Cambodia

Reports

HotelPlanner is the official hotel partner for Avantgardey Asia Tour 2024/2025

Marga Manlapig Dec 16, 2024

Online hotel reservations platform HotelPlanner announced its partnership with Fortythree Agency as the official Southeast Asia hotel partner for the Avantgardey Asia Tour 2024/2025. 

Hospitality

Maldives-inspired resort JATI opens in March 2025

Marga Manlapig Dec 12, 2024

JATI Koh Russey, a new laid-back private island resort ten minutes away from the Cambodian southern coast, will be opening its doors to guests by March 2025.

Hospitality

Accor brand TRIBE hits 20-hotel milestone

Marga Manlapig Nov 27, 2024

Aesthetics-driven Accor hotel brand TRIBE announced that it has hit a key milestone as it now operates 20 hotels worldwide.

Tourism

Cambodian tourism minister makes courtesy call to Shanxi’s director-general of foreign affairs

Marga Manlapig Nov 25, 2024

Cambodian minister of tourism Hout Hak was recently in China for a courtesy call with Dong Xiaolin, director-general of the People’s Government of Shanxi Province’s Foreign Affairs Office…

Air

Cambodia increases number of direct air routes

Marga Manlapig Nov 25, 2024

The Cambodian government announced the opening of six new direct air routes that promise to be of great benefit to the tourism sector.

India

Cambodia – India Tourism Forum 2024

Kanchan Nath Nov 21, 2024

At the Borei Angkor Hotel, on the morning of October 31, 2024HUOT Hak, Minister of Tourism, presided over the opening ceremony of the "Cambodia-India Tourism Forum 2024."

Hospitality

The Aviary Hotel invites runners to experience the Angkor Marathon in high style

Marga Manlapig Nov 15, 2024

In celebration of the renowned Angkor Wat International Half Marathon on 1st December, The Aviary Hotel in Siem Reap offers runners its expertly curated Angkor Marathon Package.

Reports

KS Hotels and HMD Asia acquire the iconic La Résidence hotels

Marga Manlapig Nov 1, 2024

KS Hotels and HMD Asia announced their acquisition of Belmond's iconic La Résidence hotels, located in the charming towns of Luang Prabang in Laos and Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Passports

Six Countries One Destination initiative may boost Vietnam’s tourism sector

Marga Manlapig Oct 28, 2024

The Six Countries, One Destination visa initiative modelled after Europe’s Schengen visa could be instrumental in boosting the Vietnamese tourism sector. 

Global

Digging deep: Abercrombie & Kent Southeast Asia highlights clean water project in Cambodia

Ana Alejandria Oct 25, 2024

Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy's clean water initiative gained recognition at the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 - Thailand.

DMC

DTH Travel releases 12 new Asia training guides for agents

Marga Manlapig Oct 11, 2024

DTH Travel launched its first-ever suite of destination selling guides for travel agents. 

Passports

Indonesia announces visa-free policy for 13 nations

Marga Manlapig Oct 10, 2024

The Indonesian government officially announced the implementation of a visa-free travel policy for citizens of 13 countries.

Cruise

CF Mekong River Cruises by CroisiEurope offers a new tour for the holidays

Marga Manlapig Sep 20, 2024

CF Mekong River Cruises by CroisiEurope (CFM) announced that it is offering major discount deals on its New Discovery Tour Programme slated for the Yuletide holiday season.

Global

Bay of Lights development to boost Cambodia’s standing as tourist destination

Marga Manlapig Sep 18, 2024

Canopy Sands Development presented its Bay of Lights township project at two key events in regional economics and tourism.

Cruise

Seabourn Cruise Line sails to Asia for 2024/2025 season

Marga Manlapig Sep 6, 2024

Luxury cruise and expedition services provider Seabourn revealed its range of Asia itineraries for the late-2024 / early-2025 seasons.

