Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh set for Q1 2021 opening
The Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh is slated for a Q1 2021 opening, and it will be the first Hyatt hotel to open in the...
Prince Mall opens in Sihanoukville
The Prince Huan You Real Estate Cambodia Group Co Ltd has opened its Prince Mall in Sihanoukville this week.
Prince Mall - Sihanoukville
The mall will...
Cambodia looks to expand its railways network
The railway network in Cambodia is relatively limited, with the lines running north and south catering for cargo and passengers. However, in recent years,...
Cambodia’s Casinos in 2020
At least ten casinos have reopened in the Kingdom of Cambodia since they were shut down in April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Siem Reap set for $150 million infrastructure upgrade
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen has agreed to invest 150 million US dollars from the national reserve funds to construct 38 roads...
More international flights resume to Cambodia
Cambodia has seen a number of new international flights resume services to the Kingdom, with more on the way if the COVID-19 situation remains...
NagaCorp turns over $20+ Million profit in first half of 2020
NagaCorp, who own and operate the NagaWorld complexes in Phnom Penh, has revealed a profit of US$20.6 million during the first six months of...
Cambodian businesses recognised in international awards
This past week, a number of Cambodian businesses were winners of various international and regional awards across a range of industries.
Tourism - 3rd Experience...
Cambodia Craft Brewers
We talk to some of the leading and new craft beer producers based in the Kingdom of Cambodia. There are more than a dozen...
Cambodia Craft Brewery Industry
The craft beer industry is growing rapidly, especially in SEA, and the number of local Cambodian craft brewers has grown exponentially in a short...
Cambodian Craft Distillers
Local craft distillers in Cambodia are on the rise and snapping up international accolades. As business startups in a fledging environment, these entrepreneurs have...
New updates for Business Travellers to Cambodia
The Cambodian Government today, August 4th 2020, seems to have approved with immediate effect the new guidelines for business travellers wanting to come to...
Shopping malls in Phnom Penh
With the rapid urbanisation and expansion of the capital of Cambodia, we look at the shopping malls that are popping up across the city...
Cambodian hotel tops 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards
In the latest edition of the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards, a Cambodian hotel in Siem Reap, Viroth's Hotel, has been awarded the top Global...
New EFG food delivery HungryApp released in Cambodia
Express Food Group (EFG), one of Cambodia's leading F&B businesses and franchise operators, has launched its own food delivery app in the Kingdom, called...
160,000 foreigners registered on the FPCS app
Nearly 160,000 foreigners from 183 countries living in Cambodia have registered their details on the FPCS (Foreigners Present in Cambodia System) app, confirmed the...
Cambodia tourism numbers down by more than half
The Cambodian Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has released the latest figures of foreign visitors to Cambodia from January-May 2020 and the numbers are down...
NagaWorld first Cambodian casino to re-open.
After a flurry of Cambodian government announcements in the past week on easing restrictions in the Kingdom of Cambodia due to the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Airports in Cambodia
We look at the airports in Cambodia, those currently operating, as well as those under construction, and how the expansion of the Cambodian airport...
Prince International Airlines to join domestic aviation market
Prince International Airlines has been granted an air operator certificate (AOC) by the Cambodia State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA).
Prince International Airlines applied for...
Ministry of Tourism waives licence renewal fees 2021
The Cambodian Ministry of Tourism (MoT) confirmed it would waive licence renewal fees for 2021 to assist the struggling tourist industry, however, new business...
Chip Mong 271 Mega Mall due in 2022
Chip Mong Retail has confirmed its biggest mall to date, the Chip Mong 271 Mega Mall, is now 20% complete and is due to...
Cambodia Ministry of Tourism announces new safety guidelines
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and in the hope that tourism will bounce back soon in the Kingdon, the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism...
What do foreigners need to enter Cambodia during COVID-19?
The Royal Cambodian Government has lifted the ban on visitors from Iran, Italy, Germany, Spain, France and the US which were implemented since March...
New Cambodian tourism development plans announced
Local Cambodian media reported on a number of new tourism development plans and initiatives this week for Kampot, Sihanoukville and mountainous heritage sites in...
Cambodia eases some restrictions on COVID-19
The Royal Cambodian Government has lifted the ban on visitors from Iran, Italy, Germany, Spain, France and the US due to COVID-19 and museums...
F&B outlets receive clearer COVID clarifications
The Phnom Penh City Hall has provided more clear COVID-19 health guidelines to allow food and beverage outlets to operate safely.
The Governor of Phnom...
