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Cambodia
~300,000 tourists travel across Cambodia 7-8 May, -10k vs previous weekend.
Lockdown Status
Open
Inbound Travel
Open
Outbound Travel
Open
Confirmed
136,262
8,041 per million
7 Day Rolling Ave
+0 ▼
-100% vs prev week
Deaths
3,056
180.3 per million
Fully Vaccinated
14,192,815
83.75% of pop.
Source: Cases - John Hopkins University (2022-05-19).
Vaccine - World Health Organization (2022-05-06).
Retrieved from OurWorldInData.org
Latest Travel Industry News
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14-May-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia has not detected any new COVID-19 cases in the last 7 daysSource: www.nst.com.my/world/region/2022/05/796062/no-new-covid-19-cases-cambodia-last-seven-days?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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13-May-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia is studying giving 2 year olds the vaccine, as well as giving 5th shots to eligible adultsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501074442/saving-lives-cambodia-is-mulling-giving-two-year-olds-covid-19-vaccines-and-a-fifth-dose-may-also-be-authorised/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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13-May-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia and Vietnam will soon restart their tourism cooperation via land and airSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501074520/cambodia-vietnam-to-resume-tourism-ops-after-two-year-hiatus/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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13-May-2022 🛬 inboundThe Cambodian Association of Travel Agents has reported that half of the country’s 700 tourism agencies have now reopenedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501074520/cambodia-vietnam-to-resume-tourism-ops-after-two-year-hiatus/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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12-May-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia and Timor Leste are looking at establishing direct flight connections to boost tourists, as well as mutual cooperation of human resource developmentSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501073819/cambodia-timor-leste-mull-direct-flight-connection/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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12-May-2022 💉 vaccineThe Ministry of Health has confirmed that the only COVID-19 certificates seen as authentic are those issued by the Ministry of Health or Defense, not by private companiesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501074394/ministry-of-health-issues-instructions-on-how-to-receive-covid-certificate-and-cards-and-say-that-certificates-issued-by-private-companies-are-invalid/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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12-May-2022 🛬 inboundCasinos at Cambodia’s borders are struggling to reopen due to renovation needs, as well as manpower shortagesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501073806/despite-zero-covid-19-cases-casinos-at-borders-struggle-to-reopen/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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11-May-2022 🛬 inboundThe opening of the Angkor Botanical Gardens has been delayed from 9 May to 19 May due to technical issuesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/angkor-gardens-opening-delayed?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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11-May-2022 🛬 inboundSri Lanka and Cambodia have signed a tourism cooperation MoU, which will look at boosting tourism arrivals, improving flight routes and establishing religious tourism events related to BuddhismSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/sri-lanka-tourism-deal-welcomed-industry-experts?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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11-May-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia held a roadshow in the Philippines to promote inbound tourism, under the Visit Cambodia NEXT campaignSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501073255/cambodia-tourism-roadshow-held-in-philippines/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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10-May-2022 🛬 inboundThe Chhvang cave in Stung Treng province is being developed as an ecotourism destinationSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501071992/chhvang-cave-becomes-eco-tourism-site/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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09-May-2022 🛬 inboundThe number of tourists travelling in Cambodia over the weekend of 7-8 May was 299,888, a drop of more than 10,000 vs the previous weekend. 283,990 were national tourists, 15,898 international tourists. The top visited destinations were Preah Sihanouk, Phnom Penh and BattambangSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501071934/tourism-number-sees-drop-with-more-than-290000-tourists/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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07-May-2022 🛬 inboundAlmost 50,000 foreigners are estimated to have entered Cambodia or Thailand via the land border between them since reopening on 1 May – this number includes traders, returning residents and touristsSource: www.pattayamail.com/latestnews/news/latest-thai-cambodia-border-immigration-rules-cause-a-few-hiccups-397892?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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07-May-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia has welcomed 220,000 international tourists from Jan-Apr 2022, and 90,000 domestic tourists. The Ministry of Tourism is focusing on Europe, the US, Canada and the Middle East for long haul markets, and short-haul tourists from India, Korea, Japan and Australia, as well as ASEANSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501070863/cambodia-received-220000-international-tourists-in-the-first-4-months-of-2022/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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07-May-2022 🛬 inboundThe PM announced that no new cases were reported on 7 May, the first time since 20 Feb 2021Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/501071044/pm-announces-a-historic-day-as-no-new-cases-of-covid-detected-in-cambodia-for-first-day-since-20th-february-2021/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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06-May-2022 🛬 inbound150 tour companies are organising a workshop on the Cambodia-Vietnam-Thailand Economic Corridor opening, to boost cooperation for coastal tourism packagesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501070761/tour-companies-co-organise-package-tours-along-cambodia-vietnam-thailand-coast/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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06-May-2022 🛬 inboundAirlines who asked Indian travellers to show $1,000 USD in cash were reportedly acting on a “verbal request” from Cambodian immigration, a source has told the Khmer Times. This request to show the cash covers 20 countriesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501070020/1000-in-cash-demand-airlines-acted-on-request-from-immigration/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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05-May-2022 🛬 inboundIndian travellers using Thai Airways to visit Cambodia have complained that the airline made them show $1,000 USD in cash before issuing boarding passes, and would not accept credit cards, bank account balances or multi-currency prepaid travel cards as proof. Singapore Airlines also allegedly insisted on seeing cash from Indian passengers. The Indian Embassy has reported that it is taking up this issue with the Cambodian authoritiesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501069354/show-1000-in-cash-thai-airways-to-indian-travellers/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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05-May-2022 💉 vaccineThe Ministry of Health has noted that Cambodians are no longer discriminating against certain vaccine brandsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501069408/vaccine-brands-no-longer-in-fashion/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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04-May-2022 🛬 inboundCasino operator Donaco International Ltd has reported that it is “ready” to reopen its casino, Star Vegas, in Banteay Meanchey’s Poipet. It is waiting for final approval to reopen from the Cambodian governmentSource: m.phnompenhpost.com/business/star-vegas-casino-may-reopen-soon?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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04-May-2022 🛬 inboundThe Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway is expected to be completed and open for use in Jul. Once opened, it will cut the travel time from 4-6 hours to 2.5 hoursSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501068708/phnom-penh-sihanoukville-express-way-set-for-july-2022-completion/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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03-May-2022 💉 vaccine2 million Pfizer doses donated by the US arrived into CambodiaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501068070/today-another-two-million-doses-of-us-donated-pfizer-covid-19-vaccines-arrive-in-cambodia/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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02-May-2022 🛬 inboundThe last weekend in Apr (30 Apr-1 May) counted 314,081 tourists travelling around Cambodia. 296,042 of these were Cambodian nationals, whilst there were 18,039 foreigners, an increase vs previous weeks. Top destinations were Preah Sihanouk, Kampot and BattambangSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501067734/more-than-310000-tourists-travel-around-cambodia-as-april-ends/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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02-May-2022 🛬 inboundThe Poipet checkpoint at the Thailand-Cambodia border reopened on 1 May for travellersSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501067323/poipet-reopen-crossing-to-travellers/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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02-May-2022 🛬 inboundAngkor Archaeological Park in Q1 2022 sold $1.3 million USD worth of tickets to 33,205 foreigners. Apr ticket sales were $537,040 USD from 13,365 foreigner ticketsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501067829/open-for-business-cambodia-earns-more-than-one-million-dollars-through-angkor-ticket-sale/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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30-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia has selected 3 tourism villages to enter the UNWTO Best Tourist Village competitionSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501066840/cambodia-selects-tourism-villages-as-candidates-for-international-competition/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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29-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundTourism arrivals in Q1 2022 increased to 159,546, +25% YoY. The top source markets were Vietnam (46,303), Thailand (39,615), China (12,804), and US (8,820)Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/501066584/foreign-tourist-arrivals-increase-125-in-first-3-months-of-2022/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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29-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundOutbound Cambodian tourists in Q1 2022 were 30,410, +452% YoYSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501066584/foreign-tourist-arrivals-increase-125-in-first-3-months-of-2022/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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28-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia is looking into upgrading train lines into high-speed ones, including one to the Thai borderSource: www.bangkokpost.com/world/2301930/cambodia-contemplates-high-speed-train-to-thai-border?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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28-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has removed the need for face masks at tourism facilities, except for in crowded and closed spaces, such as MICE and restaurantsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501065101/wear-face-mask-in-closed-space-says-tourism-ministry/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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28-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe Angkor Archaeological Park received 19,840 foreign visitors in Q1 2022, +342% YoY, and around 400 foreigners per day, up from a previous 70Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/501065260/cambodias-famed-angkor-archaeological-park-gets-key-support-from-china/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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28-Apr-2022 🛬 inbound: River cruise operators are planning to resume their sailings in Cambodia, including APT’s Vietnam Cambodia-Siem Reap route on the Mekong Serenity, Viking’s Saigon between Siem Reap-HCMC and Uniworld’s Mekong river cruiseSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501065339/siem-reap-river-cruising-set-to-return-after-covid-pause/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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27-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway is now 90% complete, and will be used in JulSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501064475/construction-of-phnom-penh-sihanoukville-expressway-90-percent-complete/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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27-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundAustralia will study Phnom Penh’s preparation to become a smart citySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501064953/australia-to-conduct-study-on-phnom-penh-smart-city-preparation/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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27-Apr-2022 👨✈️ aviationAirAsia has reopened flights between Kuala Lumpur-Siem Reap with two flights per week. AirAsia Malaysia noted that Siem Reap was one of its popular destinations, and it carried almost 170,000 travellers on the route in 2019. It is also planning more flights and destinations in Cambodia, with flights to Sihanoukville from 2 JunSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501064589/airasia-resumes-flights-between-kuala-lumpur-and-siem-reap/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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26-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe PM has said that everyone should get their booster dose. Some provinces are considering implementing policies whereby a booster dose is needed to enter public places to encourage the uptakeSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501063574/no-booster-no-entry-sop-for-entry-into-public-places-is-back/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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26-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundMondulkiri has asked officials to rehabilitate 100 hectares of forest to boost wildlife numbers and set up a wildlife sanctuary and breeding area for touristsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501063701/mkiri-governor-proposes-wildlife-sanctuary-breeding-areas-zoo/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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26-Apr-2022 🛬 inbound327,270 tourists were recorded over 23-24 Apr, 15,719 of which were foreigners. The top destinations were Preah Sihanouk, Battambang and Pursat. The Tourism Minister noted that this was an improvement on pre-Khmer New Year, which saw around 200,000-250,000 touristsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501064160/tourism-sector-moves-toward-recovery-with-more-300000-tourists-recorded-last-weekend/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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26-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe PM has removed Cambodia’s mask mandate for public outdoor spaces, although it is still obligatory in indoor places with air conditioning. The government is also looking at a 5th dose for frontline workersSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/mask-mandate-lifted-open-spaces-covid-cases-plunge?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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26-Apr-2022 💉 vaccineThe PM has said that 20 million more doses will be delivered to CambodiaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501063576/pm-hun-sen-says-another-20-million-doses-of-vaccines-to-arrive/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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25-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Environment is discussing a directive to monitor ecotourism areas and resorts, easing processes for project owners and small-scale tourism developments. Companies who want to develop ecotourism areas must submit plans on how they will minimally impact the environmentSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501063038/ministry-of-environment-plans-monitoring-apparatus-for-eco-tourism/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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25-Apr-2022 👨✈️ aviationFlight trials at the Dara Sakor International Airport are set to take place in Jul 2022Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/501062922/dara-sakor-intl-airport-conducts-flight-testing/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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24-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia and Japan will upgrade their bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, including the development of the deep sea port at SihanoukvilleSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501062638/cambodia-japan-agree-to-bring-bilateral-relations-to-new-level/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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24-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe PM announced that he is looking at lifting the mandate for mask wearing in more provinces. He also announced that the 3rd vaccine dose will be mandatorySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501062855/pm-plans-to-lift-mask-exemption-for-more-provinces-3rd-booster-to-be-compulsory/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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24-Apr-2022 💉 vaccineItaly has donated 1 million AstraZeneca doses to CambodiaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501062867/one-million-doses-of-covid-19-from-italy-lands-in-phnom-penh/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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23-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia and India are committed to developing bilateral ties, including tourism and cultureSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501062408/cambodia-india-committed-to-boosting-cooperation-on-economy-trade-tourism-and-culture/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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23-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia has launched the Global Travel Assessment System (GTAS), which will allow analysis and effective collection of advance passenger information and passenger name recordsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-kicks-global-travel-assessment-system?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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22-Apr-2022 👨✈️ aviationDara Sakor International Airport launched test flights from 19-26 Apr, to check the safety of the runways. Its operation date is slated for mid-2022Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/501061621/darasakor-international-airport-launches-test-flight/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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22-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe Siem Reap Tourism Club (STC) and Nippon Koei Co (NK) have signed an MOU to transform Siem Reap into a smart city through open data and developing work skillsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501061612/stc-nk-enter-partnership-on-smart-tourism-in-siem-reap/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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21-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism is drafting a Code of Ethics and Professional Code of Conduct for public and private vocational tourism schools, to ensure that training is effective as possibleSource: m.phnompenhpost.com/business/tourism-school-ethics-codes-horizon?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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21-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundA Khmer Times report last week allegedly found that some hotel scams were in place across Cambodia, with people paying for unavailable hotel rooms via OTAsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501060753/fake-hotel-rooms-rooms-vacant-so-is-hotel/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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21-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe PM has said that 6 million people still need to get their 2nd booster doseSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501060754/herd-immunity-protection-prompts-lifting-of-mandatory-mask-wearing/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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21-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe number of drivers at Preah Vihear temple has increased from 61 to 73 after the Khmer New Yea. Over Khmer New Year, 38,000 tourists visitedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501060879/kny-visitors-move-preah-vihear-temple-drivers-into-upbeat-mode/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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21-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe PM has encouraged community-based tourism in Cambodia, and praised CBT initiatives in Battambang provinceSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501061375/pm-encourages-more-community-based-tourism/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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21-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has reported that $275,367,115 USD was spent in tourism revenue over 14-17 Apr, around $264 million USD from domestic tourists and $11.7 million USD from foreigners. Family travel spent an average of $161 USD/ day, group travel $294 USD per day, FITs $45 USD per day and same day travellers $24 USD per trip. The highest spend was in Kampong Cham ($54 million USD), Sihanoukville ($ 48 million), Battambang ($ 31 million), Siem Reap ($ 30 million). It estimated that the economic coefficient of domestic tourism spend was around $550 million USD to the national economySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501061413/tourists-spent-over-200-million-dollars-over-khmer-new-year-2022/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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21-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundUnvaccinated international travellers will now be permitted to quarantine for 7 days, not 14, with an antigen test on day 7 for air travellers, and those via land antigen tests on day 1 and 7Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/501061328/cambodia-adjusts-conditions-for-entry-into-cambodia-for-foreign-travellers/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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21-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Environment has stressed that people visited ecotourism destinations over Khmer New Year, and that it is important to create jobs and boost the economySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501061465/moe-participates-in-implementing-ecotourism-program/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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21-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe SME Bank will launch a Tourism Recovery Co-Financing Scheme in Jun with capital funding of up to $150 million USD, to help with low interest rate loans. The scheme has been developed specifically for the tourism sector. Half of the funding was government given, the other half from banks and microfinancers. Loans will be given of up to $400,000 USDSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/low-rate-travel-sector-loan-scheme-set-june?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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20-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe PM has said that he needs 10 more days to study whether the mask mandate should be lifted nationwideSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501060551/pm-ten-days-for-consideration-before-lifting-mask-mandate-in-cambodia/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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20-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe rate of poverty in Cambodia has increased to 17% in 2019-2020, up by 4%, the Ministry of Planning has reportedSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodian-poverty-rate-rises-17-due-covid-pandemic?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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19-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe government has said that it will soon launch its 805y cash support to 1,929 suspended tourism workers from 14 tourism enterprises, with payments from between $30-40 USDSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/suspended-tourism-workers-get-support
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19-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism reported that an unexpected number of tourists visited major tourist destinations over the Khmer New Year, stating that hotels in “almost all provinces that have been able to reopen business have received almost 100% bookings”. It also noted that tourism businesses were “very optimistic about the recovery of tourism”Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/501059254/khmer-new-year-celebration-lifts-economic-recovery-hopes/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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19-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has stated that the Khmer New Year saw 5,175,754 tourists, with 5.1 million of them domestic and 35k international travellersSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501059260/number-of-domestic-tourists-rises/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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19-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe government is looking at whether Phnom Nam Lear Wildlife Sanctuary could be added to a UNESCO World Heritage SiteSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501059812/cambodia-aims-for-another-addition-to-unesco-world-heritage-sites-with-phnom-nam-lear-wildlife-sanctuary/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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17-Apr-2022 🛬 inbound4,590,326 people have travelled over Khmer New Year’s 14-16 Apr, with 4.5 million domestic and 28,849 domestic foreigners. Day 1 saw 862,887 travellers, day 2 1,579,251 travellers and day 3 2,148,178 travellers. The top destinations were Battambang (565,618), Kampong Cham province (514,447) and Siem Reap province (400,591)Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/501058975/in-pictures-4-6-million-tourists-travel-in-cambodia-for-khmer-new-year/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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17-Apr-2022 🛬 inbound232,264 travellers visited Sihanouk during Khmer New Year, with 218,853 domestic visitors and 13,411 foreigners. Kep province reported 123,714 tourists to its resorts and beaches, with only 1,000 foreigners. Siem Reap province estimated 400,591 visitors, 397,000 of which were domesticSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/travellers-leave-less-khmer-new-year-litter?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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16-Apr-2022 🛬 inbound15 Apr saw 44,529 tourists visited Kep province, 348 of which were foreign travellers, whilst on 14 Apr, 25,503 tourists visitedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501058611/in-pictures-kep-beaches-packed-as-over-70000-tourists-visit-for-khmer-new-year/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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16-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundMore than 20,000 tourists are said to have visited Phnom Penh on Day 2 of the Khmer New YearSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501058717/tourists-flock-to-wat-phnom-for-festivities/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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16-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe Virgin Islands Ecotourism Community has said that there is much tourism potentialSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501058641/cambodias-beautiful-virgin-islands-have-huge-tourism-potential/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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16-Apr-2022 💉 vaccineClose to 93% of Cambodia’s population are vaccinatedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501058574/cambodias-vaccinated-population-percentage-creeps-up-close-to-93-percent/
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15-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe Tourism Ministry has reported that +5.68% people travelled on the first day of the Khmer New Year than in 2019, with 816,469 travelledSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ministry-more-khmer-new-year-revellers-pandemic?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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14-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundTa Prohm temple’s Hall of Dancers at Angkor Archaeological Park will “soon” be reopened to the public after 11 years of restorationsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ta-prohms-hall-dancers-open-public-soon?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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13-Apr-2022 💉 vaccineCambodia received its first batch of Covishield vaccines, donated from IndiaSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2022/04/13/vaccine-gift-to-cambodia-a-shot-in-the-arm-for-ties-with-india?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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13-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundChina is assisting Cambodia with the renovation of the Preah Vihear Temple in Northern CambodiaSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2022/04/13/cambodia-gets-china039s-help-in-preserving-unesco-listed-preah-vihear-temple?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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13-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundAs of 11 Apr, hotels and guesthouses in Siem Reap are fully booked for Khmer New Year, according to the Siem Reap Provincial Department of TourismSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501057681/upcoming-khmer-new-year-hotels-and-guesthouses-in-siem-reap-fully-booked/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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12-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundTrains from Phnom Penh to Takeo, Kep, Kampot, Preah Sihanouk, Pursat and Battambang reopened for the Khmer New YearSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/train-services-back-track-set-khmer-new-year-holiday-travellers?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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12-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundKep is planning a 12-year master plan which will include attracting investors as development partners, developing infrastructure and attracting domestic and international travellers. It will focus on coastal, island and mountain tourismSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/keps-tourism-soar-new-master-plan?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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12-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe government is assessing the biodiversity status of the Phnom Nam Lear Wildlife Sanctuary, to be able to submit it as a UNESCO GeoparkSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/phnom-nam-lear-seeking-unesco-geopark-status?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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12-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundLocal stakeholders are concerned that trees uprooted by strong winds at the Koh Han tourism site in Stung Treng province could impact ecotourism in the provinceSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501057361/concern-over-damage-to-trees-at-koh-han-tourism-sites/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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11-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Environment through the Cambodia Sustainable Landscape and Ecotourism Project (CSLEP) has been consulting with the public for ecotourism development ideas for the Cardamom Mountains and Tonle Sap Lake in Koh Kong, Siem Reap and Kampong Speu provinces. It is surveying the publicf for their views and recommendationsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-surveys-public-ecotourism-ideas?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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11-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundMondulkiri is aiming for 2 million domestic and 900,000 international visitors each year from 2035, as part of its Tourism Development Master Plan 2021-2035. It is aiming to transform Mondulkiri into a renowned tourism destination. The plan aims to integrate Mondulkiri into Cambodia’s diversification initiatives with eco, nature-based and indigenous cultural tourismSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/annual-trips-mondulkiri-pass-29m-2035-senior-official
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11-Apr-2022 🛬 inbound9-10 Apr saw 370,758 travellers, up 74% vs the previous weekend, with the top destinations including Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Preah SihanoukSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501056815/tourism-makes-a-comeback-number-of-tourists-spike-by-more-than-74-percent/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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11-Apr-2022 🛬 inbound4 provinces, Ratanakkiri, Mondulkiri, Strung Teng and Preah Vihear, will have their mask mandate liftedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501056200/pm-decides-to-lift-mandatory-mask-wearing-for-4-provinces/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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10-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundSiem Reap has been receiving an average of 200 international flights per day, with one flight daily each from Singapore and ThailaSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/tourism-industry-all-set-welcome-tourists-khmer-new-year?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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10-Apr-2022 💉 vaccineVaccinations are being offered at pagodas and resort areas for those who need them over Khmer New YearSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/jabs-offered-pagodas-resorts-khmer-new-year?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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09-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundMondulkiri will promote indigenous culture on 11-12 Apr in its Sokdom communeSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/mondulkiri-promote-indigenous-culture?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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09-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundKampot has seen accommodation for the Khmer New Year at 80% occupancy already as of 8 AprSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501055751/the-beach-crowd-kampot-sees-influx-of-kny-tourists/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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08-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia abstained from the vote to suspend Russia from the Human Rights CouncilSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/cambodia-abstains-russian-un-human-rights-vote?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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08-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has noted that the main adventure tourism areas have seen an increase in the number of domestic visits, for example in Khnong Phsar Mountain, Phnom Oral Wildlife Sanctuary, Kirirom National Park, Chi Phat commune, Areng Valley, Peam Krasop Wildlife Sanctuary, Sre Ambel district, Veal Thom Grasslands, Samlot Protected Area, Phnom Tbeng Natural Heritage Park, Sea Forest (Samoth Chheu), Tonle Sap Lake, Phnom Kulen National Park and the Ream Sar wetlands along the upper Mekong River in Stung Treng provinceSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501054828/adventure-tourism-promotion-can-boost-local-community-income/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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07-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundMore than 50% of accommodation in Siem Reap, Kep and Preah Sihanouk have been booked for Khmer New Year. 70% of accommodation in Siem Reap has received bookings, and rates have climbed around $10 USD or more. In Kep, 80% of accommodation has been booked, something that the DOT called “remarkable”Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/guesthouses-snapped-kny-beckons?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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07-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundSiem Reap’s 15-year-old Giant Puppet Parade will return in 2023Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/501054285/giant-puppet-parade-returns-to-siem-reap-next-year/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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06-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe 38 road construction project in Siem Reap has been formally inauguratedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501053615/cambodias-number-1-tourist-attraction-preparing-for-return-of-high-visitor-numbers/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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06-Apr-2022 👨✈️ aviationCambodia Angkor Air has launched a direct flight from Zhengzhou to Phnom PenhSource: m.phnompenhpost.com/business/direct-zhengzhou-phnom-penh-route-launched-ssca?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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06-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe ADB expects 2022 GDP growth of 4.8% in Cambodia, thanks to the gradual recovery of tourism and a demand for other servicesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/adb-sets-gdp-growth-53
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06-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe Asian Development Bank has updated Cambodia’s economic growth forecast to 5.3% in 2022 and 6.5% in 2023Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/adb-sets-gdp-growth-53
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06-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe World Bank has forecasted Cambodia’s 2022 GDP to grow by 4.5%, unchanged from its last projection in OctSource: thediplomat.com/2022/04/world-bank-shaves-2022-growth-projections-for-southeast-asia/
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05-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe World Bank has maintained its economic growth for 2022 at 4.5%Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/gdp-growth-maintained-45-2022-wb?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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05-Apr-2022 🛬 inbound212,836 tourists were recorded travelling on the first weekend of Apr, with 199,113 nationals and 13,723 foreigners. Top destinations were Preah Sihanouk, Phnom Penh and Kampot. The increase has been attributed to Cambodians with Chinese descent returning to their hometownsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501053340/kny-celebration-ahead-more-than-210000-tourists-recorded-on-first-weekend-of-april/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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05-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundBanteay Mancheay and Thailand’s Sa Keao are in discussions on reopening the Poipet International Border Checkpoint to allow people to travel over the Khmer New Year/ SongkranSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/international-border-entries-might-reopen-new-year?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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04-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundPreah Sihanouk Multi-Purpose Special Economic Zone masterplan will soon start its 2nd phaseSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/preah-sihanouk-plans-phase-ii-soon?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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04-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundUp to 700,000 international visitors are expected in Cambodia in 2022. Q1 2022 saw 151,680 foreign visitors, +114% YoY. 86,588 arrived by air (+158% YoY), 63,048 by land (+69% YoY), and 2,044 by waterway. The top source markets were from Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, China, Korea, Japan, France, the UK and US. Q1 2022 domestic tourism counted for 2.8 million, +48% YoY. It aims for 10 million domestic tourists in 2022Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/501052200/up-to-700000-foreign-tourists-expected-to-visit-cambodia-this-year/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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04-Apr-2022 👨✈️ aviationThe Siem Reap International Airport could be closed at the end of 2023 with the opening of the Siem Reap-Angkor International AirportSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501052224/operations-at-existing-siem-reap-airport-could-be-suspended-when-new-airport-opens/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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04-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe PM has said that the government is considering removing the mandatory face mask wearing in Preah Vihear and Oddar Mancheay provinces as a trialSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501052511/pm-indicates-possible-ending-of-mandatory-mask-wearing-in-cambodia/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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04-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundPhnom Penh have imposed a ban on water fights during Khmer New Year, as well as fireworksSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501052691/phnom-penh-authorities-impose-strict-ban-on-water-fights-and-other-antisocial-activity-for-khmer-new-year/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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03-Apr-2022 👨✈️ aviationThe Siem Reap Angkor International Airport will play an important role in boosting Cambodia’s economy and tourism once it opens in 2023Source: www.xinhuanet.com/english/asiapacific/20220403/d82acd347144481da152328b4d9a7e22/c.html
