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Cambodia
Siem Reap will be ASEAN’s City of Culture in 2021/ 2022.
Lockdown Status
Partial
Inbound Travel
Partial
Outbound Travel
Partial
Confirmed
287
Deaths
0
Active
4
5 Day Rolling Ave
+0
Source: John Hopkins University via COVID19 API (2020-10-26)
Latest Travel Industry News
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24 Oct inboundSiem Reap will be the ASEAN City of Culture for 2021-2022. 2 cultural events will be held to mark it: “A Memorial Night”, and “Mozart at Angkor: Cambodia Magic Flute”Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50776465/siem-reap-city-selected-as-asean-city-of-culture-for-2021-2022/
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22 Oct inboundCambodia has predicted that visitors numbers to Angkor Archaeological Park will start to increase from next year if the vaccine becomes available, with China set to remain the largest source marketSource: english.cambodiadaily.com/business/intl-tourists-to-cambodias-angkor-expected-to-rebound-from-2021-170739/
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19 Oct inboundSiem Reap’s Old Market vendors have been given a 75% discount on their rent, to try to support their businessesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50774467/siem-reaps-old-market-stall-owners-given-a-lifeline/
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16 Oct inboundThe IMF predict that Cambodia’s economy will contract by 2.8% in 2020, whilst the government still believes it will decrease by 1.9%Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50773770/more-positive-outlook-for-kingdoms-economy/
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15 Oct aviationDara Sakor International Airport in Koh Kong is now scheduled to be opened mid-2021, as most elements are nearing completion. The airport was built for tourists and charter flights who are for the majority flying to Dara Sakor Resort. Dara Sakor Resort is an area 360kmsq which has a port for cruise ships, golf courses, national park, casino and hotelsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50773320/luxury-new-international-airport-to-be-operational-by-mid-2021/
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14 Oct inboundCambodia’s international arrivals from Jan-Aug were down 72% YoY to 4.36 million. Aug saw a 95.5% decline, with just 23,028 foreigners arrivingSource: www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-10/14/c_139440073.htm
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14 Oct aviationThe runway expansion of Sihanoukville Airport has been completed, and is scheduled to be commissioned in Q4 2020Source: en.vietnamplus.vn/cambodias-sihanoukville-intl-airports-runway-expansion-completed/188606.vnp
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13 Oct inboundThe Cambodian Cultural Village in Siem Reap will close for business on 7 Nov, as they can no longer cover the costsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50772447/cambodian-cultural-village-set-to-close-next-month/
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13 Oct inboundPublic universities will now be allowed to resume operations from 12 OctSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/cambodia-allows-public-universities-to-reopen/188554.vnp
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13 Oct inboundCAMDMC, an association with 17 DMCs in Cambodia, are preparing a draft tourism reopening plan to submit to the government which will try to convince them that Cambodia should be a first mover to reopen tourism in SE AsiaSource: www.facebook.com/CamDmc-106128297659208/photos/pcb.178375833767787/178375770434460
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12 Oct inboundThe government has approved the creation of he Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC), which will help businesses in struggling sectors obtain loans and credit servicesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/govt-approves-credit-guarantee-unit-boost-business-loans-key-sectors
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12 Oct inboundThe Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort will reopen on 19 Oct, and will celebrate their 20th anniversarySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50772131/siem-reap-iconic-resort-set-to-reopen-after-covid-19-closure/
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12 Oct inboundDara Sakor City Development Group has launched the sales project of Stardream Lake Tourism TownSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50772056/sales-in-a-planned-new-resort-in-koh-kong-province-open/
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9 Oct inboundThe Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh will open in Q1 2021Source: www.asiatraveltips.com/news20/910-PhnomPenh.shtml
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8 Oct inboundPrince Manor, Cambodia’s first major theme park 20km away from Phnom Penh, has been officially launchedSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/vast-prince-manor-fun-park-opens-much-fanfare-kandal
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8 Oct inboundThe PM has expressed confidence about the economy, after the World Bank predicted just a -2% drop compared to other projections of -7 to -9%Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50771237/hun-sen-remains-positive-over-national-economic-growth/
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7 Oct inboundCentury Entertainment International will relocate its gaming floor from Sihanoukville’s Sunshine Bay Hotel to Dara Sakor in Koh Kong provinceSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50770745/after-human-drain-from-sihanoukville-casinos-follow-suit/
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6 Oct inboundTourism businesses on the southern islands of Cambodia are being impacted by the number of cancelled boat rides to Sihanoukville due to the bad weatherSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50770278/sea-transport-cancellations-sink-business-owners-on-islands/
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5 Oct inboundPrince Mall in Sihanoukville has opened, the first mixed-use shopping mall in the provinceSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/new-mall-hopes-keep-sihanoukville-tourism-alive
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5 Oct inboundA rail link between Phnom Penh to Bavet, on the border with Vietnam, is being considered. Vietnam would then build a rail link from Bavet to HCMCSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/phnom-penh-hcmc-rail-studied
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4 Oct inboundA training course to 155 travel agents about the history and risks of the Angkor Archaeological Park has been carried outSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/angkor-travel-agents-learn-ins-and-outs-sacred-area
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2 Oct inboundAngkor Archaeological Park has had just 396,241 foreign visitors from Jan-Sep, a drop of 76.17%Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50769139/angkor-resort-receives-just-400000-tourists-in-first-nine-months/
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2 Oct inbound4 community-based eco-tourism joint development packages have been set up to boost the number pf domestic visitors, at Roleak Kang Cheurng, Phat Sanday, Teuk Chop Khnarpor and Boeng Sne. The government will work to improve services and infrastructure for these 4 areas, as well as identity moreSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50768947/domestic-tourism-gets-a-boost/
