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Cambodia
The travel trade continues to call on the government to lift the $3,000 USD deposit and re-open all businesses.
Lockdown Status
Partial
Inbound Travel
Partial
Outbound Travel
Partial
Confirmed
141
Deaths
0
Active
141
5 Day Rolling Ave
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Source: John Hopkins University via COVID19 API (2020-07-08)
Latest Travel Industry News
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7 Jul inboundThe airport train between Phnom Penh and the airport may be shut down due to lack of passengersSource: cne.wtf/2020/07/07/ministry-considering-halt-to-airport-train-service/
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7 Jul inboundAs of June, more than 20,000 Chinese nationals arrived in to Preah Sihanouk province, with an estimated 250 arriving per day. H1 saw 473,257 visitors, a decline from 1,347,013 in H1 2019Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50742205/preah-sihanouk-province-prepares-for-returning-chinese-nationals/
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7 Jul inboundAs of June, more than 20,000 Chinese nationals arrived in to Preah Sihanouk province, with an estimated 250 arriving per day. H1 saw 473,257 visitors, a decline from 1,347,013 in H1 2019Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50741805/outside-help-to-support-visitors/
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6 Jul inboundThe Ministry of Economy & Finance and the Ministry of Health have partnered with a local insurance company to issue the $50,000 insurance certificate which is a requirement for foreign travellers to enter Cambodia as they encountered issues with trying to claim medical costs from foreign companies. Work on the product is now 90% complete, and will be made available soon. They have also changed the deposit policy to return the balance of $3,000 USD within 5 days should the pax test negative, instead of 14 daysSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50741790/ministries-collaborate-with-local-insurance-firms-over-covid-19-to-make-tourism-easier/
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5 Jul inboundA further 10 hotels have been procured for quarantine purposes for foreign arrivals in Phnom Penh, as it expects to receive 500 per daySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50741558/health-ministry-further-quarantine-spaces-prepared-for-increasing-arrivals/
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4 Jul inboundSchools will start to be reopened in Aug in 3 phasesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50741403/cambodian-schools-to-re-open-in-stages-from-august/
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4 Jul inboundKTVs and clubs will be allowed to be converted into restaurants after their temporary shutdownsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50741451/ktv-and-clubs-to-become-restaurants/
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3 Jul inboundThe Sofitel Phnom Penh has revealed that the slowdown of Cambodia’s tourism actually started in Aug 2019, with less Chinese visitors. They do not expect to see a recovery in 2020 for the hotel group in Cambodia. They also feel that a “real marketing plan” is required for Cambodia to compete with other SE Asian destinationsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50740991/hoteliers-adapt-as-covid-pandemic-changes-the-game/
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3 Jul inboundAll casinos in Cambodia will be allowed to resume operations, with only gambling and slot machinesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50741288/all-casinos-in-cambodia-allowed-to-resume-operations/
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2 Jul inboundCambodian schools will be reopened in 3 stages – however, the start date has yet to be finalisedSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/schools-be-reopened-three-stages?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=ce571e1feee0af7524a712ea6a4331e47de2bf7c-1593831887-0-AR3q49jMDbz1_pobu-k1voA-pro7g2AxNqdFdDRUaeYoZliIvQNiGJ-5XOO8qQD5zquIgkG7C2aWEwgEFFJ7bFvI12Xe0RaOBD-GK9xb9tmN9p8VJbBDa676oKyxOd0vDp8jyjwgfqA047ZG35mUa-SIO0q49iOnCl8zUIZES9NpAddtW20egrBrNeF0_sOFu56iVTqOEYPlr6NweB05dqycq4heUBOkmGsY6WdA6nKjuLnPR49s-0j-Dr9UfxPBUmTLyTH9SrL63QgGBHz06JJ57LLIXx9IszdHrN_CLpJKA_wCJobNjSRnIUdfoUdFB5ZAOpE-v7aVyt8maXPtbzQ
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2 Jul outboundCambodia and Thailand are discussing the possibility of reopening the Poipet-Khlong Luek international border gate, with limited number of entries per daySource: en.vietnamplus.vn/cambodia-thailand-discuss-border-reopening-to-recover-economy/177890.vnp
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2 Jul inboundThe Cambodia Association of Travel Agents has called for the government to open all businesses up once more. They also stated that tourism players in Siem Reap have started selling assets off to pay debts and daily living, and more employers across Cambodia will be forced to make workers unemployed if the situation continues. 8,000 tourism workers in the Siem Reap province have been affectedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50740504/tourism-savaged-by-covid-19/
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1 Jul inboundMore than 3,000 tourism businesses have closed down, with 45,045 workers losing their jobs as of May. The Ministry of Tourism has encouraged the US-ASEAN Business Council to put more investment into Cambodia’s tourism industry, particularly eco-tourismSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50739982/more-tourists-wanted-please/