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02-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundThe Tourism Statistics Department reported that Vietnam was the top source market of international arrivals to Cambodia in Q1, followed by Thailand and China. Angkor Archaeological Park welcomed 19,840 foreign visitors in Q1, up 342% YoY. The park earned $815,575 USD from ticket sales, up 340% YoYSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501051512/international-tourists-to-cambodia-up-114-pct-in-q1/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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02-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia and India have signed MoUs on 2 Quick Impact Projects (QIP) on “Developing Mobile Application to Promote Tourism & Ecotourism Communities” and “Enhancing Ecotourism Activities in Phat Sanday Ecotourism Community in Kampong Thom Province”. A third QIP is being developed with a focus on health, tourism development, education-digital education with particular focus on women literacySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501051709/two-mous-to-promote-ecotourism-in-cambodia-signed/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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02-Apr-2022 🛬 inboundAmbassador of India to Cambodia said that India and Cambodia should work towards establishing direct air connectivity, noting that chartered flights can cover Buddhist tourist sites in India and Siem Reap in Cambodia. She also requested Cambodia’s Tourism Minister to share details and work together in regards to trail of CivilisationSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501051709/two-mous-to-promote-ecotourism-in-cambodia-signed/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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31-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe Tourism Ministry to hold a cultural, tourism and sports exhibition at the Morodok Techo National Sports Complex in Phnom Penh from April 6-10Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/major-culture-tourism-event-set-mid-april?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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31-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia welcomed 151,680 international tourists in Q1 2022, up 114% YoY. Arrivals by air reached 86,588, up 158.2% YoY, while arrivals by land increased 68.7% YoY at 63,048. There were 1,012 flights in Phnom Penh, 144 flights in Siem Reap and 55 flights in Preah Sihanouk in total. The Tourism Minister is optimistic that domestic travel will pick up during the Khmer New Year holidays despite a rise in fuel prices. Hotels have reported that bookings have not reached full capacity, although they have high hopes to welcome domestic guests over the holidaysSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/international-tourists-pass-151k-jan-mar?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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31-Mar-2022 💉 vaccineChina has donated 5 million doses to Cambodia, bringing the total vaccine stock to nearly 12 million doses. 1 million doses from Italy are scheduled to arrive on 6 Apr, as well as another 1 million from Poland. The US has also donated 7.5 million doses this yearSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501050662/cambodias-stock-of-covid-19-vaccines-reaches-nearly-12-million-doses/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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31-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe PM has proposed to raise the oil inventory to “hedge against future risks”. Cambodia to implement a new mechanism to stabilise fuel price to reflect international prices from Apr, with imported oil now taxed using a fixed tax baseSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/special-reports/cost-war-oil-price-and-absence-chinese-tourists-cambodias-growth?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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31-Mar-2022 👨✈️ aviationThe State Secretariat of Civil Aviation reported that passenger movements at Cambodia’s 3 international airports grew 140% YoY to 110,753 passengers in Jan-Feb, dominated by international passengers. Aircraft traffic increased 54% YoY to 2,462Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/special-reports/cost-war-oil-price-and-absence-chinese-tourists-cambodias-growth?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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30-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundKampot Tourism Port construction is reported to be at 93.41% and is expected to be completed by 30 JunSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501049971/construction-of-kampot-tourism-port-to-complete-in-june/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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29-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe Tourism Ministry announced that it will continue collaboration with the Ecole d’Hotellerie et de Tourisme (EHT) Paul Dubrule school and the Cambodian Organisation for Training and Progress to provide vocational training for more youth in Siem Reap. Cambodia has set a target for Siem Reap to provide employment opportunities for 900,000 youth by 2030Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ministry-extends-siem-reap-youth-tourism-training-deal?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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29-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe Tourism Ministry has instructed businesses and service providers to not raise prices during the Khmer New Year holidays (14-16 Apr) to urge tourism spending, after local tourism departments reported that price hikes during holiday seasons since Cambodia’s reopening has “severely affected” the sectorSource: m.phnompenhpost.com/business/ministry-businesses-no-new-years-price-hikes?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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28-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe Tourism Ministry reported that 206,121 tourists were recorded during the last weekend of Mar as cases dropped and the Khmer New Year approached, comprising 193,582 domestic and 12,539 international tourists. Top destinations include Preah Sihanouk with 31,587 tourists, followed by Phnom Penh (28,608), Battambang (23,980), Kampot (22,702), Siem Reap (17,530), Kep (15,246) and Pursat (10,652)Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/501048717/tourism-sector-unhampered-more-than-200000-tourists-recorded/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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28-Mar-2022 👨✈️ aviationThe State Secretariat of Civil Aviation reported that construction of the new Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport has only reached 22%, noting that there had been miscalculations from the developer, who said the project was 42% complete in May 2021Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/new-siem-reap-airport-only-22-done?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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28-Mar-2022 👨✈️ aviationThe government plans to upgrade the level of Battambang’s Veal Bek Chan Airport from 3C to 4C, to allow airlines to operate bigger aircraftsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501048230/battambang-airport-to-be-upgraded-into-4c-category/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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28-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia’s PM has condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, stating: “This act of aggression is unacceptable to Cambodia and cannot be neutral”. He added: “Our official position is that we strongly oppose the use of force or the threat of using force against another country in international relations, we must respect the independence and sovereignty of countries”Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/501048629/pm-condemns-russian-invasion-of-ukraine-as-act-of-aggression/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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28-Mar-2022 🛬 inbound659,426 domestic trips were recorded across Cambodia over the six days during the first, second and fourth weekends of Mar, down by 6.95% over the first, third and fourth weekends of Feb. Foreigners accounted for 35,318 or 5.36% of Mar’s trips, up 24.95 over the corresponding six days of Feb. Preah Sihanouk Department of Tourism said that the number of visitors has been decreasing over the past couple of months due to Omicron concerns, but expects domestic tourism to pick up during the upcoming holidays. Kep Department of Tourism said that the province has seen a tourism surge since Jan that has continued into Mar, with 50,000 visitors recorded in Mar aloneSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/domestic-travel-set-april-boom?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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27-Mar-2022 💉 vaccineThe Health Ministry announced that regional health departments have received AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines, ready to be used for third and fourth dose booster vaccinations. Cambodia’s vaccination rate has reached 92.55% of the total populationSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pfizer-astrazeneca-ready-booster-use-health-ministry?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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24-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Health has said that the reason why Cambodia removed its pre-departure and on-arrival testing was to balance the economy with health, saying, “Don’t tie yourself up in the Covid-19 box for too long, you will die before the Covid-19 virus kills you”Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/501046798/countries-lifting-travel-curbs-to-fuel-economic-growth-and-tourism/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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24-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Labour has called for NagaWorld integrated resort and its ex-employees to find a solution to their labour dispute in a peaceful manner, as little progress has been made thus farSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/little-headway-nagaworld-mediation?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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23-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe Kampot International Tourism Port construction is anticipated to be finished by 30 Mar, and is “almost 100% completed”. No inauguration date for the port has yet been announced. The Kampot Department of Tourism expects the port to boost Kampot arrivals to “another level” as it makes it more convenient to visitSource: m.phnompenhpost.com/business/kampot-quay-completed-mar-30?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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23-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe decision on whether to admit Koh Ker to the UNESCO World Heritage List should be received later in 2022Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/501046459/result-of-proposal-to-add-koh-ker-temple-to-world-heritage-list-to-be-released-this-year/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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23-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia’s PM has commented that it does not support “the invasion of one country by another. This is our absolutely firm position”. He noted: “This is not a small issue because it creates a bad habit for the world: the stronger nation attacking the weaker one. So, if the stronger nation attacks the weaker one, will they attack us [Cambodia]? Then who will help us? This must be clear-cut. This is why we must have a clear position”Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/pm-kingdom-against-forceful-invasion?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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22-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia and Japan have agreed to establish Sihanoukville as a major deep sea portSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501045316/cambodia-japan-to-work-for-sihanoukville-port-development/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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22-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundKep Province will have a new focus on ecotourism and “VIP Tourism” under the new Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects to improve infrastructure. Koh Tonsay will see developments including a new pier, and 5 star hotels, a residential zone, commercial zone, casino, beach sports and transportation, which will take up 70% of the islandSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501045573/kep-provinces-coastal-areas-set-for-major-change/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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22-Mar-2022 👨✈️ aviationAngkor Air has sold a 28% stake in the airline to China-owned Xing Gang Investment Group. The group noted that it was part of their plan to establish Henan as an international hubSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501045806/cambodia-angkor-air-sells-minority-stake-to-chinas-state-owned-xing-gang-investment-group/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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22-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundAngkor Wat saw 6,000 tourists visit to view the spring equinox on 21 Mar, something the Ministry of Tourism has called a “significant recovery”. Siem Reap province saw 27,543 national and international tourists visit on the second weekend of Mar, up from 18,609 the week previouslySource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/angkor-wat-attracts-over-6k-visitors-equinox-sunrise?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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22-Mar-2022 💉 vaccineChina will give an additional 5 million doses of Sinovac to Cambodia by the end of Mar, out of a promised 20 millionSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501045453/cambodia-to-receive-more-c-19-vaccines-from-china/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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21-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundDomestic tour packages have started to sell out for Khmer New Year, according to the Ministry of Tourism. Last weekend, it recorded 215,095 tourists, 203,401 domestic and 11,964 internationalSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501045266/tour-packages-gradually-sold-out-as-kny-approaches/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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21-Mar-2022 💉 vaccineThe US has committed to donating an additional 2 million vaccines to CambodiaSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/china-pledges-20m-covid-jabs?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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21-Mar-2022 💉 vaccineCambodia will receive up to 1.3 million vaccine doses from Japan via COVAXSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501044767/cambodia-gets-428-million-in-aid-and-1-3-million-doses-of-covid-19-vaccines-pledge-from-japan/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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19-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia and Saudi Arabia have agreed to boost their bilateral ties in areas including tourismSource: www.xinhuanet.com/english/asiapacific/20220319/dda46a03431f481792a27a0439cdd718/c.html?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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19-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundPresident Xi Jinping has announced an increase in the number of flights between China and Cambodia from the current 5 airlinesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501044193/chinas-president-announces-boost-in-china-cambodia-flights/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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18-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundKoh Toteung, Koh Sdach Village, Koh Sdach Commune, Kirisakor District “land occupiers” have been told to leave the land, otherwise face legal action. The area is a place where the government has permitted companies to invest, including the Nomads Land eco resortSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501043179/land-occupiers-of-koh-toteung-ordered-to-leave-as-soon-as-possible-to-make-way-for-world-class-eco-tourism-resort/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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18-Mar-2022 🛬 inbound8 elephants were spotted in Sre Pok Wildlife Sanctuary, as part of research undertaken by the Ministry of Environment and WWF fundingSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501043345/herd-of-eight-elephants-spotted-in-sre-pok-wildlife-sanctuary/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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18-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe PM has stated that if the Russia-Ukraine war continues, it will have a negative impact on Cambodia’s economySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501043780/pm-if-conflict-between-ukraine-and-russia-continues-it-will-have-a-negative-impact-on-cambodias-economic-growth/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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18-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe PM has stated that the removal of pre-arrival testing was to boost investment, business and tourism. The Ministry of Tourism has greeted the news, saying that it expects the country will now receive more travellers, which will “effectively assist in economic recovery”. The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation has cautioned that although the new rule is already in effect, it will take some time before it can come into action, as airlines must be informedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501043393/hassle-free-entry-govt-scraps-pcr-and-rapid-tests-for-international-arrivals/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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17-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe Asian Development Bank has praised the vaccination drive in Cambodia, but noted that the “tourism and hospitality sector has been decimated”Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/501042581/adb-hails-cambodias-outstanding-vaccination-drive/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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17-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe spring equinox on 21 Mar is expected to attract tourists to Angkor Wat Temple, as the sunrise will be exactly aligned with the top of the templeSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501042456/angkor-wat-equinox-expected-to-draw-crowds/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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17-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe pre-departure RT-PCR test will no longer be required for arriving fully vaccinated international travellers to Cambodia, as will an on-arrival antigen test, although passengers are encouraged to undertake their own antigen test on arrivalSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-scraps-pcr-rapid-tests-fully-vaccinated-passengers?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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17-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia will reopen its visa on arrival scheme by land, air and waterSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501042896/cambodia-reinstates-visa-on-arrival-scheme/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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16-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe government is planning to create a Techo Westerdam Park in Preah Sihanouk as a new attraction for tourists, commemorating Cambodia’s help given to the MS Westerdam cruise ship during the start of the pandemicSource: www.asiaone.com/asia/covid-19-cruise-ship-hong-kong-inspires-new-tourist-park-cambodia?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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16-Mar-2022 👨✈️ aviationThai Vietjet has received an Air Operating Licence (AOC) from Cambodia, the first foreign airline to do so in 2 years. The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) forecasts air travel in Cambodia to return to 35% of pre-pandemic levelsSource: m.phnompenhpost.com/business/airline-gets-first-cambodia-post-covid-aoc?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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16-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundSiem Reap is planning a smaller event to celebrate Khmer New Year, but it still anticipates receiving many visitors over the holidaysSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/siem-reap-says-plans-low-key-khmer-new-year-event?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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16-Mar-2022 💉 vaccineCambodia expects more than 7 million more vaccine doses before SepSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-expects-7m-covid-vaccines-october?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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16-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe Ascott has launched the Citadines Apart’hotel in Phnom Penh on Mar 15Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ascott-limited-debuts-its-first-citadines-aparthotel-phnom-penh?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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15-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism recorded 253,876 tourists on the second weekend of Mar, 11,688 of whom were foreign. It is a significant increase vs the previous weekend’s 188,338 (+27.3%). The top destinations were Preah Sihanouk, Pursat and Phnom PenhSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501041576/full-house-cambodia-records-more-than-250000-tourists-last-week/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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15-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) has noted that the VTL with Malaysia will drive more traffic to Cambodia and boost the tourism sector. Cambodia is currently receiving “around 1,000 passengers” per day, a majority from the ASEAN regionSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cheer-travel-investment-boost-after-malaysia-reopening?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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14-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Environment and Banteay Meanchey province have met to discuss establishing natural heritage areas in the provinceSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501041009/authorities-meet-to-propose-establishment-of-natural-heritage-areas-in-banteay-meanchey/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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14-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) hopes that the visit from the Japanese PM will lead to a reopening of direct flights between the 2 countriesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/flight-resumption-hopes-lifted-japan-pms-visit-kingdom?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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12-Mar-2022 💉 vaccineThe PM has granted approval for a local drug company to produce the Molnupiravir COVID-19 antiviral drugSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2022/03/12/cambodia-okays-local-production-of-covid-19-medication-as-health-ministry-confirms-205-new-omicron-cases-on-saturday-march-12?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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11-Mar-2022 💉 vaccineHungary to donate 523,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines to CambodiaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501039666/cambodia-to-receive-523000-doses-of-astrazeneca-covid-19-vaccine-from-hungary/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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11-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia reported 238 COVID-19 cases, the 34th consecutive days of triple digit daily case number amid the Omicron wave. The Secretary of State of the Ministry of Health said that there is “no sign” of improvement in the COVID-19 situation and urged the public to remain careful to prevent cases climbing up to 4-digit daily totalsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501039431/health-ministry-no-sign-that-covid-19-situation-has-improved-in-cambodia/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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11-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe President of the Cambodian Tourism Association informed that the number of foreign tourists remains stagnant, while domestic tourism has gained momentum in the past 2 weeks as Omicron cases decreased. She added that the number of visitors from Phnom Penh has not yet returned to pre-Omicron levels, although she believes that the number will continue to increase as the Omicron wave subsidesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501040107/foreign-tourism-stagnates-but-domestic-tourism-gains-momentum/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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10-Mar-2022 👨✈️ aviationBangkok Airways has noted that fuel costs are 10% of their operational costs, as demand has not yet recovered. Its highest cost is leasing, at 25%. It will not opt to hedge fuel right now, and has noted that Russian tourists account for only 1% of its passengers via codeshare agreements. In 2022, it is aiming for a revenue of 8.18 billion THB, with average load factor of 65% and 2.64 million pax, 30-40% of which are international tourists. In 2021, it earned 5.67 billion THB, -44.5% YoY, and carried 540,000 pax, -72% YoY with load factor of 58.6%. It plans to launch Samui-Hong Kong and Bangkok-Siem Reap routes in Q3, Bangkok-Danang, Luang Prabang, Yangon and the Maldives in Q4. It also called for Test & Go to be scrapped, to allow seamless travel within the countrySource: www.bangkokpost.com/business/2276675/call-for-surcharge-on-domestic-flights?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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10-Mar-2022 💉 vaccineThe Philippines is considering donating AstraZeneca vaccines that are nearing expiry to other countries, including Cambodia. The decision is still pending on whether Philippines’ FDA will approve the vaccines’ shelf-life extension by 3 months - if approved, then the vaccines would likely not be donatedSource: news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/10/22/ph-mulls-donating-near-expiry-astrazeneca-covid-19-jabs?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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10-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe PM has announced that the Khmer New Year celebrations will be held from 14-16 Apr, following two years of subdued celebrations due to the pandemic. Siem Reap Provincial Governor announced that the Angkor Sankranta will not be held this yearSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501038831/khmer-new-year-celebrations-will-be-held-amid-c-19-preventive-measures/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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10-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia has submitted the documents nominating Koh Ker for the World Heritage list to UNESCO, which will be evaluated by the World Heritage Committee with a decision expected in JunSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501038924/world-heritage-committee-to-decide-on-koh-ker-in-june/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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10-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Environment has evaluated the investment proposals of 16 small-scale ecotourism projects in Preah Monivong Bokor National Park. Secretary of State at the Ministry of Environment said that the park has potential to be an attractive tourist destination through ecotourism developmentSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501039312/eco-tourism-investment-project-proposals-in-bokor-mountain-evaluated/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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10-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundSiem Reap’s famed long-running Ivy Guesthouse and Restaurant has been put up for sale, although owners are still hopeful for a reprieveSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501039082/owners-desperately-clinging-on-to-siem-reaps-famed-ivy-guesthouse/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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10-Mar-2022 👨✈️ aviationBangkok Airways revealed that its Bangkok-Phnom Penh contributed to 2% of total passenger revenue in 2021. 10 domestic and international airlines were operating in Cambodia’s 3 international airports by end-Jan. Pacific Asia Travel Association Cambodia Chapter Chairman said that the increase in international flights, albeit not at pre-pandemic levels yet, indicate increased confidence in tourists and investors to visit CambodiaSource: m.phnompenhpost.com/business/kingdom-key-destination-bangkok-airways?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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09-Mar-2022 💉 vaccineCambodia had administered the first dose of vaccines to nearly 15 million or 91.96% of its total population in almost 13 months since the vaccination drive startedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501038550/cambodia-closes-in-on-92-percent-of-total-population-vaccinated-against-covid-19-target/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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09-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe number of people taking PCR tests has reportedly declined significantly following news of issues in regards to PCR testings such as long delays and wrong test resultsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501038179/misfocused-outrage-pcr-delays-anger-leads-to-people-not-going-for-tests/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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08-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Economy and Finance forecasted Cambodia’s economy to grow at 5.6% in 2022, supported by high vaccination rates that have driven the government to fully restore socio-economic activitiesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501037719/cambodias-gdp-projected-at-5-6-percent-in-2022-motivates-government-to-push-for-full-restoration-of-socio-economic-activities/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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07-Mar-2022 👨✈️ aviationThe PM regards the arrival of the first business jet in Sihanouk International Airport for the first time in months as an indication of the province’s tourism and economic recoverySource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/biz-jet-arrival-lifts-hopes-sihanoukville-pm?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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07-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia recorded 199,429 tourists, including 11,091 foreigners, on the first weekend of the month (5-6 Mar), up 20.83% WoW and recovering from the three-week decline in the tourism sector. Preah Sihanouk recorded the highest number of tourists at 40,012Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/501037307/recovering-from-the-slump-nearly-200000-tourists-recorded-over-weekend/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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07-Mar-2022 👨✈️ aviationThai Vietjet to operate 3 flights per week on the Bangkok-Phnom Penh route starting from 16 MarSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501036914/vietjet-to-add-more-flights-to-phnom-penh-bangkok-starting-march-16/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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06-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundSiem Reap has undergone a $150 million USD infrastructure upgrade that is expected to boost tourism recoverySource: asia.nikkei.com/Business/Travel-Leisure/Cambodia-s-Siem-Reap-gets-150m-makeover-now-it-needs-visitors?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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06-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundA working meeting was held between the Secretary of State of the Ministry of Tourism and the Asia Pacific Program Director and Member of the Executive Committee of the World Economic Forum (WEF). The WEF representative has agreed to help promote Cambodia’s tourism during the forum, to be held in May in Switzerland. The Secretary of State of the Tourism Ministry mentioned to WEF that Cambodia can be considered as a safe tourism destinationSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501036566/world-economic-forum-representatives-pledge-to-promote-cambodia-as-a-safe-tourism-destination/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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05-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe Malaysian Transport Minister has announced that Malaysia will open Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTLs) with Cambodia and Thailand from 15 Mar, allowing quarantine-free returns to Malaysia. Thailand will see 6 flights daily between Kuala Lumpur-Bangkok and 4 times daily for Kuala Lumpur-Phuket, shared between designated airlines. Cambodia will see 2 flights daily between Kuala Lumpur-Phnom PenhSource: www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2022/03/05/transport-minister-new-air-vtls-involving-malaysia-thailand-and-cambodia-to/2045554?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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05-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundAlmost one million people have received a 4th booster doseSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501036288/close-to-a-million-adults-in-cambodia-have-received-their-fourth-dose-of-covid-19-vaccinations/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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05-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe DOT reported that on 3 Mar 169 international tourists arrived into Siem Reap by air, from Singapore and BangkokSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501036281/more-than-160-international-tourists-arrived-at-siem-reap-by-air-on-thursday/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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05-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundFrom 21 Jan-21 Feb, 84,532 domestic and international tourists visited Siem Reap, -42.36% YoYSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501036281/more-than-160-international-tourists-arrived-at-siem-reap-by-air-on-thursday/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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04-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe Indian Ambassador to Cambodia is aiming to establish direct flights between the two countries, as well as establish a “sister city” between Sihanoukville and Maharashatra in Mumbai, IndiaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501036071/ambassador-proposes-direct-flights-between-india-and-sihanoukville/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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03-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundBattambang is asking for its residents’ cooperation in restoring 800 heritage buildingsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501034698/battambang-authorities-ask-people-to-step-up-and-help-restore-heritage-sites/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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02-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe Sokha Hotel Group has started to work on a 127km road to connect its development in Bokor national Park with the National Road 4 to facilitate accessSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/post-property/sokha-hotel-starts-work-bokor-national-road-4-link?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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02-Mar-2022 🌏 outboundThai VietJet Air will work with Phaya Thai Hospital in Bangkok to carry health tourists from CambodiaSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/thailand-low-cost-airlines-relaunch-open-brand-new-links-cambodia?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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02-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe director of the Tourism Ministry’s Travel Agency, Transport and Tourism Guide Department noted that there had been 326 international flights to Cambodia from 15 Nov 2021- 31 Jan 2022, up 20% YoY, but the number of tourists visiting the country is still less than hoped forSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/thailand-low-cost-airlines-relaunch-open-brand-new-links-cambodia?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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02-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe number of women owners at businesses in Cambodia is 61%, according to the Minister of Labour and Vocational TrainingSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501034174/sixty-one-percent-of-cambodias-business-people-are-women/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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02-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe PM has called the war between Russia and Ukraine “Europeanised’ and called for peaceful negotiationsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501034478/pm-ukraine-russia-conflict-is-being-europeanised/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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02-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe PM has said that he is concerned the Cambodian economy could be adversely affected by the Ukraine-Russia warSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501034486/pm-cambodian-economy-may-be-affected-by-russia-ukraine-conflict/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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01-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe Cambodia Association of Travel Agents (CATA) has urged the government to look at new strategies to attract cruise ships, which they believe would be an efficient way to increase profitability. They proposed a visa on arrival scheme for cruise tourists. Preah Sihanouk’s Chamber of Commerce noted that pre-pandemic, it collaborated with other SE Asian countries to set up multi-destination cruises, and will do so again as travel resumesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/tourism-sector-explores-options-lure-wealthier-cruise-demographic?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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01-Mar-2022 🛬 inboundThe new building at the Poipet International Border Crossing has been inauguratedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501033844/minister-of-tourism-says-new-poipet-international-border-crossing-passenger-terminal-an-achievement-for-royal-government/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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28-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundThe first Ibis budget, Phnom Penh Riverside, will open in Jul 2022Source: www.traveldailynews.asia/accor-to-launch-the-first-ibis-budget-hotel-in-cambodia?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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28-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism reported 165,046 tourists travelling from 26-27 Feb, with 7,603 of those foreign. The most visited places were Preah Sihanouk, Pursat and BattambangSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501033119/ministry-of-tourism-records-more-than-160000-during-last-weekend-of-february/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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28-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundThe PM aims to transform Cambodia into a quality, safe and sustainable tourist destination to support the country’s economic recoverySource: phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-pushes-new-normal-ramp-tourism-revival?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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27-Feb-2022 👨✈️ aviationTHAI Smile will operate 2 flights per week between Bangkok-Siem Reap from 3 MarSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501032546/bangkok-siem-reap-flights-will-resume-from-march-3-2022/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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26-Feb-2022 👨✈️ aviationThe number of direct flights between China and Cambodia is expected to increase from 1 to 2 per week. The Cambodian Tourism Association believes that more direct flights at a cheaper cost will encourage visitors to CambodiaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501032323/as-number-of-direct-flights-between-cambodia-and-china-increase-tourism-experts-expect-chinese-tourists-to-return/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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26-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundBattambang Province aims to beautify Battambang town, especially its restored colonial era buildingsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/battambang-announces-town-beautification-campaign?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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26-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundKep province is preparing to break ground on a new concrete road along the beach, part of the Mekong Subregion Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project funded by the ADBSource: m.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-beachside-kep-road-about-break-ground?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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25-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundMondulkiri province is planning to encourages longer stays for both domestic and international travellers of 4 or 5 days. Under its Mondulkiri Tourism Development Master Plan 2021-2025, it will look at ecotourism in 5 wildlife sanctuaries, a Bousra-Dakdam cultural tourism and ecotourism corridor, Sen Monorom city, O’ Reang district, urban areas of Koh Nhek district, and integrated tourism at the border. The plan aims to create 80,000 jobs and $500 million USD in direct revenueSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501031953/mondulkiri-plans-long-stay-tour-package-development/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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24-Feb-2022 🌏 outboundThe Malaysian PM has noted that if Malaysia’s plan to reopen its borders is delayed, then it could “probably” work on a one-way Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) for Cambodians to travel to MalaysiaSource: www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2022/02/24/pm-malaysia-cambodia-to-work-on-common-goal-to-boost-bilateral-ties-and-tra/2043767?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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24-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundAngelina Jolie’s visit to Cambodia to inaugurate the Women for Bees program, is hoped to prove that Cambodia is a safe destination to visit to tourists, and tourism stakeholders believe that it could provide “free marketing” for Cambodia. The Cambodia Association of Travel Agents expects the number of visitors and international flights to start increasing from MarSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/angelina-jolies-visit-invaluable-boon-tourism-insiders-say?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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23-Feb-2022 💉 vaccineThe vaccination drive for children aged 3-4 years old began on 23 FebSource: www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/cambodia-vaccinates-children-aged-three-five-against-covid-19-2514826?cid=cna_flip_070214&utm_source=pocket_mylist
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23-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundUSAID has held training for the Prey Lang ecotourism community to boost their capabilities . A 5-day training session educated them with hospitality training, food production and F&B servicesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501030463/usaid-holds-hospitality-training-for-ecotourism-communities-in-prey-lang/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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23-Feb-2022 👨✈️ aviationCambodia Airports has said that they are “cautiously optimistic”, and that it will take time to rebuild air traffic. It anticipates a gradual process, which will accelerate in Q4 2022Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/501030049/se-asia-opening-may-prove-a-double-edged-sword-for-local-tourism/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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23-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundA South Korean-style forest park will be set up near Siem ReapSource: koreabizwire.com/s-korea-to-establish-natural-park-near-cambodias-angkor-wat/212034?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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23-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism is looking into a Cambodia-Iran flight connection, or multi-stop flights to connect them to CambodiaSource: m.phnompenhpost.com/business/tourism-cooperation-france-iran-cards?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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23-Feb-2022 💉 vaccineThe coverage for vaccinations in Cambodia has now surpassed 90% of the population as of 23 FebSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdoms-covid-vaccinations-surpass-90-ministry?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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22-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundThe PM has said that there is no need to lockdown Phnom Penh or the country due to the increasing cases, because of Cambodia’s high vaccination rateSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501029667/pm-no-need-to-close-phnom-penh-or-cambodia-because-of-omicron/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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22-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundThe Phare circus has officially reopened in Siem Reap, after an extended shutdownSource: phnompenhpost.com/lifestyle/phare-circus-back-siem-reap-big-top?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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22-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundThe French Ambassador informed the Ministry of Tourism that France intends to boost its cooperation with ASEAN and CambodiaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501029852/france-names-cambodia-as-leading-partner-in-boosting-tourism-cooperation/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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21-Feb-2022 🛬 inbound199,067 tourists travelled throughout Cambodia from 19-20 Feb, with 10,986 of those international, -9.44% WoW. The top destinations were Preah Sihanouk, Phnom Penh and Pursat. The government attributed the decrease in tourists due to the increase in casesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501029095/nearly-200000-tourists-reported-during-weekend-despite-omicron-spike/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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21-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia generated $184 million USD in international tourism revenue in 2021, -82% from 2020. Domestic traveller revenue was -35% YoY at $230 million USD. Overall, tourism accounted for 1.8% of Cambodia’s GDP in 2021, down from 3% in 2020 and 12.1% in 2019Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/international-tourism-revenue-declines-82?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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18-Feb-2022 💉 vaccineChildren aged 5-11 years old who have completed their primary vaccination at least 4 months prior will be able to get a Sinovac booster shot from 21 FebSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kids-aged-5-11-can-get-sinovac-boosters-feb-21?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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18-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundAPSARA Authority are planning to launch a new tour of Neak Poan Temple, including an accessible one for those in wheelchairsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501027985/apsara-authority-planning-to-launch-new-tour-at-neak-poan-temple/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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18-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundThe first e-tuktuks have arrived into Phnom Penh through ONiON MobilitySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501027207/cambodias-first-e-tuktuks-roll-out-in-phnom-penh/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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17-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundDiscova DMC has acquired Grasshopper Adventures, one of the leading operators of sustainability-focused multi-adventure bike toursSource: www.travelweekly-asia.com/Travel-News/Tour-Operators/Discova-adopts-sustainably-led-Grasshopper-Adventures?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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17-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism forecasts that Cambodia will see an uptrend for international tourists from mid-2022, as more packages are developed and promoted. They also expect the number to increase as the number of international tourists in Thailand, Vietnam and Laos also increases. The number of weekly flights has increased by 20% from Nov until end-Jan, reaching 320. The Cambodia Association of Travel Agents (CATA) expect tourism to pick up from MarSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/major-travel-uptrend-likely-mid-2022?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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17-Feb-2022 💉 vaccineThe PM has approved given vaccinations to children aged 3-4 years oldSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-gives-nod-covid-jabs-children-aged-3-under-5?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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16-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundFraser Hospitality is planning 4 properties in Phnom Penh – Capri by Fraser in Oct 2022, Capri By Fraser, City Centre Phnom Penh in 2024 and Fraser Residence Sen Sok, Phnom Penh in 2026Source: www.travelweekly-asia.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Frasers-Hospitality-expands-into-Cambodia-with-three-new-properties?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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16-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia has postponed its plans to implement the National Internet Gateway due to delays in installing equipment and distributing licensesSource: thediplomat.com/2022/02/cambodia-puts-controversial-national-internet-gateway-plan-on-hold/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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15-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundAll Dreams Cambodia has noted that inbound bookings have been slow to Cambodia. It also noted that discussions at the CATA (Cambodian Association of Travel Agents) revealed that 70% of inbound business was controlled by DMCs in Vietnam, and that Cambodia is reliant on a pipeline of business from extended trips from Thailand or Vietnam into the countrySource: www.webintravel.com/despite-ideal-reopening-conditions-inbound-to-cambodia-very-slow/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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14-Feb-2022 👨✈️ aviationCambodia stands to gain more visitors if Vietnam relaxes its border policy, and removed its restrictions on international commercial flightsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501024507/vietnam-to-lift-covid-19-curbs-on-international-flights-cambodia-expected-to-be-benefit-from-transit-passengers/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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12-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundThe Tourism Commercial Capacity Building Programme (TCBP), funded through a grant from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), has been launched. It aims to build capacity in the public and private sector over 4 years. It will also include ecotourism development in Kampong Speu and SMART tourism solutions in Phnom Penh. It plans to launch Mystery Trips and the Virtual Food Festival under a campaign, “Rediscovering the Wonders of Cambodia” to encourage more domestic travelSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501023850/tourism-commercial-capacity-building-programme-launched/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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11-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia and Thailand are working on opening a new international border checkpoint, to boost trade and tourismSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501023774/government-plans-new-international-border-crossing-with-thailand/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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11-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundThe Minister of Tourism will propose that the Visa on Arrival scheme for tourists arriving by air and sea be reinstated to the Executive CommitteeSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501031885/ministry-of-tourism-holds-meeting-to-assess-and-manage-siem-reaps-safe-tourism-destinations/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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10-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundThe Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway is aiming to open for temporary use in Jul 2022Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/501022763/phnom-penh-sihanoukville-expressway-aims-for-temporary-use-in-july/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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09-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundThe government is pushing for more of Cambodia’s sites and culture to be entered into the UNESCO World Heritage List and UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of HumanitySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501022062/ministry-of-culture-pushes-for-more-recognition-of-cambodian-tangible-and-intangible-cultural-heritages/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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09-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundThe Apsara National Authority has launched training courses to boost the English and hospitality skills of 100 travel agents. The first round of trainees will subsequently train their colleagues, which will help to reach 300 participantsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/angkor-training-staff-english-first-aid-hospitality-temple-regs?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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09-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundThe PM has suggested a reduction in gatherings due to rising Omicron cases, but did not call for a stop to themSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501021626/hun-sen-calls-for-immediate-measures-against-rising-covid-19-cases-especially-omicron/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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09-Feb-2022 💉 vaccineThe PM has urged the public to get their booster doses, and a 4th booster dose campaign for the general public will be launched from 11 Feb onwardsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501022069/government-urges-the-public-to-get-booster-shots/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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08-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundThe PM has said that the Khmer New Year celebrations will go ahead in 2022, but that people must accelerate their booster vaccinationsSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2022/02/08/covid-19-under-control-and-cambodia039s-hun-sen-says-all-system-go-for-khmer-new-year-celebrations-in-mid-april?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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08-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundThe Health Ministry is planning a “No Jab, No Job” campaign, which will be extended to booster doses, to boost the take-upSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501020661/no-jab-no-job-moh-plans-to-end-apathy-by-those-who-refuse-to-get-vaccinated/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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07-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundThe first weekend of February sae 344,547 tourists, 9,688 of which international. The top destinations were Phnom Penh, Preah Sihanouk and Battambang. The total number of Lunar New Year and weekend tourists was 1,292,044, the second largest number of tourists in 2022Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/501020551/tourism-boosted-more-than-340000-tourists-recorded-on-first-weekend-of-february/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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07-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundPursat has seen more than 10 resorts being developed, with more investment set to come in. It has seen more visits from tourists due to its forests and waterfallsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501020431/pursat-sees-boost-in-resort-development-as-tourism-sector-grows/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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06-Feb-2022 👨✈️ aviationCambodia Angkor Air have reopened their domestic flights between Phnom Penh-Siem Reap, with twice weekly flightsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501019786/cambodia-angkor-air-resumes-domestic-flights/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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06-Feb-2022 🛬 inbound4,106,034 domestic trips have been reported from 1 Jan-3 Feb, with one third of those from 1-3 Feb. Ratanakkiri province reported 13,559 travellers over Lunar New Year, a significant improvement since restrictions were lifted. The Cambodia Association of Travel Agents (CATA) have said that the high number of trips in Jan will held tourism recovery, as it creates employment opportunities and has a wide geographical coverageSource: m.phnompenhpost.com/business/lny-makes-23-2022-domestic-trips?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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06-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundA meeting has been held to discuss the Preah Sihanouk Provincial Tourism Development Plan for 2021-2025. It is expected that the plan will transform the province into a safe, attractive and internationally competitive beach destination. It plans to clean up the Tomnup Roloak area from its plastic wasteSource: m.phnompenhpost.com/business/plan-lifts-preah-sihanouk-tourism-hopes?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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05-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundPhnom Penh Capital Administration have urged NagaWorld protestors to stop their demonstrationsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501019713/phnom-penh-capital-hall-urges-nagaworld-demonstrators-to-cease-protests/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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04-Feb-2022 🛬 inbound947,497 tourists (931,308 domestic, 16,189 international) travelled over the 3-day Chinese New Year period, +6.15% vs Chinese New Year 2021Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/501019286/tourist-resorts-and-destinations-packed-with-tourists-during-cny/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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03-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundThe Thailand Tourism and Sports Ministry is planning to have travel bubble negotiations with short-haul destinations, including Laos, Cambodia and MalaysiaSource: www.bangkokpost.com/business/2257855/push-for-bubbles-amid-tourism-drive?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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02-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundHotels, guesthouses, restaurants and travel agents in Phnom Penh, Poipet, Bavet, Preah Sihanouk, Kep and Kampot will be exempt from paying taxes for 6 months, until 30 Jun. Some tax exemptions will also be provided for the aviation sector. The move was welcomed by the Cambodia Association of Travel Agents (CATA), who asked that it be extended until the year-end as some countries continue with travel restrictions, which limit the number of international visitorsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/tourism-sector-tax-breaks-set-until-june-gdt-says