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1 Oct aviationThe aviation sector will continue to have its minimum tax exempted from Oct to Dec 2020 for airlines, and the payment of civil aviation fees will be delated for 2 more months until the end of Dec 2020Source: www.eurocham-cambodia.org/post/768/11-SEPTEMBER-01-OCTOBER-KEEPING-YOU-INFORMED-RECENT-ANNOUNCEMENTS-BY-THE-ROYAL-GOVERNMENT
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1 Oct inboundA 6th round of stimulus measures has been announced, focusing on the garment, textile, tourism and aviation sectors. Tourism workers will receive $40 USD/ month for 3 months, whilst registered hotels, guesthouses, restaurants and travel agencies will be exempt from tax for the next 3 months. The PATA Cambodia chapter, whilst grateful for the aid, feels that a special fund should be set up for tourism businessesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/private-sector-rejoices-over-new-stimulus-package
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30 Sep inboundThe World Bank has forecast a drop in economic outlook of 2% in GDP, the sharpest decline in the country’s recent history, but forecasts growth of 4.3% in 2021Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50767885/uncertainty-remains-over-economic-outlook/
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30 Sep inboundThe Ministry of Finance wants to ease loan requirements for SMEs, and give more financial supportSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/sme-bank-comes-short-loans
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29 Sep inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has said that 3,000 tourism businesses have closed, affecting 45,405 workersSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/departments-gear-world-tourism-day
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29 Sep inboundThe Minister of Tourism has said that the country is always ready to welcome Japanese investors and tourists. A 3-phase program is planned to promote Cambodia’s tourism: 1. Resilient and Restart stage – crisis manage between H1 2020 – H1 2021 2. Recovery stage – H2 2021 – 2022 3. Relaunch – 2023 – 2025Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50767573/cambodia-ready-to-whttps://www.khmertimeskh.com/50767573/cambodia-ready-to-welcome-japanese-investors-says-mot/elcome-japanese-investors-says-mot/
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27 Sep inboundThe PM has said that authorities need to define tourism as a strategic pillar for rural developmentSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/covid-spurs-rural-tourism
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26 Sep inboundThe Sea Festival, scheduled to take place in Preah Sihanouk at year-end, has been postponed to a date not yet confirmedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50766826/sea-festival-to-be-postponed/
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23 Sep inboundThe Asian Development Bank has approved a $29 million USD loan for the country to strengthen Cambodia’s fiscal planningSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/adb-approves-over-29-mln-usd-loan-for-cambodia-to-improve-public-services/187477.vnp
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23 Sep inboundA Green Belt project related to tourism, social and economic sectors is being planned by a Japanese companySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50765675/japanese-firm-to-develop-green-belt-project-in-cambodia/
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21 Sep aviationCambodia Angkor Air will launch a new route from Phnom Penh to Zhengzhou to China. The flight frequency will be once per week. They are also seeking to open a new route from Phnom Penh to HCMC or Can Tho. Air traffic has dropped by 75% from Jan-Aug, Cambodia Airports have saidSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50764900/cambodia-angkor-air-launches-new-route-to-zhengzhou/
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21 Sep inboundThe PM told US companies and investors that the country is still a good bet for investment, but that it had led to huge challenges for the tourism sector, amongst othersSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/pm-kingdom-still-good-investment
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19 Sep inbound1.1 million domestic and foreign tourists travelled in Cambodia over the 3-day Pchum Ben festival from 16-18 SepSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/cambodia-serves-over-111-million-travellers-in-pchum-ben-festival/185272.vnp
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16 Sep inboundCambodia’s tourism port construction completion in Kampot province will be delayed until late 2021, with just 30% of the project currently completed. It is forecast to be operational by 2022Source: www.ttrweekly.com/site/2020/09/cambodias-tourism-port-hits-covid-19-snag/
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16 Sep inboundMy International Movers has selected Cambodia as the world’s most hospitable countries for welcoming foreign touristsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50764192/cambodia-has-been-selected-as-worlds-best-hospitality-country/
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15 Sep inboundCambodia Angkor Air resumed regular flights on 15 Sep between Siem Reap – Phnom Penh/ Phnom Penh – Sihanoukville, and international flights between Phnom Penh to GuangzhouSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50763565/cambodia-angkor-air-announces-resumption-of-flights-from-tuesday-september-15/
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14 Sep inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has launched the 2nd phase of its Skills Development Programme, which will run from 2020-2024 in Kratie, Stung Treng, Preah Vihear, Ratanakiri and Mondulkiri provinces. It will benefit 11,640 young peopleSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50763468/sdp-launches-tourism-sector-skills-development-project-in-rural-provinces/
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11 Sep inboundThe Cambodian government has urged ASEAN to work towards “travel corridors”Source: en.vietnamplus.vn/cambodia-suggests-creation-of-travel-corridors-at-amm-53/182824.vnp
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11 Sep inboundCambodia’s international arrival numbers were just 1.2 million between Jan-Jul, down 68.7% YoY. July had 20,689 foreign visitors, -96% YoYSource: www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-09/11/c_139361045.htm
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11 Sep inboundA new survey has found that hospitality and service workers have had a 56.4% drop in their wages from Jan to Apr 2020Source: theaseanpost.com/article/cambodias-wage-earners-hit-hard-virus
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11 Sep inboundData from STR has shown that in the w/c 22 Aug, hotel occupancy levels rose to the highest level since the start of MarSource: str.com/whitepaper/covid-19-impact-cambodia-laos-hotel-performance
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11 Sep inboundVietnam expects to resume commercial flights to Laos and Cambodia from 22 Sep. Passengers will need to have a negative certificate prior to departure, and will be tested on arrival twice. Foreign passengers will need to pay for all quarantine and testing, as well as install the app BluezoneSource: e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-requires-seven-day-centralized-quarantine-for-foreigners-as-it-resumes-flights-4160463.html
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11 Sep aviationANA have delayed reopening their flights from Cambodia to Japan to end Oct at leastSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50763163/ana-rolls-back-resumption-of-japan-cambodia-flights-to-end-october/