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1 Jul inboundAngkor Archaeological Park earned over $18 million USD from entrance tickets in H1, a decrease of 67.54% YoY. Just 387,840 foreign tourists visited and in June the number was 1,747, down 98%Source: www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/214318
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1 Jul inboundQuarantine processes are being reviewed for potential investors, technical experts and consultants. The cash deposit could also be reduced to $2,000 from $3,000 USD for investors whose names are in the government’s investment listSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50739808/quarantine-being-reviewed-for-investors-and-experts/
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30 Jun outboundThailand has opened up 37 border checkpoints on the borders with Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar to facilitate cross-border cargo and trading. Tourists will not be allowed to enter via these checkpoints stillSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2020/06/30/cambodia-and-laos-happy-as-thailand-reopens-37-border-checkpoints
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30 Jun inboundTourists are being urged to watch the Irrawaddy dolphins in Kratie provinceSource: www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/214266
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29 Jun inbound33 Phnom Penh tourism businesses have been recognised as having consistently implemented safety measures. The Ministry of Tourism also revealed that tourism businesses in Phnom Penh had not suffered as much as other destinations, with 124 locations closed or suspended temporarilySource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/govt-says-tourism-recovers-slightly-despite-pandemic?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=44ee2cced38bce214418be43bfe7b082735c78a3-1593912323-0-AdQlGCYtwdG9sjkgKKtXabfw5DTCy8981qcln9dmIsh86fabZYRBuBaOo0XTA7XRpF0HOeotVGpgyha9aD7Eopm5NMv7lgrdqVfD8D4OxxjsXht-4A-EG4SXv8AtsCWdcMp86HlXTPvvug6iMy7LvI60tkzeFGY3k-XYihJw3mioe_waQLWaR1SbPD4uaDm_WoYKbi8NBtc9cQZpazawf6C3eoGmh0jS8HFAQTuXMPPZ6ATS5BQgPAS89wXOKf3_93PVqyfivk_BP_IhvWf5ov49Y3Uvm08JNEHfWRBV-ihVIHOGmZbGKOskZB8sCKExQ3B5LpzBTPrGRFVKH26zRy4iLURaEmA-xjSjIfDZmimc
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29 Jun inboundCambodia’s target of 7 million tourists by 2020 has been delayed to 2025. The Ministry of Tourism predicts that Cambodia will lose up to 70% of its visitors in 2020Source: cambodianess.com/article/covid-19-to-delay-cambodias-tourism-targets-by-5-years
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28 Jun inboundKampot province is launching 2 projects to attract tourists, including a recreational park and infrastructure improvementSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50738841/kampot-expects-two-projects-to-further-attract-tourists/
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28 Jun aviationThe Cambodian and Japanese Chambers of Commerce will ask All Nippon Airways (ANA) to resume flights earlier than its original schedule of SepSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japans-largest-airline-asked-resume-flights-cambodia?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=034555b5ea602a0c777000378f6c0a0983e94e06-1593408336-0-AYj9iGkafzgKNEW_jD5QA_Bc4BR1N8A5pxW_EoE3pAZVVm1wZN3K-uij8BgRD-NAShzDKKFp6eJqZXSY8tzg4OlQy1iGxuy1fWxY0pme4Sxfbl0nAcMDJE1dHZyeykDk2vRGzWu0rvepAkeFw8F5OD1Md8C5FvMV593s3ifWoof7gzFcJ_ENHvMN9ybk5OtyJIU_HvrPkqnm4wrGPQ8s2V7CEQ5R6FsgKNxQld8H2irGGydk9KFd8_yAAgyoFkw1tecg9brdeDfT7e-myDtjiltL9KLRLFH3Jpm89hfZNX_oGvjfb2l5UKptFOpGUC8wDSHeHcJq-TOwF6BW_b9zOn30hrVWBgDXWpl4r5y6MP4a
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24 Jun outboundThe possibility of passenger flights resuming to Thailand is welcomed by the Cambodian private sector, as mall operators in Thailand call for the government to resume flights to CLMV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam) nations. Some 12% of visitors to the Siam Center, Siam Discovery and Sia, Paragon are all from CLMV nations, and spend an average of $3,250 per visitSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/thai-flights-will-reboot-trade?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=0836986aebe3e733b257c6ff1803dd1bbcd30bd6-1593049810-0-AaPuS4cOzPaEkp19ECGbDA0kcnHPNxGk5lSIL687PECRuQISe9--MNk2DxhWrowkVS0btcUjoFnbbPtvEDbdKoQhbSorSjZVjdmDBmAoBPP5XiUEu5Bk8bap-zMymruGmaleQ4r4hhYRKtoyfyoLAPLzyLHXVLpvoh2GRm3pcCQIGhmUvq-u1fJEU8ItemdlhiROonFBbl1MZBLE7vtVqwyfwJJmLVO18obhGhUOPJY6QOvvknVrivdaDjIe0SUSf7qPdCkpFdzdWx6HOU-GHiV2VHROzfDq3ol4wqzGDdwK7ZbzvwlpB4-a6xZR-C5VBz4r5WYvQ7lbmwdFzOZIKsw
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24 Jun inboundCambodia has re-opened its borders with Vietnam, but Vietnam has not yet reciprocatedSource: www.nst.com.my/world/region/2020/06/603013/cambodia-reopens-borders-vietnam
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24 Jun aviationAirAsia is thinking of resuming international flights in Jul, with more potential routes filed including Kuala Lumpur to Phnom PenhSource: www.ttrweekly.com/site/2020/06/airasia-rethinks-july-flights/
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24 Jun inboundAngkor Wat is introducing a new pricing structure for long-stay foreigners in Cambodia, reducing prices from $200 to $100 USDSource: cne.wtf/2020/06/24/new-angkor-wat-pricing-for-expats-long-term-tourists/
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23 Jun inboundThe first 3 weeks of June saw 452,692 Cambodians and Cambodian residents taking domestic trips, an increase of 7.24% in May. Coastal destinations remained the most popular, with around 50% of internal tourists, whilst tourism businesses continued to reopen in Siem ReapSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50738065/more-than-450000-tourists-on-the-move-over-first-three-weeks-of-june/
