Tourism ‘may take 7 years to recover’
In the context of the pandemic, Cambodia’s tourism sector in 2020 is projected to have three scenarios.
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Visitor numbers to Kingdom collapse
For the first six months of the year, the number of foreign arrivals to the Kingdom dropped by around 65 percent.
Tour operators to launch luxury discount packages
Ministry and tour operators are organising heavily discounted luxury tour package.
Gov’t extends tax holiday for tourism sector
Gov’t announces two months more of tax exemptions for tourism-based businesses.
Sector experts say tourism post COVID-19 must adapt
The Eco Hotel Summit is discussing what post-COVID-19 tourism will look like.
Near-empty islands long for boost from Khmer New Year
Number of people visiting the likes of Koh Rong has plummeted.
Provinces to beef up safety during holidays
Ministry orders measures to ensure safety during the substitute public holidays.
Course on boosting hospitality skills
The Ministry of Tourism has launched the second phase of a skills development programme to promote human resource abilities.
Hotel fees to rise during holiday
The upcoming national holidays will increase accommodation fees and prices of other tourism services.
Khnong Phsar to spruce up area to increase tourism
Kampong Speu authorities are beautifying Khnong Phsar by ridding the area of rubbish.
Creativity – the best treatment for the Cambodian economy’s COVID-19 sickness
Cambodia has had no COVID-19 deaths, but its economy is critically unwell. The Kingdom’s biggest industries, tourism and textiles, are so damaged.
Adventure tours boosted in Kampong Speu
Ministry provides adventure tour skills to Kampong Speu’s tourism communities.
Tourism services expected to rebound during holiday
Tourism-based services such as transportation, food and accommodation are expected to see its first-ever business activity rebound since the pandemic when the country has a week-long national holiday next month.
New tourism drive for Kampot
A MoU to attract vacationers to experience the pleasures of their province with a specially designed package.
Officials hope master plan will return tourists to Siem Reap
Siem Reap Tourism Development Master Plan 2020-2035 to charm of the province.
More restaurants volunteer to relocate from Angkor Wat
11 major restaurants have volunteered to move for a project to improve the site.
Pandemic positives: Businesses offer bargains to revive tourism
As businesses offer bargains, locals and expatriate “remainers” lap up the deals.
Lights out at Pub Street: Business owners face darkest hour
Near-apocalyptic scenes with extreme levels of abandoned shop fronts.
Public and private sector needed to improve eco-tourism development
Local authorities are being pushed to improve the quality of their services.
Outside help to support visitors
UNWTO to support Cambodia to restore the tourism sector after COVID-19 ends, according to Tourism Minister Thong Khon.
Tourism savaged by COVID-19
Cambodia is the one Asean member that has been putting a strict travelling ban on foreigners who wish to enter the country.
More tourists wanted, please
Cambodia calls on the US-ASEAN Business Council’s members to put more investment in the Kingdom’s tourism.
Video shows abusive taming of baby elephant for Thai tourism
Footage of a distressed baby elephant jabbed by bullhooks at a Thai camp to tame it before joining the tourist industry has been released by conservationists in an appeal to end the practice.
Asean links up to help restore tourism sector
Asean states are working together to restore the tourism industry in the region.
New eco-tourism site for Siem Reap
Tourism Ministry to develop the only mangrove forest in Siem Reap into a new eco-tourism site.
Sihanoukville ‘must be ready for returning visitors’, say experts
Tourism Minister says businesses in Preah Sihanouk and authorities need to be ready.
Hopes for early tourism resumption dashed
The Kingdom’s tourism industry could rebound only by 2025: Insider.
How has COVID-19 affected Cambodia’s tourism sector?
In the Southeast Asian region, countries are suffering losses because of the drop in Chinese tourists since the COVID-19 outbreak.
Tourism and aviation gravely threatened by new requirements
The prolonged suspension of tourist visas to foreigners and strict health measures could kill the tourism and the aviation sector, according to a tourism industry insider.
Tourism Ministry to explore value chain opportunities
Tourism Ministry to improve value across industry chain and improve future efficiency.