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10 Sep aviation5 aviation firms which operate flights from the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia to China will be allowed to transit in Cambodia for refuelling. Passengers will not be permitted to disembarkSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50762778/five-aviation-companies-allowed-to-transit-in-cambodia/
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10 Sep inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has urged international tourists to not cancel their trips to Cambodia, but instead to follow 8 instructions, including having adequate travel insurance, keeping high hygiene standards and to not discriminate based on raceSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tourists-urged-not-skip-trip
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10 Sep inboundSome foreigners have complained of being quarantined in twin-sharing rooms with another person due to a shortage of roomsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50762431/twin-sharing-in-quarantine/
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9 Sep inboundSiem Reap’s Tourism Development Masterplan for 2020-2035 will be submitted for approval in Oct, and is expected to situate it as a main destination not only for Cambodia, but SE Asia as wellSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50762205/draft-of-siem-reap-tourism-development-master-plan-to-be-finalised-next-month/
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8 Sep inboundThe Cambodian government has said that they are working to focus on ecotourism development, with new laws to support itSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50761671/eco-tourism-needs-more-guidance-says-world-bank/
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8 Sep inboundSchools grade 9-12 reopened, whilst 4 provinces allowed all class levels to reopen if there was a low risk of infectionSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50761521/schools-across-cambodia-reopen/
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8 Sep inboundSiem Reap is planning to hold events every weekend to attract locals to visit. They will also organise tour packages to nearby places such as Phnom Kulen, too, to benefit the local communities. During the long weekend from 17-21 Aug, an estimated 214,047 pax visited Siem Reap provinceSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50761704/siem-reap-aims-to-run-events-every-weekend-to-attract-more-tourists/
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7 Sep inboundA $150 million USD budget for road infrastructure development in Siem Reap has been approved, to “promote the national image”Source: www.realestate.com.kh/news/150-million-usd-approved-for-siem-reap-road-infrastructure/
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4 Sep inboundThe Tuol Seng Genocide Museum was awarded the Jikji Memory of the World Prize from UNESCOSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50760832/genocide-museum-awarded-unescos-jikji-prize/
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4 Sep aviationMore airlines have restored flights to Cambodia, including SilkAir from Singapore to Phnom Penh, Cambodia Airways from Phnom Penh to Fuzhou and JC Airlines between Kunming and Phnom PenhSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/760389/some-airlines-resume-flights-to-and-from-phnom-penh/
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4 Sep inboundPrek Kampi may be added to a list to send to UNESCO as a Natural World Heritage Site, as it is home to rare dolphinsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50760476/prek-kampi-potential-natural-world-heritage-site/
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3 Sep aviationThe Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has submitted plans for international flights to be reinstated to Cambodia. All pax would be quarantined on arrival (at their own cost). Transit passengers would not be allowed into the country. Pax would also need to provide a negative test prior to departure, and be tested on arrivalSource: e.vnexpress.net/news/news/aviation-agency-unveils-detailed-plans-for-flight-resumption-to-6-asian-destinations-4156217.html
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3 Sep inbound110,000 tourism workers have been affected by COVID-19, with 3,135 tourism businesses closed between Mar and Jul. The Tourism Ministry have said that only 3-5 flights land in Cambodia daily, mainly from China and South KoreaSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2020/09/03/cambodia-reopens-to-tourists-slowly-but-surely
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3 Sep inboundThe Tourism Ministry has announced that 30% of tourism businesses have now reopened, and 100,000 workers returned to work. The Cambodia Hotel Association, however, estimates that about 5,000 jobs were recovered, whilst the Cambodia Tourism Workers Union Federation said that they do not estimate that 30% of businesses have reopened, reckoning it to be lowerSource: vodenglish.news/holiday-period-a-small-reprieve-for-embattled-tourism-industry/
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3 Sep inboundThe charges for the COVID-19 tests for foreigners on arrival to Cambodia will be reduced to $100 USD each, with the remainder of their $2,000 USD deposit being paid back 3 days after the 2nd test has a negative resultSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/cambodia-reduces-charge-on-covid19-tests-for-arriving-foreigners/182350.vnp
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3 Sep inboundUnions are calling for the workers minimum wage to be raised to $11.59 USD, an increase of around 6.1%Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/760085/unions-call-for-minimum-wage-to-be-raised-by-over-11/
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3 Sep inboundThe Tourism Ministry revealed that Cambodia has lost $5 billion USD in tourism revenues, but they expect the country to regain between $500k and $1 million between now and the end of the year. The recent long Khmer New Year holidays generated $100 million USD in revenue. They have also devised a “walking in the middle” method for tourism if COVID-19 continues for a long time, accepting international tourists whilst ensuring control to minimize risksSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tourism-revenue-drops-5b
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3 Sep aviationChina will resume flights to Cambodia from 3 Sep, with travellers subject to a 14-day quarantine on arrival and 2 COVID-19 testsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50760300/coronavirus-latest-global-developments-china-to-resume-flights-to-cambodia-from-today-september-3/
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2 Sep inboundThe World Bank has released a report focusing on ecotourism opportunities in Cambodia, particularly in the face of challenges from COVID-19. It will support the Cambodian government to strengthen ecotourism planning, enabling the private sector and strengthening regulatory frameworksSource: blogs.worldbank.org/eastasiapacific/enabling-ecotourism-development-cambodia
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2 Sep inboundThe UNDP has said that COVID-19 has been a catalyst for Cambodia to develop large-scale social protection schemes, with the country able to reduce the poverty rate to below 3%. The cash transfer programme implemented could achieve significant poverty reduction and could pave the way for further developmentsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/covid-19-response-catalyst-axe-poverty