Lanmei Airlines looks to start new routes
Cambodian airline, Lanmei Airlines, is aiming to launch three new routes from Phnom Penh to Malaysia, and China as early as August 2020.
New routes...
Kampot tourism seaport to open in 2020
The new Kampot tourism seaport, which is currently under construction and about 30% complete, should be finished by mid-2020 according to the Kampot provincial...
Naga 3: Phnom Penh
Cambodian casino operator NagaCorp has released new images and details of the proposed Naga 3 expansion in Phnom Penh.
Naga 3 - Phnom Penh
The Chicago-based...
Kep tourism master plan
The Cambodian Ministry of Tourism is developing its Kep tourism master plan with the intention of submitting it to Ministry of Council by August....
Cambodia’s tourism sector reeling
This past week, multiple media outlets reported on how Cambodia's tourism sector was reeling due to the multiple travel and health restrictions caused by...
CSTV-Cambodia Sports Television to pilot in 2020
Cambodia will launch the CSTV-Cambodia Sports Television channel in 2020, to be piloted online, says Vat Chamroeun, Tourism Secretary of State and secretary-general of...
AEON Mall 3 confirms Hyundai Engineering as developer
AEON Mall 3 received official approval from the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) in late 2019 and it has now confirmed that...
Vietnam Airlines looks to sell its stake in Cambodia Angkor Air
A number of media outlets reported this past week that Vietnam Airlines will look to offload its 49% stake in Cambodia Angkor Air, which...
Number of new hotels set to open in Phnom Penh
A new report from C9 Hotelworks suggests a large number of new hotels are due to open in the Kingdom of Cambodia's capital of...
How are Cambodian businesses affected by COVID-19?
COVID-19 has had an adverse effect on the entire globe, and in Cambodia, key industries have also taken a financial hit. A number of...
Food Delivery Apps in Cambodia
Cambodia has seen an explosion of new food delivery, grocery delivery apps and websites enter the market since 2018. We look at the best...
Cambodia wins PATWA Best International Heritage Destination 2020 award
Cambodia won the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association’s (PATWA) award for Best International Hertigage Destination 2020 according to media reports.
What are the PATWA International...
Tourist Decline Continues At Angkor
The number of foreign visitors at the world-famous Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap continues to decline according to the latest figures from Angkor...
Hilton To Open First Hotel In Cambodia
Hilton has announced plans to enter the Kingdom’s market, with its first hotel set to come online in Phnom Penh by 2022.
The exact location...
Cambodia An Ideal Destination For Hotel Investment: Experts
A trio of experts from the economic and real estate sectors said tourism growth and several other factors make Cambodia one of the best...
98% Of World-wide minority NagaCorp Shareholders Give Nod To Naga 3
Hong Kong listed Nagacorp (HKSE 3018) has announced as per EGM held on Thursday, 8 August 2019, that all minority shareholders from all over...
Over 3m Tourists Visit Cambodia In H1
Cambodia welcomed 3.3 million holidaymakers during the first half of the year, an 11.2 percent hike, according to the latest data from the Ministry...
Minister Vows To End ‘Zero-dollar’ Tour Packages
The Minister of Tourism last week said companies offering ‘zero-dollar’ tour packages are damaging the tourism sector and vowed to take action to protect...
Sales of Angkor Complex Tickets Down Nine Percent
Cambodia earned $55.7 million in revenue from the sale of tickets at Angkor archaeological park in the first half of 2019, a 9 percent...
Government Developing Policies On Eco-tourism And Coastal Areas
In response to the developing tourism sector in Cambodia, the Ministry of Tourism is currently compiling rules and regulations on the management of eco-tourism...
Nepal Evening Connects Local, South Asia Travel Agencies
Travel agencies from Nepal and Cambodia gathered yesterday in Phnom Penh to discuss partnership opportunities and ways of enhancing the flow of tourists between...
CATA To Work With French Firm To Attract More Tourists
French travel agency Atout France and the Cambodian Association of Travel Agents (CATA) have agreed to cooperate to promote Cambodia and France as tourism...
Massive Chinese Resort Breaks Ground On Sihanoukville Coast
Hotel and entertainment complex Prince Tian Xi Wan broke ground on Thursday in Sihanoukville.
The company behind the project, Chinese property conglomerate Prince Real Estate...
A Modern Day Property Development Visionary
King’s Road Angkor Premium Office & Property Management Managing Director, Mr. Lim Nam, has proven himself as a leader in property development.
During 2006,...
