Success In Siem Reap

As Siem Reap continues to expand at a staggering rate to welcome the growing number of tourists, competition for new businesses can be tough. The...

Hospitality Innovation Brewing In Phnom Penh

B2B spoke to Mr. Andrew Tay, Director of the Himawari Hotel Apartments and Microbrewery, about Cambodia’s first and finest brew house. Having seen the concept...

Starbucks Opens Second Cafe At Aeon Mall

American coffee giant Starbucks opened yesterday its second outlet in the country at Aeon Mall. The opening of the second Starbucks cafe comes less than...

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...

Plans Heat Up For Phnom Penh Kuyteav

The Cambodian government plans to build up the brand name of Phnom Penh kuyteav, to make the popular noodle soup dish well-known both locally...

Is Cambodian International Tourism Likely to Re-open in 2021?

As Q4 2021 approaches, there has been increasing speculation in the Cambodian media and online that international inbound tourism to Cambodia may re-open before...

Pizza 4P’s Coming to Phnom Penh

The popular Vietnamese pizza franchise, Pizza 4P's, has targeted Phnom Penh as its first international expansion. The Japanese-owned, Vietnam-based Pizza 4P's is aiming to open...

Hungary Offers Boost For Battambang Tourism

The development of Battambang province into a cultural heritage site will receive technical assistance from the Hungarian government, according to the Ministry of Tourism. “Government...

One-On-One With Thalias’ Arnaud Darc On The Tourism Market

The B2B team of writers turns to Arnaud Darc, one of the most well known and respected Frenchmen in Phnom Penh, to learn more...

New Phnom Penh Airport is 40 per cent Complete

The new Phnom Penh International Airport has reached 40 per cent completion according to the local authorities and is still is set to be...

Understanding Cambodia’s New Q4 2021 Travel Rules

In a flurry of excitement in mid-October 2021, local Cambodian media and websites have published a number of articles based on the government's change...

F&B Sector Experts Predict Further Growth And Harsher Competition

Cambodia’s food and beverage sector still has plenty of room to grow, though in the face of tougher competition operators need to upgrade their...

User Review Revolution In Tourism

B2B spoke with Mr Charles-Henri Chevet, General Manager of Sofitel Hotels Cambodia, and Mr John Neutze, Director of Sales and Marketing at Raffles Hotels...

The Future of Tourism

The B2B team talks hospitality and tourism with Carrol Sahaidak-Beaver, the executive director of The Cambodia Hotel Association. B2B: Are we losing the competitive edge...

Cambodia Mid-Year Financial Report Card 2022

The mid-year financial results have started to be released by the various government ministries which provide an indicator of the economic recovery and business...

Chinese Firm Plans Hotels Boost In Cambodia

China-based Shenzhen Win-Win Decoration and Designing plans to build 100 budget hotels in Cambodia to capitalise on the growth in tourism, especially from the...

Vocational Schools To Train Cambodians For Tourism Sector

Thanks to a $11.7 million loan from the French government, two vocational training facilities will be built to help supply workers in the burgeoning...

Cambodian Law on the Management of Integrated Resorts and Commercial Gambling...

The Cambodian government has implemented the new Law on the Management of Integrated Resorts and Commercial Gambling (LMCG) this past week, confirmed Deputy Director...

Angkor Air Strikes Four Codeshare Deals

Cambodia’s national flag carrier Angkor Air has reached deals on codesharing with a local airline and three international carriers. The company signed the deals last...

Cambodia Angkor Air’s New Flights To Japan Take Off

National carrier Cambodia Angkor Air will launch its first charter flight from Japan to Siem Reap today and is considering a regular service on...

New Mekong River Cruise Ship Launched

Croisi Europe launched its newest river cruise ship, the RV Indochine II, on Saturday in a bid to attract more high-end tourists from Western...

Cambodia Economic Review 2022

With the final economic data still to be released for 2022 pending Q4 results, we take a look at the economic data released thus...

Papa Johns coming to Cambodia

American Pizza franchise Papa John’s is coming to Cambodia, and ComZone Asia has been selected as its integrated marketing and communications partner for the...

NagaCorp proceeds with Angkor Lake of Wonder integrated resort

NagaCorp Ltd. this week confirmed it was proceeding with its ambitious plans of constructing the provisionally named, "Angkor Lake of Wonder", a non-gaming resort...

Creating Sustainable Luxury

The B2B team talks to Ian Jones, executive director of Agile Development Group (ADG) and advisor for the House Boutique Hotel, about corporate social...

Setting Up In Sihanoukville

Setting up shop outside the more developed capital Phnom Penh comes with its own unique set of challenges, as Robert Heiduczek discovered. “To set up...

Hotels Defend Room Rate Hikes During Khmer New Year

With the Khmer New Year holiday approaching this weekend,  thousands of people flocking to resorts face seasonal price rises but some places are sticking...

Ministry Prepares Master Plan For Tourism Development

The Ministry of Tourism has prepared a master plan for the development of the industry in provinces and cities to attract investment in the...