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2 Sep inboundCasino developments will not be permitted near the Angkor Wat area, the government has reconfirmed, after Hong Kong NagaCorp said that it was looking for more integrated resort developments in the Siem Reap and Sihanoukville areasSource: www.ggrasia.com/cambodia-official-reiterates-casinos-barred-near-angkor-wat/
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31 Aug inboundA fire severely affected Battambang’s Central Market, a heritage site, damaging many stallsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fire-ravages-battambang-historic-market
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30 Aug inboundCambodia has gone 16 consecutive days without any locally transmitted casesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50758426/cambodia-goes-for-16-days-without-new-covid-19-positive-cases-tally-remains-at-273-with-265-recoveries/
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28 Aug inboundVisitors to Phnom Penh’s museums have dropped by 95% vs pre-pandemic, affected by both a drop in international tourists, but also by school groupsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50757894/devastating-drop-in-numbers-at-phnom-penhs-museums/
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27 Aug inboundAPSARA has announced that the sunset view at Pre Roup Temple at Angkor will be banned temporarilySource: www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/217357
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27 Aug inboundThe Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC) and the Ministry of Tourism have signed an MoU to boost the vocational training and HR research of the tourism sector in the country. The Ministry of Tourism believes that upskilling workers is essential at this timeSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50757509/tie-up-to-improve-develop-tourism-industry/
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27 Aug inboundSome public schools will reopen grades 9 – 12 across the country from 7 Sep, so long as they are in low-risk provinces. All levels are expected to reopen by DecSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-confirms-reopening-selected-schools-kingdom
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27 Aug inboundCambodia has had a letter of appreciation from the WTO for responsibly resuming domestic tourismSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50757428/cambodia-gets-letter-of-appreciation-from-world-tourism-organisation-over-resumption-of-domestic-tourism/
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26 Aug inboundThe Cambodia-Thailand joint working group are discussing solutions to boost tourism. The Ministry of Tourism is still studying travel bubbles and is awaiting approval from other ministriesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50756873/measures-to-restore-regional-tourism/
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25 Aug inboundEmployees of the Cambodian Cultural Village tourism park in Siem Reap have resumed strike action, demanding that their salary and benefits be paid after a cut from AprSource: english.cambodiadaily.com/business/siem-reap-cultural-village-workers-resume-strike-over-wages-168306/
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24 Aug inboundJapan will start flights to Cambodia once more for business travellers from SepSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-restart-flights-cambodia
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24 Aug inboundThe Cambodia Association of Travel Agents (CATA) has said that the substitute Khmer New Year holidays boosted the tourism sector, and that the good cooperation between the state and private businesses allowed tourists to feel safe. However, they said that they strongly rely on international visitors due to the higher spend. The Cambodia Hotel Association (CHA) have said that hotels and resorts in Ratanakiri were almost fully booked a, whilst occupancy in Kratie was below 50% over the holidaysSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50756096/internal-travellers-breathe-fresh-air-into-tourism/
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24 Aug aviationFlights between Cambodia and Laos will resume in Sep for business travellers and long-stay residentsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/video/japan-restart-flights-cambodia
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22 Aug inboundJapan and Cambodia have agreed to open borders for each other’s expatriates, so long as they observe a 14-day quarantine from early SepSource: english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/08/9ef5f5c79cee-urgent-japan-cambodia-to-ease-covid-19-travel-restrictions-in-september.html
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22 Aug inbound1.4 million tourists visited attractions around Cambodia during the 5-day replacement Khmer New Year holidays. Most were family groups on inter-provincial trips, and was made up of 1,445,238 locals and 14,148 foreignersSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50755916/tourist-number-reach-over-1-4-million-during-holiday/
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21 Aug inboundCambodian tourists are said to feel safe whilst travelling for the Khmer New Year replacement holidaysSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50755783/public-feel-safe-and-secure-against-covid-19-as-precautionary-measures-at-all-time-high-during-holidays/
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21 Aug inboundThe Ministry of Tourism asked tourism related businesses to provide customer information via a Telegram bot for contact tracing purposesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50755831/tourism-ministry-asks-tourism-related-businesses-to-provide-customers-data-via-telegram-bot/
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20 Aug aviationCambodia has been approved for transit flights through Singapore when flying on Singapore Airlines Group’s 3 carriers. This would only allow for outbound travel from Cambodia, and pax are not allowed to transit Singapore for travel into CambodiaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50755774/cambodia-among-five-sea-nations-allowed-transit-in-singapore/
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20 Aug inboundThe 500,000 tourists visited attractions around Cambodia during the first 2 days of the Khmer New Year holidays. The most visited places included Siem Reap, Kampot, Battambang and Preah Sihanouk provinceSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50755734/khmer-new-year-brings-out-more-than-500000-tourists-in-first-two-days-across-kingdom/
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19 Aug aviationMore passengers will be allowed to transit at Changi Airport, including Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, on Singapore Airlines Group’s flights, in addition to last week’s approval for Cambodia and Vietnam. Routes include from Bangkok, Jakarta, Medan, Surabaya, Ipoh, Kuching, Kuala Lumpur and PenangSource: www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/more-passengers-allowed-to-transit-at-changi-airport
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18 Aug inbound557 tourism resorts opened for the 5-day long weekendSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/755525/nearly-600-tourism-resorts-cash-in-on-domestic-tourists-during-five-day-holiday/
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18 Aug inboundHundreds of tourists visited the Chreav waterfalls in Kampong Speu provinceSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50755637/hundreds-of-tourists-visiting-chreav-waterfalls-during-the-holidays/