Hospitality

Red Elephant Reps adds Cambodia’s Hotel VELLITĀ to its luxury portfolio

Marga Manlapig Sep 4, 2024

Red Elephant Reps recently expanded its luxury hospitality portfolio with the addition of Hotel VELLITĀ in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Hotel Management Company

Vietnam’s Wafaifo Hospitality to offer management and consultancy services within Golden Triangle

Marga Manlapig Aug 29, 2024

Wafaifo Hospitality in Vietnam officially signed a new agreement with its founding partners to offer management and consultancy services to new hotel, retail and wellness ventures across…

Air

Cathay seeks to expand ASEAN network for further growth

Marga Manlapig Aug 5, 2024

Cathay Group chief executive Ronald Lam recently concluded a six-day visit to Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, marking the area’s significance to Cathay’s expanding network and future growth.

Global

Vietnam Airlines launches nonstop Hanoi-Phnom Penh flights

Marga Manlapig Jul 16, 2024

Vietnam Airlines announced the launch of its new nonstop service between Hanoi and Phnom Penh during the state visit of Vietnamese President To Lam to the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Hotels

Accor launches ‘Discover Cambodia’ campaign with exclusive events in August

Kanchan Nath Jul 2, 2024

Accor hotels in Cambodia, including Raffles Hotel Le Royal and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, have launched a month-long campaign spotlighting Khmer culture, heritage and hospitality.

Airlines and Aviation

Aeroprime Group appointed as the exclusive cargo GSSA for Cambodia Angkor Air, effective 1 June 2024

Kanchan Nath Jun 5, 2024

Aeroprime Group, India’s new-age GSA, is proud to announce its appointment as the exclusive Cargo General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA) for Cambodia Angkor Air, the flag carrier of…

Hotels

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor opens exhibition spotlighting Khmer artists

Kanchan Nath May 14, 2024

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, the iconic 92-year-old luxury hotel in Cambodia, has opened a monthslong exhibition spotlighting extraordinary Khmer artists in partnership with Tribe Art…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates restarts service to Phnom Penh via Singapore

Kanchan Nath May 4, 2024

Emirates  celebrated the relaunch of its daily Phnom Penh service via Singapore. This service also adds another link from Singapore to an additional point in Australasia, following…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia Cambodia takes off!

Kanchan Nath May 4, 2024

AirAsia Cambodia (flight code KT) took to the skies and celebrated its inaugural domestic flight from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap with almost 100 per cent passenger load.

Cruise

APT celebrates the maiden voyage of “Mekong Serenity”

Kanchan Nath Sep 19, 2023

APT has confirmed that the maiden voyage of its hotly-anticipated newbuild ship on Asia's Mekong River, the Mekong Serenity, is underway, as she makes her first sailing of the luxury 15-day …

Appointment announcement

Raffles Cambodia appoints Andrew Hartley as Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing

Kristin Mariano Aug 9, 2023

Raffles Hotels & Resorts has appointed Andrew Hartley as its new cluster director of sales and marketing, overseeing two of Southeast Asia’s most iconic luxury hotels: Raffles Hotel Le…

Hotels

Capri by Fraser, Phnom Penh, Cambodia opens with 86 keys

Kanchan Nath Aug 4, 2023

Frasers Hospitality, a member of Frasers Property, announced the official grand opening of its maiden property in the Kingdom of Cambodia - Capri by Fraser, Phnom Penh.

MICE

Mekong Tourism Forum 2023 from 25-27 April in Cambodia

Kanchan Nath Mar 1, 2023

The 2023 Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF 2023), hosted by the Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia and co-organised by the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office, will take place 25-27 April in…

Appointment announcement

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor appoints Joseph Colina as general manager

Kristin Mariano Jan 13, 2023

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, the iconic 90-year-old luxury hotel on the doorstep of the ancient Khmer archeological sites of Angkor, has appointed Joseph Colina as its new General…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia launches a new low-cost airline in Cambodia

Kanchan Nath Dec 27, 2022

AirAsia Aviation Group Limited (AAAGL), the aviation arm of Capital A Berhad, today signed a Joint Venture (JV) agreement with Sivilai Asia to establish AirAsia Cambodia, a new low-cost…

Eturbo News

Destination Mekong Summit set to begin

editor Dec 7, 2022 0

As part of its action plan to boost tourism recovery in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), Destination Mekong, the private regional tourism board of the GMS, based in Cambodia and…

