Bay Ka’ek temple undergoes renovation for tourism
Renovation works start at Bay Ka’ek temple to make it a great tourist attraction.
Tag: Siem Reap
ARTCATION: Artists-in-residence
Siem Reap’s Navutu Dreams Resort has been buzzing all week, with patronage and interest generated by an innovative artists-in-residence programme, Artcation, that’s designed to put guests in rooms and to give help and succor to the Kingdom’s artists in this pandemic induced downturn.
Angkor Wat ‘like never before’ campaign to revive Siem Reap
Piot: Only once in a lifetime do you have the chance to have the temples all to yourself.
Howling up girl empowerment in Siem Reap
To be empowered, I believe, happens in daily activities and to show the young girls how they can get a start: Hang Sokunthea.
Nearly 900,000 visitors tour the country during Lunar New Year
Cambodia received in total 892,638 domestic tourists during the Chinese-Vietnamese Lunar New Year, from Feb. 12 to 14, a slight decrease of 2.23 percent compared to the same period last year
Electric vehicle boom supports eco-tourism in Siem Reap
Green E-bike said it estimates having saved some 300 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
Project aims to aid 10,000 of the most vulnerable hit by virus
A project agreement to directly support 10,000 of the most vulnerable people.
Preparing for a new stream of tourists
The drying up of Siem Reap’s tourist business has resulted in such a profound loss of revenue at the Siem Reap Water Authority that it has been forced to supply water at a loss, according to a source familiar with the matter.
A fashionable weekend unfolds in Siem Reap
Siem Reap fashionistas feared that this year was shaping up to be a fizzer with the cancellation of the Silkworm Festival and Fashion Show, held annually on the full moon in March, also known as the Worm Moon.
Siem Reap Valentine’s Day mystery death remains unsolved
Seven years ago, on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2014, Siem Reap resident and Canadian expat Dave Walker walked out of his room at the Green Village Angkor Guesthouse and was never seen alive again, creating a whodunit mystery that remains unsolved today.
Some restaurateurs set sights on capital after Siem Reap downturn
Some restaurant owners in Temple Town have moved to Phnom Penh.
Siem Reap 38-road project sees progress during tourism lull
38-road project in Siem Reap is seeing significant progress since its groundbreaking.
Siem Reap’s businesses search for revenue taking them out of town
Cambodia’s most popular tourist destination is at the forefront of the devastation befalling the pillar industry.
Dusting off art in Siem Reap
Siem Reap digital artist Claudio Fiori is paring down, hoping to survive the pandemic-induced economic squeeze.
Siem Reap kralan snacks snatch men’s hearts
Forget about croissants or doughnuts or any other American or European snacks.
How to beat the booze by hunting temples
Having spent the last fourteen years living in Siem Reap and steadily drinking, retired 52-year-old English-expat Paulo Bonini has turned to a new pursuit – temple hunting.
Siem Reap to host charity football tournament
A football tournament to be held in Siem Reap to raise money for charitable causes.
Brave blokes barring up in Siem Reap
A clutch of new bars has optimistically opened up in Siem Reap, despite the pandemic-induced economic crash and tourist downturn that prompted many restaurant and hotel closures.
National Cycling Championship rescheduled to Jan 23
The National Cycling Championship will be held in Siem Reap January 23.
National Police dispel rumours that traffic laws are still suspended
Police remind people that traffic law enforcement came back into force on Dec 16.
Apsara Authority erects archaeological protection posts in Siem Reap
Authorities oversee erection of eight archaeological protection posts in Siem Reap.
The race is on to save Siem Reap’s economy
Siem Reap’s slow rebound instantly unwound over the weekend after the government announced tough new measures to quell Cambodia’s first COVID-19 community case.
38 Roads project to modernise Siem Reap City and tourism
PM: Construction of 38 roads in Siem Reap will modernise the city.
Construction of 38 roads in Siem Reap begins
PM Hun Sen says the project will go ahead without delay.
Siem Reap Galleries Open For Art’s Sake
Siem Reap’s art scene has blossomed after months of pandemic-induced dormancy, with two spectacular exhibitions launched one after the other.
Siem Reap authorities threaten legal action unless illegal constructions are removed
Legal action to be taken against constructions on land where drainage systems needed.
Travel book provides new Siem Reap experience through artistic eyes
Born out of conversations among artists, a new travel book has been launched which will provide enthusiastic tourists a special look inside Siem Reap city, the land of the former Khmer Empire, through talented designers’ eyes.
Thirteen-months deadline set for road expansion project in Siem Reap
The paved roads will be made to be suitable for heavy freight vehicles.
Business Bust a Moving Experience
What’s the best way to beat the Siem Reap business blues? Simply pack up and move to Phnom Penh.
Cruising to Recovery in Siem Reap
Here’s the multi-million dollar question – will Siem Reap’s tourism sail quickly into recovery mode once the world has recovered from the pandemic?