Qatar Crisis Sparks Tourism Fears In Cambodia

Government officials and tourism experts say they are worried about a diplomatic crisis involving Qatar and its effect on flights between Phnom Penh and...

Ministries & Private Sector To Promote Ecotourism

The Ministry of Tourism yesterday agreed to create an inter-ministerial working group to promote eco-tourism. After approval of a draft national ecotourism policy, Tourism Minister...

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...

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...

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....

Surbana Jurong’s masterplan for Ream City

It was confirmed this week that Surbana Jurong's sustainable development masterplan to develop a US$16 billion "Ream City" in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, has been approved...

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...

Pocket Guides Go Digital With Launch Of New Search Website

A new way to navigate Cambodia’s seemingly endless list of bars, restaurants, hotels, shops and other services was launched on Tuesday evening by Master...

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...

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...

Century Entertainment casino to open in Dara Sakor

Century Entertainment has confirmed its new casino will open in Dara Sakor in Koh Kong, Cambodia in March 2021. In October 2020, the operator said...

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...

Indian Weddings Offer Rich Pickings For Cambodian Tourism

Cambodia has the potential to set itself up as a premium wedding destination for India’s middle class who have a taste for opulence and...

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...

Understanding The Aquation Office Park Project – Koh Pich

We met with Karl Diederich, the General Manager of the Aquation Office Park - located in the (very much changed) Koh Pich in Phnom...

New Business Hotels Coming to Phnom Penh in 2022

Phnom Penh is set to see the addition of Tribe Phnom Penh Post Office Square and a BHCC Tower 200-room business hotel in 2022. Tribe...

Siem Reap Tourism Hots Up

As competition continues to hot up in Siem Reap it is more important than ever that new businesses think outside the box, entrepreneurs advise. Visitors...

Mondulkiri Airport Approved in Principle

The Cambodian government has approved in principle the development of a new Mondulkiri Airport in the Kingdom's northeast with a Chinese company, Powerchina International...

Second Burger King Expected This Year

by Simon Lewis U.S. fast-food chain Burger King, which opened its first restaurant in Cambodia at Phnom Penh’s airport last month, plans to open another...

Sihanouk Airport Upgrade On Track

Renovations to Sihanoukville International Airport, which will allow it to handle bigger planes, will be finished by the end of the year as planned,...

Diversifying Cambodia’s Touristic Offer

Cambodia successfully branded itself overseas with its first-ever “Kingdom of Wonder” campaign in 2008, and has since steadily improved in the rankings to become...

Cambodia, Azerbaijan To Sign Agreement To Boost Tourism

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) is to be signed between Cambodia and Azerbaijan to help foster cooperation in tourism and boost the flow of...

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...

Tourism Boost

As tourism continues to grow in Cambodia, measures have been put in place to help nurture, develop and sustain the increasingly important economy driver. “Tourism...

Hyatt To Build Luxury Hotel In Phnom Penh

Hyatt Hotels recently signed an agreement with local conglomerate Chip Mong Group to build a 250-room luxury hotel in Phnom Penh in 2020. The envisioned...

Ecotourism Has Potential to Expand

As more tourists favour nature resorts and jungle trekking, companies and conservationists are considering how to define, develop and expand ecotourism and coastal tourism in...

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...

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...

Major Event To Promote Cambodian Cuisine And Agriculture

The Cambodia Rice Federation and the Cambodia Tourism Federation announced this morning that they will co-host the Cambodia’s biggest agriculture and food event at the Diamond...

Tourism Minister Pushes Siem Reap To Clean Up

The government has highlighted seven key areas that it wants to see improved in Siem Reap before the city is nominated to be a...

Thailand To Offer Longer Healthcare Visas To CLMV

Thailand’s healthcare and wellness business is expected to grow following the initiation of the Thai government’s visa extension scheme for people from Cambodia, Laos,...

NagaWorld Revenue Up As Macau Slumps

Cambodia continues to capitalise on China’s anti-corruption drive as VIP players flock to Phnom Penh’s NagaWorld casino, the Phnom Penh Post reported on April...

Prince Square to be developed in Phnom Penh

Prince Square is set to be Prince Real Estate Group's first commercial retail project in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. This week, Prince Holding Group held an...

View Park Mall To Offer A Premium Shopping Attraction in Phnom...

By the start of 2021, Phnom Penh city residents will have another commercial shopping option with the Grand Opening of the four-storey View Park...

Tourism In Kep

Competition in the tourism industry in the sleepy coastal town of Kep is hotting up, according to seasoned expat and Kep Lodge owner, Dan...

Airline Tax Proposed To Help Clean Up Cambodia

The government is looking at ways to tackle Cambodia’s waste problem with a $1 charge on airline tickets touted to raise the cash. The move...

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,...

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...

Prime Minister Calls For Curb On Khmer New Year Price Hikes

Prime Minister Hun Sen called yesterday for transport companies, tourism service providers and food sellers not to increase prices for Khmer New Year to...