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13 Aug inboundCambodia was ranked the 7th safest destination in the world to visit during the pandemic by Germany-based startup TourlaneSource: www.malaymail.com/news/life/2020/08/13/thailand-named-safest-holiday-destination-amid-covid-19-pandemic/1893426
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13 Aug inboundMondulkiri’s tourism development master plan is underway, and will have a focus on sustainable tourism, prioritising the cultural identities of indigenous groupsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50754563/mondulkiri-expecting-sustainable-tourism-development/
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13 Aug inboundCambodia will now extend a flight ban to the Philippines after more returning Cambodians from the country tested positiveSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50754591/new-virus-outbreaks-are-putting-the-brakes-on-plans-to-reopen-many-key-destinations/
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13 Aug inboundThe President of the Cambodia Association of Travel Agents (CATA) have said that the upcoming long holidays has already seen more bookings, especially for Siem Reap, where special activities have been scheduled. They say that tourism businesses do worry that the COVID-19 situation will worsen, but so long as everyone does their part, then the impact would not growSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50754647/tourism-related-businesses-fear-virus-reemerging/
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13 Aug aviationThe first international aviation training centre has now opened in Cambodia, at the American University of Phnom PenhSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/first-international-aviation-training-opens-cambodia
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13 Aug outboundCambodian students are facing issues when trying to return to Japan for study – although Cambodians are permitted to re-enter Japan, the only flights which will allow them to get there are via South Korea, which is considered high-risk by the Japanese and therefore they would not be allowed to enterSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/students-limbo-japan-bars-entry
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13 Aug inboundAhead of the holidays, key tourist destinations in the country will implement precautionary measures, such as tables at restaurants being spaced away from one another, and enhanced cleaning at hotelsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tourist-spots-step-covid-19-precautions
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13 Aug inboundThe 3-day annual Phnom Penh Water Festival, due to take place from 30 Oct – 1 Nov, has been cancelledSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/govt-cancels-water-festival
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13 Aug inboundThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) has warned that the pandemic could cause an additional 1.3 million Cambodians into poverty, around 8% of the populationSource: www.dw.com/en/cambodia-coronavirus-poverty/a-54552715
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12 Aug inboundA sheep rearing farm is being transformed into a tourism product in Kampong Chhnang province, in the first of its kind in the countrySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50754079/young-cambodian-shepherd-with-big-dream/
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12 Aug inboundA Khmer Tourism for the Future incubator is being launched by the government, designed to grow resilience and innovation in the tourism industry. It is aimed at entrepreneurs with a sustainable prototype of business that could apply to the domestic tourism sectorSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50753983/re-imagining-sustainable-tourism/
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11 Aug inboundThe governor of Siem Reap expects more domestic tourists to visit during the long holidays, and have arranged religious events, floating markets, food competitions, cycling, boat rides and golf days, to attract tourists. Siem Reap in H1 had 167,061 domestic tourists, down 87% YoY, and 387,839, a drop of 68% YoYSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/cambodia-moves-to-boost-domestic-tourism/180087.vnp
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11 Aug inboundHotels in Siem Reap are forecasting more than 90% occupancy for the Khmer New Year holidaySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50753555/siem-reap-hotels-report-increased-bookings-for-new-year/
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10 Aug inboundThe second stage repairs on the western Angkor Wat bridge will be completed ahead of schedule, in 2022 at the latest. It was originally slated for 2024Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/angkor-bridge-repairs-be-completed-two-years-early-ana-says
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9 Aug inboundThe labour department has warned the leaders of 2 trade unions who had organised protests outside Le Meridien Angkor hotel of their organisations being sued or dissolved if they do not stop their actionsSource: english.cambodiadaily.com/business/siem-reap-labor-department-warns-hotel-union-leaders-over-protests-167757/
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9 Aug inboundThe Ministry of Tourism and Swisscontact Cambodia will partner for a Skills Development Program 2020 – 2024, aimed at providing tourism and hospitality training to youths in Kratie, Stung Treng, Rattanaikri, Mondulkiri and Preah VihearSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/753068/re-skilling-and-up-skilling-tourismwworkers-in-cambodia/
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7 Aug inboundCinemas will be reopened, but must follow SOPsSource: www.eurocham-cambodia.org/post/755/31-JULY-07-August-KEEPING-YOU-INFORMED-RECENT-ANNOUNCEMENTS-BY-THE-ROYAL-GOVERNMENT
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7 Aug inboundCambodia has seen almost 740,028 domestic tourists in Jul, an increase of 15.2% vs Jun 2020. The most visited areas continue to be coastal areas of Kampot, Kep, Koh Kang and Preah SihanoukSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50752723/almost-750000-domestic-tourism-registered-in-july/
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7 Aug inboundCambodian athletes gathered together to mark 1,000 days until the 2023 Southeast Asian Games, which will be hosted by CambodiaSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/cambodia-starts-countdown-to-sea-games-32/179911.vnp
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6 Aug inbound3,135 tourism businesses have closed either permanently or temporarily, whilst 110,000 people have lost their jobs. The Ministry of Tourism has developed 3 scenarios for tourism arrivals in 2020, with the 3rd the likeliest. In that case, it could take up to 7 years for the industry to recover fully, whilst it predicts that in 2021 arrivals could increase by 25-35%, generating around $2 billion USD. The 3 scenarios are: 1. International arrivals decline by 50-60%, receiving around 2.5 million tourists 2. International arrivals decline by 60-70%, receiving around 2 million tourists 3. International arrivals decline by 70-90%, receiving around 1.5 million tourists, losing around $3 billion USD in revenuesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50752225/tourism-may-take-7-years-to-recover/
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6 Aug aviationCambodia Airways hopes to increase the number of flights to China soon, as their current demand is at a very low levelSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50752355/regional-airlines-announce-new-chinese-travel-measures/