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22 Jun inboundThe Ministry of Education has announced that school reopenings and examinations will be delayed until the year endSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/school-opening-be-delayed-till-years-end?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=d3820f679e82734f3f03990874557523e6d2df3f-1592902185-0-AQml9vtOIhGwaHheSBne2hXQ6a15NacOq-JgDL3DaRd8yhZAbeHcieJS_bj31T4MbuGNxjqXXHf-6UMph0eMGB_UdBp78r3Z6GzTw1jgD-ljl7l6aUIdrQCbWo7ysMxxkM4_nFHVwhpcG-XU9VcZJtFqQuFSqjpIKsrMdVW7HyfoBwaENAdd-6R4DbZrcYt7DalMJTzB9sibnHRf5PW48YzvPqZwisYdW-r2gbEb6scAGhubIYUsifjzNmDF7y14Bo4cF7hSjT8jjlnEsCvYM3oyXZ9Afshm3MHHE9Q5pavPSu44s3-476-5YWDI1foFRwPHChDDwB06a_pi4usHqOU
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22 Jun aviationPhnom Penh International Airport is set to be completed by 2023, and is now 30% complete. It will be able to handle 13 million pax by 2030, and 30 million by 2050Source: cambodianess.com/article/hun-sen-inspects-the-construction-site-of-phnom-penhs-future-airport
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22 Jun inboundGoogle x Trip.com revealed that Cambodia comes in 13th place for APAC travellers for next phase destinationsSource: youtu.be/DkOZN_gehYo
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20 Jun inboundThe Director of China Study Center of RAC has said that the Cambodian economy cannot recover until the government boosts domestic tourism and processing of agricultural products to support tourismSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50736309/agriculture-domestic-tourism-and-smes-are-the-catalysts-to-restore-the-economy/
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19 Jun inboundCambodia Airports has revealed that air traffic has remained tepid and few airlines are operating still. They feel that the message of $3,000 USD is “not the message one would want to convey when it is critical to lure leisure and visitors back.”Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50735870/airports-hope-for-more-visitors-despite-tough-3000-deposit/
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19 Jun inboundThe Tourism Ministry has urged tourism businesses in Sihanoukville to be ready to welcome tourists once more and that they must cooperate with one anotherSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50735984/sihanoukville-must-be-ready-for-returning-visitors-say-experts/
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17 Jun inboundThe chairman of the Pacific Asia Tourism Association Cambodia Chapter has said that it could take 4-5 years to resume normal tourism growth. He also feels that the government’s implementation of strict health measures “do not seem to welcome tourists”Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50734635/hopes-for-early-tourism-resumption-dashed/
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16 Jun inboundApril saw just 4,481 foreign tourists, down 99% YoY, with the majority being Chinese business travellersSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2020/06/16/cambodia-sees-99-drop-in-international-tourists-arrivals-in-april-due-to-covid-19
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16 Jun inboundA government official has said that the decision to charge foreigners for COVID-19 treatment and tests was a natural one as part of reopening the country and economySource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/covid-fees-must-amid-economic-uncertainty?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=7ac3cdd3da22ca80a9c17d28b04d5a4f5018744f-1592461104-0-AXf4UmGORp4qoMq_bPaDRWgmtFmx2JTgJr8hbwAn7_vyQpptHlN6vlYNsDbthj4boVvDfH7ABkwNB01S0ELqCiCN77eLPNBgjErIFCZ4UtKZNHCWvLI63hlQuXD36GNP-afkzZQeuIfzmbWrQRYMff8mnlck0f3PnDGrz9qfdI62JlLXO6TBCGuWkGp03rTrAiXxL74ySNVTQVA_R5cjsMy1fKaHA1IUQ3E6eyMBRhA8T6L_ESfTUoUEVNikn6znqJcGSu3e9nJGDoV3iHGfeZypqxIQTgEmh8ZLMeJOCuGczLvXBChmrG7NVPlkrpVlDW-LHmhLIurnSu7U1VS5rrA
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15 Jun inboundThe new Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport should be completed in March 2023Source: cne.wtf/2020/06/15/new-siem-reap-airport-to-be-completed-by-2023/
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14 Jun inboundThe UNWTO have discussed providing a technical assistance package to the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism, including approaches and recommendations to bounce backSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50733554/unwto-comes-to-cambodias-aid-with-covid-19-response-package-while-standing-to-lose-3-billion-in-tourism-revenue/
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13 Jun outboundThe Thai government has approved in principle the concept of travel bubbles, and potential target countries and territories could include CambodiaSource: www.bangkokpost.com/business/1933984/ccsa-blows-towards-travel-bubble-plan
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12 Jun inboundCambodia’s tourism industry have expressed worry that the high cost of a $3,000 USD deposit upon entering Cambodia for COVID-19 related expenses could put off potential tourists. The Cambodia Association of Travel Agents (CATA) have said that “[It] should be half [the price]”, and that the government should lift the suspensions on visa-free entry, tourist visas, e-visas and visas on arrival. She said that 630,000 Cambodian workers linked to the tourism industry have either lost jobs or incomeSource: www.voacambodia.com/a/tourism-sector-apprehensive-over-pricey-covid-19-charges-for-foreign-tourists/5460294.html