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02-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundInternational arrivals from Oct-Dec 2021 were 64,821, 32.99% of 2021’s total and +122.65% QoQSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/international-tourist-arrivals-plunge-85?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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02-Feb-2022 🌏 outboundCambodian outbound tourists in 2021 were -90.6% YoY, at just 30,517Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/international-tourist-arrivals-plunge-85?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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02-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism’s statistics director is confident of receiving more international tourists in 2022, hoping to attract 500,000 international visitorsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501017486/cambodias-tourism-to-recover-after-2-years-of-slump/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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01-Feb-2022 🛬 inboundThe environment and rural development ministries received $57.58 million USD to implement a 6-year project, “Cambodia Sustainable Landscape and Ecotourism Project”, which will be run across in 7 provinces, including across the Cardamom mountains, Tonle Sap Lake, Kampong Speu and Koh KongSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tonle-sap-lake-ecotourist-plan-set-seven-provinces?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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31-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe Tourism Minister has noted that the new tourism campaign, Cambodia: Safe and Green Tourism Destination” is seeing some encouraging results already, with more airlines reopening international routes or increasing connectionsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501016042/cambodias-campaign-to-revive-pandemic-hit-tourism-industry-sees-increase-in-flights/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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31-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia and Saudi Arabia have agreed to strengthen tourism ties and launch direct flights. The Tourism Minister noted that it was keen to receive more Muslim travellers to Cambodia. Saudi Arabia plans to launch a flight from Riyadh-Phnom Penh via Bangkok in MaySource: m.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-saudi-arabia-lift-tourism-ties?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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31-Jan-2022 💉 vaccineThe Cambodia government will buy 3 million vaccine doses, and China will donate 5 million to CambodiaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501016247/china-pledges-to-donate-5-million-doses-of-covid-vaccines-to-cambodia-says-pm-hun-sen/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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31-Jan-2022 👨✈️ aviationThai Vietjet plan to increase flights to Cambodia. The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) has reported that by end Jan, 10 domestic and international airlines were operating in Cambodia, with some frequencies at 3-4 times per week. However, international flights are still limitedSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/two-international-airlines-set-flights?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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31-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe Asian Development Bank has approved a grant of $3.7 million USD which is expected to benefit 4,000 communities through a Community Based Tourism Recovery Project near Preah VihearSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501016405/adb-provides-6-8-million-to-boost-tourism-sector-and-rice-production-in-cambodia/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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30-Jan-2022 💉 vaccinePoland has donated 300,000 doses to CambodiaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501015629/hun-sen-to-receive-300000-doses-of-covid-19-vaccine-from-poland-this-morning/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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30-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe PM has said that Cambodia’s economy is set to grow by over 5% in 2022, down to the high vaccination rates in part, which allowed it to grow at a “faster-than-expected” rateSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2022/01/30/cambodia039s-economy-forecast-to-grow-over-5-in-2022-says-a-confident-hun-sen?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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29-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundBangkok Airways will increase the flight frequency between Bangkok-Phnom Penh to 2 flights per daySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501015321/bangkok-airways-to-increase-flights-on-the-bangkok-and-phnom-penh-route-to-two-flights-a-day/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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29-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has warned tourism businesses against overcrowding over the Chinese New Year periodSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501015360/ministry-of-tourism-warns-of-closure-of-overcrowded-resorts-and-tourist-destinations/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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28-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia and East Timor are looking to cooperate with one another more, including in tourism developmentSource: www.xinhuanet.com/english/asiapacific/20220128/b090676a2ec544df9affa00e376b06fd/c.html?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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28-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundPhnom Penh’s Sokha Hotel is thought to be on sale for $1.5 billion USD, to raise money for the owner to invest in their Bokor resort in KampotSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501015196/for-sale-phnom-penhs-iconic-sokha-hotel-price-tag-1-5-billion/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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28-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe Finance Ministry expect Cambodia’s 2022 GDP to grow by 5.6%. It noted that preparation for the tourism sector must be prioritised, and resources used appropriately. It expects 2021 GDP to be 3.0%Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/501014569/cambodias-2022-gdp-expected-to-grow-5-6-says-finance-ministry/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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28-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism have launched a new campaign, “Cambodia: Safe and Green Tourism Destination”Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/501014764/cambodia-safe-and-green-tourism-destination-campaign-launched/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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28-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundRatannakkiri province’s tourism is growing, receiving around 6,000 domestic tourists per week. From 2022-2026, it aims to receive 300,000 guests and is looking to partner with private companies to develop accommodationSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501015044/ratannakkiri-tourism-bouncing-back/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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27-Jan-2022 🛬 inbound2,000 trees around an area bordering Tonle Sap Lake have been replanted, to help preserve the area’s natural resourcesSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2022/01/27/wetlands-around-tonle-sap-shores-in-siem-reap-restored?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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27-Jan-2022 🛬 inbound19 of 32 islands and beaches in Preah Sihanouk have been leased to private companies for investment and development into resorts, to boost tourism and economic growthSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/19-preah-sihanouk-islands-beaches-leased?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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27-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe building of the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport is set to be 70% complete by the year-endSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501014412/construction-of-siem-reap-angkor-international-airport-to-be-70-percent-completed-by-2022/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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27-Jan-2022 👨✈️ aviationAirAsia have restarted their Phnom Penh-Kuala Lumpur flights, with 2 return flights per week. Cambodia Airports sees new flight routes reopening as a positive move, but cautioned that for a reasonable load factor, Malaysia also needs to relax its quarantine measuresSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501013887/air-asia-restarts-phnom-penh-kuala-lumpur-flights/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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26-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundAngkor 3D: The Lost Empire of Cambodia, a new IMAX movie, will open in California on 16 Feb, alongside the world premiere of the exhibition Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia, with over 120 artifactsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501013393/angkor-3d-the-lost-empire-of-cambodia-opens-at-the-california-science-center-imax-theater-on-february-16-2022/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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25-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundNagaworld have stated that the resort’s temporary evaluation for losses in H1 2020 were $77 million USD, and in fact it could be higherSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2022/01/25/nagaworld-covid-19-losses-drove-layoffs?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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24-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism forecasts that Cambodia’s international arrivals will reach back to 2019 levels by 2025. The Ministry has said that it has a “clear strategic plan and [we] are implementing it every day” to promote the country’s tourism appeal. The Pacific Asia Travel Association (Pata) Cambodia chapter chairman noted that 2025 may be too early, and only sees a full recovery by 2027Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/full-travel-rebound-likely-2025-ministry?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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24-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe Minister of Tourism has called the ATF 2022 a success, noting that there were no cases of COVID detectedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501012067/minister-of-tourism-hosting-of-atf-2022-a-success/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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21-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia becomes the 10th country to recognise Vietnam’s vaccine passport. Vietnam currently recognises vaccine passports from 79 countries, including CambodiaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501010932/cambodia-recognises-vietnams-travel-passport-and-vietnam-simplifies-entry-requirements/
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21-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundForeign arrivals who tested positive for Omicron are now allowed to recover at hotels or other non-healthcare locations of their choice. Cambodians who contract the Omicron variant, as well as Alpha or Delta variants, will also be allowed to recover or receive treatment at home. Omicron patients who are currently being treated at hospitals may leave for home or hotel treatment if they wish to do soSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/omicron-patients-can-stay-home-pm?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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20-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundASEAN launched a new ASEAN Tourism Logo and ASEAN Safe Travel Stamp, “Safe and Warm” at the ATF event in Sihanoukville, as part of the region’s recovery. The Cambodian Ministry of Tourism noted at the forum that ASEAN is set to reopen, with key principles including the ASEAN Travel Corridor. Creation of a digital vaccination card and the promotion of the New NormalSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501010548/asean-tourism-reopening-officially-announced/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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20-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundAccor Group has launched the “For the Love of Captivating Cambodia” campaign, rewarding guests with special credits to be redeemed for F&B and spa servicesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501010324/accor-unveils-campaign-to-welcome-back-international-travellers-to-cambodia/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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20-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundNew tourist port in Kep worth $1.2 million USD has been inaugurated. The port aims to attract more foreign tourists post-pandemic and is able to accommodate 3 cruise ships with 150 passenger capacity each and several small tourist boatsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501010282/cambodias-sea-cruise-tourism-gets-boost-with-launch-of-new-cruise-port-in-coastal-city-kep/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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19-Jan-2022 🌏 outboundAll passengers to Taiwan arriving from Malaysia, the Philippines, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam will need to wait for an on-arrival PCR test before being able to clear the airportSource: www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2022/01/19/short-haul-flights-from-malaysia-eight-other-countries-subject-to-taiwans-o/2036222?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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19-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe ASEAN Tourism Forum was held from 16-22 Jan in Sihanoukville, with 100 national and international delegates physically attending, including buyers from 40 companies and 27 media outlets from 27 countries in the TRAVEXSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501009393/asean-tourism-forum-2022-officially-launched/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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19-Jan-2022 💉 vaccinePfizer doses will no longer be used for primary vaccinations and only for booster shots, the Health Ministry announced, amid suspicions about vaccine discrimination. The ministry spokesperson assured that all vaccines used have received the EUL from WHO and are capable to fight COVID-19 and its variants, including OmicronSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501009269/jabs-restriction-pfizer-doses-will-only-be-given-as-booster-and-not-basic-shots/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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19-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Environment has approved a small-scale eco-tourism development plan in Preah Monivong’s Bokor National Park, comprising 7 projects. The ministry spokesperson added that there are currently 37 small-scale ecotourism projects in Kampot province and that the ministry will take back the land if the projects aren’t developed according to the approved plans. The projects aim to create more tourism potential, as well as create jobs and improve locals’ livelihoodsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501009365/seven-eco-tourism-projects-approved-for-bokor-national-park/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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19-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundNew beach in Phum Thmey village in Kep aims to open to the public for Khmer New Year in AprSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501009423/new-kep-beach-may-open-in-april/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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18-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundIndonesia and Cambodia have signed an MoU to continue bilateral cooperation in the tourism sector, focusing on tourism promotion and marketing, tourism destination development, private sector cooperation, capacity building, MICE, and cooperation in events and connectivity. Indonesia will also take over from Cambodia as host for the ASEAN Tourism Forum in 2023Source: www.antaranews.com/berita/2651257/indonesia-dan-kamboja-kerja-sama-bilateral-di-bidang-pariwisata?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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18-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe Cambodian PM at the ATF called for ASEAN to reopen, and urged ASEAN foreign ministers to work with one another to ease the flow of tourism, suggesting they adopt Cambodia’s border policySource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-sets-tourism-reopening-centrepiece-atf-2022?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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18-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundSiem Reap to hold Songkran celebrations on the first day of Khmer New Year after 2-year postponements due to the pandemicSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/khmer-new-years-songkran-returns-siem-reap-2022?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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18-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia and Laos have signed an MoU on tourism cooperation, focusing on facilitating cross-border travel, human resource development, promoting visits between representatives, and strengthening cooperation in other sub-regional frameworksSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501009195/cambodia-laos-strengthen-tourism-cooperation/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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18-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundA short-documentary on the Tuol Sleng Genocide was launched under the Korea International Cooperation Agency and UNESCO’s “Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Archives Preservation and Digitisation” projectSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501009100/tuol-sleng-genocide-museum-archives-preservation-and-digitisation-project-launches-toul-sleng-docuseries/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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18-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundAPSARA National Authority has launched a new visiting circuit at Bayon Temple in the Angkor Archaeological Park to ensure better flow of visitors and avoid crowds. It also aims to give tourists time to appreciate the temple more while keeping a safe social distance. The site welcomed 12,873 foreigners in 2021, down 96.8% YoYSource: www.bolnews.com/international/2022/01/cambodia-launches-new-visiting-circuit-at-famed-bayon-temple-in-angkor/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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17-Jan-2022 👨✈️ aviationVietnam Airlines has increased flights to Phnom Penh from 4 to 10 per weekSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501008216/vietnam-airlines-increases-cambodian-flight-frequency-to-10-per-week/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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17-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe Tourism Ministry will hold an exhibition on tourism professional development in Preah Sihanouk from 18-12 Jan as a side event of ATF 2022, allowing tourism professionals to showcase their skills and give visitors an opportunity to learn those skillsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sihanoukville-hosts-tourism-skills-fair?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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15-Jan-2022 💉 vaccineCambodia has launched its 4th booster dose campaign on 14 Jan, with the PM also receiving hisSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501007396/cambodia-rolls-out-4th-dose-of-covid-19-vaccines/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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14-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia will hold the 40th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) from 16-22 Jan, with 350 delegates from 27 countries and regions expected to joinSource: www.travelnewsasia.com/news22/141-ASEANTourismForum2022.shtml?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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14-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe Minister of Tourism believes that the ATF 2022 will position Cambodia as a safe tourism destinationSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501007143/atf-2022-to-reaffirm-cambodia-as-a-safe-tourist-destination/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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14-Jan-2022 💉 vaccineThe government has not decided whether to vaccinate those aged 3-4 years old yetSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-no-decision-covid-jabs-3-4-age-group?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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13-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe Siem Reap provincial government will pay the health examination fees for 5,117 tour guides to allow them to gain a tour guide licence. The tour guides called for a $40 USD stipend to be paid to them a month as financial support until the industry recoversSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501005964/governor-pays-for-more-than-5000-tour-guides-health-checks-in-sr/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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13-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe World Bank sees Cambodia’s 2022 GDP growing by 4.5% in 2022, and 5.5% in 2023Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/501006196/world-bank-forecasts-cambodias-economic-growth-to-reach-4-5-percent-in-2022-and-5-5-percent-in-2023/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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13-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe government is looking at adding a requirement that international travellers must have received booster shots within 6 months of their second dose to be permitted quarantine-free entrySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501005865/no-booster-no-entry-those-with-second-jab-validation-crossing-six-months-considered-omicron-risks/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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12-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe Cambodia National Tourism Alliance has stated that they do not consider Omicron to be a “big worry” for tourism recovery, and that “domestic tourism is growing fast”. They forecast that 70-80% of those who had lost their jobs would be able to return to the tourism industrySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501005279/2022-to-witness-tourism-recovery-in-cambodia/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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12-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia has postponed the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat from 18-19 Jan in Siem Reap, due to difficulties in delegates being able to travelSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/cambodia-postpones-asean-foreign-ministers-retreat/220624.vnp?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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12-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundMetal towers for wildlife watching have been built in Sang Rukhavoan wildlife sanctuary in Oddar Meanchey provinceSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501005234/metal-towers-for-wildlife-watching-activities-in-oddar-meanchey-province/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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12-Jan-2022 👨✈️ aviationVietnam Airlines will fly 4 times per week to CambodiaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501005406/vietnam-air-flies-four-times-a-week-to-cambodia/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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11-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe Kulen Mountain Trek-Run will see its third round on 13 Feb and expects 200 participantsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501004703/historic-kulen-mt-trek-run-finally-pushes-through/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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11-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe Siem Reap 38 road infrastructure upgrade has been completed by the end DecSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501004496/siem-reap-welcomes-new-road-infrastructure/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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10-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundCambodian Mine Action Centre has cleared 40ha of landmines and UXOs in Preah Vihear province. It is aiming to clear areas by the Koh Ker temple, to allow tourists to visit the entire siteSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2022/01/10/priority-to-clear-mines-at-cambodia039s-temple-tourist-sites?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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10-Jan-2022 💉 vaccineThe PM has ordered that Cambodia purchase 5 million more vaccine doses to be used for boostersSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501004222/pm-orders-the-purchase-of-five-more-million-doses-of-vaccine/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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09-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundLocal transmission of the Omicron variant has now been detected in CambodiaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501003445/omicron-variant-of-coronavirus-detected-among-community-in-cambodia-is-the-beast-unleashed-again/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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09-Jan-2022 💉 vaccineThe 4th booster dose campaign will start to be administered from 14 Jan, using Pfizer. It will be given to frontliners, government officials and the elderlySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501003437/fourth-dose-of-covid-19-vaccine-pfizer-will-be-administered-from-january-14-to-senior-officials/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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09-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe 7 Jan holiday saw 158,630 tourists travel the country, including international and domestic. The top 3 destinations were Phnom Penh, Preah Sihanouk and Siem ReapSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501003572/close-to-160000-tourists-reported-during-january-7-holiday/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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08-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Health has downplayed the concerns about Omicron, stating that its symptoms are “mild although it spreads fast”Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/501003277/big-jump-in-omicron-cases-for-cambodia/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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08-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe works on Angkor Wat’s central tower is expected to be finished in Mar-AprSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/work-angkor-wats-central-tower-set-complete-mar-apr-ana?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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07-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe government has reported that after the 15 Nov reopening, there has been an increase from 200-300 international passengers arriving daily to 750-1,000 pax. However, they noted that the momentum slowed by the end of Dec due to tightened Thailand measuresSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501003062/air-passengers-to-cambodia-increases-with-750-to-1000-tourists-reported-daily/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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06-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe plans to open Siem Reap’s first immersive 3D museum, Immersive Angkor, are back on track, after being postponed twice in 2021. It will be presented to Cambodian authorities on 21 Jan. A new investor is now being brought in, a French entertainment and theme park developer, as the project is biggerSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501001667/siem-reap-immersive-angkor-museum-back-on-track/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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06-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundOddar Meanchey’s Department of Tourism is planning to attract more tourists in 2022. They are planning to develop locations to boost the economy, as well as run training courses on best practiceSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501002235/oddar-meancheys-tourism-authorities-prepare-tourist-destination-for-next-major-holiday/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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06-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundTribe Phnom Penh Post Office Square is set to open in Apr, the first Tribe Signature property in the countrySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501001735/accors-first-tribe-signature-hotel-in-cambodia-to-open-doors-in-phnom-penh-in-april/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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06-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia saw 196,495 international arrivals in 2021, -84.96% YoY. Thailand was the top inbound market, at 81,844 (-61.2% YoY), China at 45,775 (-86.1% YoY) and Vietnam 22,120 (-87.9% YoY)Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/potential-barriers-recovery-tourism-stumbles-2022?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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06-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundKoh Tonsay Tourism Port in Kep has been completed and is set to open on 19 Jan, to boost tourism. The Kep Department of Tourism believes that it will boost the province’s image, as well as help increase waterway tourism from Kep to Phu Quoc in Vietnam, and from Kep to ThailandSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/kep-tourism-pier-may-open-jan-19?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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05-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundJFT Jet, a private airline company, has noted that demand for private travel in Cambodia is growing. They are focusing on VIPs flying to France, the US, Japan and Australia. They also partner with KAA to provide private air ambulance servicesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501000762/private-flight-service-demand-resumes-in-kingdom-and-beyond/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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05-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundKampot International Port is at 90% completion, but construction has been slowed down by the weather and COVID situation. It should be complete by 31 Mar. Once open, it can handle one million passengers and tourists annuallySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501001172/kampot-international-port-to-be-completed-by-end-of-march/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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05-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe Siem Reap-Angkor Tourism Management and Development Committee has been established to aid the implementation of the Siem Reap Tourism Development Master Plan 2021-2035Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/501001185/royal-government-establishes-siem-reap-angkor-tourism-management-and-development-commission/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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05-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundKindergartens for children aged 3-5 years old will be permitted to reopen in JanSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501001228/kindergartens-with-pupils-aged-3-and-5-allowed-to-reopen/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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05-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThose who contract the Omicron variant will not be allowed to undergo treatment at homeSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501001235/home-hospitalisation-not-allowed-for-omicron-patients-as-new-variant-cases-rise-to-94/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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04-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism reported that 2,002,298 domestic tourists travelled the country from 31 Dec-2 Jan, with nearly 12,000 international travellers. Phnom Penh attracted the most visitors, at 608,855, Siem Reap province 287,837 and Preah Sihanouk 156,753. In total, it was an increase of 74.24% YoYSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/501000354/more-than-two-million-tourists-traversed-the-country-during-the-new-year-weekend/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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04-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundCambodia is 90% ready to hold the 40th ASEAN Tourism Forum from 16-22 Jan in Sihanoukville. It will include a Tourism Expo, TRAVEX, with 187 booths. It will also be attended by ASEAN tourism ministersSource: m.phnompenhpost.com/business/kingdom-90-prepared-host-asean-tourism-forum?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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04-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundAngkor Archaeological Park and Phnom Kulen National Park saw 247,000 and 14,400 visits over 31 Dec-2 Jan, with 25,600 visitors to Siem Reap province’s community-based tourism and eco-tourism destinations. Mondulkiri noted that from 31 Dec-1 Jan, 18,996 trips were made, +77.3% YoYSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/new-years-domestic-tourism-balloons-74-over-2m-trips?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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03-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundKoh Kong administrators are looking into a request from a private company to develop 6,145 hectares of land in Bokum Sakor National Park into 2 multi-purpose projectsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50999244/development-in-botum-sakor-national-park/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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02-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe National Bank of Cambodia has forecasted that the economy will grow by 5% in 2022. It sees the recovery of tourism to have a positive impact on the hotel and restaurant sectorSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50998924/national-bank-of-cambodia-predicts-economy-to-grow-at-5-percent-in-2022/
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02-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe Angkor Half Marathon on 2 Dec has 2,000 registered participants. The Secretary of State of the Ministry of Tourism said that the event will help to promote to the world that Siem Reap is ready to welcome international touristsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50998917/angkor-half-marathon-today-attracts-2000-runners-including-200-foreigners/
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01-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundPreah Sihanouk is looking at scuba diving tourism, with interest from tourists triggering studies from the province into how to keep tourists safe and where they can dive. It is aiming for 1.3 million visitors in 2022, 250,000 of which internationalSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50998619/preah-sihanouk-boosts-underwater-tourism/
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01-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundSiem Reap is reported to have welcomed 190,000 visitors to resort areas over New Year’s Eve, with 76% locals, and 40,000-50,000 from outside the provinceSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/siem-reap-tourism-sector-gets-some-welcome-relief?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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01-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundThe provincial tourism departments have reported that 1.1 million domestic visitors travelled across the country, with 5,754 of those international visitorsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/domestic-tourism-explodes-over-holiday-weekend-despite-covid?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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01-Jan-2022 🛬 inboundPreah Sihanouk authorities have reported 52,717 tourists visiting Sihanoukville’s beaches on New Year’s EveSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/local-tourists-swarm-sihanoukvilles-beaches-holiday?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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31-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundKoh Kong province has reported that more than 80% of its accommodation is booked for the New Year, with Koh Sdech fully booked, which is “now a favourite destination for tourists”. Mondulkiri province has noted that accommodation is fully booked for the New Year at natural tourist sites. Kampot province reported that accommodation along the river and beach were fully booked for the New YearSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50998120/tourism-destinations-nearly-fully-booked-ahead-of-new-year/
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31-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundChong Khneas Floating Community on Tonle Sap lake is struggling due to the lack of tourists visitingSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50998124/floating-village-still-struggling-amid-tourists-slow-return-to-sr/
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30-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundAngkor Enterprise has extended the deadline to encourage Angkor Archaeological Site entrance tickets to be bought, until 31 Dec 2022. A 1-day ticket will qualify for 2 day entry, a 3-day pass for 5 days and a 7-day pass for 10 days. Monthly passes will also see their validity extended. From Jan-Nov, it saw 9,488 international visitors, with $385,696 USD in revenue. In Nov 2021, it welcome 2,202 international visitors, up 78% YoYSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50997358/angkor-looks-at-tourism-potential-extends-entrance-pass-deadline/
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30-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundAsian Trails Group is looking to develop its Cambodian market, particularly ecotourism. The Cambodia Association of Travel Agents has reported that foreign investment in tourism companies in Cambodia now accounts for just 20%, whereas 30 years ago, the majority were foreign-ownedSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/swiss-tourism-bigwig-anxious-invest-cambodia-envoy-says?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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30-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundAll live video taking at Angkor Archaeological Site are now banned without permission, to ensure that videos do not negatively impact the value of the temples. Videos taken to promote tourism will not need to pay an application fee. Pre-wedding photography must also apply in advanceSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50997364/permission-required-for-production-of-all-live-video-at-angkor-sites/
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30-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundThe Association of Phnom Penh Tourist Guides reported that 90% of tour guides in Phnom Penh do not have any clients, and instead have taken up jobs in other sectorsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50997460/kingdoms-tour-guides-still-struggling-to-make-ends-meet/
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29-Dec-2021 💉 vaccineAnother batch of 2.35 million Australian donated Pfizer vaccines arrivedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50996624/second-batch-of-australian-donated-pfizer-vaccines-lands/
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29-Dec-2021 👨✈️ aviationThe number of flights between Thailand and Cambodia have decreased 20% after the suspension of new applications for the Thailand PassSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50996722/thai-quarantine-affects-some-flights-into-kingdom/
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28-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundPreah Sihanouk province has started to fence off a 350k sqm site for a tourist site to be developed by a private company in Koh Rong CitySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50996049/authorities-start-sealing-off-land-for-project-in-koh-rong-city/
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27-Dec-2021 💉 vaccineAustralia has sent 783k Pfizer doses, the majority of which will be assigned for fourth dose boosters for those on the Thai bordersSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50995548/australia-donated-pfizer-vaccines-arrive-in-cambodia-to-be-dispatched-to-front-line-states-with-thailand/
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27-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundPreah Sihanouk has seen 1,500 international arrivals in Dec via non-scheduled chartered flights from China, Indonesia and other countries. The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) noted that in Nov just 20 international chartered flights and 20 domestic flights with 300 pax landed in the provinceSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/1500-international-travellers-preah-sihanouk?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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26-Dec-2021 💉 vaccinePhnom Penh will launch its booster dose campaign again on 3 Jan, after seeing poor registration for the previous booster campaignSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50995096/phnom-penh-to-launch-booster-dose-campaign-for-the-second-time-on-january-3-first-campaign-on-october-11-achieved-poor-results/
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25-Dec-2021 💉 vaccineThose who have taken the Johnson & Johnson vaccine should have their booster dose immediatelySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50995069/those-who-took-jj-jabs-urged-to-get-booster-shots-immediately/
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25-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia’s Sustainable Landscape and Sustainable Tourism Project is said to have benefited the economy of local communities, allowing them to generate revenue and strengthen ecotourismSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50995019/cambodias-sustainable-landscape-and-sustainable-tourism-project-help-for-local-communities/
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24-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundNew cases have slightly risen, but remain extremely lowSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50994745/new-cases-rise-slightly-with-66%25-of-new-cases-being-imported-as-omicron-fears-grow/
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24-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia’s ruling party has voted to endorse the current PM’s son as the future prime minister, but with no timeline givenSource: www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/cambodia-pm-hun-sen-son-hun-manet-future-leader-2399901?cid=cna_flip_070214&utm_source=pocket_mylist