Eturbo News

Anantara Angkor Resort launches private Temple Dining Experience

Harry Johnson Nov 24, 2022 0

Anantara Angkor Resort, a part of Minor Hotels and a peaceful sanctuary at the crossroads of Cambodia’s past and present, offers travellers a rare and captivating Temple Dining experience…

Eturbo News

Vietnam and Cambodia’s most luxurious river expedition cruise returns to the Mekong

Harry Johnson Nov 4, 2022 0

Aqua Expeditions, the global leader in luxury small ship expeditions, announces the anticipated return of Asia’s finest river cruise ship, Aqua Mekong. On September 23, Aqua Mekong resumed…

Hotels

Accor signs first Mercure hotel in Cambodia

Kanchan Nath Oct 31, 2022

Accor has signed its first Mercure property in Cambodia in the country’s capital, Phnom Penh. The 200-room Mercure Phnom Penh Beung Keng Kong 1 is set to open in 2027, joining the Group’s…

Hotels

Six Senses reopens in Cambodia and Bhutan with a renewed focus on elevated experiences

Kristin Mariano Oct 20, 2022

The silver lining to the pandemic has been the opportunity to rethink and reset tourism. As a priority sector in both Cambodia and Bhutan, both nations are moving away from mass tours and…

Hotels

Shinta Mani Mustang to open in March 2023 with 29 suites

Kanchan Nath Sep 5, 2022

HMD Asia has partnered with Kathmandu-based Sherpa Hospitality Group to open the first Shinta Mani hotel outside of Cambodia.

Appointment announcement

Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh welcomes Juan Mercadante as general manager

Kristin Mariano Aug 23, 2022

The newest international branded hotel in the capital city, Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh is pleased to announce the newly appointed general manager, Juan Mercadante, aiming to maintain the…

Tourism

Cambodia targets 1 million foreign tourists in 2022

Megha Paul Jul 19, 2022

Cambodia is expected to attract one million international tourists in 2022, much higher than 200,000 in 2021

Hotels

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor reopens to the world

Kristin Mariano Jun 8, 2022

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, one of the most iconic heritage properties in Southeast Asia, reopens its doors to guests on 1st June 2022 for the first time in almost three years.

Tourism

Cambodia’s foreign tourist arrivals increase 125%

Megha Paul Jun 3, 2022

The number of international tourists has seen a sharp increase by125 percent to 159,546 in the first three months of this year, a positive sign for the tourism sector recovery

Tourism

Cambodia’s tourist figures rise 125% in Q1

Megha Paul May 3, 2022

The number of international visitors to Cambodia totalled 159,546 in the first quarter of this year, marking a 125 per cent increase from last year’s figure

Reopening updates

Cambodia cuts quarantine period for unvaccinated travellers

Megha Paul Apr 25, 2022

Cambodia has reduced the required quarantine period from two weeks to one for arriving travellers who are not fully vaccinated

Re-imagining Cambodian luxury experience in Siem Reap

Megha Paul Mar 22, 2022

As Cambodia re-opens for global tourism, Shinta Mani Hotels have rebranded their boutique luxury properties in Siem Reap to reimagine the Khmer experience

Features

Cambodia travel made simple, just pack and go!

Kristin Mariano Mar 22, 2022

Cambodia is presently the easiest country to travel to in Southeast Asia!

Reopening updates

Cambodia scraps off Covid testing requirements for foreign travellers

Megha Paul Mar 18, 2022

Cambodia has dispensed with a requirement for visitors from overseas to take Covid-19 tests from this week

Accor to launch the first ibis budget hotel in Cambodia

Kristin Mariano Mar 10, 2022

Accor is preparing to open its first ibis budget hotel in Cambodia with the signing of ibis budget Phnom Penh Riverside.

For the love of captivating Cambodia! Accor unveils campaign to welcome back international travellers

Megha Paul Jan 7, 2022

To welcome travellers back in Cambodia, Accor has launched its ‘For the Love of Captivating Cambodia’ campaign with guests rewarded with special credits that can be redeemed for meals,…

Quarantine Free Travel

Cambodia waives quarantine requirements for vaccinated travellers

Kristin Mariano Nov 18, 2021

Cambodia reopens to a ‘new way of life’ after their successful vaccination rollout surpassing its COVID-19 vaccination target.