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11 Jun inboundThe Ministry of Tourism is looking at value-chain opportunities as part of its Tourism Capacity Building ProjectSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50732620/tourism-ministry-to-explore-value-chain-opportunities/
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11 Jun inboundTravellers will need to pay a deposit of $3,000 USD at the airport to pay for virus prevention, covering the fees that were released on the 10 JunSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50732884/foreigners-to-be-charged-3000-deposit-for-c-19-quarantine-tests/
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11 Jun aviationVietnam Airlines is hoping to resume international flights in July, potentially to Cambodia, subject to government permissionsSource: e.vnexpress.net/news/business/companies/vietnam-airlines-eyes-july-resumption-of-international-flights-4114005.html
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10 Jun inboundCambodia requires foreigners to pay for COVID-19 tests, quarantine and treatment. They disclosed fees that range from $84 USD/ day for hotel and meals charges for those passengers who need to stay in 14-day quarantine, and $225 USD/ day should they be COVID-19 positive and have to be admitted to hospitalSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2020/06/10/cambodia-requires-foreigners-to-pay-for-covid-19-test-quarantine-treatment-services
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9 Jun inboundSihanoukville has marked more than 9km of public beaches for local and international touristsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50731917/public-beaches-in-sihanoukville-welcome-local-international-tourists/
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8 Jun inboundThe international tourist arrivals from Jan-Apr dropped by 70% YoY and domestic tourists by 50% YoYSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50731378/boost-urged-for-tourism/
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8 Jun inboundThe Cambodia Hotel Association says that some hotel owners have confirmed that they will reopen soon, and international flights are expected to commence from mid-June. A total of 3,000 tourism-related companies have closed, with 45,400 people unemployedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50731349/cambodias-hotels-to-reopen-shortly/
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7 Jun inbound600,000 local and foreign tourists travelled in Cambodia in May, according to the Tourism Ministry. They also announced that online training for the tourism industry will be mandatorySource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/guidelines-tourism-businesses-unveiled?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=d98d1f205af424c71b81d1d6eb89f4f5c78c272f-1592112524-0-AT02LsiS4xy7GecJ5Q0hbWxYLjNJ4FQOQcBnn3uQyMjwi_1bQjY3EwyFAOuVg0u2AsjybI0pkpyPfumKWKh0x7IcIbmMeolqC9uXwgAAwPK8TV8HE5LdyxlY_KK6gepz_U21Ag-n1U3KiOXniJEutthSXT6UFWBymrf89GovmMIuLUn0imDGa-42m3KshXPuzt7zbi3pUOosVcPQjmeNkNiwiYiSp7HNI1pdvdTD7Nssa88Cp-TsULAACv-OelHcBJKAh87aQO29Lpfqoib3lkP24RXADivCCye5ndtiEzHPg1eJPcSreuf3xyrfdXP70W0zBPEgbRT2woUIavs35e0
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7 Jun inboundThe number of passengers in Cambodia’s 3 international airports dropped by 98% in May YoY, with just 18,135 passengers. An airline executive has said that the $50,000 USD insurance policy and the bad publicity surrounding the government’s quarantine area are two major deterrents from airlines restarting flights to Phnom PenhSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50731069/passenger-traffic-in-cambodias-three-international-airports-plunge-98-percent/
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5 Jun inboundCambodia may see a loss in revenue from tourism of around $3 billion USD in 2020, according to the Tourism Minister. He has also said that the country may see foreign visitors decline by 70%, and domestic visitors by 50%. Its Jan-Apr foreign visitors has fallen by 52% YoY. 2,956 tourism businesses have closed, affecting 45,405 people unemployedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50730893/cambodia-to-lose-3b-in-revenue-from-tourism-sector/
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5 Jun inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has issued safety measures that tourism businesses must take, with 72 points (32 mandatory, 40 optional). Businesses that satisfy these criteria will be given a “Safe Tourism Accommodation” label, but others that have not implemented the measures correctly will be suspended immediatelySource: www.eurocham-cambodia.org/post/730/27-MAY-05-JUNE-KEEPING-YOU-INFORMED-RECENT-ANNOUNCEMENTS-BY-THE-ROYAL-GOVERNMENT
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5 Jun inboundThe Myanmar Deputy Minister of Hotels and Tourism said that the Myanmar government will work together with Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam to introduce regional tourism, with the 4 countries signing an agreement to ease border access between them, although specific details have not yet been releasedSource: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-work-neighbours-revive-tourism.html
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5 Jun inboundThe president of the Cambodia Hotel Association has said that many hotels will relaunch operations shortly, as they hear that international flights will resume by mid-JuneSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50730650/empty-hotels-slowly-start-to-attract-people/