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23-Dec-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia plans to give a second booster dose of Pfizer to 500,000 borderline health workersSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/workers-frontline-get-second-booster-shot?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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23-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundWonderpass Technology and Wing Money have signed an MoU to promote digital payments for digital tourism, including smart ticketing, wearable payment solutions, and cashless payments. Wonderpass is supported with the Ministry of Tourism to operate ticketing systems at tourism attractions in Cambodia, and link to mobile apps Visit Cambodia and Kingdom of WonderSource: phnompenhpost.com/business/wing-and-wonderpass-sign-mou-support-tourism-growth-cambodia?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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22-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundThe SME Bank of Cambodia is planning to make it easier for loan applications, helping their cashflowSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/sme-bank-mulls-unsecured-loans-smes?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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22-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundThe government will continue to provide tax breaks to the tourism industry in H1 2022Source: m.phnompenhpost.com/business/2021-2023-recovery-plan-launched?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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22-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia and Vietnam have held a meeting to discuss the possible reopening of the border between the 2 countriesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50993264/cambodia-vietnam-discuss-possible-reopening-of-some-border-gates/
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21-Dec-2021 👨✈️ aviationAirAsia has resumed its Bangkok Don Mueang-Phnom Penh flights from 22 DecSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50992693/airasias-bangkok-phnom-penh-flights-are-back-from-only-55-trip-more-connections-to-come-for-countries-with-no-quarantine-requirement/
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21-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Education has approved the reopening of early childhood services from 10 JanSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-gives-greenlight-resume-early-education?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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21-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundPreah Sihanouk province has said that it has seen a sizeable number of Chinese nationals who reside in the province return since Nov, but the overall new arrivals had not met expectationsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/preah-sihanouk-sees-more-chinese-investors-arrivals-still-low?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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20-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundSiem Reap is hoping to see more international tourists, now that Singapore Airlines has resumed its flights, with daily flights, of which 4 per week will be Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) flights. Cambodia Airports has greeted the opening of the routeSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50991234/siem-reap-hopes-for-year-end-tourist-boom-as-flights-resume/
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20-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM has declared the end of the February 20 Community EventSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50991867/video-pm-announces-end-of-february-20-community-event/
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20-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism and Stung Treng province are supporting the development of private businesses and investment in the province to attract more touristsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50991915/ministry-of-tourism-stung-treng-provincial-authorities-back-private-investments-in-tourism-development/
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19-Dec-2021 🛬 inbound2 more Omicron cases have been detected in Cambodia, making a total of 4. The PM has reassured the public not to panicSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50990988/omicron-variant-of-sars-cov-2-emerges-in-cambodia-with-another-two-cases-total-now-four/
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18-Dec-2021 👨✈️ aviationBangkok Airways has reported that its Bangkok-Phnom Penh route has seen a load factor of 50% in Dec so farSource: www.bangkokpost.com/business/2233975/airlines-hope-to-renew-demand-with-crypto-bet?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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18-Dec-2021 💉 vaccineJapan has donated 308,000 AstraZeneca dosesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50990673/more-than-300000-doses-of-japanese-vaccine-aid-to-arrive-in-cambodia-tomorrow/
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18-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundThe government is looking into upgrading the railways from Phnom Penh to Preah Sihanouk and Phnom Penh-Poipet into express railwaysSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/government-looks-upgrade-express-railways-extend-routes?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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17-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundAirAsia will reopen its Kuala Lumpur-Phnom Penh flights from 6 Jan 2022, with 2 return flights per week. It is also looking at reopening flights to Siem Reap and Sihanoukville, as well as potentially the new Dara Sakor airportSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50990008/airasia-to-resume-flights-to-phnom-penh-on-january-26-2022/
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17-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundStrung Treng province has been educating tourism businesses on providing quality servicesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50990390/stung-treng-administration-strengthens-tourism-sector-to-attract-visitors/
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17-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM and Russia have discussed a Free Trade Agreement (FDA) between the two countries, which could potentially boost tourism, amongst other benefitsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50990014/russian-fta-to-boost-trade-attract-tourists/
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17-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundA new tourism campaign for Siem Reap, “A Journey of Wonder”, has been launchedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50990051/new-sr-tourism-drive-unveiled/
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17-Dec-2021 👨✈️ aviationSiem Reap welcomed a Singapore Airlines flight on 17 Dec with 67 tourists on board. A Lanmei Airlines flights was due to arrive from Bangkok on 17 DecSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50990452/international-tourists-start-arriving-in-siem-reap-from-singapore/
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16-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundThailand will have discussions with Cambodia about reopening the land borders along Thailand’s Sa Kaeo provinceSource: thethaiger.com/news/national/thailand-and-cambodia-to-discuss-reopening-borders-along-sa-kaeo
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16-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundThe Air and Tech Show 2021 will be held in Phnom Penh from 17-19 DecSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50989806/air-and-tech-show-2021-to-start-this-friday-2/
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15-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia has reported its first imported case of the Omicron variantSource: www.thejakartapost.com/world/2021/12/15/cambodia-detects-first-case-of-omicron-coronavirus-variant.html?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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15-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundThe Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh hotel opened on 15 Dec after delaysSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/post-property/hyatt-hotel-opens-central-phnom-penh-after-delays?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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15-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundPreah Sihanouk is planning to build a floating ecotourism port in Trapaing Kea village. It would allow tourists to visit the flooded forest area along the canal, as well as encourage tourists to stay in the area for many daysSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/floating-eco-tourism-port-set-northern-preah-sihanouk?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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15-Dec-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia is the 4th most vaccinated country out of developing Asian nations, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB)Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50988778/cambodia-fourth-most-fully-vaccinated-country-in-developing-asia-says-adb/
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13-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia’s domestic tourist trips over the weekend 11-12 Dec grew to 222,527, higher than the previous weekend once more by +22.93%. The top destinations included Preah Sihanouk, Phnom Penh, Kampot, Kampong Speu and PursatSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50987478/ministry-of-tourism-hails-increase-of-tourists-over-the-weekend/
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12-Dec-2021 👨✈️ aviationSingapore Airlines and Lanmei Airlines are scheduled to reopen flights to Siem Reap on 17 DecSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50986717/singapore-airlines-and-lanmei-airlines-scheduled-to-reopen-flights-to-siem-reap-from-december-17/
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12-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundThe State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) has reported that it has been approached by “two or three companies” who are interested in setting up new airlines in Cambodia. However, it is uncertain whether these will go ahead given the competition in the marketSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/new-airlines-horizon-covid-ebb?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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12-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundSihanoukville is hosting the inaugural Southeast Asian Sailing Championship this week, with 37 competitors from 3 nations, including Cambodia, Singapore and MalaysiaSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/sport/southeast-asian-sailing-championship-2021-making-waves-sihanoukville?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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12-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia’s daily cases reached 12 on 12 Dec, dropping to pre-Feb 20 event numbersSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50986856/cambodias-daily-new-covid-cases-drop-to-pre-february-20th-incident-levels/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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11-Dec-2021 💉 vaccineThe Netherlands has donated 290k AstraZeneca doses via COVAXSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50986560/more-covid-19-vaccine-via-covax-facility-touches-down-in-cambodia/
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10-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundThe Prince Times Hotel in Sihanoukville is confident about the city’s tourism sector for 2022, saying that over the Water Festival they hit “70% without really advertising”. Preah Sihanouk is prioritising MICE as a focus for the city, with the ASEAN Tourism Forum playing a role in thatSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/supplements/prince-times-hotel-awaits-future-bright-sihanoukville?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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10-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundSiem Reap from Jan-Oct 2021 received just 180,000 tourists, -85% YoY. International visitors were -98.17%, whilst domestic visitors were -75% YoYSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50985814/siem-reap-hospitality-sector-recovery-must-happen-soon/
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10-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundThe Preah Sihanouk tourism department are aiming to transform Sihanoukville into a premium MICE destination. To support this, they recognise a lack of 5* hotels to support the sector, and are inviting investors with American and European hotels to focus on MICESource: www.phnompenhpost.com/supplements/mice-tourism-focus-put-extra-shine-development-sihanoukville?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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10-Dec-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia is proposing a 4th booster dose in 2022, 6-12 months after the 3rd booster doseSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50985813/fourth-booster-shot-proposed-in-fight-against-omicron-variant/
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10-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundSiem Reap will hold a Kite Festival on 19 Dec to showcase Khmer kitesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50985930/siem-reap-to-hold-kite-festival-to-showcase-khmer-traditional-kites-and-attract-tourists/
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10-Dec-2021 👨✈️ aviationThe new Phnom Penh International Airport has been renamed Techo Krong Takhmao International AirportSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50985928/techo-krong-takhmao-renamed-for-kandal-airport/
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10-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundThe Cambodia Association of Travel Agents believes that international tourists are not arriving into the country due to a lack of flights, with just 6 per weekSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50986220/cambodia-association-of-travel-agents-president-says-tourists-are-not-coming-due-to-lack-of-flights-to-cambodia/
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09-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundSiem Reap now has 20,000 available hotel rooms and 8,000 guesthouse rooms in the province, after previous closures. The Department director has said that typically there are 8,000 travellers on weekends or public holidays. However, the Cambodian Hotel Association noted a lack of visitors in general, with international ones missing, saying that the international visitors have fallen by 90%Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/accommodations-across-siem-reap-reopen-initial-trickle-guests?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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09-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundThe Department of Tourism for Siem Reap has noted that 81% of hotels and guesthouses have yet to reopen, 185 out of 228Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50985547/siem-reaps-hotel-sector-still-crippled-with-around-80-percent-hotels-and-guesthouses-yet-to-open/
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09-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundThe first TRIBE hotel in Southeast Asia will be opened in Phnom Penh in Feb 2022Source: www.traveldailynews.asia/first-tribe-hotel-in-asia-set-to-debut-in-phnom-penh-cambod
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09-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundThe World Bank forecasts Cambodia’s 2021 GDP to grow by 2.2% in 2021, and 4.5% in 2022Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/gdp-growth-22-world-bank-prediction?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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09-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundThe Cardamom Tented Camp in Cambodia has reported a return of an elephant herd to its conservation area after 5 yearsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50985400/cambodia-ecolodge-reports-success-in-conservation-of-otters-and-elephants/
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08-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Culture has stated that supporting the Angkor International Art Festival plays a key role in attracting tourists, and will help to promote the fact that Siem Reap is the ASEAN Cultural City in 2022Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50985094/support-for-the-angkor-international-art-festival-important-in-endeavour-to-attract-tourists-to-siem-reap/
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07-Dec-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia has signed an agreement to produce Sinopharm in 2022Source: en.vietnamplus.vn/cambodia-to-produce-sinopharm-covid19-vaccine-in-2022/216759.vnp?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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07-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundOn the weekend of 4-5 Dec, Cambodia saw 181,024 tourists, 175,716 domestic and 5,308 international visitors, an increase of 4.65% vs the previous weekend. The top visited locations were Preah Sihanouk, Phnom Penh, Pursat, Kampot and Siem Reap. The Ministry of Tourism attributed the increase of tourism due to the cold weatherSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50984242/tourists-on-the-rise-more-that-180000-visitors-recorded-over-weekend/
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07-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundTbong Khmum province aims to transform the Boeung Kade area into an eco-tourism attraction, whilst still conserving its natural resources. The area will be used for camping as well as fishing and boatingSource: phnompenhpost.com/national/tbong-khmum-eyes-eco-tourism?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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07-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundSiem Reap’s 38 roads upgrade has now reached 92.72% completionSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50984276/development-of-38-roads-more-than-90-percent-completed/
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06-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundThe government has extended its tax exemptions for the tourism industrySource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/tax-breaks-be-extended-beyond-reopening?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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06-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia has lifted the ban on 10 African countries from 5 Dec. However, travellers entering from those countries must undergo a rapid antigen test on arrival, and then undergo a 7-day quarantine, with a PCR test on day 6. Unvaccinated travellers would need to undergo a 14-day quarantineSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/cambodia-lifts-travel-ban-on-omicronhit-african-countries/216672.vnp?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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05-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundJust 5 new cases were reported on 5 DecSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50982806/light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-just-24-new-covid-cases-recorded-in-cambodia-yesterday/
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04-Dec-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia has ordered 4 million Molnupiravir pillsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-purchases-4-million-molnupiravir-tablets?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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03-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM is considering lifting the ban on 10 African countries from entering Cambodia, saying that South Africa has confirmed that there is no problem, and that the ban will “isolate those African countries to fight in the battlefield alone”Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50982049/as-cambodia-considers-lifting-travel-ban-daily-new-cases-remain-low/
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03-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundThe Cambodia Association of Travel Agents has reported that Cambodia has not yet received any tourists so far, just investors and workers. However, they believe that by mid-Dec this would change and “there will be a lot of flights to transport passengers coming to Cambodia through the purchase of Travel Package Tours.”Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50982012/president-of-cambodia-association-of-travel-agents-vaccination-tourism-has-not-yet-started-in-cambodia/
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03-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundSihanouk’s governor has said that Sihanoukville has become a “dream destination” after its 3-year, $300 million USD makeoverSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50981550/dream-destination-for-tourists/
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03-Dec-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia has been given the rights to produce Sinovac for emergency use, the PM has saidSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50981436/cambodia-given-rights-to-produce-sinovac-c-19-vaccine/
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03-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM is backing his eldest son to succeed him as Prime MinisterSource: asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Hun-Sen-s-succession-plan-Cambodian-PM-backs-son-to-take-over?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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02-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism expects more tourists to visit Preah Sihanouk as the country reopens to tourismSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/981144/ministry-of-tourism-expects-more-visitors-in-preah-sihanouk/
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02-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundThe government has clarified that unvaccinated children arriving into Cambodia are not required to quarantine, so long as their family members are fully vaccinatedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50980710/no-quarantine-needed-for-unjabbed-children-of-fully-vaccinated-adults/
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02-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundPATA Cambodia chapter have noted that although domestic tourism is picking up in the country, it is only a “short term help” for the industrySource: www.phnompenhpost.com/special-reports/cambodias-travel-sector-another-cheerless-holiday-season?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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02-Dec-2021 💉 vaccineJapan has provided 300k vaccine doses to Cambodia via COVAXSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50980968/cambodia-japan-pms-discuss-cooperation-vaccine-gift/
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01-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundMore than 10 major business events which were originally to be held from Mar-Aug 2020 were cancelled or postponed. 10Times has reported that Cambodia will hold more than 20 major events from Dec 2021-Oct 2022Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50980200/major-business-related-events-coming-back-to-cambodia/
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01-Dec-2021 🛬 inboundPreah Sihanouk plans to focus on underwater tourism, to attract both domestic and international travellers. They plan to develop designated areas into underwater tourism zonesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/preah-sihanouk-eyes-underwater-tourism?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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30-Nov-2021 👨✈️ aviationPhilippine Airlines will add one more flight to Phnom Penh in DecSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50979554/philippine-airlines-to-add-one-more-cambodia-flight-in-december/
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30-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia permitted all karaoke bars, nightclubs and bars in Phnom Penh to reopen from 30 Nov onwardsSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/11/30/cambodia-allows-entertainment-venues-in-capital-to-reopen-only-22-cases-reported-on-tuesday-nov-30?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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30-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has launched an online poll on domestic tourism, to get more input for its National Strategic Plan for Tourism Development 2021-2035Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/domestic-tourism-poll-seeks-shape-national-strategic-plan?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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30-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia has imposed a travel ban on 10 African countries from 1 Dec: Botswana, Eswatina (Swaziland), Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Angola and ZambiaSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/travel-ban-10-african-countries?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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30-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundThe General Department of Immigration has reported that since Cambodia reopened on 15 Nov, more than 18,000 international travellers arrived into Cambodia, including tourists, investors and other travellers. The average number of people arriving into Cambodia daily has increased by 100 to 400. From 1-26 Nov, 4,410 tourists came into the country, with the largest number from Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and ThailandSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50979745/more-than-18000-travellers-arrive-in-cambodia-after-country-reopens/
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30-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism expects Cambodia to receive 7 million international tourists by 2025Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50979745/more-than-18000-travellers-arrive-in-cambodia-after-country-reopens/
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30-Nov-2021 👨✈️ aviationCambodia is prioritising launching air passenger flights with ASEAN countries. The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) is also pushing for connections with Middle Eastern carriers, and Japanese ones. Its next priority will be reopening regular flights to China, once China relaxes its restrictions. From Dec 2021, 6 airlines have applied to resume flights, including Thai Smile, Bangkok Airways, Thai AirAsia, Philippine Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Singapore Airlines has also proposed increasing its flights from Singapore-Phnom Penh to 14 per week, and reopen Singapore-Siem ReapSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50979555/cambodia-eyeing-increased-flights/
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29-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundHotel Nikko Phnom Penh’s launch has been postponed to 2024 from 2022, in the expectation that tourism would have recovered by thenSource: phnompenhpost.com/business/hotel-nikko-phnom-penh-due-2024?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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29-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundKoh Kong authorities are examining data on its 23 islands to help development, as tourists and business interest is increasingSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/11/29/koh-kong-aims-to-develop-cambodian-province039s-coastal-islands?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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28-Nov-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia received 188k Moderna vaccines via COVAXSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50978622/cambodia-receives-nearly-200000-doses-of-moderna-vaccine-via-covax-facility/
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28-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia and Vietnam have agreed to encourage the resumption of transport between the two countries, relaunch Vietnam Airlines and Cambodia Angkor Air flights, and promote self-driving tourismSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50978469/cambodia-vietnam-agree-to-promote-safe-vaccination-tourism-in-all-spheres/
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27-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundApsara National Authority are planning an “Angkor Thanksgiving” extravaganza, with events from 12-16 DecSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/angkor-thanksgiving-slated-dec-12-16?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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23-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundThailand and Cambodia have discussed bilateral transport cooperation, working on a land bridge project as well as a motorway-rail mapSource: www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/thailand-and-cambodia-discuss-bilateral-transport-and-tourism-collaboration-380387?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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23-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM has stated that the number of new cases did not substantially increase after travel during the Water FestivalSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-no-post-holiday-covid-case-jump?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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23-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundSiem Reap authorities have called for tourism business owners to apply for a “new normal” Minimum Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) compliance audit before they can welcome travellers. The Pacific Asia Travel Association Cambodia chapter criticised this announcement, stating that it came out too late, and “is not useful”, as many businesses had already reopenedSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/siem-reap-calls-businesses-apply-covid-19-sop-audit
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22-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia generated over $88 million USD from 1,147,359 domestic trips over the Water Festival taking place on 15-21 Nov. Tourists spent more on food, accommodation and other tourism services than during the Pchum Ben long weekend in Sep-Oct. Phnom Penh saw 203,454 trips, Preah Sihanouk 145,042, Siem Reap 141,219, Kampot 102,167 and Kep 92,538. In Kampot, the top destination was the Teuk Chhou ResortSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/88m-made-water-fest-domestic-trips?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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22-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundThe Minister of Tourism stated that Cambodia is ready to welcome international visitors after the good tourist management over the Water FestivalSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50974425/minister-of-tourism-cambodia-ready-to-receive-vaccinated-foreign-tourists-after-successful-water-festival/
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21-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundThe 3-day Water Festival from 18-20 Nov saw 910,150 domestic tripsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/domestic-tourism-soars-237-over-three-day-water-festival
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20-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia recorded just 40 new cases on 20 Nov, its lowest daily case numbers in 9 monthsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50974025/just-40-new-covid-cases-recorded-in-cambodia-as-numbers-tumble-towards-normality/
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20-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundAngkor Wat Half Marathon will be postponed to Jan 2022 from Dec 2021Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50973875/angkor-wat-international-half-marathon-postponed-to-january/
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20-Nov-2021 🛬 inbound132,013 tourists travelled on the first day of the 3-day Water Festival, on 18 Nov. The top visited place was Preah Sihanouk province, with 18,073, followed by Kampot (15,840) and Kep (12,880), Siem Reap, Mondulkiri and PursatSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50973881/preah-sihanouk-attracts-bulk-of-132000-visitors-on-first-day-of-water-festival/
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20-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia Airports are looking to reduce their carbon footprint by 50% by 2030Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50973879/cambodia-airports-move-towards-net-zero-carbon-emissions-goal/
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20-Nov-2021 🛬 inbound332,875 tourists travelled on the second day of the 3-day Water Festival. The main destinations were Phnom Penh (66,750), Siem Reap (47,702), Preah Sihanouk (44,242), Kampot (33,252), and Kep (29,117)Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50974043/second-day-of-water-festival-draws-in-more-tourists-with-more-than-330000-recorded/
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18-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundA random survey from Koh Kong province has shown that there have been 50-60% bookings for accommodation at hotels and tourist destinations sites over the Water Festival holiday, whilst Kampot confirmed that accommodation along its reservoirs was fully booked, and anticipated a rush of tourist bookingsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50973035/tourist-destinations-become-economic-spin-off-during-water-festival-holidays/
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18-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundMuseums, cinemas and theatres are permitted to reopen from 18 Nov throughout the countrySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50972815/museums-cinemas-and-theatres-reopened-in-provinces/
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18-Nov-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia has requested authorisation from China to produce Chinese vaccinesSource: www.nst.com.my/world/region/2021/11/746355/cambodia-looks-produce-chinese-made-covid-19-vaccines
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17-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundTourism businesses have warmly greeted the news that Cambodia will reopen without quarantine, saying that the move will “encourage the tourism sector to reconsider Cambodia and change the image we had”Source: www.ttgasia.com/2021/11/17/industry-players-revel-in-cambodias-full-reopening/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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16-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has confirmed that the new conditions for entry for fully vaccinated tourists include an RT-PCR test 72hours prior to departure, a rapid antigen test on arrival, and no quarantine. There will also be no mandatory health insurance policy requiredSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50971828/covid-health-insurance-no-longer-needed-for-travellers-to-cambodia/
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16-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundThe rapid antigen tests on arrival to Cambodia for international travellers will be given without chargeSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/11/16/no-payment-required-for-travellers-taking-rapid-covid-tests-on-arrival-in-cambodia-cases-getting-lesser?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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15-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia has submitted 2 new sites for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List: Khmer Bokator Martial Arts and the Koh Ker Archaeological SiteSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/bid-sent-2-additions-unesco-heritage-list?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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14-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundSiem Reap’s 38 road infrastructure project is now 90% completeSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50970344/siem-reap-38-road-infrastructure-project-90-percent-completed/
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14-Nov-2021 💉 vaccineMore than 20% of Cambodia’s population has received a booster doseSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50970364/more-than-20-percent-of-cambodan-adults-have-received-booster-dose-of-covid-19-vaccine/
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14-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM has announced that it will waive quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated visitors from 15 Nov. Unvaccinated travellers must still undergo a 14-day quarantine. Fully vaccinated travellers must take an RT-PCR test on arrival, wait for the results at their accommodation and then they will be permitted to travel anywhere in CambodiaSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-waive-quarantine-requirements-nov-15
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13-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia and South Korea will cooperate to send more Koreans to Cambodia, within a vaccination tourism strategy, the details of which were not releasedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50970119/cambodia-and-south-korea-to-expand-tourism-cooperation/
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13-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM has announced that all gatherings are now permitted without a limit on numbers, so long as they follow safety prevention measuresSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50969961/pm-all-gatherings-allowed-without-limited-number-of-participants/
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12-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has issued strict SOPs for the possible reopening of KTVs and nightclubs after 30 NovSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50969260/strict-new-standard-operating-procedures-and-certification-for-ktvs-and-nightclubs-issued-ahead-of-possible-reopening-on-30th-of-november/
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11-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundThe government has encouraged Japan to add more direct flights to Cambodia, and encourage fully vaccinated Japanese tourists to visit Cambodia for its reopening. It also asked Japan to look at allowing fully vaccinated Cambodians to enter JapanSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/kingdom-japan-vow-tap-potential-tourism-co-op
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09-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundBanteay Meanchey has reported an increase in domestic tourists visiting the province, with the majority visiting resorts in the Banteay Chhmar areaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50967428/banteay-meanchey-sees-resurgence-of-tourism/
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09-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundThe Tourism Minister will launch a digital literacy program for the tourism sector, to boost smart tourismSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50966975/one-click-tourism-is-the-way-to-reboot-the-industry-says-ministry-spokesman/
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09-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundThe 2021-2035 Mondulkiri Tourism Development Master Plan Steering Committee has been appointedSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/key-mondulkiri-tourism-team-forged
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08-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundThe weekend 6-7 Nov saw 174,545 visitors, an increase vs the last weekend. Preah Sihanouk saw the largest number of visitors, followed by Phnom Penh and KampotSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50966669/weekend-domestic-tourism-still-active-in-cambodia-but-far-cry-from-when-it-was-open-for-foreign-tourism/
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08-Nov-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia is the most vaccinated country in ASEAN, and the 5th globallySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50966551/kingdom-top-in-asia-fifth-globally-for-vaccinations-2/
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08-Nov-2021 💉 vaccineAustralia will donate 3 million doses to CambodiaSource: www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2021/11/08/australia-pledges-three-million-covid-19-vaccines-to-cambodia?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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06-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundThe East Asia Sea Summit 2021 in Preah Sihanouk province from 1-2 Dec , with delegates from 10 countriesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50965897/2021-east-asia-sea-summit-to-happen-in-preah-sihanouk-in-december/
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05-Nov-2021 💉 vaccineThe Covaxin vaccine has been given emergency use approvalSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-authorises-indias-covaxin-jab-use-cambodia?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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05-Nov-2021 👨✈️ aviationBangkok Airways will reopen its Bangkok-Phnom Penh flights from 1 DecSource: www.ttrweekly.com/site/2021/11/pg-readies-to-fly-to-phnom-penh/
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04-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundSiem Reap is expected to be brought to life with the first Angkor International Festival of the Arts in DecSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50964695/sr-to-bounce-back-to-life-in-december/
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04-Nov-2021 👨✈️ aviationThe new Phnom Penh International Airport (NPPIA) is 26% complete. It is expected to start operations in 2023Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50964787/new-phnom-penh-international-airport-is-now-26-percent-complete-as-it-inks-15-million-bond-facility-with-prince-bank/
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04-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia has extended its 10th round of stimulus measures, with wage subsidies and tax exemptions until Dec 2021Source: www.aseanbriefing.com/news/cambodia-issues-tenth-round-of-stimulus-measures/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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03-Nov-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia has approved the emergency use of the Molnupiravir drug to treat COVID-19Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/emergency-nod-given-mercks-covid-pills?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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03-Nov-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia has now crossed the 85% mark of its general population to be vaccinatedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50964173/cambodia-now-less-than-five-percent-from-achieving-targeted-91-percent-population-vaccinated/
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03-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundHigh risk businesses such as karaoke and entertainment businesses will remain closed, despite a full reopening of all sectors declared on 1 NovSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/high-risk-businesses-capital-stay-shuttered?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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03-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundThe Siem Reap Master Plan 2021-2035 will see a focus on high-spending tourists to minimise the impact on Angkor Wat. It will also create tourist circuits to encourage longer stays, including the Jayavarman-Norodom “Phnom Kulen” National Park, Banteay Srey, Angkor Heritage site, Siem Reap, Tonle Sap Lake and the new Siem Reap tourist site, which will be a hub for high-end hotels, a golf course, theme park, international medical centre and civilisation museum, amongst othersSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50963863/key-locations-to-be-developed-in-new-siem-reap-master-plan/
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02-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundThe government has announced that local and foreign investors entering Cambodia will be able to self-isolate for 3 days at home, rather than enter quarantine at a hotelSource: m.phnompenhpost.com/business/opening-not-ideal-investors-return?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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02-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundThe Cambodian tourism industry is calling on the government to provide clear dates for the removal of quarantine for tourists, and make the rules to enter as simple as possibleSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50963137/the-world-travel-market-points-to-a-global-tourism-recovery/
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01-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has called for the Dara Sakor Vacation Co to provide affordable services to attract domestic tourists, as well as international onesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/tourism-slated-nov-30-reboot
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01-Nov-2021 💉 vaccine100% of adults are now vaccinated in Cambodia, with over 10 million vaccinatedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50962570/100-percent-of-adults-vaccinated-against-covid-19-in-cambodia-now-to-push-on-to-91-percent-total-vaccinations/
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01-Nov-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM has declared that Cambodia will fully reopen across all sectors from 1 Nov, stating: “If there are no future complications due to other dangerous new variants of Covid-19, then I can assure you all that we are walking away from Covid-19 now in full of confidence”Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-declares-cambodia-fully-reopen-nov-1?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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31-Oct-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia’s vaccine drive for those aged 5 years old will start on 1 NovSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/coronavirus-jab-drive-5-year-olds-starts-nov-1?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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31-Oct-2021 👨✈️ aviationKoh Kong’s Dara Sakor International Airport’s first trial flight is set for late Jan or early Feb 2022Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/koh-kong-airports-first-test-flight-early-2022?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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30-Oct-2021 💉 vaccineThe Sputnik V vaccine has been authorised for emergency useSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50961799/sputnik-v-vaccine-authorised-for-emergency-use-in-cambodia/
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30-Oct-2021 🛬 inboundThe Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, through the Enterprise Development Program of United Nation (UNIDO) will provide around $1 million USD to implement agri-food production and tourism programsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50961979/swiss-agency-provides-1-million-to-promote-tourism-in-cambodia/
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29-Oct-2021 🛬 inboundTourism operators are split on opinion on reopening Cambodia, with some welcoming the move as a “”positive step”, whilst others believe that without a full reopening, the Sihanoukville Sandbox will have little positive impactSource: www.ttgasia.com/2021/10/29/tour-operators-split-on-cambodias-phased-reopening-plan/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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29-Oct-2021 🛬 inboundMuseums, cinemas and concert halls in Phnom Penh can reopen from 30 Oct, subject to 50%Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/museums-cinemas-concerts-allowed-reopen?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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29-Oct-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia’s domestic tourists from Jan-Aug were just 2.42 million, -90% YoY. As of 31 Aug, 3,915 businesses closed or suspended operations, impacting 53,534 tourism jobsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50961616/90-drop-in-domestic-tourists-compared-to-last-year/
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28-Oct-2021 👨✈️ aviationCambodia Airports have reported that pax traffic is “very low” without “any improvement” in Q3 2021. From Jan-Sep, the 3 international airports handled 181,644 pax, -91.2% YoY, and -97.9% vs 2019Source: m.phnompenhpost.com/special-reports/sifting-through-sihanoukville-sandbox-hope?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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28-Oct-2021 🛬 inboundPhnom Penh International Airport has not been tasked yet with reopening to international tourists, according to the deputy head of the airport gate. However, they have noted a slight increase in travellers arriving from 50-70, after quarantine requirements were shortenedSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/airport-gears-tourism-return-covid-19-subsides?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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27-Oct-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has announced a reopening scheme, with Preah Sihanouk and the Dara Sakor area of Koh Kong province set to reopen to fully vaccinated travellers on 30 Nov under the Quarantine Free Safe Tourism Package. Travellers must: • Be fully vaccinated • Undergo a rapid antigen test on arrival, and undergo an RT-PCR test within 72 hours prior to arrival • Be part of a vaccinated visitor package or family/ small group • Fly directly to Sihanoukville • Have medical insurance to cover COVID costs • Stay for 5 days in the designated area, and take an RT-PCR test before moving to different parts of the country • Pre-book and pay accommodationSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50959494/sville-sandbox-govt-to-initiate-quarantine-free-tourism-on-november-30/