Cambodia reopens to fully-vaccinated international tourists without quarantine on November 30

Kristin Mariano Nov 3, 2021

Cambodia is now ready to reboot its tourism and welcome fully vaccinated tourists quarantine free if they stay at least five days in designated areas starting from 30 November 2021.

Cambodia announces phased reopening to vaccinated tourists

Megha Paul Oct 28, 2021

Cambodia's government has announced to reopen the country in several stages to fully vaccinated foreign tourists starting from the end of next month

Southeast Asian countries are the friendliest in the world

Kristin Mariano Oct 18, 2021

British travel guide book Rough Guide asked their Twitter and Facebook friends and followers which country they thought was the friendliest in the world.

Cambodia reopening for international travellers set this Q4

Kristin Mariano Oct 18, 2021

The Cambodian government is gearing up to reopen to fully vaccinated tourists in the Q4 2021.

Raffles rolls out ‘Hybrid’ hotel model in Cambodia

Megha Paul Sep 9, 2021

Raffles Hotel Le Royal, celebrated for more than 90 years as one of the “Grandes Dames” of Southeast Asia, has reopened its northern wing as an ASQ (alternative state quarantine), offering…

Cambodia may reopen for tourism in November

Megha Paul Sep 7, 2021

Cambodia’s tourism industry to work towards a possible reopening of borders for fully vaccinated international travellers by November this year

Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh sets its sight on winter 2021 debut

Chris Head Dec 1, 2020

Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh is set to launch in the Cambodian capital in early 2021, marking the brand’s first venture into one of Asia’s most dynamic cities.

Halloween 2020: 5 haunted places in Southeast Asia

Kristin Mariano Oct 30, 2020

Asia is the origin of some of the most terrifying horror films. It is also the home of some of the most haunted places where paranormal activity was documented.

Tech giant goes the way of the sun

Alastair Newport Sep 3, 2020

Amadeus has announced a new agreement with Sunway Hotels & Resorts, to deliver a comprehensive technology solution enabling them to streamline reservations and loyalty programs across…

Vietnam Airlines sells stake in Cambodian carrier

Megha Paul Apr 13, 2020

Vietnam Airlines will divest its stake in Cambodia Angkor Air and should conclude the sale of five aircraft the airline reported in financial audit notes for the year 2019. However,…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Come for Angkor Wat, stay for Siem Reap: Fall in love with Cambodia again

Kristin Mariano Mar 13, 2020

Travellers to Siem Reap fluctuate, but what hasn’t changed in years is the average length of stay, which is 2-3 days. One of the reasons behind this is because travellers are not aware that…

River Cruising

5 reasons why you should go on a Pandaw river cruise at least once in your life

Kristin Mariano Mar 12, 2020

Pandaw river cruise is a luxurious experience but personalised at the same time. It all adds to the famous 'Pandaw spirit' that brings so many guests back onboard time and time again.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

The Bensley Collection puts ‘trashion’ in the shop window

Alastair Newport Feb 24, 2020

No strangers to a bit of aesthetic flair, Bensley Collection – Shinta Mani Wild has launched a new on-site fashion boutique -- which all profits going to wildlfie conservation NGO, Wildlife…

VLeisure hospitality tech now available to smaller hotels

Megha Paul Jan 15, 2020

VLeisure, the technology company and booking platform for hotels, airlines and travel insurance, announced that VLeisure Operating System (VOS) is now available to 2-star and 3-star…

9 kid-friendly tourist attractions in Asia

Kristin Mariano Dec 5, 2019

When parents touch down in a new country (after hearing 'are we there yet?' for hours on end), they need to have a plan.

Let’s bid goodbye to the elephant rides at Angkor Wat

Kristin Mariano Nov 20, 2019

Two of the 14 elephants in Angkor Wat were relocated to the nearby Bos Thom community forest last week.