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4 Jun inboundThe government is planning to speed up tourism development of Cambodia’s west and northwest provinces and around the Tonle Sap River, a move welcomed by the trade to diversify its product offerings, especially eco-tourismSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50730097/government-to-boost-new-tourism-development-zones/
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4 Jun inboundCambodia and Timor-Leste have agreed to promote tourism cooperation, and post-COVID will look into establishing direct flight linksSource: www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/32682
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4 Jun inboundThe government is looking at developing Kep beach to attract more touristsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kep-tourism-receive-facelift-two-islands-are-pegged-development?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=17f03c3f28be111700bf32640d17a47235bd30b6-1591493689-0-AYpEj40DLGaqzNh9SFMOUgwqK-n41kNa8Gyhce6XG9bFU5FTlELhb--ViFe7NfSbsrhZsPcbBqsGWemAlA0SLulsoDb4RzRTtv-S2hOUlfejudK7IPsWUAOg6hXe6d2ZPWnHRL7wOJWfWwJ9kLgFRmhAM1KZtlN_o2cWHrKF5TC-p086ZFJvPuHCmnfNfYPUmaqUJEAiTcbgsqnpn5U5qTVobnANfci_0jSPkXyrjfA4ROjroE0A22riN_tv1JxKWdT2zpfMj7avypU1RQND6XUnM0iNZEmjEKJIPOXYGffpyXjBpbSG0SSR-dRKGc-cPHHYU5hte91lfelyKR0UoLWA2jSGEbfUQe9e94vXVuDaAM9jVqj6cr19Htb7RkJmnw
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3 Jun inboundMore than 100 hotels and guesthouses in Siem Reap permanently ceased operations, and 230 indefinite suspensions, the Council of Ministers announced. This has affected around 8,000 tourism workersSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50729513/siem-reaps-tourism-hit-hard-by-c-19/
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3 Jun inboundThe World Bank has warned that Cambodia could experience a GDP contraction of between 1-2.9% in 2020, its first negative growth since 1994. This could risk 1.76 million jobsSource: asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Coronavirus/Cambodia-avoids-coronavirus-carnage-but-faces-economic-disaster
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2 Jun inboundAngkor Wat received just 386,093 foreign visitors from Jan-May, down by 64% YoY. May saw 1,776 foreigners visit, with ticket revenue at just $72,037 USD, a decline of 98.8%Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50729110/angkor-marks-65-percent-drop-in-foreign-visitors-in-five-months/
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29 May inboundThe Cambodian Association of Travel Agents thinks that tourism levels will only normalise in 3-4 years, and that tourism businesses should be using the time to improve services and products. They also would like to cooperate with government institutes to create new products and packagesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50728184/covid-19-impact-a-new-meaning-to-safe-travels/
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29 May inboundThe EU has pledged its support for the Cambodian tourism industrySource: www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/32368
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29 May aviationAirAsia are considering resuming routes from Kuala Lumpur to Cambodia (Phnom PenhSource: www.ttrweekly.com/site/2020/05/airasia-resumes-more-flights-in-asia/
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29 May inboundThe president of the Cambodian chapter of PATA has said that local tourists will not be sustainable for Cambodia in the long-termSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50728194/local-tourists-not-enough-to-save-sector/
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28 May inboundThe Cambodia Hotel Association (CHA) has said that the hotel industry is struggling to get financial assistance. It says its members need electricity tariff cuts both during and after COVID-19, and that the SME Co-Financing Scheme of $100 million is not applicable to hotelsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50727794/hospitality-industry-shows-signs-of-despair/
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28 May aviationAround 25 international flights are arriving into Cambodia every week, with the majority from China, South Korea and the Philippines. Phnom Penh in May continued air links to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xiamen, Nanjing, Chengdu, Seoul and Taipei. Preah Sihanouk also has international flights to Chengdu, Guangzhou and Kunming. Siem Reap did not have any international routes. As of 18 May, Phnom Penh saw a 96.7% drop in flights, 100% in Siem Reap and 98.4% in Preah Sihanouk airport. Whilst airlines welcome the tax break in June and July, they see it as too little, too lateSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50727792/most-international-flights-from-china/
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28 May inbound24 May saw 398,099 tourists visiting sites around Cambodia. 7,177 of those were foreign touristsSource: www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/32315
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28 May aviationAirlines in Cambodia have taken a 95% hit on revenue, with 2,000 workers from the airline industry forced to take no pay leaveSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/special-reports/aviation-industry-hovers-global-airlines-recoil-covid-19?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=8ff70be2af78d3a68f7f54254d6e4f8e1d49a04f-1590908205-0-AQYKpbefckXJHVrs8yD4W14qjzur_UfaTxJ_f1sh9jXPfEl9cX14-phikFRAjHgUOd7_K4hvQ7jg0HY6QQks_1wAbYb2LP5c3Pa8XBQRqDhoGwGmCJsE9CTKhoAbV3xW1HhRUTOZyTxpv3Rp-O3kb2IRyTHJwb_8RYSPkXf9AKIy5fe4fU74L9gtFWnK1jkcXtlSxOGpsW4Y0lwqsS37ANNEJd_mCf7cKvvgRgZ7GpsIWKO3XuROWh56Kf911WMia30BNjnf2IrPWW5UeNELXsV0gCV_J26DROjdBqvSCs2DQQ36dNfMH8MuWKdgGeKuIegrGTS3v-GUH3vdJN1oVQ8Bqvk01Q9B6cg-uKLUPGli6tDiVHKy2bS23oAM_Y9zZg