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26-Oct-2021 🛬 inboundThe government is looking at allowing air travellers from Thailand to enter Cambodia without quarantineSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/preah-sihanouk-set-pilot-jabbed-tourist-scheme?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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26-Oct-2021 🛬 inboundPreah Sihanouk and Dara Sakor will be the first to reopen to international travellers on 30 Nov, followed by Siem Reap in Jan 2022Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/preah-sihanouk-set-pilot-jabbed-tourist-scheme?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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26-Oct-2021 🛬 inboundThe 38 roads construction project in Siem Reap is set to be completed in Dec, and is 84% completeSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/siem-reaps-38-road-project-track-december-finish?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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23-Oct-2021 👨✈️ aviationThe Dara Sakor International Airport is set to be finished in Nov, with a test later in 2021Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50940266/new-international-airport-nearly-ready-for-business/
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22-Oct-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia has started to issue tourist visas once more, but the visa on arrival scheme remains closedSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-resumes-issuance-tourist-visas?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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22-Oct-2021 🛬 inboundAll public and private schools can reopen from 1 Nov, subject to strict regulationsSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/cambodia-allows-reopening-of-all-schools/210244.vnp?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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22-Oct-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM has announced that all official events will restart in Nov and schools, factories, markets and other businesses will no longer be closed in case of an outbreakSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-no-more-business-suspension-due-covid?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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21-Oct-2021 🛬 inboundThe Siem Reap Tourism Development Master Plan 2021-2035 has been officially launched, something which the Tourism Minister called critical to transform the city into a key tourism destinationSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/siem-reap-tourism-master-plan-motion?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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20-Oct-2021 🛬 inboundSiem Reap has lifted its curfew, whilst Kampong Speu province has lifted its measuresSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/siem-reap-kampong-speu-lift-covid-restrictions?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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18-Oct-2021 🛬 inboundThe 3rd weekend of Oct saw 138,099 domestic trips, up 35.31% from Sep 24-26’s 102,063 pax. The Cambodia Association of Travel Agents has said that domestic tourism will be a driving force to boost the tourism industrySource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/domestic-tourism-cools-down-after-fortnight-pchum-ben?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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17-Oct-2021 🛬 inboundNew quarantine measures have been announced for travellers arriving into Cambodia: • Fully vaccinated investors, government officials – 3 days • Fully vaccinated general travellers to Cambodia (Cambodian/ international) – 7 days • Unvaccinated travellers – 14 daysSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50955436/quarantine-for-inbound-travelers-to-cambodia-at-every-entrances/
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15-Oct-2021 🛬 inboundPhnom Penh has continued its restrictions from 15-28 Oct, with the suspension of high risk activities, but it will allow up to 50 people to gather togetherSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50952197/phnom-penh-restrictions-extended-for-another-14-days-but-conditions-eased/
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14-Oct-2021 🛬 inboundThe government has issued a directive to stop the demolition of all heritage, ancient and historic buildingsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50951942/government-bans-all-changes-and-demolition-of-heritage-buildings-in-the-heritage-city/
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13-Oct-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia and Thailand are in talks to establish a travel bubble between Thailand’s Trat province and Cambodia’s Koh Kong island, which it hopes to finalise in Q4 2021Source: www.ttgasia.com/2021/10/13/thailand-in-travel-bubble-talks-with-cambodia-malaysia-and-laos/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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07-Oct-2021 🛬 inboundThe 2nd day of the Pchum Ben public holiday from 5-7 Oct saw 270,000 people travel domestically, making a total of 420,000 over the first 2 days. Coastal provinces were particularly popularSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/over-420k-tourists-logged-first-two-days-pchum-ben-holiday?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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03-Oct-2021 🛬 inboundAngkor Archaeological Park from Jan-Sep welcomed just 6,167 international travellers, -98.4% YoY, and gross revenue of $253,809 USD in salesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50946067/cambodias-famed-angkor-reports-98-4-pct-drop-in-intl-visitors-in-9-months-of-2021/
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26-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia now has one of the highest fully vaccinated rates in the world, at 64%Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50941988/cambodias-vaccination-miracle-sees-higher-levels-of-vaccination-than-western-countries-and-asean-neighbours/
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26-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM has said that people will still be able to travel over the 3-day Pchum Ben holidays, and encouraged Cambodians to visit ecotourist sitesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50941918/hun-sen-announces-that-people-can-still-celebrate-pchum-ben-holidays-by-traveling-to-various-places/
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25-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundUniversities will be permitted to reopenSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50941797/pm-allows-reopening-of-universities-following-opening-of-schools/
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25-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia and India have agreed to work together to boost tourism after the pandemic, particularly promoting cultural and natural tourismSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50941639/cambodia-india-plan-for-tourism-recovery-after-covid-19/
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24-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia has defended its decision to hire a US lobbying firm to boost its reputation abroad as well as tourism, saying that it is a “norm”Source: www.rfa.org/english/news/cambodia/lobby-firm-09242021164957.html
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24-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM has suspended the Pchum Ben and Kanben festivals in the country, to prevent virus transmissionSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50940881/suspended-kanben-and-pchum-ben-celebrations-across-the-country-to-control-the-spread-of-covid-19/
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24-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundThe tourism industry in Cambodia has said that it is ready to receive international tourists safely, but that they need a date for the reopening. They welcomed the concept of a sandbox, or a shortened quarantine. Cambodia Airports has said that it is set to welcome thousands of visitors per day, up from its current 200-300 pax. The Cambodia Association of Travel Agents (CATA) believes that businesses which suspended operations can gradually resume and readapt. CamDMC has warned that “quarantine and tourism do not coexist very well”Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50940870/tourism-industry-is-ready-for-reopening-and-awaits-the-date/
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24-Sep-2021 💉 vaccine3 million Sinovac doses arrived into Cambodia on 24 SepSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/3m-sinovac-jabs-arrive-cambodia?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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24-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundThe Hotel Association has reported that hotels in provinces such as Preah Sihanouk, Koh Kong, Kep, and Kampot are seeing higher levels of guestsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50941494/hotel-sector-sees-slight-revival-as-local-guest-check-in/
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23-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM has stated the 4 strategies which Cambodia will take to reopen international tourism “step by step”. The first is the vaccination levels, the second the creation of more diverse tourism products, including rural tourism and boost digital capacity, the third to develop new skills, especially for young people, and the fourth is the launch of the Cambodia safe program to attract domestic and international travellersSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50940765/pm-outlines-strategy-to-gradually-reopen-domestic-and-international-tourism-activities/
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23-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundThe Asia Development Bank (ADB) has lowered its 2021 GDP forecast for Cambodia to 1.9% from its previous 4%, but with a 2022 GDP increase of 5.5%Source: en.vietnamplus.vn/adb-lowers-economic-growth-forecast-for-cambodia/208519.vnp?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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23-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundThe Department of Tourism has reported that some provinces now require a vaccination card, or a rapid antigen test to visit. It also reported that nearly all tourism workers are vaccinatedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50940500/department-of-tourism-some-provinces-now-require-vaccination-card-or-rapid-test-for-tourists/
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23-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundPhnom Penh’s restrictions have been continued for another 14 days, with the suspension of high risk activities, including resorts and museumsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50939909/phnom-penh-restrictions-extended-for-another-14-days-2/
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23-Sep-2021 💉 vaccineBooster shots will be given to those aged 18 years and above with Sinovac from 11 OctSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50940062/sinovac-to-be-used-for-booster-jabs/
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22-Sep-2021 👨✈️ aviationA technical soft launch has been approved for the Dara Sakor International Airport in Koh Kong at the year-end. Industry experts believe that it could boost the daily flow of visitors there, as well as increase property pricesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/post-property/tourism-airport-lift-koh-kong-realty
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22-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundThe World Bank will carry out a $54 million USD Cambodia Sustainable Landscape and Eco-tourism Project (CSLEP), the largest tourism investment in the country by the World Bank so far. It will be carried out over 5 years, and will cover 7 provinces and 16 sitesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50939217/world-bank-initiative-to-raise-54-million-to-help-develop-eco-tourism/
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22-Sep-2021 🛬 inbound79,015 domestic tourists travelled on the third weekend of Sep, +20% WoW. The most visited destinations were Phnom Penh, Kampot, Kep, Preah Sihanouk, and Pursat provinceSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50939364/almost-80000-tourists-toured-cambodia-in-the-third-weekend-of-september/
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22-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundThe Minister of Tourism has told Sky Angkor Airlines to be ready to reopen flights, as Cambodia has started to prepare to reopen international flights “in the near future”. Vaccinated tourists would need to quarantine for 7 days in safe destinationsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50939598/minister-tells-local-airline-to-reopen-flights-in-anticipation-of-international-tourisms-re-opening-in-near-future/
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22-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundStrung Teng Department of Tourism will support a plan to build a resort, Nessay Sne Sesan Resort, in Sesan districtSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50939889/stung-treng-endorses-private-sectors-bid-to-establish-local-resorts/
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21-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM signalled that international tourism would reopen soon, hinting at sandbox schemes with a 7-day quarantine period which is controlled, but less restrictive, and “not an in-room quarantine”. He said that Chinese tourists could be the first ones allowed into the country. The Cambodia Chinese Tour Guide Association has said that its members are ready to welcome back Chinese tourists, but “we do not think there will be many at this first stage”Source: www.nationthailand.com/international/40006428?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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21-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundPrey Veng province will preserve 2 temples from the 6th century to boost the number of touristsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50938634/ancient-temples-in-prey-veng-to-be-restored-to-woo-tourists/
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20-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundThe Cambodia Business Council in Thailand (CBC) is hoping that there will be visa changes from the government which would allow Thai tourists to visit Sihanoukville before the country fully reopens to international touristsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50938102/tourists-soon-to-be-allowed-into-cambodia-thailand-says/
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19-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundA possible easing of quarantine for international travellers from 14 to 7 days has been welcomed by the tourism industry. The travel industry is also pushing for an ASEAN travel bubble, or at least ASEAN-wide recognition of one another’s vaccination proofsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50937678/quarantine-rules-easing-across-the-board-may-lure-vaccinated-tourists-back-and-encourage-cambodians-to-travel/
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17-Sep-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia has started vaccinating children aged 6-12 with SinovacSource: www.thaipbsworld.com/cambodia-begins-covid-jabs-for-kids-as-young-as-six/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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17-Sep-2021 💉 vaccine9 million doses of Sinovac are expected to arrive in Cambodia in SepSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/9m-covid-vaccine-doses-arrive-month-jab-drive-6-11-age-group-kicks?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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17-Sep-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia is targeting to vaccinate 91% of its population against COVID-19Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50937006/pm-cambodia-aims-to-vaccinate-91-of-population-against-covid-19/
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17-Sep-2021 💉 vaccineBooster shots for the general public will start in OctSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50937054/pm-booster-dose-campaign-for-public-to-begin-in-october/
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17-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundParts of Siem Reap will be designated red and yellow zones, with different prevention measures implemented from 17-23 SepSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50937234/parts-of-siem-reap-designated-as-red-zones/
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17-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has said that more than 527 tourism businesses closed operations from Jan-Jul 2021, out of 9,467 businesses, whilst 3,387 suspended operationsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50936734/impact-of-c-19-on-tourism-is-devastating/
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16-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundThe Minister of Tourism has stressed that for international tourism to reopen, there needs to be a decline in cases. He said that tourism businesses post-COVID must integrate digital technology into services, ensure hygiene and safety, build capacity to improve quality, prepare for more intense competition, narrower markets and shorter supply chainsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/tourism-concerns-laid-bare?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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16-Sep-2021 👨✈️ aviationThe new Phnom Penh airport is 25% complete, and construction should be completed by 2023Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50936389/new-phnom-penh-airport-25-complete/
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16-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundCamDMC have called for a clear announcement on the reopening of Cambodia to international tourists in Q4 2021, citing the success of the country’s vaccine campaign, the chance to promote Cambodia as a mono destination, and opportunity to generate free PR, give the tourism industry enough time to promote the reopening, and that many tourism businesses are facing closures without reopeningSource: www.facebook.com/106128297659208/photos/a.107205457551492/371129644492404/
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15-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundMany high schools reopened on 15 Sep across the countrySource: en.vietnamplus.vn/cambodian-students-return-to-school-on-september-15/208041.vnp?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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15-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundThe number of domestic tourists on the second weekend of Sep increased to 63,421, up 24.25% WoW. The top visited domestic destinations were Phnom Penh, Kampot, Kep, Takeo, Preah Sihanouk and Pursat provincesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50935298/domestic-tourism-on-the-rise-but-numbers-are-still-very-low/
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15-Sep-2021 💉 vaccineAustralia has pledged 35 million AUD for Cambodia’s vaccine rollout planSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50935092/australia-pledges-aud35-for-purchase-of-covid-19-vaccines-for-cambodia/
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14-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundDara Hotels Group have launched mandatory rapid antigen testing at all its properties in Cambodia from 1 Sep. For 2 night stays, it will be free of chargeSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50934911/dara-hotels-launch-mandatory-covid-19-rapid-testing-for-guests/
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13-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has issued a circular to tourism businesses ahead of the Pchum Ben Festival on 5-7 Oct, urging them to follow safety measuresSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/tourism-ground-rules-set-out-ahead-pchum-ben-festival?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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13-Sep-2021 💉 vaccineChina will donate 3 million more doses to Cambodia, which will be used as booster shots. It has 29.6 million doses from purchases and donations, including 7.8 million Sinopharm, 19 million Sinovac, 1.7 million AstraZeneca, 1.06 million Johnson & Johnson vaccinesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50933916/cambodia-to-receive-another-three-million-doses-of-covid-19-vaccines-from-iron-clad-friend-china/
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12-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundSiem Reap has been closed from 12-18 Sep, due to the increase in cases thereSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50933649/siem-reap-locked-down-for-7-days-due-to-rise-in-covid-cases/
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11-Sep-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia has now vaccinated 97.03% of its targeted 10 million adultsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50933346/seven-months-since-vaccination-against-covid-19-started-in-cambodia-97-percent-vaccinated/
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10-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundThe Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Cambodia Chapter believes that many boutique hotels have closed down, and almost 80% of travel agents and tour operators are closed. They are reluctant to put a date on reopening, as “no one knows” when it could happen, as the government has not officially announced its plans yetSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50932575/time-may-be-running-out-for-the-tourism-industry-experts-warn/
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10-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia reported its highest case numbers for 6 weeks on 10 Sep, due to a surge in the Delta variantSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50933021/cambodia-records-highest-daily-new-case-figure-for-6-weeks/
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10-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundPhnom Penh will allow all middle and high schools to reopen from 15 SepSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/capital-schools-allowed-reopen-sept-15?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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10-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia’s Jul international arrivals were 9,984, -51.7% YoYSource: corporatetravelcommunity.com/visitor-arrivals-to-cambodia-down-52-in-jul-2021/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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10-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundPublic holidays that fall on Sundays will no longer be given as additional holiday on MondaysSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50933194/public-holidays-that-fall-on-sunday-will-no-longer-continue-on-monday/
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09-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundA roadmap to transform Siem Reap into a smart city has now been draftedSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/siem-reap-track-smart-city-status-japanese-help?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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09-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundPhnom Penh will extend its lockdown restrictions until 23 Sep, including the closure of museums and resortsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50932358/phnom-penh-extends-restrictions-for-another-14-days/
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08-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundPhase 1 of the Angkor Landmark development project close to Siem Reap is set to start construction at the year-endSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/post-property/angkor-landmark-breaks-ground-end-2021-ceo?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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08-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has developed a Telegram bot which will allow tourism operators to register their vaccinated employees, and allow accurate data collectionSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/telegram-bot-created-tourism-data-control?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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07-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundThe first weekend of Sep recorded 51,042 domestic tourists travelling around Cambodia, 27% less than the first week in Jul. The top destination was Kampot province, followed by Kep and Phnom Penh. Arrivals at Cambodia’s international airports in Jul were -53% YoY, and Jan-Aug have fallen 92% YoYSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50930583/covid-rain-dampen-enthusiasm-of-would-be-travellers-to-roam/
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04-Sep-2021 💉 vaccine2.5 million Sinovac doses arrived on 4 SepSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/25m-sinovac-jabs-arrive-cambodia?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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04-Sep-2021 💉 vaccine11 million out of a targeted 12 million Cambodians aged 12 years and over have now been vaccinatedSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-nears-goal-12m-vaccinated-against-covid?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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03-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundPreah Vihear province is aiming to clear mines and unexploded ordinances by the Koh Ker temple area, as part of the process to try to get it listed as a UNESCO world heritage siteSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50929020/uxos-to-be-cleared-around-koh-ker-temple-in-bid-for-unesco-listing/
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03-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundCOVID-19 patients with mild symptoms can now opt for stays at dedicated hotels in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap insteadSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50928393/c-19-patients-can-opt-for-approved-hotels/
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02-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundThe Raffles Hotel Le Royal has opened its northern wing as an alternative state quarantineSource: www.traveldailynews.asia/raffles-rolls-out-hybrid-hotel-model-in-cambodia
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02-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has launched new regulations for 4 types of tourism businesses, designed to support tourism businesses adapt. The Pacific Asia Travel Association Cambodia chapter chairman has said that they believe that the new SOPs will give confidence to touristsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/sops-steer-new-normal-tourism?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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02-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has said that the ministry is working hard towards a reopening “which may materialise by the end of this year, maybe November-December”. They said that an exact timeframe “cannot be confirmed in detail, please hang on a little longer”Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/sops-steer-new-normal-tourism?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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02-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundDaily cases in Phnom Penh have dropped rapidly over the past 3 weeks, the governor has saidSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/capital-covid-case-numbers-and-deaths-sharp-decline?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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01-Sep-2021 🛬 inboundThe Cambodia Association of Travel Agents (CATA) has noted that it is feasible to reopen tourism from Oct-Nov, ahead of the ASEAN Tourism Forum event in Jan. They urged the government to be fast in announcing a reopening plan, to allow tourists to make plans and tour operators to recruit and train staffSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cata-reopen-tourism-quickly-put-cambodia-map?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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01-Sep-2021 💉 vaccineThe government is examining vaccinating children below 12 years oldSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50926901/moh-to-explore-vaccinating-children-under-12-years/
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31-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundNagaCorp has reported a $7.2 million USD loss in H1 2021. It did not give any timeline for the reopening of NagaWorldSource: www.ggrasia.com/nagacorp-us77mln-loss-as-cambodia-casino-closed-most-1h/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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31-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundA new survey by the Asia Foundation has shown that 47% of tourism-related businesses have stopped operations, with just 22% saying that their operations were unchanged. 51% said that their sales have completely stopped, and 48% that they had increased. 7% identified themselves as at “high risk” of not surviving. It also found that the impact of the pandemic had been severe for non-registered businesses in 2021 as compared to 2020Source: asiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Revisiting-the-Pandemic-Rapid-Survey-on-the-Impact-of-Covid-19-on-MSMEs-in-the-Tourism-Sector-and-Households-in-Cambodia.pdf
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31-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundThe government is planning for a reopening of schools later in the year in areas where transmission is lowSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/covid-safe-schools-resume-piecemeal-reopening-plans?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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30-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia and India will cooperate to boost tourism in KepSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/india-spice-agricultural-tourism-development-kep?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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30-Aug-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia has now administered 600,000 booster shots to frontlinersSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50925494/administration-of-booster-dose-of-astrazenaca-vaccines-in-cambodia-reaches-60000-since-august-8/
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29-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundThe governor of Koh Rong has said that visitors to the islands will not need to be fully vaccinated currently, but the authorities will hold a meeting with tourist boat associations to decide whether this would be the case in the futureSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50925276/koh-rong-governor-vaccinations-not-necessary-for-tourists-to-visit-islands/
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28-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism and Khmer Enterprise will work together for a project, “Enhancing Internal Tourism Movement and Promoting Tourism Activities in Communities in the context of COVID-19”. It will look at boosting tourism movement to key areas in Siem Reap, Battambang, Pursat and Kampong ChhnangSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50924724/tourism-ministry-khmer-enterprise-sign-mou-to-boost-cambodias-tourism/
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27-Aug-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia has now fully vaccinated 8.2 million people, and has reached 88.74% of its targeted population, and 63.6% of the national totalSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50924220/cambodia-closes-in-on-90-of-initial-target-of-10-million-peope-to-be-vaccinated-against-covid-19/
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26-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundTourism stakeholders are urging the government to announce plans on reopening in Q4 2021, to ensure that proper preparations can be in place, saying that their survival is at stake if they lose another highs season, and that the situation is “desperate”Source: www.ttgasia.com/2021/08/26/growing-reopening-urgency-among-cambodian-tourism-players-as-national-vaccination-rate-improves/
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26-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundPhnom Penh has extended its suspension of high risk businesses from 27 Aug-9 Sep, including bars, clubs and massage parlours. Gatherings of more than 15 people are not permittedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50923153/pp-extends-covid-19-restrictions/
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26-Aug-2021 💉 vaccineBooster shots will start to be rolled out from Aug to mid-2022Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50923153/pp-extends-covid-19-restrictions/
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25-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia has said that it is ready to host the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2022 on 16-22 Jan, with more than 2,000 participants from 25 countriesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50922382/cambodia-ready-to-host-atf-2022/
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25-Aug-2021 💉 vaccineThe PM has said that Sinovac and Sinopharm vaccines will be used as booster shots because of their plentiful supply. Booster doses will be given, prioritising elderly and those with comorbidities, and will be administered using the same blossom strategy as for the main vaccination driveSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/china-covid-19-vaccines-best-source-boosters-pm?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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24-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundThe Cambodian Tourism Federation is hopeful that the tax exemption for hotels and restaurants will continue after its expiration of 30 Sep, until early 2022Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50921498/tourism-sector-hopeful-tax-breaks-will-be-extended-again/
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23-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundThe Tourism Ministry has said that the opening of tourism in the country will be set by step, with domestic tourists first, then international tourists later. Three phases are outlined until 2025, including: Resilience and Restart (2020/2021), Recovery (2022/2023) and Relaunch (2024/2025). A plan will be submitted to the Prime Minister on 2 SepSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50920932/hope-abounds-for-a-new-normal-in-tourism-to-start-in-late-2021/
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23-Aug-2021 💉 vaccine114,000 Sinopharm vaccines arrived as a donation by the Red Cross Society of China, Tencent Foundation and Chinese Red Cross FoundationSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50921446/cathay-pacific-delivers-over-100000-doses-of-covid-19-vaccines/
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22-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundThe construction project for 38 streets in Siem Reap is now 70% complete, and is aimed to finish later in the yearSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50920588/construction-of-38-streets-in-siem-reap-expected-to-be-complete-later-this-year/
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20-Aug-2021 🛬 inbound4 provinces have extended their COVID-19 restrictions for one more week until 26 Aug: Kampong Cham, Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey and Svay RiengSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/four-provinces-extend-covid-restrictions?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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20-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundThe curfew in Phnom Penh has been lifted, although the ban on high-risk businesses and the ban on gatherings of 15 pax or more is still in placeSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50919478/pp-curfew-over-bans-on-gatherings-high-risk-businesses-still-on/
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20-Aug-2021 💉 vaccineThe government is still deciding whether to implement a booster shot for the general publicSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50919478/pp-curfew-over-bans-on-gatherings-high-risk-businesses-still-on/
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20-Aug-2021 💉 vaccineChina has donated 500,000 Sinopharm vaccinesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/china-pledges-500000-sinopharm-vaccine-doses-cambodia?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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20-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundSihanoukville will host an international sailing competition in Dec 2021, in conjunction with the Cambodia Sailing Federation (CSF) and Singapore Sailing Federation (SSF)Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50919780/cambodias-first-intl-sailing-tournament-coming-up/
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19-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia is preparing its 2021-2023 economic plan, with 3 strategies: economic recovery, reforms and building resilienceSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/2021-23-plan-economic-recovery-way-minister?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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18-Aug-2021 💉 vaccineThe Mekong Strategic Partners have called Phnom Penh the most vaccinated capital in the world, with around 99% of its adults fully vaccinatedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50918185/phnom-penh-capital-of-cambodia-is-the-most-vaccinated-capital-in-the-world-against-covid-19/
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18-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundHong Kong has added Cambodia to its High Risk list from 20 AugSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50917939/cambodia-added-to-list-of-high-risk-countries-by-hong-kong/
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17-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism is working to provide training on quality food production and hygiene standards, as part of its plan to rehabilitate tourismSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/gastronomic-transformation-hots-tourism-reopening-sight
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17-Aug-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia has now vaccinated 90% of its initial targeted 10 millionSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50917293/cambodias-vaccination-drive-hits-more-than-90-percent-of-its-initial-target-of-10-million-people-against-covid-19/
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17-Aug-2021 👨✈️ aviationChina has temporarily suspended a Cambodia Airways flight from Phnom Penh to Chengdu from 23 Aug, after 5 passengers tested positive on arrival on 4 AugSource: www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-08/17/c_1310132620.htm?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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16-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundMasks are required to be worn for 15 provinces, as ell as social distancingSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/masks-must-15-provinces?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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16-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundSkillsFuture has launched applications for MICE and events industry professionals who want to study courses linked to tourism in a post-COVID worldSource: www.ttgmice.com/2021/08/16/applications-for-mice-study-grants-open-in-singapore/
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15-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundSofitel Phnom Penh has now been accredited as an Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) hotelSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50915993/sofitel-phnom-penh-phokeethra-added-as-accredited-alternative-state-quarantine-asq-hotel/
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15-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundThe Mondulkiri Tourism Development Master Plan 2021-2035 has now been approved. There are 6 priority areas: natural ecotourism areas of 5 wildlife sanctuaries, Bou Sra-Dak Dam Cultural and Ecotourism Corridor, Sen Monorom town, O’Raing district, Koh Nhek and an integrated tourism area along Vietnam’s border. Training for tourism personnel will remain a focus, as will the acceleration of infrastructure projectsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/major-mondulkiri-tourism-plan-given-nod?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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14-Aug-2021 💉 vaccinePhnom Penh has closed its first dose vaccine drive for children aged 12-17 years old, after 176,200 were vaccinatedSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/capitals-covid-jab-drive-children-closes?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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14-Aug-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia has vaccinated 82% of its population with at least one dose, and almost 7 million are fully vaccinated. 167k are also estimated to have received their 3rd booster dose. It has 24.5 million vaccines in stock, including 7.2 million Sinopharm, 14.5 million Sinovac, 1.7 million AstraZeneca and 1.1 million Johnson & Johnson vaccines. It should receive all of its ordered 16.5 million Sinovac doses by end AugSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50915757/cambodia-inches-closer-towards-90-percent-vaccination-out-of-the-initially-targeted-10-million-people/
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14-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia and Japan are discussing ways to promote agri-tourism in Cambodia by developing a green beltSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50915715/tourism-chief-holds-talks-with-japan-on-agri-tourism/
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14-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundThe Koh Tonsay tourist port should be completed by the year-end. It will be able to accommodate boats with less than 300 pax. The province is also looking to build a new port on Koh Tonsay to expand tourism to 12 Kep islandsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50915701/new-port-in-kep-set-for-completion-this-year/
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13-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundThe Delta variant has reached 22 of Cambodia’s 25 capital and provincesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/delta-reaches-most-parts-kingdom-tally-nears-500?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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12-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundThere are currently 18 airlines flying in/ out of Cambodia, with 1,089 flights in H1 2021., -89.5% YoYSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50914293/foreign-traveler-arrivals-to-cambodia-down-91-3-pct-in-h1-due-to-covid-19-tourism-may-reopen-in-december/
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12-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundThe Tourism Minister has said that it hopes Cambodia can reopen to vaccinated tourists by the ”end of this year after the country has reached herd immunity”. It expects to reach 75% vaccination by NovSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50914293/foreign-traveler-arrivals-to-cambodia-down-91-3-pct-in-h1-due-to-covid-19-tourism-may-reopen-in-december/
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11-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia in H1 2021 saw 102,560 international visitors, -91.3% YoY. The top 10 nationalities were: Thailand, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, South Korea, US, Taiwan, Malaysia, Japan and France. The number of domestic tourists in H1 was 1,982,641, -37.3% YoYSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50913780/kingdom-sees-more-than-100000-international-tourists-in-first-half-of-the-year/
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11-Aug-2021 🌏 outboundThe number of outbound Cambodians dropped to 10,538 in H1 2021, -96.6% YoYSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50913780/kingdom-sees-more-than-100000-international-tourists-in-first-half-of-the-year/
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11-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism is encouraging hotels to apply for the 8th ASEAN Green Hotel Award for 2022-2024. Winners will be revealed at the ASEAN Tourism Forum in Jan 2022Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/applications-green-hotel-competition-open-ministry?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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11-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundPhnom Penh extended its night curfew for one more week to 19 Aug, and restrictions will remain in place for Siem Reap and the 7 provinces neighbouring ThailandSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/restrictions-extended-new-delta-cases-detected?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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11-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundPhnom Penh will extend its restrictions from 13-26 Aug, including the closure of schools, karaoke and bars, resorts, museums and parks, theatres, gyms and cinemasSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50913906/phnom-penh-curfew-and-restrictions-extended/
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11-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundCruise sales have been “robust” in Aug, with most sailings sold out, according to Genting Cruise Lines. It saw “minimal cancellations” when it had to operate at 25% capacity, with guests deciding to postpone their cruise. Royal Caribbean have also seen “strong demand” for the Dec holidays and Chinese New Year, as well as for suitesSource: www.travelweekly-asia.com/Cruise-Travel/Singapore-cruising-steams-ahead-as-Covid-curbs-ease?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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10-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundThe Skills Development Program for the tourism sector has now celebrated its 1-year anniversary. It focuses on disadvantaged workers from 5 provinces to boost their employability and increase their income. It will benefit 12,000 workers over the length of the programSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50912602/skills-development-programme-for-tourism-sector-continues-amidst-c-19/
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10-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia plans to launch a rapid test which will be sold for just $2 USDSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50912405/ministry-will-launch-a-new-covid-rapid-test-kit-for-only-2-soon/
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09-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundThe government will not make any immediate change to its quarantine policies for residents, business owners, employees and investorsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/govt-puts-business-quarantine-suggestions?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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08-Aug-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia launched its booster shot campaign for frontliner workers on 8 AugSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50910907/booster-dose-campaign-against-covid-19-in-seven-provinces-kicks-off-today/
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06-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM has ordered all governors to make room at quarantine facilities, as Cambodia expects to welcome back 10,000 migrant workersSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-free-room-quarantine-centres-administer-third-dose-priority-groups?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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06-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM has ordered all governors to make room at quarantine facilities, as Cambodia expects to welcome back 10,000 migrant workersSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/govt-lifts-ban-passengers-india?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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06-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundPATA and the BBC collaborated to feature Cambodia in a BBC TV program focusing on Cambodia’s recovery effortsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50910127/pata-and-bbc-support-for-cambodias-bid-to-reopen-tourism/
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06-Aug-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia has now vaccinated 76.13% of its targeted population, and 46% of the country’s general populationSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nearly-49-kingdoms-population-vaccinated?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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06-Aug-2021 💉 vaccine688,000 AstraZeneca doses donated by Japan are set to arrive on 6 AugSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50910155/668000-more-japan-donated-astrazeneca-doses-set-to-arrive-tonight/
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05-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundKep will build a multi-purpose port to serve tourists as well as other purposes. It is scheduled for completion in 2023Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50908847/multi-purpose-port-for-kep-province/