Hertz appoints GSAs for four countries

Megha Paul Oct 30, 2019

Hertz Asia-Pacific has appointed Discover the World (DTW) as its general sales agent (GSA) for Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. First Marketing has also been appointed as the GSA for Macau.…

Chinese tourists increase by 33% in Cambodia

Megha Paul Oct 10, 2019

Cambodia attracted 1.7 million Chinese tourists during the first eight months of 2019, up 33% over the same period last year, according to its Tourism Ministry’s latest report. The…

Hot hotel openings: A guest list that runs from Charlie Chaplin to Jackie Kennedy

Tian Tolentino Oct 4, 2019

On our hot list of hotel openings this week, Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor reopens in Cambodia, Virgin Hotels announces a milestone in Florida and more.

Cambodia Air adds service to Danang

Megha Paul Sep 2, 2019

Cambodia Angkor Air will start a new service from 27 October linking Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh with Danang in central Vietnam. Danang is the closest airport to the ancient port town…

Air

AirAsia now flying direct from Bangkok to Sihanoukville, Cambodia

Megha Paul Jul 2, 2019

AirAsia held a welcoming ceremony for the inaugural flight of its Bangkok (Don Mueang) - Sihanoukville, Cambodia route now operating four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday)…

Hospitality

Into the wild: Bensley Collection – Shinta Mani Wild launches natural spa

Megha Paul Jun 24, 2019

Cambodian luxury jungle camp Bensley Collection - Shinta Mani Wild has launched its all-natural Khmer Tonics Spa, enhancing the wild experience even further and underlining its position…

Startups

BookMeBus wants an ecosystem around transportations

Kristin Mariano Jun 10, 2019

Buses are the preferred form of inter-provincial transportation in Cambodia. The same can be said for most countries in Southeast Asia. Backed with his decade of experience in the ICT…

Travel Agents

How TA’s can help save the world

Alastair Newport Feb 4, 2019

Destination management company (DMC) EXO Travel has unveiled its shiny new way for travel agents booking responsible travel and hospitality -- giving them the power to help save the planet,…

Air

PAL launches three way capital-to-capital routes connecting SE Asia to London

Alastair Newport Jan 23, 2019

Philippine Airlines (PAL), has announced the launch of the first direct link connecting the Philippines to the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, from the airline’s Manila hub.

Hospitality

Style, substance and sustainability: Jungle living Bill Bensley style

Alastair Newport Dec 28, 2018

The Bensley Collection has announced the opening of Shinta Mani Wild, where style and substance share equal billing in the Cambodian jungle.

Hospitality

Alila Villas Koh Russey set to open on the Cambodian Riviera

Tian Tolentino Oct 5, 2018

Alila Villas Koh Russey, the brand’s first in the country, is set to open in November on the Cambodian Riviera.

Airlines and Aviation

Vietjet reveals network priority with four new flights

Alastair Newport Oct 4, 2018

Vietjet has placed the expansion of its current network at the heart of its plans over the next few months with the launch of four new routes, within a few weeks of each other.

Hospitality

Six Senses debuts in Cambodia’s Krabey Island

Tian Tolentino Sep 24, 2018

The Six Senses brand has announced the opening of its debut property in Cambodia — Six Senses Krabey Island.

River Cruising

Avalon Waterways succumbs to demands with 2020 river cruise collection

Kristin Mariano Aug 17, 2018

UK river cruise company Avalon Waterways has launched its 2020 collection of long-haul river cruises in response to growing demand for itineraries in Southeast Asia and South America.

Technology

“I wanted to create the Airbnb of tourism”

Alastair Newport May 30, 2018

Arriving in a new city, in a country you have never been to before, can be an overwhelming experience. You may have all the right plans to discover ‘the real’ Bangkok, for example, but once…

Attractions

Back-Roads Touring leads expansion into Asia with eight new itineraries

Alastair Newport Apr 18, 2018

British based group-tour specialists Back-Roads Touring has started a new chapter in its 25 year history by branching out from its traditional stamping grounds in the United Kingdom and…

Tourism

How Alipay brings benefit of Chinese tourist boom to SE Asia’s “smallest” merchants