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28 May aviationThe Ministry of Tourism has called on Australia to work on direct flights between the 2 countries – currently transit is required via Singapore, Bangok or Hong Kong. The Ministry also hope that travellers will visit Cambodia in return for allowing the cruise ship MS Westerdam to dock in SihanoukvilleSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50727795/australia-urged-to-get-direct-flight-links-off-the-ground/
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26 May inboundA stricter quarantine will now be imposed for all pax flying into Cambodia after 2 COVID-19 positive cases arrived into CambodiaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50726820/inbound-air-passengers-must-undergo-quarantine/
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26 May inboundThe APSARA National Authority will open its 3 museums in JuneSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50727068/apsara-authority-to-re-open-its-three-museums-in-june/
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26 May inboundA 4th round of economic stimulus has been rolled out, with key measures including: • A “Credit Guarantee Fund” of $200 million USD to ease working capital issues • Social assistance programme with cash transfers to poor families • Withholding tax rates to be reduced • Additional $300 million USD to boost key sectors (no details yet)Source: www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/32141
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25 May inboundThe construction of a 5* hotel with 700 rooms in Sihanoukville has been approvedSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/sville-100m-five-star-hotel-approved
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24 May inboundSihanoukville is developing a new recreational beach for domestic and international visitorsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sville-developing-new-beaches-try-and-attract-tourists
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23 May inboundThe ban on travellers entering Cambodia from Iran, Italy, Germany, Spain, France and the USA has been lifted. New entry requirements for all travellers include a COVID-19 negative health certificate within the last 72 hours of departure, a COVID-19 test on arrival and proof of medical insurance of a value of at least $50k USD. If one passenger on a flight tests positive, all passengers on the flight will need to be quarantined for 14 days in a government facility. Otherwise, travellers will be allowed to self-isolate at home or in a hotel for 2 weeks, and must be retested at the end of the periodSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2020/05/23/cambodia-lifts-ban-on-travellers-from-us-iran-european-nations
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22 May inboundMore than 250,000 tourists visited popular destinations throughout Cambodia from 4-17 May, an increase of 50% vs the previous fortnight, with eco spots particularly popularSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50726122/tourism-reports-50-percent-increase-in-two-weeks/
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22 May inbound2,865 tourism businesses have either been suspended or closed. Mar ’20 still saw 190,000 Cambodian and international tourists visiting resorts and tourism sites in CambodiaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50725733/covid-19-and-cambodias-tourism-sector/
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21 May aviationAsiana Airlines plans to increase the number of flights from Seoul to Phnom PenhSource: www.ttgasia.com/2020/05/21/south-korean-airlines-to-resume-international-flights-from-june/
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21 May inboundDetails have still yet to be given on how the fiscal stimulus plans will work, including for the SME fund of $500-600 million of low-interest loansSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/special-reports/making-sense-cambodias-covid-19-budget-0
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20 May inboundMuseums will be reopened in June, the government announcedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/725090/museums-to-be-reopened-next-month/
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19 May aviationCambodia would welcome any US airline who wishes to start a route to Cambodia, either for cargo or passengersSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/kingdom-wants-direct-flights-us
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18 May inboundThe government is seeking input from tourism industry players as to how they are affected and the measures needed to support them. The President of the Cambodia Association of Travel Agents said that as many as 99% of tourism businesses are closed. She estimates that 630,000 people in the tourism sector have been affectedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/724126/cambodia-considers-how-to-cope-with-its-first-tourism-catastrophe/
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18 May inboundThe Tourism Ministry expects the industry to jump back post pandemic, but that local and international tourists will be more concerned by hygiene, so accommodation operators should upgrade their services and facilitiesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/724269/tourism-ministry-tells-local-lodging-businesses-to-remodel-for-post-covid-19/