Siem Reap Lands Top Spot In German Travel Platform
Siem Reap was named the top tourist destination in Southeast Asia by Germany-based online travel platform YouDiscover.
The Cambodian city was followed by Bangkok and...
Unesco, Ministry Vow Stronger Cooperation
Unesco pledged on Friday to continue working closely with the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism to promote the conservation and sustainable development of Cambodia’s ecotourism...
Siem Reap’s Biggest Ever Clean Up Campaign
King’s Road Angkor Premium Office & Property Management organized the Siem Reap Clean Up campaign, which is by far the biggest community event ever...
NABA Theatre Presents SHOWTIME ASIA
A breathtaking live performance combining over 50 of the most exhilarating talents from around the world – SHOWTIME ASIA debuts at NABA Theatre @...
Siem Reap Province Needs More Tourism Products: Minister
The Minister of Tourism on Monday called for cooperation between the public and private sectors to create new tourism products in Siem Reap province.
Speaking...
Ticket Sales Revenue At Angkor Temples Down 9 Percent In Q1
Revenue from ticket sales at the Angkor Archaeological Park declined by 9.3 percent during the first quarter of the year, reaching only $35.9 million.
This...
Ministry To Create Working Group To Promote Local Goods
The Ministry of Tourism said it will create a working group whose goal will be to devise strategies to increase the share of local...
An Innovative Market Founded and Pioneered by a Young CEO
Mr. Ban Vibol has brought and founded the first Khmer Market in Cambodia with his ambitious vision to preserve Khmer authenticity through his unique...
Phnom Penh Climbs Six Spots In Cost Of Living Ranking
Phnom Penh moved up six places, reaching the 76th spot, in The Worldwide Cost of Living Survey, a ranking compiled by the Economist Intelligence...
Best Family Dining at NagaWorld!
NagaWorld’s award-winning 2Pangea restaurant has launched a fun-filled Super Sunday Brunch, perfect for families and friends to enjoy together at a great price!
Let your...
Kampot Seaport To Become ‘Main Gateway’ To Region
With a quarter of construction work already completed, the new port in Kampot province will become the country’s main gateway to tourism destinations in...
COLLIN’S® OPENS IN CAMBODIA
COLLIN’S® Cambodia - Sky Dining & Gastro Bar is open for business on Level 13 at The Bridge SOHO. Located on the 13th Level,...
Government Creates ‘Great Tourism Zones’
A sub-decree issued Thursday coined ‘great tourism zones’, a term for areas where a wide range of tourism-related services is available.
In last week’s sub-decree,...
As Incomes Rise, More Cambodians Travel Outside The Country: Ministry
Higher living standards and incomes coupled with attractive tour packages are prompting more and more Cambodians to travel abroad, with outbound tourism numbers rising...
Tourism Revenue Up 20 Percent
The tourism sector earned $4.3 billion in revenue last year, an increase of around 20 percent, according to the latest figures from the Ministry...
Flag Carrier Says China Is A Priority
Cambodia Angkor Air, the national flag carrier, has made the Chinese market a priority, aiming to capitalise on the growing numbers of Chinese tourists...
Prosperity Feasts at NagaWorld!
Usher in good fortune and wealth this Chinese New Year at NagaWorld! Together with your loved ones, feast your way to prosperity with an...
Cambodia 3rd In Asean For Tourist Growth
In 2018 Cambodia experienced the third largest increase in international tourists in Asean, behind only Vietnam and Indonesia, according to data recently released by...
Ticket Revenue At Angkor Complex Up 8 Percent
Ticket sales revenue at the Angkor Archaeological Park grew by 8 percent in 2018, a slowdown compared to 2017 when year-on-year revenue growth reached...
Koh Kong In Race To Catch Up With Rest Of The...
The southwestern Cambodian province of Koh Kong may be lagging behind the other three coastal provinces in terms of economic development, but local authorities...
Cambodian Airports Each 10 Million Passengers Milestone
The number of travellers passing through one of the three international airports in the Kingdom has reached 10 million, a milestone that was celebrated...
Sea Festival Attracts 180,000 Visitors
During the weekend, Koh Kong welcomed 180,000 visitors coming to the province to attend the Sea Festival, which ended yesterday.
Koh Kong tourism department director...
Air China To Start Phnom Penh Flights From January
After a two-month delay, Air China is set to start direct flights between Beijing and Phnom Penh in January, airport officials said.
The Chinese national...
Cambodia, ADB Discuss $30m Loan
The Ministry of Tourism has begun discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) over a $30-million loan to fund infrastructure in coastal provinces that...