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05-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundA study from the Ministry of Tourism has shown that underwater tourism presents opportunities for Cambodia, including scuba diving. More research now needs to be done to identify the specific opportunities for domestic and international touristsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/research-underwater-tourism-overflowing-opportunities?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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05-Aug-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia welcomed the UK’s donation of 415,000 AstraZeneca vaccines on 5 Aug, and requested more assistance to help Cambodia buy AstraZeneca vaccinesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-asks-uk-more-jab-help-415k-shots-arrive?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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04-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Health has instructed state health providers not to charge for rapid antigen testsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/minister-no-fees-covid-rapid-tests-throughout-kingdom?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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04-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundThe National Museum of Cambodia has started to be renovated, after a deterioration of the building’s infrastructureSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/national-museum-need-repair-seeks-financial-assistance?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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03-Aug-2021 💉 vaccine609,600 Johnson & Johnson vaccines arrived into Cambodia as part of the donation from the US on 1 AugSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50907140/over-600000-more-us-donated-johnson-johnson-doses-arrive/
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02-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Health has detected more than 200 Delta variant cases, and believes that it could already have community transmissionSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/delta-spreading-kingdom?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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02-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundCambodian sniffer dogs have completed the first phase of training in detecting COVID-19Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50906923/cambodia-training-first-dog-to-sniff-out-covid/
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01-Aug-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia will give AstraZeneca as a 3rd booster dose for those who have received Sinopharm/ Sinovac, and Sinopharm/ Sinovac would be given as a booster for those who received AstraZeneca. Frontliners will be prioritised for the booster doseSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50905933/pm-cambodians-to-receive-astrazeneca-3rd-dose-as-booster/
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01-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia has reported 114 cases of the Delta variant as of 27 JulSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50905801/delta-the-covid-19-virus-is-getting-fitter-and-faster-says-who-114-cases-detected-in-cambodia/
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01-Aug-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia has lowered its 2021 GDP growth forecast to 2.5% from 4.1%Source: www.xinhuanet.com/english/asiapacific/2021-08/01/c_1310100728.htm?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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31-Jul-2021 💉 vaccine1 million Sinovac vaccines arrived into Cambodia on 31 JulSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50905600/more-vaccines-and-rapid-kit-test-kits-to-combat-c-19-arrives-today/
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31-Jul-2021 💉 vaccineThe first batch of donated Johnson & Johnson vaccines arrived into Cambodia on 31 JulSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50905283/first-batch-of-500000-doses-of-johnson-johnson-covid-19-vaccines-arrival-could-have-been-a-thaw-in-relations/
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30-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundAngkor Archaeological Park will be temporarily closed as part of the 2-week lockdown in Siem Reap, from 30 Jul-12 AugSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/angkor-park-closed-siem-reap-goes-lockdown-amid-delta-concerns?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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30-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundAll tourism activities have been banned from 29 Jul-12 AugSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50904238/all-tourism-activities-suspended-for-14-days/
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29-Jul-2021 🛬 inbound8 provinces: Koh Kong, Pursat, Battambang, Pailin, Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear and Siem Reap will be locked down from 29 Jul-12 Aug, in a bid to contain Delta variant transmission. Phnom Penh and other provinces are to ban activities which involve gathering, restaurants closed for dine-in and a night time curfew of 9pm-31am will be imposedSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/curfew-returns-capital-eight-provinces-locked-down?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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29-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundA public-private working group has been set up to focus on restoring tourism in Cambodia and implementing the 2021-2025 National Tourism Roadmap. The Cambodia Association of Travel Agents, which is part of the group, have said that tourism operators will aim to match local players with tour operators in the EU and ASEANSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/working-group-set-map-recovery-pathway-tourism?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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29-Jul-2021 💉 vaccineThe UK will donate 415,000 AstraZeneca doses to CambodiaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50903837/united-kingdom-donates-415000-doses-of-astra-zeneca-vaccine-to-cambodia/
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28-Jul-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia has vaccinated 6.9 million people with at least one dose, around 69.41% of its targeted population. 4.6 million are fully vaccinatedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50902675/cambodia-nears-7-million-vaccinated-figures-out-of-original-10-million-target-but-fully-vaccinated-still-lags/
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28-Jul-2021 💉 vaccineThe Ministry of Health will permit private health care providers to import vaccines approved by the WHOSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50902548/cambodia-to-allow-private-sector-to-import-covid-vaccines-for-use-in-kingdom/
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28-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia is warning the public to be vigilant against the Delta variantSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50902696/cambodia-may-face-delta-surge-due-to-the-rapid-spread-of-the-variant/
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27-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia and Japan have discussed cooperating for mutual tourism promotionSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50902533/cambodia-and-japan-in-talks-to-boost-tourism-in-both-countries/
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27-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundSources have said that Cambodia plans to reopen internationally no sooner than Nov, and may reasonably be expected to open in Dec or early 2022Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50902105/kingdom-to-reopen-no-earlier-than-november/
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26-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia is seeing a significant increase in the number of imported cases from Thai migrant workersSource: www.xinhuanet.com/english/asiapacific/2021-07/26/c_1310086704.htm?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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25-Jul-2021 💉 vaccineThe US will provide 1 million doses of Johnson & Johnson to Cambodia as a donationSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50900691/one-million-doses-of-covid-19-vaccines-from-the-united-states-finally/
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25-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia expects more Russian tourists as it reopens. The two countries discussed training Russian speaking tour guides, holding an online roadshow with Russian tour operators, fam trips, and establishing direct flights between the two countries, as well as an ASEAN-Russia tourism centreSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/russia-joins-post-covid-19-tourism-strategy-ministry?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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24-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundThe government has said that is has sufficient supply of oxygenSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/official-cambodia-has-sufficient-oxygen-supplies?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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24-Jul-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia is aiming to vaccinate 80% of its total population, the PM has said, aiming to vaccinate 10 million adults by OctSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50900360/cambodias-goal-is-to-vaccinate-80-of-total-population-against-covid-19/
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24-Jul-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia will start to vaccinate its 12-18 year olds from 1 AugSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/07/24/cambodian-pm-reschedules-covid-19-vaccine-rollout-for-adolescents-to-aug-1?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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23-Jul-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia received the first batch of Japan’s donated AstraZeneca vaccinesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japans-astrazeneca-vaccines-arrive-cambodia?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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23-Jul-2021 🛬 inbound2 luxury hotels in Phnom Penh, the Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel & Residence and the Courtyard by Marriott Phnom Penh, have been designated 2 alternative quarantine options for travellers, which can be directly chosen and bookedSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/two-luxury-hotels-latest-quarantine-options-inbound-travellers?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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23-Jul-2021 💉 vaccineThe rollout for vaccinations for children aged 12-17 years old will start on 1 AugSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/covid-vaccinations-children-begin-august-1
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23-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundPhnom Penh has extended its suspension of all high-risk businesses for another 2 weeks, until 6 Aug. Gatherings of more than 15 pax remain bannedSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/capital-extends-covid-restrictions
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23-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has reminded adventure and ecotourism businesses to follow safety measuresSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50899618/safety-measures-stressed-for-adventure-tourism/
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23-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundKep beaches will be improved and expanded under a new project, to enable it to attract more touristsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50900011/kep-beaches-to-receive-makeover/
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22-Jul-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia received a new batch of Sinopharm vaccinesSource: www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-07/22/c_1310077328.htm?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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22-Jul-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia has bought an additional 5 million vaccines from China to vaccinate children aged 12-17 years oldSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-buys-5m-chinese-vaccines-children-12-17?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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22-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has seen a growth of interest in ecotourism and adventure tourism amongst domestic tourists from 2020-2021, with places which have experienced particular interest including Khnong Phsar Mountain, Phnom Oral Wildlife Sanctuary, Kirirom National Park, Chi Phat commune, Areng Valley, Peam Krasop Wildlife Sanctuary, Sre Ambel district, Veal Thom Grasslands, Samlot Protected Area, Phnom Tbeng Natural Heritage Park, Sea Forest (Samoth Chheu), Tonle Sap Lake, Phnom Kulen National Park and the Ream Sar wetlandsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/travel/players-primed-emergence-adventure-tourism-market?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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22-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundPreah Sihanouk province has seen an increase of 117.9% YoY in Q1 2021 from domestic tourists, and attracted nearly 59% of all tourists who visited coastal provinces. Phnom Penh saw -36.8% YoY domestic tourists in Q1 2021, Siem Reap -30% YoYSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50899216/preah-sihanouk-province-tops-domestic-tourism-destinations/
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21-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundMore than 6 million informal workers have lost or are expected to lose their jobs due to COVID-19, and nearly 3,000 tourism businesses have suspended operations, leading to 45,000 job lossesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/informal-economy-may-lose-over-6m-jobs-covids-end?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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21-Jul-2021 👨✈️ aviationCathay Pacific will resume 3 flights to Phnom Penh from Hong Kong in Jul and AugSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50898025/cathay-pacific-to-resume-flights-to-cambodia-after-16-month-hiatus/
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21-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundThe government has set up a working group with Emerging 360 to choose 7 provinces for a landscape sustainability project which would promote ecotourism and run until 2025Source: en.vietnamplus.vn/cambodia-pilots-sustainable-ecotourism-development-project-in-seven-provinces/205015.vnp?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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20-Jul-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia has vaccinated 60% of the targeted adult population of the countrySource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/07/20/60-per-cent-of-adults-in-cambodia-vaccinated-hun-sen
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17-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundSiem Reap will extend its curfew of 8pm-4am for another 2 weeksSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/siem-reap-extends-curfew-amid-covid?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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16-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundThe government will select 3 model villages to compete in the UNWTO “Best Tourism Village” competitionSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50895370/search-on-for-three-cambodian-entries-for-worlds-best-tourism-village-contest/
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16-Jul-2021 💉 vaccine12-17 year olds will receive the vaccine, first in Phnom Penh and Kandal, and then moving onto Sihanoukville and other provinces. The country will need to obtain another 4 million doses to accomplish thisSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50894995/pm-announces-that-2-million-12-17-year-olds-will-receive-vaccine-in-cambodia-before-schools-reopen/
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16-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundAntigen tests should be given to at least 5-10% of all staff at public and private institutions every 1-2 weeksSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/govt-antigen-tests-least-5-10-staff?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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15-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundThe Health Ministry has said that the public need to be proactive and vigilant to implement prevention measures and stop transmissionSource: www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/cambodia-coronavirus-updates-july-15-2021?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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14-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia has suspended entry-exit at the Cambodian-Vietnamese border of workers, technicians and employees of Vietnamese companies for one month from 18 JulSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50893668/cambodia-suspends-entry-exit-travel-through-cambodian-vietnamese-border/
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14-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Environment the Cambodia Amazing Trop Planner are surveying 3 new ecotourism locations: Preah Jayavarman Norodom National Park, Phnom Tbeng Natural Heritage Area, and Kulen Prom Tep Wildlife SanctuarySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50893845/ministry-of-environment-vies-to-add-three-more-locations-as-tourist-destinations/
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14-Jul-2021 💉 vaccineThe interval between the first and second dose of the Sinopharm and Sinovac vaccines will be increased to 3 weeks from the current 2 weeksSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/dose-interval-set-3-weeks?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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14-Jul-2021 💉 vaccineJapan will donate 1 million doses to Cambodia of AstraZenecaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50893313/japan-to-donate-around-one-million-astrazeneca-vaccines/
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13-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundThe 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit will be held virtually instead of a physical event in Cambodia in NovSource: cambodianess.com/article/cambodia-to-host-asia-europe-meeting-summit-virtually-due-to-covid-19?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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13-Jul-2021 💉 vaccineOver 5 million Cambodians had received at least one vaccine dose so farSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/07/13/five-million-people-in-cambodia-vaccinated-against-covid-19-so-far-says-pm-national-caseload-goes-above-62000?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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13-Jul-2021 💉 vaccineAs of 1 Jul, 99.64% of tourism workers in Phnom Penh are fully vaccinatedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50892721/major-tourism-associations-thank-pm-for-policies-that-help-cambodian-tourism-during-covid-19-crisis/
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13-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundThe second weekend of Jul saw 69,937 domestic tourists, 5.23% lower WoW and -62.19% YoY. The top destinations included Phnom Penh, Kampot, Sihanoukville, Kampong Speu, Battambang, and Kandal. Tourists visited coastal and ecotourism destinationsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50893051/the-second-weekend-of-july-sees-nearly-70000-tourists-in-the-country/
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11-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundThe government has said that it is “very concerned” that Cambodia may cross a red line if prevention measures are not followed, as there is the potential for large-scale community transmission in the countrySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50891579/secretary-of-state-we-are-very-concerned-that-cambodia-may-cross-the-red-line/
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11-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundThe WHO Cambodia has expressed concern about the increase in cases and deathsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50891496/covid-19-situation-in-cambodia-becomes-cause-for-serious-concern-amid-increasing-infections-and-deaths-who/
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11-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundThe ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2022 will be held in Preah Sihanouk from 16-22 JanSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50891423/atf-2022-to-be-organised-in-preah-sihanouk-province/
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10-Jul-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia received 4 million more doses, 3 million Sinovac and 1 million Sinopharm. It has now vaccinated 4.79 million people, around 47.93% of the populationSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50891304/cambodia-receives-another-four-million-doses-of-c-19-vaccine/
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10-Jul-2021 💉 vaccineThe government is looking at administering a third booster doseSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/govt-mulls-third-shot-covid-vaccinees-4m-doses-arrive?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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09-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundPhnom Penh has continued to suspend the operations of all high risk businesses, including museums, parks, cinemas, sports centres, nightclubs and KTVs until 23 Jul. Schools are also suspended, as are gatherings of more than 15 peopleSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/restrictions-imposed-capital-amid-covid-outbreak?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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09-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundJan-May international arrivals to Cambodia were 91,596, -92% YoYSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50890843/tourism-industry-gloom-continues-as-overseas-arrivals-drop-92-2-percent/
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08-Jul-2021 💉 vaccineThe vaccination drive in Phnom Penh has now finished, with more than 2.1 million people vaccinatedSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/covid-19-vaccination-drive-capital-ends-heading-provinces?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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08-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundRapid home tests have been authorisedSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/health-ministry-greenlights-use-covid-home-test-kits?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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08-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundSambor Prei Kuk has celebrated its 4th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage siteSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sambor-prei-kuk-celebrates-4th-anniversary-unesco-listing?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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08-Jul-2021 👨✈️ aviationAir pax traffic was -94% YoY from Jan-May 2021, with just 115,353 paxSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/special-reports/cambodias-aviation-sector-operating-wing-and-prayer?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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07-Jul-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia received 1 million Sinopharm vaccines on 6 Jul. In Aug, it should have received 20 million doses in total, enough for the country to have vaccinated 10 million, the government’s targetSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50888728/the-latest-batch-of-one-million-vaccines-arrive-in-the-kingdom/
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07-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundThe Preah Vihear Temple has celebrated its 13th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage siteSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-marks-13th-anniversary-preah-vihear-unesco-status?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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06-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundHubei province wants to establish sister-province relations with 3 Cambodian provinces, to cooperate in trade and tourismSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/07/06/hubei-eyes-cambodia-for-sister-province-relations?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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06-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism wants to push e-payment technologies to boost tourismSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/fast-payments-tourism-get-leg?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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06-Jul-2021 🛬 inbound346,518 domestic trips were made in Jun, +78.58% MoM, but -43.4% YoYSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/fast-payments-tourism-get-leg?utm_source=pocket_mylist
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06-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundMore than 70,000 domestic tourists travelled over the first 2 days of the first July weekend, -17.87% WoW. The main tourist destinations were Phnom Penh, Kampot province, Battambang, Sihanoukville, Kampong Speu and KandalSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50888370/more-than-70000-tourists-recorded-on-the-first-weekend-of-july/
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05-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundThe Cambodia Tourism Federation has said that the government needs to help negotiate with landlords to ensure lower rents for businessesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50887125/tourism-sector-envisages-new-normal/
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05-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundPreah Sihanouk have announced that their first vaccination campaign has finished, with 193,165 people vaccinatedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50886960/covid-19-vaccination-in-sihanoukville-for-first-dose-to-close/
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05-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundA tourism seaport at Koh Tonsay is now 75% complete. It forms part of the Kep Tourism Master PlanSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50887749/rabbit-island-tourism-seaport-project-75-complete/
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04-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia recorded 993 cases on 4 Jul, in a surge which is not decliningSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50886733/surge-continues-almost-1000-new-cases-as-cambodias-covid-case-total-rises-above-54000-and-deaths-above-700/
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03-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has asked India to help develop Love Lake in Prey Veng as an eco-tourism destinationSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50886340/ministry-of-tourism-asks-india-to-help-develop-love-lake-in-prey-veng-province/
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02-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundThe Angkor Archaeological Park has generated just $219,218 USD revenue in H1 2021, -98.79% YoYSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/angkor-ticket-revenue-tanks-99-jan-jun
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02-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundThe Cambodia Hotel Association in Siem Reap has said that just 10% of 2019’s hotel rooms are available, and rates are at an all-time lowSource: www.ttgasia.com/2021/07/02/how-the-pandemic-has-changed-the-face-of-tourism-in-siem-reap/
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02-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM has announced that the border gates with Vietnam and Thailand will be temporarily closed, to prevent the spread of the Delta variantSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/cambodia-temporarily-closes-border-gates-to-prevent-covid19/204027.vnp
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02-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia has reported record deaths on 2 Jul, at 32. The PM has warned of the risk of another wave of casesSource: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/covid-19-cambodia-reports-record-daily-number-deaths-15139908?cid=cna_flip_070214
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01-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundThe iconic Phnom Penh hotel Villa Langka will permanently close from 4 JulSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50885055/iconic-phnom-penh-hotel-villa-langka-shuts-down
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01-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundTravellers to China from Cambodia will need to undergo a 14-day quarantine in Cambodia before flying to China, as China has declared that the number of imported cases from Cambodia remained highSource: m.phnompenhpost.com/special-reports/chinese-travel-notice-delta-variant-could-keep-aviation-sector-long-haul-recovery
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01-Jul-2021 👨✈️ aviationOf 22 aircrafts leased by Cambodia-registered airlines, 13 are grounded. The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) has said that airlines in the country need to rethink their business models and fleet, and that “there are too many aircrafts in the system relative to the realistic prospects for medium-term recovery. The new normal in many markets and the industry as a whole is going to be smaller”Source: m.phnompenhpost.com/special-reports/chinese-travel-notice-delta-variant-could-keep-aviation-sector-long-haul-recovery
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01-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundThe Teuk Chob Khnar Po Ecotourism Community have reported that after the area was established as an ecotourism community, illegal hunting and forest crimes have been almost reducedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50885199/representatives-of-teuk-chob-khnar-po-ecotourism-community-ecstatic-over-reduced-forest-crime-and-illegal-hunting/
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01-Jul-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM has warned that COVID-19 cases generated by the February 20 community event will not be eradicated in the short term, and it may be endemicSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50885175/pm-february-20th-event-will-continue-for-a-long-time/
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30-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia reported record cases on 30 Jun, at 1,130Source: en.vietnamplus.vn/covid19-cambodia-indonesia-see-record-number-of-infections-on-june-30/203893.vnp
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30-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundThe 9th round of economic relief measures has been issued. From Jul-Sep, workers in the tourism sector will receive $40 USD per month handout, and tourism business owners are encouraged to top up this amount as much as they can. Tourism businesses in Kampot, Preah Sihanouk, Kep and Siem Reap provinces, Phnom Penh, Svay Rieng province’s Bavet town and Banteay Meanchey province’s Poipet town will be exempt from taxes in Q3 2021, but must still file tax returns. Airlines will also be permitted to defer civil aviation fees in Jul-Sep. Cambodia Association of Travel Agents welcomed the measuresSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ninth-round-relief-measures-issued
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30-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundMondulkiri has drafted its Tourism Development Master Plan 2021-2035. Some of the plans include aiming for 2 million domestic and 900k international tourists by 2035, transforming the region which supports conservation, and becoming an eco-tourist destination. They aim to create 80,000 jobs and generate $500 million USD in revenue by 2035Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/draft-mondulkiri-tourism-plan-unveiled
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30-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundThe Tourism Ministry has denied reports that Cambodia could allow vaccinated international visitors to visit Siem Reap from Aug, saying that there is no official decision on the timing of reopening the country yetSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/travel-industry-pushes-open-borders-jabbed-tourists
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29-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundThe Tourism Ministry expects that tourism recovery may take 1-2 years after reopening, whilst the Cambodia chapter of the Pacific Asia Travel Association expects that the country will need to wait until 2025-2027 to return to 2019 levelsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50883129/economy-may-rebound-faster-than-neighbours/
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29-Jun-2021 💉 vaccine6 more provinces have started their vaccination programs, including Kampong Chhnang, Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Kampong Cham, Tbong Khmum and Svay RiengSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/six-provinces-commence-jab-drives
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28-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundThe Minister of Tourism is planning to launch Angkor Pass, a project which will include wristband technology to avoid paper tickets, as well as an app with special discounts and up to the minute informationSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50882359/digital-wristband-by-angkor-pass-set-to-welcome-visitors-to-the-kingdom/
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28-Jun-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia has received another batch of Sinovac from ChinaSource: www.xinhuanet.com/english/asiapacific/2021-06/28/c_1310032172.htm
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28-Jun-2021 👨✈️ aviationCambodia Airports has reported that the country is seriously looking at reopening by Q4, with a focus on setting up travel bubbles with traditional regional markets including China, Korea, Japan, Thailand and SingaporeSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50882517/airports-ready-for-passengers-air-bridges-travel-bubbles/
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27-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundThe curfew in Siem Reap has been extended until 10 JulSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50881974/curfew-in-siem-reap-extended-until-july-10-following-covid-19-surge/
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27-Jun-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia has now received over 10 million doses of vaccines so far, with 2.8 million people fully vaccinated. It will now consider the vaccination of children and booster dosesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50881830/cambodia-considering-vaccination-of-children-and-third-booster-dose/
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27-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundTripAdvisor has named a 3-day tour across Cambodia’s Siem Reap province as the world’s number one luxury tourSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/angkor-acclaimed-top-luxury-tour
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26-Jun-2021 💉 vaccineThe last date for people to get vaccinated in Phnom Penh will be 8 JulSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50881575/july-8-deadline-for-vaccination-in-phnom-penh/
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26-Jun-2021 💉 vaccine11 million doses are expected to arrive in Phnom Penh in AugSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50881478/cambodia-to-receive-11-more-million-doses-of-covid-19-vaccines-by-august/
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26-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundBattambang city will be nominated as a UNESCO Innovative City in FoodSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50881682/battambang-city-nominated-for-unesco-innovation-city-in-food-listing/
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25-Jun-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia has now vaccinated 37.16% of its targeted 10 million, 3.7 million peopleSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-vaccinates-37-targeted-10m
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25-Jun-2021 🌏 outbound40 tuk tuks in Phnom Penh will be promoting the Incredible India campaign, in particular the Buddhist pilgrimage sitesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50880676/tuk-tuks-invite-cambodian-tourists-to-consider-india/
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24-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundThe number of cases in Phnom Penh is dropping due to the vaccination driveSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50879987/c-19-positive-cases-declining-in-pp-due-to-high-number-of-jabs/
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24-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundThe World Bank forecasts that Cambodia’s economy will grow by 4% in 2021. They reported that 54% of Cambodian households had reported a loss in income during the pandemicSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50879999/world-bank-optimistic-about-economy/
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24-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Education has restated that schools will remain closed for the foreseeable futureSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50879851/ministry-will-continue-to-suspend-public-and-private-educational-institutions-until-further-notice/
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23-Jun-2021 💉 vaccine1 million doses from China are set to arrive on 26 JunSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50879771/another-1-million-doses-set-to-arrive-in-cambodia/
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22-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has launched an online tourism vocational school registration system. They will launch a program to provide supplementary skills to those in the tourism sector, with a focus on tour operators, travel agents and accommodation workersSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/tourism-schools-can-enrol-online
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22-Jun-2021 🛬 inbound18-20 Jun saw 109,095 people travel domestically across Cambodia, an increase of 53.93% WoW, but -28.72% YoY. The most visited destinations included Phnom Penh, Kampot, Kampong Speu, Battambang, Preah Sihanouk and KepSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50878710/over-100000-tourists-recorded-in-third-weekend-of-june-a-decrease-of-28-72-percent-from-2020/
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21-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundAll travellers entering Siem Reap province from 21 Jun will need to register through an appSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/siem-reap-launches-covid-self-registration-visitors
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20-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundPhnom Penh will continue to designate some villages as orange zones, and has extended the closure of high-irks businesses until 3 Jul, including amusement parks, museums and bars, and that gatherings over 15 pax are not permittedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50877659/orange-zones-in-several-villages-in-phnom-penh-to-continue-as-areas-are-classified-as-high-risks/
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20-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia recorded its highest single day death number of 20 on 19 JunSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50877645/cambodia-covid-19-highest-singe-day-death-toll-of-20-tally-now-414-in-less-than-five-months/
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19-Jun-2021 💉 vaccineAnother 1 million doses arrived into Cambodia on 19 Jun from China, with another 2 million expected to arrive this week, and 3 million more next monthSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/1m-doses-covid-vaccines-arrive-2m-more-next-week
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19-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundFrom Jan-Apr, Cambodia received 82,839 international arrivals, -93% YoY. The majority came from Thailand at 41,794, then China 25,986 and Vietnam at 2,993. Angkor Archaeological Park’s Jan-May 2021 ticket sales were $197,208 USD, -98.91% YoYSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/tourist-arrivals-down-93-january-april
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19-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia marked its highest number of deaths in a day on 19 Jun, at 20Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50877518/highest-covid-death-day-brings-despair-as-cambodia-cases-march-past-42000-mark/
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18-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism will no longer issue tourism businesses licences for operators which provide land or waterway passenger services from 1 JulSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-stops-issuing-tourism-licences-land-waterway-transport-firms
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18-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundNearly 30,000 hectares of land in Bokor National Park will be dedicated to establishing a Smart City, Historical City and Ecotourism CitySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50876588/bokor-city-to-be-30000-hectares-for-eco-tourism/
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18-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundThe Singaporean Ambassador to Cambodia has asked the Ministry of Tourism to organise a tourism fairSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50877006/singapore-wants-cambodia-to-organise-tourism-fair/
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18-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundKey tourist spots at the Changkran Roi forest community in Siem Reap are being mapped out by the local authoritiesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50877238/key-tourist-sites-being-mapped-in-changkran-roi-forest-community/
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18-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Education has said that all schools will remain closedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50876527/schools-stay-closed-despite-appeals/
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17-Jun-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia is planning to administer vaccines in 5 provinces, starting with Sihanoukville on 21 JunSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50876398/cambodia-to-vaccinate-up-to-1-2-million-people-in-five-provinces/
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17-Jun-2021 👨✈️ aviationPhnom Penh International Airport handled 38,346 pax from Jan-Apr, -94.3% YoYSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50875825/cambodia-received-only-82839-foreign-visitors-in-first-four-months/
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17-Jun-2021 🌏 outboundThe number of outbound Cambodian tourists from Jan-May 2021 was 6,969, -97.9% YoYSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50875825/cambodia-received-only-82839-foreign-visitors-in-first-four-months/
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16-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism said that visitors over the 12-13 Jun weekend totalled 70,870, -9.59% from the previous weekend, and -50.69% YoY. The most visited sites was Phnom Penh, Kampong Speu, Kampot, Preah Sihanouk, Battambang and KandalSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50875190/tourism-numbers-slip-from-previous-weekend-totals/
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15-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundBattambang is planning to develop Roluos Lake in Ek Phnom district into an ecotourist siteSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/roluos-lake-battambang-developing-tourist-resort
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14-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Health has said that the country will soon reach 3 million people vaccinated out of its targeted 10 million. The government is aiming to be finished by NovSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-herd-immunity-possible-november
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13-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia has recorded its highest number of deaths in a single day, at 15Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50873288/highest-ever-covid-death-day-for-cambodia-as-cases-go-past-38000-mark/
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13-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundSiem Reap will impose a curfew from 10pm-4am for 14 daysSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50873215/siem-reap-to-enforce-curfew-from-2200-today-for-14-days/
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13-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM has said that Cambodia will vaccinate 10 million people by year end or start 2022 at the latestSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50873187/cambodia-committed-and-determined-to-vaccinate-10-million-people-by-end-of-2021/
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12-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia has committed to be ready for the 2023 SEA GamesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50872693/cambodia-reiterates-readiness-to-host-2023-sea-games/
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12-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundColour coded zones may be reimposed on Phnom Penh if the infection rates continueSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50872804/phnom-penh-may-reimpose-red-zones-if-covid-19-condition-worsens/
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12-Jun-2021 💉 vaccineOne million doses of Sinopharm arrived into Phnom Penh on 12 JunSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/1m-doses-sinopharm-covid-vaccine-arrive-cambodia
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12-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundAll passengers who enter Cambodia must have rapid antigen tests on arrivalSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/minister-all-inbound-passengers-must-take-covid-rapid-test
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12-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundCellcard Cambodia has launched a digital vaccination passport which sits within its own mobile app, Cellcard Pouk Mak AppSource: www.linkedin.com/pulse/cambodias-digital-vaccine-passport-cost-10k-took-2-weeks-ian-watson/?trk=public_profile_article_view
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11-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundPreah Sihanouk will become a multi-purpose Special Economic Zone (SEZ)Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/sihanouk-province-become-multi-purpose-sez
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11-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has asked the Philippine ambassador to Cambodia to encourage more inbound Filipino travellers to CambodiaSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/philippine-envoy-asked-bring-more-tourists
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11-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has launched a new campaign to highlight 35 celebrities who have visited Angkor Wat. The campaign has been greeted warmly by the Cambodia Tourism AssociationSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50872375/celebrity-visits-campaign-to-attract-tourists-to-angkor-wat/
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11-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has said that it is still in discussion with other ministries, including the Health Ministry for its plans to reopen to vaccinated international touristsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50872375/celebrity-visits-campaign-to-attract-tourists-to-angkor-wat/
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11-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundThe Cambodia Hotel Association has said that tourism businesses in the country “are in a state of clinical death”. They have asked the government to remove the $2,000 USD deposit on arrival, and replace the quarantine currently in place for inbound travellers to a managed tour package with rapid testing. They also propose that visas should be free, and VAT should be lowered to 5% at least, from its current 10% levelSource: m.phnompenhpost.com/special-reports/herd-immunity-likely-2022-cambodia-ready-reopen-tourism
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10-Jun-2021 💉 vaccineThe vaccination drive will be expanded to 5 high-risk provinces: Preah Sihanouk, Kampong Speu, Kampong Chhnang, Svay Rieng and Kampong Cham. They will first be given to locations who have many garment workers. The vaccinations for Phnom Penh residents are on track to finish in Jul at the latest. The government anticipate 4.5 million vaccines from China to arrive in JunSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/coronavirus-jab-drive-expand-5-provinces
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10-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia and the UNDP are teaming together to map Cambodia’s regions for biodiversity, climate change and sustainable developmentSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-and-undp-team-maps-environment
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10-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism organised a Hoka hospitality Training of Trainer, focusing on digital skillsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50871482/ministry-holds-hoka-hospitality-training-to-restore-tourism-in-northeastern-provinces/
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10-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundRed zones have been imposed in certain communes in Siem Reap as cases rose, from 9-22 JunSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50871585/red-zones-imposed-in-siem-reap-due-to-surge-in-covid-19/