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17 May inboundThe Tourism Minister is optimistic that Chinese tourists will support Cambodia’s tourism growth post epidemic, due to the mutual trust between the 2 countries. It will continue to promote its “China Ready” strategySource: cambodianess.com/article/cambodia-expects-chinese-tourists-to-drive-its-tourism-growth-after-covid-19-outbreak
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15 May inboundThe Tourism Ministry has said that the number of tourist arrivals at Siem Reap Intl Airport in April “has plummeted even more”Source: www.voacambodia.com/a/siem-reap-tourism-reliant-residents-are-struggling-financially/5421521.html
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13 May inboundSchools may open only in NovemberSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/school-reopening-be-postponed-until-november
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12 May inboundThe Ministry of Tourism urged all accommodation providers to improve their service quality and focus on hygiene. As of 17 Apr, the department said that 46,369 tourism workers have been affected, not including the informal workers. 282 hotels have also been affected and 405 guesthouses closed. 100 tour guides have also suspended their licensesSource: cambodianess.com/article/tourism-ministry-seeks-to-improve-hygiene-as-sector-reels-from-covid-19-pandemic
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12 May aviationThe construction of the new airport in Siem Reap is continuing as planned, in spite of COVID-19, and is set to complete in 2023, with a long-term aim of being able to handle 20 million pax annuallySource: www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/31368
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11 May aviationCambodia Angkor Air believe that air travel will take at least 12-15 months to recover, but that it will continue to operate flights as it is the national flag carrierSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/721798/regular-air-travel-not-lifting-off/
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5 May inboundNew guidelines will be issued by the Ministry of Tourism for health standards in tourism-related businesses. These guidelines have been praised by the Cambodia Association of Travel Agents, saying that they will help domestic tourismSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/719908/tourism-to-be-reactivated-with-new-guidelines-for-kingdom/
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5 May aviationCambodia Angkor Air, China Air and Eva Air all reopened flights to Phnom Penh at the start of this month. Other airlines, such as Cathay Pacific, Thai Airways and Emirates are planning to reinstate routes in Jun and JulSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/719906/aviators-gradually-resume-flights-in-and-out-of-nation/
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4 May outboundOutbound Cambodian tourists decreased 32% YoY to 308,350Source: www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/30964
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4 May inboundForeign arrivals to Cambodia in Q1 dropped by 38% YoY, with just 1.15 million arrivalsSource: www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/30964
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4 May inboundChinese tourists will be a major market for Cambodia that will lead international arrivals according to the Ministry of Tourism. They predict that within 4-5 months, the number of foreign visitors will increase x2 or even x3Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/719658/ministry-cambodia-tourism-sector-expects-more-chinese/
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2 May inboundAngkor Wat has seen a drop of 99.5% in April, with just 654 entrance passes boughtSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/719413/asean-to-delay-any-visa-exemption-schemes-as-cambodias-angkor-wat-reels-with-99-5-percent-drop/
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30 Apr aviationCambodia Airports revealed that the number of pax flying in/ out of the country has dropped by 96% daily, with just 6 or 7 mainly domestic flights. From 1-27 Apr, the daily average was just 524 pax, vs. 31,410 YoYSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/718709/local-airports-slump-as-extreme-restrictions-continue/
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30 Apr inboundThe State of Emergency legislation, which is designed to help counter COVID-19 amongst other issues, was signed into law on 29 AprSource: www.voacambodia.com/a/cambodia-s-controversial-state-of-emergency-draft-signed-into-law/5398771.html
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29 Apr inboundIn the 2nd week of March, >190,000 Cambodian and expat travellers continued to visit resorts and tourist attractions in CambodiaSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/panic-asean-tourism
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24 Apr aviationIATA’s revised estimates show that passenger demand could fall by 45% in 2020, with a loss of $0.87 billion USD in revenue and 770,000 jobsSource: www.iata.org/en/pressroom/pr/2020-04-24-01/
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16 Apr aviationInternational traffic in/ out of Cambodia has dropped by over 90%, with limited flights from Korea, Japan and China remainingSource: cambodianess.com/article/international-traffic-in-and-out-of-cambodia-drops-by-more-than-90-percent