Outbound Tourism Rose 30 Percent During Water Festival
Cambodian outbound tourism saw a 30 percent rise during this year’s three-day Water Festival, while long haul destination tour packages to Europe, Australia, US,...
Cambodia, Thailand Single Visa
Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to promote the use of single visa for foreign tourists, particularly among those traveling within the Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic...
Ticket Revenue At Angkor Soars To More Than $85 Million
The government earned $85.5 million in revenue from the sale of tickets at the Angkor Archaeological Park during the first nine months of the...
Hospitality And F&B Exhibition Kicks Off
The sixth edition of the Camfood and Camhotel expos began yesterday in Phnom Penh with the aim of promoting the local cuisine and hospitality...
Cambodia, France Bolster Tourism Cooperation
Cambodia and France this week agreed to strengthen cooperation to boost the Kingdom’s tourism industry, and expressed the intention to draft and sign a...
Raffles Hotels Bought By Hospitality Platform
Lodgis Hospitality Holding Pte Ltd has successfully completed the acquisition of two historic landmark hotels in Cambodia, the Raffles Hotel Le Royal Phnom Penh...
Chinese Visitors To The Kingdom Spike
During the first four months of the year, Cambodia welcomed more than 647,000 Chinese visitors, an increase of more than 79 percent, according to...
Angkor Wat Ticket Revenue Up 18 pct
Cambodia earned $61.4 million in revenue from the sale of tickets at Angkor Wat during the first half of 2018, a hike of nearly...
Government To Regulate Service Charges
In a bid to increase transparency between businesses and their customers in the tourism industry, the government has issued a directive regulating the use...
Next Asean Meeting On Tourism Qualifications To Be Held In Cambodia
The second edition of a conference on the mutual recognition of professionals in the tourism industry across Asean member states will take place in...
Thailand, Cambodia Pledge To Strengthen Tourism Ties
With relations between the two countries at a high point, Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to boost cooperation in tourism to bring more tourists...
Angkor Sankranta 2018 Attracts Over 1.8 Million Visitors
Some 1.82 million national and international tourists joined the Angkor Sankranta 2018, the sixth of its kind, in Siem Reap cultural province, a 15.14...
Siem Reap Hotel Beats The World’s Best
Cambodia’s Viroth’s Hotel, based in the province of Siem Reap, has come out top of the 2018 Best Hotels in the world for travellers,...
Angkor Revenue Up, Tourists Amount Down
According to a new report by the Ministry of Tourism published yesterday, revenue from ticket sales to the Angkor Archeological Park reached $39.48 million...
Macau Link Sparks Tourism Hopes
The ancient province of Siem Reap and China’s autonomous region of Macau have reached a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to build a sister city...
Cambodia Smiles For Foreigners
Cambodia ranks 4th in the top ten most welcoming countries for foreign residents, the latest survey from Expat Insider shows.
The survey rated Cambodia’s friendly...
Cambodians Take To The Skies, New Asia Routes Opening Soon
Chinese passenger arrivals via the three international airports are the main trend providing steady growth, a senior officer at Cambodia Airports says, but Cambodians...
Sihanoukville To Welcome New Marriott Hotel
Local real-estate firm Grand Lion Group reached a deal with US-based Marriott group to manage and operate a new five-star hotel in the coastal...
Hospitality Establishments Continue To Increase
With international tourist arrivals and investment in the sector ostensibly on the rise, the kingdom saw a “tremendous” growth in the number of hotels...
First Marine National Park Established In Koh Rong
The government announced last week the establishment of the country’s first marine national park, the Koh Rong National Park, which covers the Koh Rong...
Capital’s Airport Gets Upgrade
Phnom Penh International Airport’s renovated arrival hall and boarding concourse were presented to the public yesterday, following a $26 million investment from the operator...
Chinese Investment Keeps Pouring In
A Chinese construction giant is eyeing investment opportunities in Cambodia’s thriving tourism sector, as the government continues to fine-tune its strategy to accelerate the...
Flight Connection Between Siem Reap And Bagan In The Air
Myanmar National Airlines, the country’s national flag carrier, recently applied for a licence to operate a direct flight between the cities of Bagan and...
AccorHotels Plans 3 New Mid-range Hotels
AccorHotels, a French multinational hotel group, plans to open new branches of its famous chained-brand hotels in Cambodia, as it moves to seize opportunities...
Direct Flight Boosts Japanese Tourists
The first direct flight between Japan and Cambodia, which launched last year, has bumped up the number of Japanese tourists visiting the kingdom, helping...