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6 Aug inboundHotel staff from Le Meridien Angkor in Siem Reap filed a complaint to have 3 fired unionists reinstated, whom they say were sacked unfairly after protesting wage cutsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50752294/hotel-staff-in-siem-reap-seek-reinstatement-of-sacked-unionists/
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6 Aug inboundKampot province is considering a new beach development in Teuk Chhou district, 150km southwest of Phnom Penh. A new beach would be a priority to be develop firstSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50752377/kampot-province-to-accelerate-new-beach-development-to-lure-tourists/
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5 Aug inboundH1 international arrivals to Cambodia declined by 65% YoY, with June’s arrivals down 97.3% YoYSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/751716/visitor-numbers-to-kingdom-collapse/
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5 Aug inboundCambodia has lowered the cash deposit to $2,000 USD for foreign travellers on arrival. Travellers must buy a local health insurance package which will cost $90 USD and be valid for 20 daysSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50751897/cambodia-lowers-cash-deposit-for-covid-19-service-charges-from-foreign-travelers-to-2000/
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5 Aug inboundThe Garden City Water Park, about 15km north of Phnom Penh, will open on 17 Aug. It will be the biggest water park in Cambodia, and the opening is welcomed by the Ministry of TourismSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50751855/55-million-water-park-to-start-operating-soon/
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4 Aug inboundThe government is strictly enforcing the ban on karaoke parlours and nightclubsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/govt-pressures-ktv-nightclubs-remain-closed
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4 Aug inboundRoom bookings are increasing ahead of the upcoming public holidays from 17-21 Aug. Ratanakkiri province is at 60% occupancy already, whilst Kampot was at 30% as of 4 AugSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/travel-hotspots-prepare-new-year-holiday-revellers
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4 Aug inboundCertified business travellers will now be able to buy COVID-19 insurance policies from 10 Cambodian companies, and reservations of 2-night hotel accommodation, meals, test and transportation fee must be paid in advance. The business person’s sponsor would then be responsible to pay in full for the rest of the expenses. The traveller will need to deposit $2,000 USD on arrivalSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50751507/business-travellers-to-get-insurance-and-less-quarantine/
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4 Aug inboundThe Kulen Mountain Trek-Run will be held in Oct, the first event to be held in Siem Reap, which hopes to revive the tourism industrySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50751522/kulen-mountain-trek-run-all-set-to-make-history/
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4 Aug inboundThe Ministry of Tourism is looking at a travel bubble plan which would be a one-way, closed loop chartered plane journey in the country. It would be targeted at rich and retired visitors, with the ASEAN and China, Japan and South Korea being primary targetsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50751509/cambodia-prepares-travel-bubble-plan-to-aid-tourism/
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2 Aug inboundCambodia has asked for Japan’s support to build the tourist seaport in Preah Sihanouk provinceSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50750827/cambodia-requests-japan-to-support-seaport-in-preah-sihanouk-province/
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1 Aug inboundCambodia will delay reopening schools until the year endSource: www.nst.com.my/world/region/2020/08/613145/cambodia-keeps-schools-shut
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1 Aug inboundKep and Kampot have pledged to become smoke-free tourist destinations by the end of 2021Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50750745/kep-and-kampot-to-be-ready-as-smoke-free-tourist-destinations-by-end-of-2021/
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1 Aug inboundAngkor Archaeological Park had just 1,790 foreign visitors in Jul, down 98.8% YoY. From Jan – Jul, it had 389,630 visitors, a decrease of 72% YoYSource: www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-08/01/c_139257278.htm
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31 Jul inboundTax breaks for aviation companies and tourism related businesses have been extended for another 2 months to Sep, and unemployed workers in the tourism industry will receive $40 USD/month for another 2 monthsSource: www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-07/31/c_139254803.htm
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31 Jul inboundThe Director of Planning at Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism said that the $3,000 USD deposit for tourists on arrival may be scrapped, and that they had recently held talks with the Ministry of Finance to do this, although there has been no official announcement yetSource: www.asiatraveltips.com/news20/317-TourismCambodia.shtml
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31 Jul inboundThe Ministry of Tourism together with travel agents has launched package tours to Siem Reap and other destinations, with Khmer speaking guides and stays at luxury hotelsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50750653/ministry-of-tourism-launches-special-tour-package-to-siem-reap-and-other-tourist-destinations/
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30 Jul inboundKep province has had a tourism plan drawn up for 2020 – 2024 which will transform it into a high-end leisure destination, and sell the potential of the province beyond the domestic marketSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50750089/keps-tourism-marketing-plan-on-its-way/
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30 Jul inboundCambodia’s remaining casino operators want the government to approve its reopeningSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50750123/cambodias-coastal-and-provincial-casinos-seek-permission-to-reopen/
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30 Jul inboundSouth Korean business people returning from a trip to Cambodia of less than 14 days will be exempted from mandatory quarantine in KoreaSource: pulsenews.co.kr/view.php?year=2020&no=779673
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29 Jul inboundBanteay Srei province will be cleaned up, with classes on clean and environmentally friendly living offered, homestays created and gardens built under a “Beautiful Banteay Srei” campaign to attract more tourists to visitSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/lifestyle/banteay-sreis-villages-spruce-attract-nature-tourists?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=7367861ff80349a7618c9ffb08c42eb985a66dd7-1596251926-0-AQ2Qdu4Wro-FoPvl3jzz6hNEHWJN4F_Js-IKvpzubrXlUS2BXqSDoYHn_YXN4UfkkfYVtmdKuaGGFOkMh60Vndl7ukh9nsn6VWvRDU0LOKFew_LbkSZGFVibfe5gI5erg56RSg-WZYjmcsOiDRltffChU8JmGes94rwN-hJi1YGmyd7hyjb5rJMlJ9wsCg37MCRNh08pq4L70W2Y9PGWQjDa-hucZ5vJEbz9ciqhp2iuYTXZCS7n70xHjgiEEDEw0y19bDaOYm8ZAspvoUZIu7UE1W6fEKi6eT2CI90RA2LI3Ce1lZ13Qttv5phOhT7G6BdI7eXHw1WZxEsjTXptRaP-bheFtpkSV0Z9BKMKpvTv
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29 Jul aviationThai AirAsia announced plans to resume the following routes in Aug from Bangkok Don Mueang Airport to Phnom Penh, Singapore and YangonSource: centreforaviation.com/news/thai-airasia-to-resume-services-on-16-aug-2020-1014057