Alastair Newport Mar 13, 2018

Continuing their relentless expansion, and commitment to installing their services for the convenience of Chinese travellers and local merchants all around the world, Alipay have announced…

Hotels

Marriott re-sign Grand Lion to take advantage of Cambodian growth

Alastair Newport Mar 12, 2018

It’s been little more than eight years since Marriott International first entered into discussions with, Cambodian real estate company, Grand Lion Group to open a luxury resort near Angkor…

Hotels

Herman Wegmueller reveals scale of MG Group expansion plans

Alastair Newport Feb 22, 2018

Already Southeast Asia’s biggest bedbank, MG Group is not resting on its laurels and is intent on getting bigger and bigger. With it’s home territory wrapped up, MG has lofty ambitions and…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Luxury travellers get the wildlife ranger experience in Cardamom Tented Camp

Simon Willmore Feb 9, 2018

The Minor Group, YAANA Ventures and Wildlife Alliance operate a conservation-friendly adventure getaway called Cardamom Tented Camp.

Tourism Boards

ASEAN Tourism Forum 2018: Food trips, sustainability and scaling up in the next 50 years

Simon Willmore Feb 1, 2018

The recent 37th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) saw the region’s tourism ministers express optimism on growing the sector in 2018 onwards.

Hotels

AccorHotels to open three mid-range hotels in Cambodia

Tian Tolentino Jan 8, 2018

AccorHotels, a worldwide leader in the hotel and hospitality industry is set to open three more branches of its popular hotels in the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Hotels

Le Bokor Palace​​​​​: rebirth of a colonial classic

Alastair Newport Dec 1, 2017 1

Le Bokor Palace​​​​​ is a vintage abandoned hotel perches on the top of Bokor Mountain, it has been well known since the French colonial and used to be a luxurious hotel in Mekong…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Globus “joohm ree-up soo-a” to Cambodia at GSA conference

Alastair Newport Nov 17, 2017 20

The Globus family of brands hosted its annual General Sales Agent (GSA) conference in Cambodia recently, with 28 representatives and agents from across five continents reuniting in Siem…

Hotels

Sokha Siem Reap: official venue for Cambodia Travel Mart

Alastair Newport Nov 16, 2017 17

Sokha Siem Reap Resort & Convention Centre, the 5th portfolio hotel under Sokha Hotels & Resorts - a Cambodia Leading Hospitality Group, will be hosting the 1st edition of Cambodia…

Hotels

Sokha Hotels: ideal hosts for Miss Global 2017

Alastair Newport Nov 15, 2017 24

Sokha Hotels & Resorts, Cambodia's leading hospitality company, today announced the official hotels for Miss Global 2017 during her weeks long visit across its portfolio nationwide…

Cruise

Genting doubles fleet size for Millennials

Alastair Newport Nov 2, 2017 16

Genting Cruise Lines commemorated the official handover of World Dream, the newly constructed second new build for Dream Cruises, on 26 October 2017 during a special event in Bremerhaven,…

Hotels

Anantara Angkor Resort unveils two presidential suites

Alastair Newport Oct 18, 2017 14

Following an extensive renovation that transformed Anantara Angkor Resort into a premier all-suite retreat, the 39-key boutique resort has unveiled Siem Reap’s newest presidential suites,…

Cruise

APT celebrates 90th Birthday and Plan a Cruise Month

Alastair Newport Oct 1, 2017 17

Cruise and tour operator APT has launched a special incentive designed to encourage travel agents to book its Asian river cruises during CLIA UK & Ireland’s Plan a Cruise Month.