Phnom Penh Set For Return Of Water Festival 2023

The 2023 Water Festival will return to the Tonle Sap River in front of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, following a three-year hiatus...

Pizza Hut Confirmed for Phnom Penh

International pizza franchise Pizza Hut is set to open its first branch in Phnom Penh's Toul Tom Poung (Russian Market) in Q3-Q4 2021, with...

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...

Chinese New Year Sees More Cambodians Heading Abroad

Cambodia’s robust economic growth has afforded a marked increase in the number of locals travelling abroad during the three-day Chinese New Year festival this...

First Cambodian H&M store set to open on March 18 2022

As we reported in 2021, H&M, one of the world’s biggest international fashion brands, has confirmed the opening of its first official Cambodian outlet....

Khmer New Year Holiday Sees Record Tourist Numbers

Cambodia’s top tourist destinations recorded a record number of visitors this Khmer New Year, with 2.5 million locals and foreigners traveling to celebrate the...

Cambodia Poised For More Double-Digit Growth

This article was originally published by the CAPA CENTRE FOR AVIATIONwebsite on 180113 The Cambodian market is poised for more rapid growth in 2013 after...

Costs Rise With The Floodwater In Southern Thailand

The cost of widespread flooding in southern Thailand could rise to as high as 120 billion baht ($3.4 billion), or 0.7 percent of the...

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...

Frasers Hospitality To Open Three Properties in Cambodia

The number of international hotel brands is ever increasing in the Kingdom of Cambodia, with Frasers Hospitality, part of Singapore-listed Frasers Property, confirming that...

Confluences – Business Evolution in Cambodia

We recently sat down with Soreasmey Ke Bin, who is the founder and CEO of Confluences, as well as the Chairman of the French...

Tourism Boom Continues

Cambodia is on its way to hitting its projected tourist target of seven million foreigners landing in the country by 2020. Last year, the number...

50,000 To Be Trained As Tourism Sector ‘Experts’

The government wants to train 50,000 tourism professionals every year between now and 2025 under a new development strategy for human resources within the...

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...

Cambodia’s Bilateral Trade With The US Last Year Around $3 Billion

The trade volume between Cambodia and the United States reached around $3 billion in 2016, while nearly 240,000 American tourists visited the Kingdom, according...

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...

Kep and Koh Tonsay Tourism Developments 2021

The seaside town of Kep and the nearby rustic islands have long been popular weekend getaway destinations for those residing and holidaying in Cambodia....

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...

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...

How Will Cancellation of 2022 Water Festival Impact Tourism in Cambodia?

Tourism remains one of the key economic pillars of the Kingdom of Cambodia, and after two and a half years of being ravaged, there...

BBQ Japanese Yakiniku Garden Tokyo opens in Phnom Penh

BBQ Japanese Yakiniku Garden Tokyo is the latest premium international F&B brand to open its doors at 313 Quayside in Phnom Penh. The commercial property,...

South Coast Holds Key To Real Estate, Hotel Development

Real estate and hotel developers have identified the southern coast of Cambodia as having the most potential through tourism to encourage more business investment. Developers and...

Tourist Numbers Increase Despite Angkor Ticket Hike

Revenue from ticket sales to foreign tourists visiting the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap reached $30.85 million, up  51 percent in the first...

Prime Minister Pushes For Fresh Supply Of Produce For Tourists

Prime Minister Hun Sen called for a Green Belt to be established at the country’s main tourist areas to supply holiday-makers with locally produced...

No Pchum Ben Price Hikes, Says Minister

The government yesterday called on tourism service providers nationwide not to increase their prices during the upcoming Pchum Ben holidays. The directive issued through 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...

Heritage Tours To Be Packaged In Cambodia

Cambodia is to create a heritage tourism package after Kampong Thom’s Prei Kuk Temple was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The archaeological...

Newrest (Cambodia) Co Ltd enters Kingdoms competitve catering sector

Newrest (Cambodia) Co Ltd, part of Newrest Group Services SAS - a French food catering provider, has entered into Cambodia’s competitive F&B sector.  The company...

Pact To Increase Flights Between Cambodia And Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Civil Aviation Authority has signed an agreement to increase flights from Hong Kong to Cambodia. The Secretariat of Civil Aviation signed...

Tourism Ministry Aiming For More Visitors, Especially From China

Cambodia remains on course to attract seven million foreign tourists per year by 2020, two million of which coming from mainland China, according to...

Palace Lane – Phnom Penh Laneway

Patrick Davenport is an American citizen who has been conducting business in Cambodia for the past 15 years and in the region for 34...

IAAC (International Airport Advertising Corporation) Taking Cambodian Airport Marketing To The...

B2B Cambodia caught up with Jonathan Goldsmid CCO & CEO of Cambodia IAAC (International Airport Advertising Corporation) which is the exclusive advertising partner of...

Pursat River Pleasure Cruises To Help Boost Tourism

Tourists will soon be able to cruise along the Pursat river in rowing boats and pedalos, under plans to develop the waterway as a...
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