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9 Apr inboundThe President of the Cambodia Association of Travel Agents has stated that she expects it to take at least 6 months for people to start taking holidays, and the long-haul market could be even longer. 30,000 in the tourism sector are now unemployed; 10,000 of whom worked at tour operators, 10,000 at hotels, 6,000 were tour guides and others worked in restaurantsSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/cambodias-tourism-to-take-longer-to-recover-from-pandemic/171469.vnp
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9 Apr inboundKhmer New Year holidays cancelled. Interprovincial travel has been banned until 16 Apr, covering the entire Khmer New Year periodSource: www.voacambodia.com/a/govt-bans-travel-between-provinces-for-one-week-cites-factory-workers-plans-to-travel-for-holidays/5365932.html
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8 Apr aviationCambodia Airways is still committed to expanding post COVID-19Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-airways-vows-expand-despite-upheaval-global-industry
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6 Apr inbound10 major business events that were to take place in Cambodia from Mar to Aug this year have been postponed or cancelledSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/709860/pandemic-intl-business-events-in-disarray/
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2 Apr inboundCambodia could lose between $345 - $856 million USD in tourism revenue according to the Asian Development BankSource: asia.nikkei.com/Business/Finance/Coronavirus-pandemic-deepens-Cambodia-s-microfinance-crisis
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29 Mar inboundCambodia will no longer issue tourist and entry visas for one month starting on 30 Mar. Travellers with valid visas only allowed to enter with proof of negative testSource: asia.nikkei.com/Business/Travel-Leisure/Cambodia-halts-tourist-visas-for-1-month-in-tighter-clampdown
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19 Mar aviationCambodia Airways has reduced 40% of flights across AsiaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/703133/aviation-sector-calls-for-government-aid/
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19 Mar inboundThe number of tourists to Cambodia in Jan & Feb declined by 30% vs. last yearSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/703133/aviation-sector-calls-for-government-aid/
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18 Mar inboundProjected 250,000 workers could lose their jobs in a worst-case scenario of the Asian Development BankSource: cambojanews.com/fears-of-loss-of-livelihoods-grow-as-coronavirus-lockdown-tightens/
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25 Feb inboundHotels and guesthouses in Siem Reap province to get a 4-month tax exemption, and Angkor Wat’s admission prices are to be reducedSource: asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Cambodia-announces-tax-cuts-to-counter-virus-and-EU-tariffs
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Policy Summary
Lockdown Status
Schools closed nationwide until further notice, while all karaoke parlours, spas and massage parlours and cinemas are closed. Large religious gatherings are banned.
Travel Restrictions
All visa exemptions, visas on arrival and e-visas are suspended. Travellers must have valid medical certificates issued 72hrs prior to travel, proof of medical insurance worth up to $50k USD, be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival and undertake a 14-day self-isolation with a re-test on the 14th day. They must deposit $3,000 USD on arrival (IATA).
Containment Policies Timeline
How to read this graph
International Travel Restrictions
- 0 - no restrictions
- 1 - screening arrivals
- 2 - quarantine arrivals from some or all regions
- 3 - ban arrivals from some regions
- 4 - ban on all regions or total border closure
Internal Movement Restrictions
- 0 - no restrictions
- 1 - recommend not to travel between regions/cities
- 2 - internal movement restrictions in place
Stay At Home Requirements
- 0 - no measures
- 1 - recommend not leaving house
- 2 - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' trips
- 3 - require not leaving house with minimal exceptions (eg allowed to leave once a week, or only one person can leave at a time, etc)
School Closures
- 0 - no measures
- 1 - recommend closing
- 2 - require closing (only some levels or categories, eg just high school, or just public schools)
- 3 - require closing all levels
Economy Summary
Fiscal support for the tourism industry
Minimum 3-month 10% tax exemption for aviation sector (until May), plus debt repayment plan can be paid in installments following suspension of operations. Exemption of minimum tax payment until July
For employees: 20% of salary to be sponsored by the government, but must attend a 1 - 2 weeks short skills course organised by the Ministry of Tourism
Registered hotels, guesthouses, restaurants and tour agencies in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Preah Sihanouk, Kep, Kampot, Bavet and Poipet to be exempted from all taxes in June & July
Tourism businesses also permitted to not pay into the National Social Security Fund during business suspension
Tourism businesses exempted from renewal fees for tourism licenses in 2021
GDP Growth Rate
% per year
7.5
2018
7.1
2019
-5.5
2020
forecast
5.9
2021
forecast
Inflation Rate
% per year
2.5
2018
1.9
2019
2.1
2020
forecast
1.8
2021
forecast
Source: Asian Development Bank. Asian Development Outlook (April 2020).
Tourism Arrivals Summary
International Tourism Arrivals
YoY % change
-15.0
Jan
-36.0
Feb
-65.0
Mar
-99.0
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
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