Cruise

Croisi Europe add the Indochine 11 to Mekong fleet

Alastair Newport Sep 19, 2017

Croisi Europe has added the deluxe RV Indochine 11 to its Mekong fleet, to cruise the river between Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam and Siem Reap in Cambodia.  The 66m by 14.2m vessel,…

Hotels

Swiss-Belhotel International in Education Partnership

Alastair Newport Sep 11, 2017

Swiss-Belhotel International with deep roots and a bright future in the Asia Pacific region, is demonstrating its firm commitment to helping young people achieve sustainable goals through…

Hotels

Luxury Brands Team Up for Indochina Explorers

Michael Mackey Sep 7, 2017

Three luxury brands have teamed up to offer a special rate for travellers looking to explore Indochina by land, water and air. Aqua Expeditions, a river cruise company, Soneva Kiri, a…

Airlines and Aviation

Another new airline to launch in Cambodia

Mark Elliott Aug 30, 2017

Cambodia will welcome another new airline next month, when Lanmei Airlines takes to the skies. The Phnom Penh Post reports that the new carrier will be based in the Cambodian capital…

Cambodia

Work to start on new Siem Reap airport

Mark Elliott Aug 17, 2017

Construction work on Siem Reap's new international airport will get underway next year, authorities have revealed. The Phnom Penh Post reported Sinn Chanserey Vutha, a spokesperson…

Train

Phnom Penh halts airport rail project

Mark Elliott Aug 14, 2017

The Cambodian government has announced the suspension of work on the airport railway project in Phnom Penh. The Khmer Times reports that the project has led to a series of…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia starts flying to Cambodia’s coast

Mark Elliott Aug 10, 2017

AirAsia has launched its first flights to Sihanoukville, Cambodia's main coastal resort. This week, the low-cost carrier commenced a new non-stop service which will now operate four…

Events

NagaWorld helps Cambodian athletes “Go for Gold”

Mark Elliott Aug 10, 2017

NagaWorld has extended its sponsorship of the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) and the country's athletes, by offering cash incentives for gold medallists at the 2017 Southeast…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from HK Express, Cambodia Angkor Air, Qatar Airways and more

Mark Elliott Aug 8, 2017

AirAsia adds Malaysian domestic connection Where? Kuching to Langkawi (both Malaysia) When? Four times a week, effective immediately Who? AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier…

Cambodia

New Hard Rock Cafe to open in Cambodia

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2017

Hard Rock International will launch its second cafe in Cambodia, the Phnom Penh Post reports. The newspaper cited Meas Development Holding, the sole franchise holder for Hard Rock in…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Sustainable tented camp to open in Cambodian forest

Mark Elliott Jul 13, 2017

A new tented camp will soon open in southwest Cambodia's Botum Sakor National Park. Jointly developed by the Minor Group, Yaana Ventures and the Wildlife Alliance, the Cardamom Tented…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates expands in ASEAN with Cambodian launch

Mark Elliott Jul 4, 2017

Emirates has expanded its presence in Southeast Asia with the launch its first ever flights to Cambodia. The new daily service kicked off this month, coinciding with the start of…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from AirAsia, China Airlines, Malindo and more

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2017

AirAsia connects Thailand's regional cities Where? Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchathani (both Thailand) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? Thai AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier provides…

Road

Uber arrives in Cambodia

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2017

Uber has started trialling a new service in Cambodia, the Phnom Penh Post reports. A test version of its smartphone app is currently being offered in Phnom Penh, moving the…

Airlines and Aviation

Cambodian uni opens “Tony Fernandes School of Business”

Mark Elliott May 19, 2017

The University of Cambodia has named its business school after AirAsia's group CEO, Tony Fernandes. The university unveiled the "Tony Fernandes School of Business" and its accompanying…

Road

Cambodia speeds up travel to the beach

Mark Elliott May 19, 2017

The Cambodian government is moving ahead with plans to create a new highway between the capital Phnom Penh and the country's main beach resort and port, Sihanoukville. The Khmer Times…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia opens up Cambodia’s coast

Mark Elliott May 17, 2017

AirAsia is expanding its operations in Cambodia with the launch of flights to Sihanoukville, the country's main beach resort. Commencing on 9 August 2017, the new service will operate…

Hotels

Vietnamese firm plans huge Cambodian casino complex

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2017

A Vietnamese company is planning to build a major new integrated resort in Cambodia. The Phnom Penh Post, citing a Cambodian government official, reported this week that the US$200…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: new flights from Hainan Airlines, AirAsia India, Cebgo and more…

Mark Elliott Apr 18, 2017

Top Asian beach resorts get first direct link Where? Sanya (China) to U-Tapao (Thailand) When? Three times a week, effective immediately Who? Hainan Airlines Why? Providing the first…

