach to position Cambodia as a diversified tourism destination.” Expanding the 4 A’s For Cambodia to reach its tourism potential, enhancing the essential “4 A’s of tourism” – Accessibility, Amenities, Accommodations and Attractions – has become a top priority.

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Home attraction
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Home attraction

China Daily  

Tourists visit Cambodia's Angkor attraction. PHOTO PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY Khieu Thy, president of the Angkor Tour Guide Association, which has over 200 members, said he is unsure if the uptick in domestic clients will be enough. "About 50 guides sit in front of Angkor without any earnings, yet they're willing to do this despite knowing it's unprofessional and inappropriate." …

Home attraction
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Home attraction

China Daily  

Tourists visit Cambodia's Angkor attraction. PHOTO PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY Khieu Thy, president of the Angkor Tour Guide Association, which has over 200 members, said he is unsure if the uptick in domestic clients will be enough. "About 50 guides sit in front of Angkor without any earnings, yet they're willing to do this despite knowing it's unprofessional and inappropriate." …

Yunnan and Cambodia work to promote tourism
5 months ago

Yunnan and Cambodia work to promote tourism

China Daily  

A Chinese woman demonstrates how to brew tea at the opening ceremony of the Cambodia Siem Reap Angkor International Airport Cambodia-China cultural corridor on Tuesday in Siem Reap, Cambodia. To deepen cultural exchange between the two countries, the Cambodia Ministry of Information and the information office of the Yunnan Provincial People's Government organized the opening ceremony of the Cambodia Siem …

Chinese tourist arrivals to Cambodia's Angkor up significantly
10 months ago

Chinese tourist arrivals to Cambodia's Angkor up significantly

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-03-08 12:07 Located in Northwest Cambodia's Siem Reap province, the 401-square-km Angkor Archeological Park, inscribed on the World Heritage List of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 1992, is the most popular tourist destination in Cambodia. Officials hope that the 2024 Cambodia-China People-to-People Exchange Year starting in January would help bring Chinese tourists to …

Chinese tourist arrivals to Cambodia's Angkor up significantly
10 months ago

Chinese tourist arrivals to Cambodia's Angkor up significantly

China Daily  

Located in Northwest Cambodia's Siem Reap province, the 401-square-km Angkor Archeological Park, inscribed on the World Heritage List of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 1992, is the most popular tourist destination in Cambodia. Officials hope that the 2024 Cambodia-China People-to-People Exchange Year starting in January would help bring Chinese tourists to Cambodia, especially to the Angkor. …

Chinese tourist arrivals to Cambodia's Angkor up significantly
10 months ago

Chinese tourist arrivals to Cambodia's Angkor up significantly

China Daily  

Located in Northwest Cambodia's Siem Reap province, the 401-square-km Angkor Archeological Park, inscribed on the World Heritage List of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 1992, is the most popular tourist destination in Cambodia. Officials hope that the 2024 Cambodia-China People-to-People Exchange Year starting in January would help bring Chinese tourists to Cambodia, especially to the Angkor. …

‘Just surviving’: For Cambodian tourism, recovery out of sight
3 years ago

‘Just surviving’: For Cambodian tourism, recovery out of sight

Al Jazeera  

Siem Reap is welcoming few foreign tourists weeks after Cambodia opened its borders to vaccinated travellers. “This creates a blurred picture, we don’t really know what is going on.” Although Cambodia has reopened to international travellers, its tourism centre of Siem Reap, home to UNESCO World Heritage site Angkor Wat, is still reckoning with its reliance on foreigners and the …

Cambodia expects Chinese tourists to drive its tourism growth after COVID-19 outbreak
4 years, 7 months ago

Cambodia expects Chinese tourists to drive its tourism growth after COVID-19 outbreak

China Daily  

Cambodia is hoping that Chinese tourists will drive its tourism growth when the world is cleared of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tourism Minister Thong Khon said on Saturday. Secretary of state and spokesman of the Tourism Ministry Top Sopheak said, "Before COVID-19, the Angkor archeological park in Siem Reap province received up to 9,000 foreign tourists a day, but now, it …

Cambodia expects Chinese tourists to drive its tourism growth after COVID-19 outbreak
4 years, 7 months ago

Cambodia expects Chinese tourists to drive its tourism growth after COVID-19 outbreak

China Daily  

Cambodia is hoping that Chinese tourists will drive its tourism growth when the world is cleared of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tourism Minister Thong Khon said on Saturday. Secretary of state and spokesman of the Tourism Ministry Top Sopheak said, "Before COVID-19, the Angkor archeological park in Siem Reap province received up to 9,000 foreign tourists a day, but now, it …

Cambodia ready to upgrade tourist amenities to draw more Chinese
5 years, 7 months ago

Cambodia ready to upgrade tourist amenities to draw more Chinese

China Daily  

Thong Khon, Cambodia's tourism minister, said in an interview with China Daily Website that Cambodia is ready to provide high-quality services to Chinese tourists in the future. While attending the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilization earlier this month, Thong Khon, Cambodia's tourism minister, said in an interview with China Daily Website that Cambodia is ready to provide high-quality services …

Cambodia ready to upgrade tourist amenities to draw more Chinese
5 years, 7 months ago

Cambodia ready to upgrade tourist amenities to draw more Chinese

China Daily  

Thong Khon, Cambodia's tourism minister, said in an interview with China Daily Website that Cambodia is ready to provide high-quality services to Chinese tourists in the future. While attending the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilization earlier this month, Thong Khon, Cambodia's tourism minister, said in an interview with China Daily Website that Cambodia is ready to provide high-quality services …

Lost Gem of Cambodia: Exploring the Uncrowded Banteay Chhmar Temple
7 years, 2 months ago

Lost Gem of Cambodia: Exploring the Uncrowded Banteay Chhmar Temple

CNN  

Banteay Chhmar, a lesser-known temple in Cambodia, offers a unique and mysterious experience for visitors. Hidden amidst the lush jungles, this eight-temple complex, built by Jayavarman VII, is a testament to the rich history and culture of the region. With its intricate carvings and serene atmosphere, Banteay Chhmar provides a rare glimpse into a bygone era, far removed from the …

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