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10-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundThe US has now listed Cambodia as Level 2, meaning “moderate risk” for US travellersSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50871406/cdc-travel-advisory-lists-cambodia-as-moderate-destination-for-travellers/
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09-Jun-2021 💉 vaccineThe Ministry of Health has reported that 2.2 million Cambodians are now fully vaccinatedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50870953/statistics-released-by-ministry-of-health-show-massive-success-of-cambodias-vaccination-program/
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09-Jun-2021 💉 vaccineKandal province will start its mass vaccination drive from 10 JunSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50871083/kandal-province-to-start-large-scale-vaccination-program/
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08-Jun-2021 💉 vaccineOne million doses arrived into Cambodia on 8 Jun, 500k Sinovac and 500k Sinopharm. Another 8 million doses have also been purchased, 4 million from each companySource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/1m-doses-covid-vaccine-arrive-another-8m-coming-months
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07-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundHaystack Asia Capital has acquired a 25% stake in Camboticket, an online travel booking platformSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50869250/haystack-asia-acquires-25-of-camboticket-mekong-regions-top-travel-booking-website/
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04-Jun-2021 👨✈️ aviationThe Dara Sakor International Airport in Koh Kong province is expected to be operational by the year-endSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50868061/new-international-airport-in-koh-kong-to-be-operational-by-end-of-the-year/
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04-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundSiem Reap has lifted its curfew from 4 JunSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/siem-reap-lifts-nighttime-curfew
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03-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundThe 13th ASEM Summit will be a physical event in Cambodia on 25-26 NovSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50867145/cambodia-commits-to-host-asem-13-in-physical-form/
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03-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundPhnom Penh has suspended gatherings of more than 15 people, and also closed school openings, resorts, museums, theme parks, cinemas and sports centres from 3-16 JunSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50867628/phnom-penh-imposes-restriction-as-covid-19-cases-surge/
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02-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has held a meeting with the private sector to discuss reopening the country. The initial plan proposed includes opening only to vaccinated travellers booked on package tours through registered travel agents. Concerns raised include high package tour costs, which the MOT has said that will need to worked out, including testing/ quarantine costsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50866532/mot-holds-meeting-with-private-sector-about-future-of-tourism/
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02-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundTourist boats have been banned from parking along the riverbanks in Phnom PenhSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50866441/tourist-boats-not-allowed-to-dock-along-riverbank/
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02-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Economy and Finance have said that they anticipate opening the borders soonSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50866545/siem-reap-anticipates-border-reopening-with-vaccination-efforts-on-the-increase/
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01-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundPlans are being made to open a Takeo cultural corridor to boost tourism through promoting its historical sites. It is planning infrastructure improvements, as well as a floating villageSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50865909/cultural-corridor-planned-to-boost-takeo-visitors/
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01-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia welcomed 2,205 international visitors in May 2021, a massive drop compared to 2019’s 472,952Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50865909/cultural-corridor-planned-to-boost-takeo-visitors/
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01-Jun-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia saw 194,025 domestic tourists in May, a +696.33% MoM increase vs Apr 2021. The Cambodian Association of Travel Agents (CATA) reported that Kampot attracted the most visitors in May as it is close to Phnom PenhSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50865863/domestic-tourism-numbers-leap-to-over-190000-during-month-of-may/
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31-May-2021 🛬 inboundEurocham Cambodia has noted that the country’s 2021 business confidence index has fallen to 46.1% from 2019’s 52.9%. However, 56% of businesses plan to invest in Cambodia over the next 12 months. 90% of businesses have experienced being moderately negatively impacted by the pandemicSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/covid-rattles-business-confidence
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31-May-2021 🛬 inboundKampong Cham, Siem Reap and Preah Sihanouk have extended some of their COVID-19 restrictionsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/provinces-extend-covid-administrative-measures
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31-May-2021 🛬 inboundA new arts organisation has received funding from UNESCO to help advocate for the creative industries in CambodiaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50864981/unesco-funds-new-organisation/
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30-May-2021 🛬 inboundKandal province has reintroduced colour-coded zoning with different restrictions in placeSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50864766/kandal-province-designates-some-areas-as-red-zones-due-to-spike-in-covid-19-cases/
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30-May-2021 💉 vaccineThe Cambodian PM has said that 5-6 million people will be vaccinated by year-end, and by H1 2022, it expects 95% of the population to be vaccinatedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50864709/up-to-six-million-in-cambodia-to-be-vaccinated-against-covid-19-by-end-2021/
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30-May-2021 🛬 inboundPreah Sihanouk’s tourism infrastructure upgrades are almost completeSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tourism-infrastructure-near-complete-preah-sihanouk
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29-May-2021 🛬 inboundThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecast Cambodia’s economy will grow by 4% in 2021 and 5.5% in 2022Source: en.vietnamplus.vn/adb-cambodian-economy-to-grow-4-pct-this-year/202263.vnp
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29-May-2021 💉 vaccineThe Cambodian PM has promised to get 10 million people vaccinated by early 2022Source: www.xinhuanet.com/english/asiapacific/2021-05/29/c_139977195.htm
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29-May-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia will prioritise certain provinces in line with its “blossoming strategy” which starts in Phnom Penh and Kandal province and expands to other parts of the country. The PM has rejected vaccinating people in the tourism industry firstSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-45m-doses-arrive-june-vaccinate-people-priority-areas-first
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27-May-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia saw 52.891 domestic tourists travelling over the weekend of 22-23 May, an increase of 6.11% vs the previous week. The most visited places included Kampot, Kep, Battambang, Siem Reap, Kampong Speu, Preah Sihanouk and PursatSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50863070/pm-calls-on-tourists-to-strictly-implement-health-safety-measures/
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27-May-2021 🛬 inboundThe Cambodian Association of Travel Agents (CATA) has said that they are unsure if cruises will restart to Cambodia in 2021, but they hope that policies will soon be released so that their operators can start to promote cruisesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50863231/hopes-cruise-ships-could-return-to-cambodian-ports-this-year/
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27-May-2021 🛬 inboundThe Minister of Tourism will hold a meeting with heads of tourism operations on 31 May to present a concept paper on the reopening of tourism to vaccinated travellers in Q4 2021Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50863231/hopes-cruise-ships-could-return-to-cambodian-ports-this-year/
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27-May-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Health has said that the vaccination drive has reduced the number of severely ill patientsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/severe-covid-19-cases-dip-vaccination-presses
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26-May-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia has vaccinated 2,280,875 of its residents with at least one dose, and 1.6 million are already fully vaccinatedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50862220/cambodias-vaccination-coverage-reach-an-amazing-23-percent/
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26-May-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism will meet with the private sector to discuss package tours post COVID-19. CATA has said that they are willing to work with the government to build trust with tourists, and called for tourism businesses to be on standby to take action once a plan has been approvedSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/package-tour-meet-set-may-27
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26-May-2021 🛬 inboundKoh Kong banned tourist activities on its fishing beach and Chi Phat ecotourism community for one weekSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50862561/two-tourist-sites-locked-down-over-fear-of-covid-19-spread-in-koh-kong/
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24-May-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Education has a strategy to reopen schools. Private schools could reopen in Aug/ SepSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/schools-remain-closed-strategy-reopen-them-ready-rollout
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24-May-2021 👨✈️ aviationCambodia Airports saw an increase in passenger air traffic in Apr, by 0.7%, But Jan-Apr traffic was down 94.9% YoYSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50860922/surge-in-air-traffic-amid-covid-19/
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24-May-2021 💉 vaccineOne million doses of Sinovac arrived into Cambodia on 23 MaySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50860961/one-million-sinovac-vaccine-doses-arrive-more-on-the-way/
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23-May-2021 🛬 inboundSihanoukville has been downgraded to a yellow zone, with a curfew from 8pm-5am until 6 JunSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50860818/sihanoukville-downgraded-to-yellow-zone/
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22-May-2021 💉 vaccine1 million more doses of Sinovac are scheduled to arrive on 23 MaySource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/1m-doses-covid-vaccine-arrive-may-23
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22-May-2021 💉 vaccine85% of the country’s teachers have been vaccinated, and Cambodia is working on a strategy to reopen schoolsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/85-educational-staff-vaccinated-schools-reopen-new-normal
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21-May-2021 🛬 inboundTakmao Town has lifted all its lockdown measures from 20 MaySource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/provinces-lift-zone-restrictions-improvised-markets-stay-shut
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21-May-2021 🛬 inboundThe 8pm-3am curfew on Phnom Penh’s yellow zones will be lifted from 22 May. Indoor dining will also be permitted. However, clubs, cinemas and museums will remain closedSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/capitals-curfew-alcohol-ban-end-may-22
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21-May-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has said that the country is planning to revive international tourism by Q4, and are conducting feasibility studies to look at allowing international vaccinated travellers from low-risk countries to enter. They will also require tourism workers to be vaccinated, and to display their vaccination status alongside their staff IDSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50860035/tourism-ministry-eyes-return-of-intl-tourists/
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21-May-2021 💉 vaccineThe delivery of Covishield via COVAX to Cambodia is likely to be delayed due to the ban on exports from IndiaSource: www.voacambodia.com/a/indias-vaccine-export-ban-stalls-cambodia-covax-shipments-/5899447.html
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20-May-2021 🌏 outboundJapan has banned entry to foreign nationals from Cambodia, Thailand and 5 other countriesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-bans-travellers-cambodia-six-other-countries
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19-May-2021 🌏 outboundThe number of Cambodian outbound tourists in Q1 2021 was just 5,509, -98% YoYSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50858779/cambodia-receives-700000-foreign-arrivals-in-first-quarter/
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19-May-2021 💉 vaccineThe government expects that it will be able to vaccinate all districts of Phnom Penh by Jun, and even potentially Kandal, as those are the highest priorities for the PMSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/vaccine-drive-ready-shot-arm-june
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19-May-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia recorded daily cases under 400 for the 5th consecutive day, showing a downward trendSource: english.cambodiadaily.com/health/cambodias-outbreak-stabilizes-as-vaccine-shots-surpass-2-million-173331/
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18-May-2021 🛬 inbound49,940 tourists travelled over the long weekend from 14-16 May. The Tourism Minister reported that in provinces with low COVID rates, local tourists visited resorts in families or groups of friends. Mondulkiri province received 1,605 tourists, mainly from Phnom Penh and nearby provincesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50858141/holiday-joy-again-nearly-50000-used-holiday-weekend-to-visit-tourist-spots/
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18-May-2021 💉 vaccine2,082,282 Cambodians have been vaccinated, around 20.82% of the targeted populationSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/red-zones-capital-set-be-classified-household-basis
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17-May-2021 🛬 inboundPhnom Penh will designate red zones at a household level, and reclassify orange zones to yellow ones from 17 MaySource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/capitals-red-zones-reduced-household-level
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17-May-2021 🛬 inboundThe Khmer Times have reported that Cambodia is in “quiet negotiations” with countries for a travel bubbleSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50857667/commercial-airlines-bemoan-lack-of-coordinated-approach-to-covid-effort-cambodia-maybe-silently-working-on-travel-bubble/
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16-May-2021 💉 vaccine500,000 doses of Sinovac are expected to arrive on 16 MaySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50857345/500000-doses-of-sinovac-vaccine-arriving-this-morning-will-boost-cambodias-vaccination-drive/
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16-May-2021 💉 vaccineAs of 14 May, 1,140,660 people have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50857283/covid-19-vaccination-coverage-in-cambodia-reaches-over-20-percent/
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14-May-2021 💉 vaccineAt least one dose has been given to over 2 million Cambodian residentsSource: www.voacambodia.com/a/cambodia-vaccine-drive-off-to-quick-start-with-a-dose-of-coercion-/5890553.html
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14-May-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia’s 2 millionth person to receive the vaccine has received $2,500 USDSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/05/14/cambodia039s-two-millionth-person-to-get-covid-jab-receives-us2500
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14-May-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia’s Q1 2021 international visitors were just 70,901, -94% YoY. The 3 major source markets were Thailand, China and VietnamSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/05/14/foreign-visitors-to-cambodia-decrease-by-94-per-cent-in-q1
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13-May-2021 💉 vaccineThe first dose vaccination drive of Phnom Penh’s red zones has reached 80% and is expected to be complete by 13 MaySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50856028/vaccination-of-people-red-zones-has-reached-80-percent/
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13-May-2021 🛬 inboundThe multi-purpose sea port in Koh Kong has broke ground, and should be completed in 2 years. The Pacific Asia Travel Association Cambodia chapter have said that the port will help boost the flow of tourists between Cambodia and ThailandSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/koh-kong-multi-purpose-sea-port-breaks-ground
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12-May-2021 🛬 inboundPhnom Penh will keep its colour coded zones until 19 May, with only 4 now red zonesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/capitals-designated-zones-retained-another-week
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12-May-2021 🛬 inbound5,262 workers in the tourism and garment industries will receive unemployment benefits for those who have had their contracts suspendedSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/more-unemployment-benefits-way-garment-and-tourism-sectors
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11-May-2021 🛬 inboundKampong Speu have extended their suspension of business activities in certain areas until 17 MaySource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kampong-speu-extends-restrictions-takeo-and-battambang-follow-suit
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11-May-2021 💉 vaccine5 million doses of Sinovac have been ordered. Cambodia is planning to procure 26 million doses for the country’s 13 million peopleSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-orders-5m-more-doses-sinovac-vaccines
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11-May-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia has received another batch of vaccines from SinovacSource: www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-05/11/c_139939251.htm
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11-May-2021 🛬 inbound19,709 domestic trips were made on the first weekend of lockdown lifting in Phnom Penh and Takmao Town from 7-9 May, an 119.96% increase over the previous weekend. The Cambodia Association of Travel Agents (CATA) have said that natural resorts in particular are benefiting, and “will offset a little bit the vast losses in the amount of international tourists”Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/domestic-trips-hit-19709-first-post-lockdown-weekend
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11-May-2021 🛬 inboundMSMEs can benefit from 2 new projects backed by the UN and the Ministry of Economy and Finance. They aim to extend financial liquidity to MSMEs, with a focus on women-owned businessesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50854598/combined-programmes-offer-lifeline-for-msmes/
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10-May-2021 🛬 inboundPhnom Penh is looking at reducing the size of red zones from entire communes to village and household levelSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/05/10/cambodia039s-capital-phnom-penh-set-to-shrink-red-zones-in-jab-drive
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10-May-2021 🛬 inboundApsara Authority is speeding up works on the Angkor Archaeological Park in preparation to welcome new touristsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50853971/apsara-authority-accelerates-works-to-welcome-tourists/
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09-May-2021 🛬 inboundPhnom Penh will reduce the number of red zones from todaySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50853885/red-zones-in-phnom-penh-to-be-reduced/
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09-May-2021 🛬 inboundPhare Ponleu Selpak, has won 3 international awards, 2 Stevie Awards and 1 Hermes Creative Award for their Guinness Book of World Record’s marathon circus performance in early 2021Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/lifestyle-arts-culture/phare-wins-three-international-awards-their-record-setting-marathon-circus
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08-May-2021 💉 vaccineThe PM has told the Ministry of Labour that setting vaccination as a condition to return to work is not permittedSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-dont-set-covid-19-vaccination-condition-work
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08-May-2021 🛬 inboundSiem Reap will extend its curfew for another 2 weeks from 8pm-5amSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50853604/siem-reap-extends-curfew-for-two-more-weeks/
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07-May-2021 💉 vaccinePhnom Penh’s governor has said that there is no shortage of vaccines, and everyone will get their vaccine eventuallySource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/governor-no-shortage-covid-jabs-all-phnom-penh-residents
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07-May-2021 🛬 inboundPeople can resume travel in yellow zones in the country, including to Phnom Penh, but those travelling from red zones are subject to quarantineSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/travel-between-phnom-penh-and-provinces-now-permitted
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07-May-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM has called for provinces to refrain from imposing 14-day quarantines on interprovincial travellers, and should only be imposed on those suspected of having COVID-19Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-no-provincial-quarantine
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07-May-2021 🛬 inboundSiem Reap has removed its 14-day quarantine requirement for domestic travellersSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/siem-reap-ditches-quarantine-requirement-bound-travellers
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07-May-2021 🛬 inboundPreah Sihanouk has unveiled a 3-colour coded system for different restrictions within the province. Those in red and orange zones must stay at home except for essential travelSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/preah-sihanouk-rolls-out-tiered-system-covid-restrictions
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06-May-2021 🛬 inboundA new 5* hotel will be built in SihanoukvilleSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/50m-hotel-set-sihanoukville
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06-May-2021 🛬 inboundThe blanket lockdown on Phnom Penh has been lifted on 6 May. Orange and red zones will remain under restrictionsSource: www.malaymail.com/news/world/2021/05/06/cambodia-ends-blanket-covid-19-lockdown-despite-more-infections/1972123
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06-May-2021 💉 vaccine15% of the Cambodian population have been vaccinatedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50852221/over-15-percent-of-cambodians-vaccinated/
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05-May-2021 💉 vaccine1 million more doses will arrive into Cambodia on 11 May, and 500,000 on 15 MaySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50851677/another-1-million-doses-of-covid-19-vaccine-will-arrive-in-cambodia-on-may-11-and-500000-more-doses-on-may-15/
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05-May-2021 🛬 inboundPreah Sihanouk has removed the quarantine requirement for passengers inbound via air to the province from Phnom Penh and Siem ReapSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/preah-sihanouk-scraps-quarantine-requirement-airline-passengers
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05-May-2021 🛬 inboundPhnom Penh will keep its colour coding for city areas from 5-12 May, with red zone residents obliged to stay at home except for essential travel, orange zones can travel to “necessary work” and yellow zone businesses and travel will be permitted to reopen. The 8pm-3am curfew will remain in place for all zonesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/phnom-penh-unveils-rules-post-lockdown-transition
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05-May-2021 🛬 inboundThe Cambodia Association of Travel Agents expects an increase in travel once the Phnom Penh lockdown is liftedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50851458/new-hope-for-tourism-sector-as-people-escape-stuffy-capital/
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05-May-2021 🛬 inboundAngkor Archaeological Park’s first 4 months of 2021 has seen just 4,528 international visitors, with 46 only in AprSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50851458/new-hope-for-tourism-sector-as-people-escape-stuffy-capital/
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04-May-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has still not reported many tourists in popular destinations since reopening on 26 Apr. The first week of reopening saw 8,960 people visit tourist destinationsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50850722/resorts-re-opening-remains-sluggish/
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04-May-2021 💉 vaccine1,465,985 people have been vaccinated so far in CambodiaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50850966/over-1-4-million-vaccinated-in-cambodia-so-far/
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02-May-2021 💉 vaccine20,000 people were vaccinated on 1 May in Phnom Penh’s red zonesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50849696/20000-people-inoculated-in-red-zones/
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02-May-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia has reported a record daily high of 730 casesSource: www.bangkokpost.com/world/2109171/cambodia-reports-daily-record-of-730-covid-19-cases
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01-May-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia has reported a drastic drop in case numbers on 1 MaySource: en.vietnamplus.vn/laos-cambodia-see-lesser-new-covid19-cases/200895.vnp
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01-May-2021 💉 vaccineThe army medical corps started a mass vaccination scheme for up to 500,000 people in red zone areas of Phnom Penh on 1 May. The campaign is scheduled to last one monthSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50849295/army-started-vaccinating-nearly-500000-people-in-the-red-area-in-phnom-penh/
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30-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia’s NagaWorld resort is planning to cut 1,300 jobs, around 15% of its staff, with severance packages calculated on their reduced wages in 2020, causing workers to lose thousands of dollarsSource: www.reuters.com/article/cambodia-workers-coronavirus/cambodians-cry-foul-as-casino-slashes-redundancy-pay-due-to-covid-19-idUSL8N2MJ0CC
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30-Apr-2021 👨✈️ aviationInbound domestic travellers to Sihanoukville airport from Phnom Penh and Siem Reap will need to undergo a 14-day quarantineSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/quarantine-now-compulsory-airline-passengers-sville
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30-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundThe UK strain may be responsible for the rapid spread of COVID-19 cases in CambodiaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50848587/a-strain-to-contain-uk-variant-likely-culprit-behind-massive-surge-in-c-19-cases/
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30-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundPhnom Penh residents gathered to call for the government to provide them with food, saying that there had not been adequate aid distribution. Amnesty International have called the situation an emerging humanitarian and human rights crisis, saying that nearly 294,000 could go hungrySource: www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/cambodians-complain-of-lockdown-hunger-as-outbreak-takes-toll-on-poor
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30-Apr-2021 💉 vaccineThe second dose campaign for the AstraZeneca vaccine will run from 6 May-18 JunSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50849079/ministry-of-health-announces-the-launch-of-astrazeneca-2nd-dose-campaign-from-may-6-to-june-18/
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29-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundPhnom Penh has zoned the city into yellow, dark yellow and red zones, with different restrictions applicable for businesses. All businesses in yellow zones are permitted to resume. In dark yellow zones, food outlets can open for takeaway, and in red zones all businesses are forbidden. These measures will be in place from 29 Apr-5 MaySource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/rules-capitals-colour-coded-zones-simplified
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29-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundKampong Cham, Prey Veng and Preah Sihanouk have lifted many of their restrictionsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/three-covid-hit-provinces-ease-restrictions
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28-Apr-2021 💉 vaccineThe PM has instructed that all 3 million people in Phnom Penh and Kandal province be vaccinated, starting with the red zonesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-vaccinate-all-three-million-people-capital-kandal
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28-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundThe ADB forecasts that Cambodia’s 2021 GDP will grow by 4%, and by 5.5% in 2022Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/adb-forecast-4-economic-growth-2021
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28-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministries of Tourism and Health will work together to evaluate if international vaccinated travellers should be allowed into Cambodia with a shortened or no quarantine in Q4Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/kingdom-may-drop-quarantine-vaccinated-tourists-q4
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28-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundTravellers entering Battambang province will need to test for COVID-19 or quarantine from 29 Apr-13 May. Some businesses will be permitted to resume, sucj as coffee shops, tourist attractions and religious servicesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/battambang-reopens-11-markets-restricts-border-crossings
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28-Apr-2021 💉 vaccine400,000 doses of Sinopharm arrived on 18 Apr, the 3rd donation from ChinaSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/400k-doses-chinas-sinopharm-vaccine-arrive-kingdom
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28-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundResorts in Mondulkiri province are reluctant to reopen as their main source market is from Phnom PenhSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50846773/mondulkiri-resorts-reluctant-to-reopen/
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27-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundThe Cambodia Tourist Guides Association has said that the February 20 Community Event has “killed” their hope in 2021 being a better year for tourism, The Association of Phnom Penh Tourist Guides has some optimism that Chinese tourist arrivals may happen in 2021, although smallSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50845997/c-19-spread-dims-hopes-for-foreign-tourists-return/
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27-Apr-2021 🛬 inbound225 tourist resorts were expected to open after the end of the tourist attraction closureSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/tourist-resorts-expected-start-back
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27-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundTravel will be permitted between yellow zones in Phnom Penh and Takhmao town in Kandal, to allow residents to go about businessSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/official-details-new-designated-zones-be-determined-soon
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26-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundPrivate hospitals and clinics in Phnom Penh are now allowed to treat COVID-19 patients, to ease the burden on state medical facilitiesSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/04/26/cambodia039s-covid-19-tally-close-to-10000-after-616-new-cases-detected-private-hospitals-can-treat-covid-19-patients
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26-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundThe lockdown of Phnom Penh and Takhmao has been extended by a week, until 5 MaySource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/phnom-penh-takmao-lockdown-extended-another-week
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26-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundPreah Sihanouk will lift its checkpoints at the province borders, but the lockdown will remain in placeSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50845143/lifting-of-provincial-border-travel-ban-in-preah-sihanouk-province/
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25-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia has lifted the ban on interprovincial travel and the closure of tourist attractions, effective from 25 Apr, but this does not apply for Phnom Penh and TakhmaoSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/inter-provincial-travel-ban-lifted-phnom-penh-and-takmao-not-exempted
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25-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundAngkor Archaeological Park reopened on 25 AprSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/angkor-complex-reopens
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24-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia has closed all markets in Phnom Penh until 7 May, whilst thousands of families are pleading for food from the government as incomes have been lost and they are unable to leave their homesSource: www.malaymail.com/news/world/2021/04/24/cambodia-closes-markets-to-curb-covid-19-thousands-plead-for-food/1969188
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23-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundPreah Sihanouk has put the province under lockdown from 23 Apr-6 May. Non-essential travel is banned, and gatherings are not permittedSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/preah-sihanouk-placed-two-week-lockdown
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23-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundAll residents in Phnom Penh’s red zones will need to undergo a mandatory COVID-19 testSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50844382/all-residents-in-red-zone-have-to-undergo-mandatory-covid-19-tests/
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22-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundWA Hospitality will open its first hotel in Cambodia, the Won Majestic Casino Hotel & Resort in Sihanoukville, in Q1 2022Source: www.ttgasia.com/2021/04/22/wa-hospitalitys-first-cambodia-hotel-slated-for-2022-opening/
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22-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundRapid antigen testing will be permitted by licensed private health providersSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/private-clinics-hospitals-get-nod-use-covid-19-rapid-testing-devices
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22-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundKampong Cham and Siem Reap will extend their COVID prevention measures until 5 May, including tourist attractions being closed and the banning of alcoholic drinks salesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kampong-cham-siem-reap-extend-covid-19-restrictions
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21-Apr-2021 💉 vaccine1,277,688 people have been vaccinated as of 20 Apr. The government see 5.5 million doses arriving between Jun-AugSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/55-million-doses-covid-vaccine-china-due-arrive-april-august
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21-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundTourists on expired tourist visas will also be eligible for the vaccinationSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50842355/tourists-with-expired-visas-also-eligible-for-covid-19-vaccines/
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21-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundThe Apsara Authority is still banning entry to the Angkor Archaeological Park until 28 Apr, despite businesses relying on itSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50842248/apsara-authority-bans-entry-to-temples-despite-businesses-affected/
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20-Apr-2021 💉 vaccineThe 2nd dose vaccination campaign began on 20 AprSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50842206/moi-second-dose-vaccination-campaign-against-covid-19-begins/
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19-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia’s international tourism revenue fell 79.4% YoY in 2020, to just $1.023 billion USD. It accounted for just 3% of 2020’s GDP, down from 12.1% in 2019. The Cambodia Association of Travel Agents (CATA) expects at least 5 more years for the tourism industry to recover to pre-pandemic strength. The government forecasts arrivals will be 60-70% down in 2021Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/revenue-international-tourism-dips-80-cent-2020
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19-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundThe IMF plan to revise down their 2021 GDP forecast for Cambodia from 4.6% to 3-4% due to prolonged lockdown measuresSource: asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Cambodia-s-new-COVID-crisis-clips-growth-prospects
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18-Apr-2021 🛬 inbound618 new daily cases were reported on 18 Apr, the highest yetSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-logs-43rd-covid-death-single-day-infections-skyrocket-past-600-mark
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18-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundThe interprovincial travel ban and temporary closure of tourist attractions nationwide has been extended until 28 AprSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/travel-ban-closures-tourist-attractions-extended
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17-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM has warned that the lockdown in Phnom Penh and Takhmao City could be extended after 28 Apr should people not follow the measures in place. He also warned of the possibility of putting more provinces into lockdownSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50840157/pm-warns-of-lockdown-extensions-and-expansion-to-more-provinces/
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17-Apr-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia has given 1,241,947 vaccinations so far, but will suspend the vaccination campaign in Phnom Penh from 17-19 AprSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/over-12-million-get-covid-jabs-vaccination-capital-postponed
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17-Apr-2021 💉 vaccine500,000 doses of Sinovac arrived on 17 Apr. Another 1.5 million is due in May, 3 million in Jun, 2 million in Jul and 1 million in AugSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/500k-doses-sinovac-covid-19-vaccine-touch-down
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16-Apr-2021 🛬 inbound11 businesses are permitted to continue operations during the Phnom Penh lockdown, including essential public services, businesses selling essential goods and hotels and guesthousesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-names-types-business-permitted-amid-lockdown
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15-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM has said that a lockdown on Phnom Penh and Takhmao city in Kandal province are essential, as 300 people tested positiveSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50838958/lockdown-of-phnom-penh-is-imperative-says-pm/
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15-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM has warned that Cambodia is “on the brink of death” with cases risingSource: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/cambodia-covid-19-hun-sen-phnom-penh-surge-cases-lockdown-14626164?cid=cna_flip_070214
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14-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundPhnom Penh and Takhmao City will be put under a lockdown from 14-28 Apr. Residents must stay at home unless shopping for essential goods, which they are permitted to do 3 times per weekSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/phnom-penh-placed-two-week-lockdown
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14-Apr-2021 👨✈️ aviation2,454 aviation workers have been vaccinated, according to the Secretariat of State of Civil AviationSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50838600/2454-people-in-the-aviation-sector-get-vaccinated/
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13-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundThe Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre has been turned into a COVID-19 treatment facility, with 1,800 bedsSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/04/13/cambodia-convention-centre-turned-in-temporary-covid-19-hospital-as-china-pledges-another-400000-doses-of-sinopharm-vaccine
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13-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundThe 8pm-5am curfew in Phnom Penh has been extended for another 2 weeks, until 28 AprSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/phnom-penh-curfew-extended-through-april-28
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11-Apr-2021 💉 vaccineNew regulations have passed that say vaccination is mandatory for all government officials and armed forces personnel, as well as certain other individualsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50837153/vaccination-against-covid-19-is-mandatory-says-new-sub-decree/
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11-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM has urged people to celebrate Khmer New Year at home, and warned that the interprovincial travel ban could be extended should the situation not improveSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50837016/pm-urges-compatriots-to-celebrate-new-year-at-home/
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10-Apr-2021 💉 vaccineThe PM has announced that almost 1 million people in Cambodia had been vaccinated so far, and they hope to have over 20 million doses received by the end of the year. They anticipate 500k doses will arrive on 17 Apr, with another 7.5 mil to arrive between Apr-AugSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/1-million-people-get-covid-jabs-8-million-more-doses-arrive-soon
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10-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM has warned those who break quarantine that they may face jail, and civil servants who refuse vaccination could lose their jobs. Phnom Penh has started to run out of hospital bed capacity, and is using schools and wedding party halls into centres for those with mild symptomsSource: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/cambodian-pm-hun-sen-covid-19-quarantine-breakers-jail-14595462?cid=cna_flip_070214
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10-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundParts of 3 Phnom Penh districts have been put under lockdown until 23 AprSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/parts-capital-put-lockdown-covid-19-cases-soar
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10-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundThose who do not wear masks will be fined $50-250 per personSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50836946/fines-to-be-imposed-on-those-who-do-not-wear-masks/
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10-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundSiem Reap province will impose a curfew from 10-23 Apr of 8pm-5amSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50836884/siem-reap-province-announced-a-curfew-from-8-pm-to-5-am/
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10-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundThe National Museum will organise an online exhibition for its 101st anniversary from 13 AprSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50836726/national-museums-online-fair-to-mark-101-year-anniversary-planned-next-week/
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09-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundPreah Sihanouk province is considering letting vaccinated travellers enter and leave the province, but will wait until the government has lifted the interprovincial travel banSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50836576/preah-sihanouk-province-considers-opening-for-vaccinated-individuals/
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09-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia has registered a record daily case high of 576 on 9 AprSource: news.trust.org/item/20210409103419-44p98/
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09-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundThe Minister of Tourism has requested that vaccinated travellers be allowed to visit Siem Reap province from Q4 to revive tourism. Tour packages would be designed which would engender confidence, be sold at a reasonable price and ensure health protocols. They would likely be for tourists on direct flights or on buses from neighbouring countriesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50836513/request-to-open-siem-reap-for-vaccinated-tourists-in-q4/
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09-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia will give all foreigners living and working in the country free COVID-19 vaccinesSource: www.xinhuanet.com/english/asiapacific/2021-04/09/c_139869140.htm
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09-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia Mine Action Center are training sniffer dogs to be able to detect COVID-19, expecting to complete training in 4 monthsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50836149/training-begins-for-covid-19-sniffer-dogs/
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08-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundTourism stakeholders have greeted the idea of opening up Siem Reap to vaccinated international travellers positively, but have cautioned that plans must be in place, and vaccinations continueSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/govt-mulls-angkor-entry-vaccinated-foreign-tourists-q4
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08-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundThe Cambodia Hotel Association (CHA) has called the interprovincial travel ban another blow for the hotel industry, saying that “many hotels that somehow survived till now will be forced into bankruptcy”. The Cambodia Association of Tour Agents has said that they worry that tourism business owners may have switched to other professions, and will not return to the tourism industrySource: www.phnompenhpost.com/special-reports/no-light-end-covid-19-tunnel-tourism-players-fear-latest-upheaval-end-all-many
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08-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia has temporarily closed Angkor Wat for 2 weeks, from 7-20 Apr, to prevent crowdsSource: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/cambodia-angkor-wat-shut-tourists-curb-covid-19-outbreak-14581596?cid=cna_flip_070214
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07-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundThe Cambodian PM has ordered patients to be treated at home, as hospitals are near capacitySource: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/cambodia-home-treatment-covid-19-14566884?cid=cna_flip_070214
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06-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundMore than 100 NGOs have called for the government to suspend all loan repayments and interest accruals for at least 3 months, as many workers have seen their incomes plummetSource: www.rfa.org/english/news/cambodia/debts-04062021183801.html
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06-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundInterprovincial travel has been banned from 7-20 Apr, to contain COVID-19, with the exception of travel between Phnom Penh and Kandal, which are classed as one administrative regionSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/govt-imposes-inter-province-travel-ban-ahead-new-year