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28 Jul aviationCambodia Angkor Air says it is optimistic and ready to strengthen domestic flights and expand international flights. Cambodia Airports in the first 3 weeks of Jul handled 410 outbound and inbound flights, nearly 85% of which flew into Phnom Penh International Airport, a 95% decrease YoY. The international flights arrived from China, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei and Seoul. Just 5 airlines are operating routes, including Cambodia Angkor Air, Lanmei Airlines, JC Airlines, Cambodia Airways and Sky Angkor AirlinesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50749135/cambodia-angkor-air-ready-to-take-off/
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27 Jul inboundTourism businesses on Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloen are expecting the Khmer New Year holidays to boost their tourism after months of little businessSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50748953/near-empty-islands-long-for-boost-from-khmer-new-year/
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27 Jul inboundThe Secretariat for Civil Aviation has seen an increase of airline passengers to around 1,000/ day, a significant increase vs. the 160 in Mar and MaySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50749105/minister-says-around-1000-passengers-arriving-in-capital-airport-daily/
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27 Jul inboundAll incoming flights will face more scrutiny after many inbound pax to Cambodia carried COVID-19Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/all-inbound-flights-set-face-added-scrutiny?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=451c5aaee8ef4888d9d374a7c85b5de41ad978e1-1596351513-0-AZCKKCInhlYJUqKIrGOF7PSDV7BylAL8bwy0CxGTLIkaTODbFDAJMqgOdAE9J2NwX5VLGwmeSSNIhWmMtrwMMqdGURwP29k-A6TqQuvrie0M2Ch0nXFsASlHK5AFuuTIS3Y98hf5nLiu7YTl_llj8WePPgFJZsObkYL3W2FDeALSG8gPSQQFOltRlFnIoQnXEt1iMVW35ILF1RtqCf6nhKs0JeJWviQ9nAOXTbF2ZsooeJkpHnns8y0buTGsjiTYIO7Ly7r6ALi_MYDdDYswF5OODNse9OnUcFynSJSCgAegGCAmQubYR20_HoTrkqcTU8vkpJaQyqnHPzFNZYn_M0I
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26 Jul inboundCambodia will temporarily ban all flights from Malaysia and Indonesia from 1 Aug. It announced that this is due to a spike in detected cases from the 2 countriesSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2020/07/26/cambodia-ban-flights-from-malaysia-and-indonesia-reports-23-new-virus-cases
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25 Jul outboundThe UK has added Cambodia to its list of countries exempt from advice against “all but essential” international travelSource: www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-countries-and-territories-exempt-from-advice-against-all-but-essential-international-travel
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24 Jul inboundFrance will provide a grant of 1.5 million EUR to Cambodia for its hard-hit tourism sector, and will be used for 24 development projectsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50748433/france-provides-1-7million-for-cambodias-tourism-sector/
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24 Jul inboundThe Ministry of Tourism will implement measures to ensure safe travel during the Khmer New Year Holiday from 17-21 Aug, including working with operators to strengthen hygiene, and disseminating information to all tour operatorsSource: www.eurocham-cambodia.org/post/748/17-24-JULY-KEEPING-YOU-INFORMED-RECENT-ANNOUNCEMENTS-BY-THE-ROYAL-GOVERNMENT
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23 Jul inboundThe government is planning to change the deposit and insurance requirements for entry to Cambodia for business people (including investors, directors, general managers, technical staff and their family), allowing companies to sponsor or guarantee them. It is expected this new procedure will be place next weekSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50747907/new-procedures-to-expedite-business-linked-travel-to-cambodia/
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23 Jul inboundHistorical battlegrounds will be designated national monuments to help educate about Cambodia’s history. The government is looking for “true” historical sitesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/battle-sites-be-set-monuments
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23 Jul inboundThe Pacific Asia Travel Association Cambodia chairman has called on the government to consider 7 measures, including reducing landing and parking fees at airports, airport tax and entrance fees, allowing cruise ships to dock and encouraging more international airlines to fly to CambodiaSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/special-reports/wither-tourism-can-cambodia-resuscitate-sector-post-covid-19-0
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23 Jul inboundJapan announced that it is looking at relaxing entry restrictions for business travellers from 12 Asian territories, including Singapore, Cambodia, Brunei, Malaysia, Myanmar and Laos from SE Asia. Travellers would still need to self-quarantine for 14-days, pass a COVID test and not take public transportationSource: www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-singapore-and-japan-will-work-towards-resuming-essential-travel
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22 Jul inbound20 schools will be reopened in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Battambang. Classes must not exceed 15 studentsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50747460/20-schools-to-reopen/
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21 Jul inboundTraining programmes for young workers in tourism are being developed by the government to help refine skills from 5 target provinces, a move welcome by the Cambodia Hotels AssociationSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministries-plan-tourism-skills-training-boost-job-chances
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21 Jul inboundKhnong Phsar, in Kampong Speu province, is being cleaned up to attract more touristsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50746778/khnong-phsar-to-spruce-up-area-to-increase-tourism/
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21 Jul inboundPassenger air traffic has decreased by 67.5% in H1 at Cambodia’s 3 international airports, with a total of 1.9 million paxSource: www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/215520
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21 Jul inboundThe government has declared that it will not ban Cambodian nationals from returning home, despite being the highest source of COVID-19 casesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-wont-ban-inbound-locals
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20 Jul inboundThe State Secretariat for Civil Aviation (SSCA) has launched a 6-point plan for the civil aviation sector’s development from 2021 – 2025. It will focus on safety, security, cooperation, services, infrastructure and HRSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/plan-launched-aviation-sector-upgrade
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20 Jul inboundA Cambodian-American woman who was in quarantine after arrival to Cambodia and later escaped from her room, was found in Kampong Cham. It was reported that she was on the same flights as 2 US diplomatic officials who later tested positive for COVID-19Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50746179/passenger-who-fled-quarantine-found-in-kampong-cham/
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19 Jul inboundA new airport on Koh Rong is being planned as part of the Koh Rong Master PlanSource: cne.wtf/2020/07/19/koh-rong-master-plan-includes-new-airport/