Hotels

K-Pop star Rain greets fans at NagaWorld

Mark Elliott Apr 12, 2017

Korean pop star Rain recently met fans and the media at NagaWorld, the integrated hotel complex in Phnom Penh. The singer held a press conference and "meet and greet" with fans ahead…

Technology

Uber plans to enter Cambodia

Mark Elliott Apr 10, 2017

Uber has expressed an interest in entering the Cambodian market, according to local media reports. The Phnom Penh Post revealed on Friday that representatives from global ride-hailing…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: new flights from Vietjet, AirAsia and more…

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2017

Vietjet creates new connection to Angkor Where? Hanoi (Vietnam) to Siem Reap (Cambodia) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? Vietjet Why? Serving increasing cross-border traffic…

Cruise

Star Cruises to sail from Bangkok for first time

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2017

Hong Kong's Star Cruises has unveiled plans for its first ever season of sailings from Bangkok. From 17 December 2017 to 27 April 2018, the SuperStar Gemini cruise ship will be based…

Cambodia

Cambodian beach tourism heats up

Mark Elliott Mar 30, 2017

The Cambodian coastal province of Preah Sihanouk, which is home to the country's main beach resort destination, Sihanoukville, experienced a sharp rise in visitor numbers last year.…

Airlines and Aviation

New Chinese-backed airline launches in Cambodia

Mark Elliott Mar 20, 2017

A new airline has taken to the skies in Cambodia. JC International Airlines, which is part-owned by Yunnan Jingcheng Group, the Chinese company that also operates Kunming-based Ruili…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Malindo’s new Australian route, West Air flies to Japan, and more…

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2017

New Macau charters for Cambodia Angkor Air Where? Sihanoukville (Cambodia) to Macau (China) When? Twice a week, effective immediately Who? Cambodia Angkor Air Why? New charter service…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Vistara, China Southern, Air Niugini and more

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2017

Vistara flies to Amritsar Where? Delhi to Amritsar, pictured (both India) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? Vistara Why? Tapping rise in trade and religious tourism traffic…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: AirAsia, Spring Airlines, Vistara and more

Mark Elliott Mar 2, 2017

China Eastern expands operations in Sapporo Where? Nanjing (China) to Sapporo, pictured (Japan) When? Twice a week, effective 26 March 2017 Who? China Eastern Airlines Why? Another new…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to launch flights to Cambodia

Mark Elliott Feb 21, 2017

Emirates will touch down in Cambodia for the first time this summer, with the launch of services to the capital, Phnom Penh. Commencing on 1 July 2017, the new route will be operated…

Airlines and Aviation

Cambodia’s new airline postpones launch

Mark Elliott Feb 6, 2017

A new Chinese-backed Cambodian airline has postponed its launch until April, the Phnom Penh Post reports. JC international Airlines was originally expected to commence operations this…

Cambodia

Cambodia hikes Angkor entry fees

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2017

Visitors to Cambodia's Angkor temples now have to fork out significantly more to enter the UNESCO World Heritage site. Effective 1 February 2017, the price of a one-day pass has increased…

Cambodia

Record year for Cambodian airports

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2017

Passenger traffic to Cambodia’s three international airports exceeded the seven million mark for the first time last year. According to data released by Cambodia Airports, the company…

Human Resources

Cambodians complain about foreign tour guides

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2017

A group of Cambodian tour guides has complained to the country’s Ministry of Tourism about the rising number of unlicensed guides operating at Angkor Wat. The Phnom Penh Post reports that…

Airlines and Aviation

Cambodia’s new airline prepares to launch

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2017

A new Chinese-backed Cambodian airline is set to launch next month. The Phnom Penh Post reports that JC International Airlines expects to take delivery of its first aircraft in the…

Hotels

Sokha opens Teppanyaki restaurant at new Siem Reap hotel

Mark Elliott Jan 17, 2017

Sokha, the Cambodian hotel group, has introduced its Teppanyaki restaurant concept to its new property in Siem Reap. Takezono Teppanyaki is now open at the Sokha Siem Reap Resort…