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19 Jul inboundAuthorities are on the alert after more than 1,000 Cambodian students studying abroad have returned to the country, many of whom tested positive for COVID-19 on arrivalSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/high-alert-covid-19-students-return-abroad
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17 Jul inboundCambodia had 313,300 domestic tourists in the first 2 weeks of July, an increase of 1.67% vs the last 2 weeks in June 2020. The Minister of Tourism is confident that the number will increase in Aug during the replacement Khmer New Year holidaysSource: www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/215368
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17 Jul inbound40 ecotourism projects are set to be developed in Muldulkiri provinceSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50745457/the-great-outdoors-plans-to-set-up-40-eco-tourism-projects-in-mondulkiri/
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16 Jul inboundCambodia received just 20,000 airline pax in May and Jun, compared to the previous daily average of 15,000-20,000. The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation expects an increase to 25,000-30,000 pax in JulSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/passenger-arrivals-abysmal
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16 Jul aviationThe land for the new airport in Muldulkiri province has been selected and construction will start soonSource: www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/215260
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16 Jul inboundTop standard schools will request permission to reopen in Aug in the first stage, whilst later stages could take place in NovSource: focus-cambodia.com/article/school-owners-agree-with-school-reopening-in-three-stages-the-sooner-the-better/
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15 Jul inboundCambodia has had 3.7 million domestic visitors from Jan-May. The most visited parts of the country include coastal areas in the southwest of the country and Preah Sihanouk received 266,917 domestic tourists from Jan-MaySource: www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/215155
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14 Jul inboundThe Aranyaprathey checkpoint between Thailand and Cambodia is allowed to reopen for the transportation of goodsSource: www.bangkokpost.com/business/1950868/cambodian-border-to-reopen-for-goods
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14 Jul inboundA new border gate may be opened between Laos’ Attapeu Province and Cambodia’s Ratanakiri Province, and officials say that this could strengthen tourism as currently there is no road connecting the province with LaosSource: laotiantimes.com/2020/07/14/new-border-crossing-for-laos-and-cambodia-proposed/
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14 Jul inboundCambodia is constructing new checkpoints along the Cambodia-Thailand-Lao PDR border areasSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2020/07/14/cambodia-builds-new-checkpoints-along-laos-thailand-border
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13 Jul inboundAngkor Wat vendors on the west side of the temple must remove their stalls and be relocated, despite protests from vendors that the relocated area has not yet set a date for openingSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/744026/angkor-wat-vendors-must-remove-stalls-by-august-15/
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12 Jul inboundNew procedures to enter Cambodia are expected soon, that are aimed at current investors and professional and technical staff. This may allow a company to guarantee the $3,000 USD deposit required on arrivalSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50743844/more-relief-for-incoming-travelers-to-be-announced-as-two-more-cases-of-covid-19-recover-in-cambodia/
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11 Jul inboundThe Khmer New Year replacement holidays will take place on 17-21 AugSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50743779/substitute-holidays-set-for-august/
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10 Jul inboundKampot has seen an increase in the number of tourists visiting from mid-AprSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50743468/is-kampot-the-kingdoms-latest-hotspot/
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10 Jul inboundThe Cambodia Hotels Association has said that most reopened hotels are fighting to survive, and the majority of hotels in major tourism destinations are still closed. The Ministry of Economy and Finance have said that Siem Reap is suffering the worst, whereas Kep, Kampot and Sihanoukville are faring better. The director of Kampot province’s tourism says in Jun the province received 160,000 visitors, compared to 80,000 in 2019. Statistics for Sihanoukville have seen an increase from May’s 11,241 visitors to June’s 25,247. H1 visitor numbers were 473,257 falling from 1,347,013 in 2019Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50743294/slow-growing-roots-of-recovery-in-nations-hospitality-industry/
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10 Jul aviationThe Vietnamese PM has asked a committee to look into resuming key air routes to Tokyo, Seoul, Guangzhou, Taiwan, Vientiane and Phnom PenhSource: vietnamnews.vn/society/749463/pm-asks-for-more-repatriation-flights.html
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9 Jul inboundThe Japan Business Association of Cambodia (JBAC) is looking at increasing its investment into Cambodia’s tourism industry, as they believe it is still a safe investmentSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50742989/jbac-affirms-believes-cambodia-remains-a-very-safe-destination-for-investments-and-tourism/
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9 Jul inboundWorkers will be given a 5-day holiday to replace the Khmer New Year which was cancelled, but a date has not yet been decided. The dates will not clash with those of Thailand’s replacement Songkran holidaysSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50742852/pm-orders-cabinet-to-designate-a-five-day-replacement-holiday/
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9 Jul inboundThe government has revealed its tourism development plans for Siem Reap from 2020 – 2035, with an emphasis on developing “Siem Reap beyond the Temple”, transforming the destination into a multifaceted one to which travellers return. New marketing strategies and improving connectivity via waterways, road, rail and air are also on the cardsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/govt-boost-siem-reap-tourism
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9 Jul outboundJapan is planning to start talks about restarting business flights in mid-Jul with 10 more economies, including CambodiaSource: asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Japan-looks-to-reopen-business-travel-with-10-more-Asian-economies
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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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 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 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 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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
More schools reopened nationwide on 7 Sep, while all karaoke parlours, spas and massage parlours 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 quarantine with a re-test on the 14th day. They must deposit $2,000 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
Aug
Sep
Oct
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