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05-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundOne of the investors in Cambodia Airports expects 2 consecutive years of growth from airports in the country, based on a recovery of airport trafficSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/airport-investor-2-years-growth
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05-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundTravellers entering Kampong Chhang province will be subject to a 14-day quarantineSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50834391/anyone-entering-kampong-chhnang-province-required-to-undergo-quarantine/
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04-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundThe Siem Reap tourism masterplan 2021-2025 has been approved, as well as the National tourism 2021-2025 roadmap. The national roadmap is in 3 stages. Including Resilience & Restart for 2021, Recovery for 2022-2023 and Relaunch for 2024-2025. The Siem Reap masterplan aims to welcome 10.9 million domestic tourists and 7.5 million international ones, with 940,000 jobs generated and $6 billion USD in revenueSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50833792/cambodias-roadmap-and-siem-reaps-master-plan-for-tourism-approved/
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02-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundKampong Speu will also impose a curfew from 8pm-5am for 2 weeksSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50833517/kampong-speu-province-imposes-curfew-starting-tonight/
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02-Apr-2021 💉 vaccineAround 290,000 people have been vaccinated so farSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50833455/nearly-20000-inoculated-on-the-first-day-of-sinovac-vaccination-campaign/
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02-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundThe Angkor Archaeological Park had just 4,482 international visitors in Q1 2021, -98.8% YoYSource: www.xinhuanet.com/english/asiapacific/2021-04/02/c_139854467.htm
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01-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundA 2-week curfew in Phnom Penh from 8pm-5am as been imposed from 1 Apr. Travelling in Phnom Penh is temporarily banned, except for certain circumstances. Non-essential businesses, including restaurants, must close during the curfewSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/phnom-penh-curfew-starts-today
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01-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundA $80 million USD domestic airport in Mondulkiri will drive ecotourism development. It may break ground in 2022. The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) has said that new tourism products will be a key factor in the development of regular flights to the airportSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/04/01/cambodia039s-mondulkiri-airport-project-set-to-take-off
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01-Apr-2021 🛬 inboundAn old sea port in Koh Kong province will be rebuilt, and will be used for transport, retail and tourism purposesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/new-multi-purpose-sea-port-set-koh-kong
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01-Apr-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia received a new batch of 1.5 million Sinovac vaccinesSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/03/28/15-million-doses-of-sinovac-vaccine-arrive-in-cambodia-as-cases-are-still-rising
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31-Mar-2021 💉 vaccineA new coastal town in Kampot, Bokor Town, is hoped to boost investment and maximise tourism potentialSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/post-property/hopes-second-kampot-town
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31-Mar-2021 💉 vaccineThe government has started its general population vaccination drive, aiming to vaccinate 745,000 people from 1 AprSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nationwide-jab-campaign-kicks
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31-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundThe Pacific Asia Travel Association Cambodia chapter has proposed to the National Bank of Cambodia that banks suspend loan repayments for a few months in light of the latest wave of casesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/sweeping-calls-financial-sector-delay-loan-payments
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29-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia plans to roll out 1 million doses per month to its peopleSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/1m-doses-month-covid-19-jab-drive
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29-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has opened bidding for tourism skills course providers for a year-long training program. It will cover 18 courses with 7 skills: workplace communications, ICT, marketing, project management, statistics analysis, food safety and financial managementSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ministry-seeks-tourism-skills-course-providers
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29-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia is at a critical point in controlling the virus, according to the WHO. The government has ruled that face masks must be worn in public places when two or more people are presentSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/covid-kingdom-hits-critical-point
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29-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundThe Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia has launched a Business Recovery Guarantee Scheme, aiming to help MSMEs to gain access to loansSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50831256/200-million-business-recovery-guarantee-scheme-launched-by-credit-guarantee-corporation-of-cambodia-to-support-businesses/
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28-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia has now had 10 deaths due to COVID-19Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodias-covid-death-toll-now-10
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27-Mar-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia plans to obtain 10 million doses in 2021, and has placed more ordered. It has planned to purchase 4 million more doses from Sinovac, and is in talks with Johnson & JohnsonSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50830698/cambodia-plans-10-million-doses-of-covid-19-vaccines-in-2021/
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27-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has issued 8 strict regulations for tourism over the Khmer New Year, including following the “three do’s and three don’ts”, recording all visitors, measuring temperatures of visitors and requiring them to wear masks, implementing social distancing at attractions, explaining health measures to tourists on arrival and maintaining hygieneSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50830738/strict-tourism-sector-regulations-set-for-upcoming-khmer-new-year/
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26-Mar-2021 💉 vaccine1.5 million doses of Sinovac have arrived into CambodiaSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/15m-doses-sinovac-vaccine-arrive-kingdom
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25-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundChinese arrivals to Cambodia in 2020 dropped 86% YoY to 329,673. This accounted for 25.2% of all arrrivals. Thailand was 2nd for arrivals, at 210.,876, Vietnam 3rd 182,199, followed by the US, South Korea, UK, France and JapanSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/chinese-tourists-kingdom-slip-86-covid-hit-2020
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25-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundTax breaks for tourism and aviation businesses will be extended until Jun 2021. Unemployed workers in the tourism industry will receive $40 USD/ monthSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50830182/cambodia-extends-tax-holidays-for-airlines-tourism-related-businesses-for-another-3-months/
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25-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundAll drivers and travellers entering Siem Reap province must fill out information forms, as well as scan QR codesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50829575/drivers-passengers-entering-siem-reap-must-fill-out-forms-for-covid-19-checks/
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24-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundTourist businesses will not be fined for applying late or not yet applying for licences, until the end of 2021. The Ministry of Tourism has received applications from 30% of tourist businesses in the country to close or suspend operationsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/no-fines-tourism-sector
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24-Mar-2021 💉 vaccine300,000 additional doses of Sinopharm have been donated by China for the Ministry of Defence, and are set to arrive on 31 MarSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50829113/300000-sinopharm-vaccine-doses-to-arrive-march-31/
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23-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundThe government has halted the plans for a non-gaming integrated resort near Angkor Wat, “Angkor Lake of Wonder”, to be developed by NagaCorp. A team at the International Coordinating Committee for Angkor found that the resort “cannot be implemented in this context”Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/kingdom-stops-plans-nagas-integrated-resort
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22-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundNaga 3, Cambodia’s largest integrated entertainment resort, has begun constructionSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50828066/construction-of-naga-3-integrated-entertainment-complex-starts-with-record-breaking-foundation-works/
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22-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundMondulkiri province is implementing a 14-day quarantine on travellers entering from other provincesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50828153/mondulkiri-province-enforces-14-days-quarantine-for-external-visitors-and-travellers/
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21-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundAll cinemas, theatres and museums nationwide will be closedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50827886/after-shuttering-of-schools-nationwide-now-cinemas-art-theaters-and-museums-also-ordered-to-be-shut/
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21-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundAll schools nationwide will be closedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50827832/all-public-and-private-educational-institutions-in-cambodia-suspended/
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21-Mar-2021 🛬 inbound1,172 cases have now been linked to the February 20 Community EventSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodias-cluster-cases-rise-1172
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21-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundPrivate and state employees will be given a 3 day holiday for the Khmer New Year from 14-16 AprSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/employees-get-three-days-new-year
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20-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundThe WHO has said that Cambodia is at a critical point in trying to contain the virusSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/who-cambodia-at-critical-point-in-covid19-fight/197858.vnp
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20-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundThe government has said that the February 20 Community Event has not yet become better, one month after its outbreakSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50827637/pm-says-february-20-community-event-situation-not-yet-better/
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19-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia has now recorded 3 deathsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-logs-third-covid-death-hours-0
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19-Mar-2021 💉 vaccineThe PM has ordered a 15-day AstraZeneca vaccination campaign for all people above 60 in Phnom PenhSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-told-health-ministry-start-15-day-astrazeneca-vaccination-campaign-37-new-c-19-cases
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18-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundPacific Asia Tourism Association Cambodia Chapter (PATACC) have said that Cambodia’s tourism growth is almost at zeroSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50826489/mixed-outlook-on-the-economy/
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16-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundAngkor Archaeological Park are continuing their conservation projects, despite having a lack of visitors. The Cambodia Tourist Guide Association have said that they previously had 500 members, 400 of which were registered in Siem Reap, but the majority of these are now goneSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50825263/angkor-preservation-continues-in-preparation-for-future-tourism/
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16-Mar-2021 💉 vaccine1.5 million doses of Sinovac will be received by Cambodia soon, the PM has saidSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50825692/1-5-million-doses-of-chinas-sinovac-vaccines-to-arrive-in-cambodia-soon/
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16-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundKep is preparing plans to expand its coastal recreation areas to 3km along its 27km coastline, hoping that plans would be finished by Khmer New Year in AprSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kep-develop-coastline
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16-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia reported its highest daily case numbers yet of 105Source: en.vietnamplus.vn/cambodia-reports-highest-daily-increase-in-covid19-cases/197642.vnp
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16-Mar-2021 👨✈️ aviationFlight operations at Dara Sakor International Airport in Koh Kong are due to start mid-2021. The airport is currently testing flightsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/350m-koh-kong-airport-track
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16-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM has urged the government against non-essential travel, to stop transmissionSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-urges-against-travel-stave-transmissions-covid-cases-soar
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15-Mar-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia plans to continue rolling out the AstraZeneca rollout, despite it being suspended in certain European countriesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50824691/astrazeneca-controversy/
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15-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM instructed Phnom Penh and other provinces to impose bans on weddings and mass gatheringsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-urges-ban-gatherings
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14-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundPhnom Penh will have a new green lung of 75 hectares, with 100,000 trees planted and amusement parksSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50824590/phnom-penh-to-have-a-large-green-lung-on-a-75-hectare-site-at-ta-mok-lake/
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14-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundThe February 20 Community Event’s cases have grown to 792, with cases across 10 provincesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50824615/cambodias-community-event-covid-19-cases-rise-by-41-to-792-and-national-tally-to-1305/
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14-Mar-2021 💉 vaccine170,851 people have now been vaccinated with one doseSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50824597/more-than-270000-people-vaccinated-since-start-of-campaign-against-covid-19-on-10-february/
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13-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundThe Angkor passes will be changed until 31 Dec 2021, so that foreign tourists buying a 1-day ticket will have its validity for 2 days, whilst the 3-day will be valid for 5 days and 7-days for 10 days. It will also extend the validity of month-long entrance tickets to facilitate tourism servicesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50824324/angkor-allows-more-value-for-money-for-passes-to-attract-more-tourists/
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13-Mar-2021 🛬 inbound4 communes in Peam Po, Prey Veng province, will be locked down from 13 MarSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50824563/four-communes-in-prey-vengs-peam-ro-district-to-be-locked-down-from-midnight/
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13-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundAll schools in Koh Kong are to be closedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50824556/covid-19-cases-compel-cambodias-ministry-of-education-to-order-all-schools-in-koh-kong-province-to-be-suspended-until-further-notice/
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12-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Health will suspend the Sinopharm vaccination nationwide in phases, with the next batch forecast for Apr. The AstraZeneca rollout will continue, and the government expects to receive 4.2 mil doses of vaccine in H1Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50823887/sinopharm-first-dose-of-vaccines-to-be-suspended-in-stages/
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12-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundPeople from cities and provinces linked to the February 20 Community Event arriving into Kep will need to undergo a test as well as quarantine for 14 daysSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/covid19-cambodia-takes-stringent-measures-philippines-gets-help-in-vaccine-purchase/197483.vnp
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12-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundPailin has banned all gatherings, as well as the operation of gyns and entertainment clubsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50824225/pailin-bans-public-gathering-and-shutters-entertainment-clubs-to-prevent-covid-19-spread/
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11-Mar-2021 💉 vaccineHospitals are still having to turn people away from vaccination centres, with many expats unsure of how to procure the vaccineSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50823264/hospitals-turn-eager-vaccine-hopefuls-away-as-demand-rises/
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11-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia reported its first COVID-related deathSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-confirms-first-covid-death
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10-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundNagaWorld has said that its casino is unlikely to be closed for multiple months, after business had been “voluntarily” suspendedSource: www.ggrasia.com/nagaworld-shutdown-unlikely-multi-month-union-gaming/
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10-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundKnight Frank has reported that Cambodian hoteliers will need to rely on domestic tourism in the short-termSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50822901/domestic-tourists-to-play-vital-role-in-2021-tourism/
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10-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia will host the postponed ASEAN Tourism Forum in Phnom Penh from 16-22 Jan 2022. It will aim to attract more than 2,000 attendees from more than 25 countriesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50822832/cambodia-ready-to-host-40th-atf-in-january-2022/
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10-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundKampong Speu has banned all public gatherings from 10 MarSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/public-gatherings-banned-kampong-speu
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09-Mar-2021 🛬 inbound49 new cases were reported on 9 Mar, the highest daily case number yet. The PM urged 90% of government officials to work from home, and the private sector should also reduce staff at the office. The Ministry of Education will suspend all schools in Peam Ro district of Prey Veng province. The Cambodia Association of Travel Agents has said that tourism businesses are already being affected by restrictions, and has asked the government for more supportSource: www.voacambodia.com/a/as-covid-19-cases-surge-hun-sen-asks-government-private-sector-to-work-from-home/5807367.html
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09-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM has banned all gatherings nationwide and urge the public to stay at homeSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50822147/gatherings-suspended-pm-orders-immediate-ban-on-gatherings-due-to-c-19-rise/
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07-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundThe number of cases linked to the new community transmission has reached 477Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50821556/cambodias-february-20-covid-19-community-event-spiralling-out-of-control-with-31-new-cases-bringing-total-to-date-to-477-and-overall-tally-to-987/
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07-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundAstraZeneca vaccinations have been temporarily suspended in Phnom Penh, Kandal and Preah Sihanouk provinces after thousands went to get vaccinated. The campaign will resume on 10 MarSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50821606/astrazeneca-vaccinations-suspended-over-overcrowding/
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07-Mar-2021 🛬 inbound5 provinces have now been affected by the local community transmissionSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50821580/five-provinces-in-cambodia-now-affected-by-covid-19-positive-cases-arising-from-february-20-community-event-in-phnom-penh/
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07-Mar-2021 💉 vaccineThe AstraZeneca vaccine will be rolled out from 10 Mar in Phnom Penh, and Kandal and Preah Sihanouk provinces for those aged 60+ for freeSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/astrazeneca-jabs-be-rolled-out-three-priority-areas
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06-Mar-2021 💉 vaccineAirport staff will be prioritised for the vaccineSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50821404/airport-personnel-prioritised-for-vaccinations/
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05-Mar-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia expects to have 4.2 mil doses in H1. It has now received 600k doses from Sinopharm and 324,000 AstraZeneca from COVAX, and expects an additional 400,000 Sinopharm to arrive in AprSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50821038/cambodia-expects-to-have-4-2-million-doses-of-covid-19-vaccines-by-first-semester/
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05-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundThe vaccination program for those aged 60 and above has started. As of 4 Mar, 151,231 people in Cambodia received their first shotSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50821228/health-ministry-called-for-people-aged-60-and-over-to-get-vaccinated/
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05-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundShimizu S-Pulse, a J-league club, will have the Cambodia’s Kingdom of Wonder logo on their uniforms this seasonSource: this.kiji.is/740509289027420160?c=445918389795193953
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05-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundA new COVID-19 prevention bill in Cambodia will see Cambodians who break rules facing up to 20 years in prisonSource: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/cambodia-passes-strict-covid-19-prevention-bill-14342210?cid=cna_flip_070214
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05-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundIndia’s embassy for Cambodia will encourage investors to look at Koh Kong, including its ecotourism potentialSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50821006/indian-ambassador-encourages-investors-to-eye-koh-kong-province-2/
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05-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundSchools will continue to be suspended in Phnom Penh, Kandal province, Sihanoukville and Stung Hav district of Preah Sihanouk province until the end of the Feb 20 Community EventSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50821022/class-suspension-in-phnom-penh-kandal-and-preah-sihanouk-to-continue-until-end-of-february-20-community-event/
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04-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundPreah Sihanouk has announced a travel ban to and from the provinceSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/preah-sihanouk-hit-travel-ban
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04-Mar-2021 💉 vaccineThe PM received his first dose on 4 Mar with the AstraZeneca vaccineSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-gets-astrazeneca-jab-cluster-cases-now-402
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04-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundThe Angkor Archaeological Park welcomed 4,194 foreign tourists from Jan-Feb, -98% YoYSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/angkor-welcomes-over-4000-foreign-arrivals-in-two-months/197080.vnp
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04-Mar-2021 👨✈️ aviationDara Sakor International Airport is forecast to be operational by mid-2021Source: en.vietnamplus.vn/cambodias-dara-sakor-international-airport-to-open-in-mid2021/197081.vnp
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03-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia has received its first shipment of 324,000 AstraZeneca doses via COVAXSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/03/03/cambodia-receives-first-batch-of-astrazeneca-vaccine
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01-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundAll gym activities have been suspended in Phnom Penh and provincesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50819024/gym-clubs-temporarily-closed-in-capital-and-provinces/
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01-Mar-2021 🛬 inboundMyanmar’s tourism industry has called for the international tourism industry to shun military-owned businessesSource: www.ttgasia.com/2021/03/01/myanmars-tourism-players-call-for-solidarity-after-military-coup/
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28-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundMore hotspots in Sihanoukville have been closed, including 6 hotelsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50818959/more-covid-19-hotspots-announced-in-sihanoukville/
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27-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundThe number of cases linked to the ‘February 20 community event’ has grown to 259Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodias-cluster-cases-jump-259
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27-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundKTVs and bars and clubs will be temporarily closed in KampotSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50818792/party-is-over-in-kampot-as-authorities-crack-down-on-bars-and-clubs-in-light-of-the-february-20th-incident/
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26-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundSports activities with large gatherings across Phnom Penh, Kandal and Preah Sihanouk provinces have been suspended from 24 FebSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50818433/sports-activities-on-hold-as-new-ban-takes-effect/
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26-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundPATA Cambodia and the Indian ambassador to Cambodia discussed the boosting of tourism between the 2 countries, with the proposal for direct flights and travel bubbles toutedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50818281/boosting-tourism-from-india-to-cambodia-discussed-with-envoy/
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26-Feb-2021 💉 vaccineThe first shipment of COVAX doses has been delayedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50818192/when-will-covax-vaccines-arrive/
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26-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundBay Ka’ek temple at Angkor Wat has had renovation works startedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50818246/bay-kaek-temple-undergoes-renovation-for-tourism/
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25-Feb-2021 💉 vaccine: Foreigners in Cambodia will receive the vaccine for free. As of 23 Feb, 44,505 people have received their first shotSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/02/25/foreigners-in-cambodia-to-receive-free-covid-19-shots
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25-Feb-2021 👨✈️ aviationSihanouk International Airport is looking at welcoming new, direct long-haul flights from Europe and the Middle EastSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/airport-eyes-adding-long-haul-flights
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25-Feb-2021 🌏 outboundTaiwan will allow business travellers from Cambodia to undergo a 7-day quarantine period on arrivalSource: www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2021/02/25/taiwan-reopens-to-business-travellers-from-singapore-and-other-lower-risk-countries/?fbclid=IwAR2Ks3GcA0tPtW_WFmUYNVniwB3bW-VPfV5pNcIHqEilOocqhlj-DW1dDFY
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24-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM has urged tourism stakeholders to emphasise the word ‘clean’ in its marketing activitiesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50817285/pm-urges-stakeholders-to-rebuild-the-tourism-sector/
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23-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundThe construction of the new Phnom Penh International Airport is on scheduleSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50817206/new-phnom-penh-international-airport-construction-on-schedule/
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23-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundMuseums, cinemas and theatres in Phnom Penh and Kandal province will be closed for 2 weeks from 23 FebSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50817118/museums-cinemas-and-theatres-in-phnom-penh-and-kandal-province-shuttered-for-14-days/
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23-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundThe Kandal Sras Srang Temple at Angkor Archaeological Park has been reopened to the public following restoration worksSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50816850/restored-kandal-sras-srang-temple-reopens-to-public/
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23-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundA new agrotourism project in Banteay Srei has been launched, encouraging tourists to buy directly from the farmsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50816774/agri-tourism-project-promoting-farms-in-banteay-srei/
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22-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundAll state schools in Phnom Penh and Kandal have been suspended for 2 weeks from 22 FebSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-suspends-schools-capital-kandal-amid-covid
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22-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundAll tourism stakeholders must use the Telegram BOT tourist registration systemSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-opens-system-tourist-registration
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21-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundThe government has introduced the QR code “Stop COVID”, which will require the public to scan a QR code when travelling into hotels, restaurants, guest houses, entertainment venues, condos, companies, factories and other places with high footfall of trafficSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50816215/cambodia-introduces-qr-code-scanning-for-venues-to-combat-covid-19/
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21-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ambassador of Cambodia to France has sent a correction to Le Monde newspaper after it suggested that the PM would be ready to lose Angkor’s UNESCO heritage status for profit, saying that this is a “false assertion”Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50816220/cambodia-reacts-against-le-mondes-article-on-threat-against-unesco-status-of-angkor/
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21-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundThe “February 20 Community Event” has now seen 47 cases linked to itSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50816277/cambodias-february-20-community-event-rises-to-47/
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21-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundType Visas will now be available online for short term tourists to Cambodia after previously being suspended. However, travellers must still have valid health insurance, as well as supporting documents such as sponsorship letter from a Cambodian company or a certificate of employment. A 14-day quarantine will still be in placeSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50816296/e-type-visas-available-now-online-for-travellers-to-cambodia/
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20-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia has confirmed a new community outbreak in Phnom Penh with 32 cases found in 10 hours, the largest outbreak yet. The PM has advised people to observe social distancing and wear a mask, but will not close any schools or stop gatherings yetSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/02/20/cambodia-confirms-new-community-covid-19-outbreak-with-32-cases-found-front-liners-and-journalists-vaccinated
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20-Feb-2021 💉 vaccine16,612 people have been vaccinated so farSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/02/20/cambodia-confirms-new-community-covid-19-outbreak-with-32-cases-found-front-liners-and-journalists-vaccinated
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20-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundThe new cases have so far centred around Chinese nationalsSource: www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/covid-19-outbreak-hits-chinese-community-in-cambodia
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20-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundSchools must suspend any gatherings above 20 peopleSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50816199/education-ministry-announces-fresh-measures-for-schools-no-gathering-above-20-people-and-continue-to-implement-sops/
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19-Feb-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia is negotiating with the Serum Institute of India for 100,000 doses. COVAX is set to distribute 1.3 million doses in H1 2021Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50815733/cambodia-negotiating-purchase-of-indian-vaccines/
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19-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundWyndham Hotels & Resorts has opened its first hotel in Sihanoukville, the Howard Johnson Plaza by Wyndham Blue Bay Sihanoukville, the city’s first international 5* hotelSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50815796/wyndham-hotels-resorts-arrives-in-cambodia-with-the-opening-of-sihanoukvilles-first-international-five-star-hotel/
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19-Feb-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia is negotiating with the Serum Institute of India for 5 million doses, after agreeing to buy 100,000 doses on a contract basisSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50816037/cambodia-asks-for-5-million-doses-of-c-19-vaccine-from-india/
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18-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundThe Cambodia Hotel Association has launched a new social media campaign. “Angkor like never before”, which encourages users to post a 30-sec clip of visiting Angkor. Its aim is to encourage domestic tourists to experience the attraction without crowdsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50815304/angkor-wat-like-never-before-campaign-to-revive-siem-reap/
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18-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundVisitors will be allowed to the Kandal Sra Srang Temple from 22 Feb following the temple’s restorationSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50815787/visit-to-kandal-srah-srang-temple-allowed-next-week/
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17-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundMigrant workers are being asked not to return to Cambodia for the Khmer New Year to prevent transmissionSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/migrants-abroad-asked-not-return-khmer-new-year
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17-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundUNESCO have issued a statement that they are “closely following plans” for a 75-hectare amusement park near Angkor Wat. They have warned that the proximity of the project to the buffer zones and the scale could have an impact on AngkorSource: whc.unesco.org/en/news/2251
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17-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has signed an MoU with Coca-Cola and Thmey Thmey online news to partner to build capacity for small-scale stress businesses as well as tutorials on food quality and hygiene, to encourage safe street food and clean citiesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50814899/agreement-reached-to-promote-clean-cities-and-street-food-quality/
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17-Feb-2021 💉 vaccineNational athletes will be included in the vaccination program ahead of major sports competitions overseasSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50815019/cambodia-to-roll-out-covid-19-vaccination-for-natl-athletes/
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16-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound892,638 tourists travelled over the Chinese New Year holiday from 12-14 Feb, -2.23% YoY. The number of domestic tourists was up +6.5% YoY. Phnom Penh was the top choice (118,502), followed by Siem Reap (117,789), Kampot (102,026), Kep (92,804), Preah Sihanouk (82,065), Rattanakkiri (12,625) and Mondulkiri (19,887)Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/900k-travel-lunar-new-year
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15-Feb-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia has approved AstraZeneca for emergency useSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/02/15/cambodian-pm-okays-two-more-covid-19-vaccines---sinovac-and-astrazeneca---for-emergency-use
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15-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has asked tourism operators to promote the anniversary of the MS Westerdam docking in Cambodia in 2020, under the campaign: “Cambodia: One of the safest countries to visit during the COVID-19 crisis.”Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50813937/call-to-promote-westerdam-anniversary-as-tourism-draw/
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13-Feb-2021 💉 vaccineSinovac has been officially approved for emergency use in CambodiaSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/02/13/cambodia-approves-emergency-use-of-china039s-sinovac-covid-19-vaccine
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13-Feb-2021 💉 vaccine780 people were vaccinated on the first 2 days of the campaignSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50813804/cambodias-covid-19-vaccination-campaign-gets-off-to-a-slow-start-with-nearly-800-people-vaccinated-on-first-two-days/
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11-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundPreah Sihanouk province will finish constructing 34 roads by mid-Mar before the Khmer New YearSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/preah-sihanouk-province-roads-done-march
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11-Feb-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia started its vaccination drive in Phnom Penh on 10 Feb, with more than 300 receiving their Sinopharm jabsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/vaccination-drive-forges-ahead-339-get-jab-first-day
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11-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia started its vaccination drive in Phnom Penh on 10 Feb, with more than 300 receiving their Sinopharm jabsSource: www.bangkokpost.com/world/2065891/cambodia-begins-covid-19-vaccinations-with-shots-for-pms-sons-ministers
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10-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundRent on serviced apartments in Phnom Penh has dropped nearly 20% YoY due to the lack of foreignersSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/post-property/rents-phnom-penh-plunge-20
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10-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundThe Sea Festival, an annual event in Preah Sihanouk will return in 2021, after being cancelled in 2020. It will be held at the Poy Chumteav Mao Beach, an area which the Tourism Minister is planning to turn into a new tourist attraction. The date will be announced laterSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50812349/sea-festival-to-go-ahead-in-preah-sihanouk-province-at-end-of-the-year/
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10-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundA sustainable development masterplan to build a “Ream City” in Sihanoukville Cambodia has been approved. It aims to introduce an ecosystem of tourism, commerce and residential activities, and includes hotels, beach resorts and themed shopping mallsSource: www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/surbana-jurongs-masterplan-for-16b-ream-city-in-cambodia-gets-green-light
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10-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundPrey Veng want to develop “Love Lake” into a tourist attraction to promote its biodiversity, and are looking for partnersSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50812350/prey-veng-authorities-call-to-develop-love-lake-into-major-tourism-site/
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09-Feb-2021 💉 vaccineHigh ranking national and provincial government officials, their children, frontliners and journalists will be first in line for the vaccine. The next group will be the police and local authoritiesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/vaccination-campaign-begins
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08-Feb-2021 👨✈️ aviationThe construction of an international airport in Koh Kong province has been postponed until the COVID-19 situation easesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/construction-koh-kong-airport-project-postponed
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07-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound600,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine arrived into Phnom Penh International Airport. 300,000 will be allocated for the Health Ministry, and 300,000 for the Defence Ministry. The PM will skip the vaccine as he does not meet the age criteria for the vaccine, which is 18-59 years oldSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50811350/first-batch-of-china-donated-vaccines-arrive-in-phnom-penh/
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06-Feb-2021 💉 vaccineIndia will send 100,000 doses of Covishield to CambodiaSource: www.livemint.com/news/india/india-will-send-1-lakh-covishield-vaccines-to-cambodia-11612593755476.html
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06-Feb-2021 💉 vaccineJust 300,000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine are due to arrive on 7 Feb, not the 600,000 previously promised. The PM will also skip the vaccine as he does not meet the age criteria for the vaccine, which is 18-59 years oldSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50811248/only-300000-vaccines-from-sinopharm-due-tomorrow/
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05-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia generated $25.1 million USD in ecotourism from Jan-Sep 2020. 536,545 tourists visited Cambodia’s 22 communities in 12 protected areas. In 2019 FY, there were 402,293 tourists with $18.9 million USD generatedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50810901/cambodia-earns-more-than-25-million-from-natural-tourism-services-in-first-nine-months-of-2020/
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05-Feb-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia will start its vaccinations on 10 Feb, after the arrival of the first batch of Sinopharm vaccines, which is expected to land on 7 Feb. The PM will receive the first vaccine shot, which will be broadcast live on TV. They are planning to vaccinate 10-13 million people, around 80% of its populationSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/02/05/cambodia-to-launch-covid-19-inoculation-drive-on-feb-10-with-chinese-vaccines
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04-Feb-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia has now approved the emergency use of SinopharmSource: www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-02/04/c_139721602.htm
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04-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundKhmer Enterprise will accept applications from SMEs who need capital to offset costs for the 3rd round of its Khmer Enterprise Assistance Package (KEAP)Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/govt-arm-issues-new-round-support-local-smes
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04-Feb-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia will receive 1.3 million doses of Covishield via COVAX in H1Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50810655/cambodia-to-receive-1-3-million-doses-of-c-19-vaccine-from-covax-in-q1-and-q2-of-2021/
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03-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound60,000 documents from the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum will be put online in a digital database of the Khmer Rouge’s prison system recordsSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/over-60000-documents-of-cambodias-tuol-sleng-genocide-museum-go-digital/195846.vnp
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03-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundSiem Reap’s progress on its 38-road project has made good progress since beginning in Nov 2020Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50810061/siem-reap-38-road-project-sees-progress-during-tourism-lull/
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03-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundPhnom Tbeng National Heritage Park will apply to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage ListSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50809911/phnom-tbeng-to-apply-for-unesco-heritage-listing/
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02-Feb-2021 💉 vaccine600,000 vaccine doses from China are set to arrive in Cambodia in Feb. It is aiming for 20 million doses, and currently has 12 million secured: 1 million through China, 7 million through COVAX, 1 million doses via other COVAX and 3 million from AustraliaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50809612/royal-government-committed-to-securing-20-million-doses-of-covid-19-vaccines/
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02-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia will still charge fees for international travellers visas, despite requests from the industry to stop them. The PM explained this was because it generated much-needed revenue, whilst the Cambodia Association of Travel Agents (CATA) has said that any incentive for tourists is crucial at this time, and that they do not expect tourism to “recover much in 2021”. CATA also requested an easing on document requirements and deposits on arrival, as well as set up travel bubblesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/visa-fees-here-stay-pm-says
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01-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundThe government has made a request to private businesses to increase efforts to organise domestic tour packagesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministers-urge-more-domestic-tourism-packages
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01-Feb-2021 🛬 inboundThe PM has announced that Khmer New Year will go ahead as usual in AprSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50809306/khmer-new-year-will-be-celebrated-as-usual/
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31-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has said that natural resource conservation is a key basis for promoting ecotourism and community tourismSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50808878/natural-resource-conservation-driver-of-local-livelihood/
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30-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundThe Minister of Tourism encouraged the local community in Koh Prum Majarei Chrouy Banteay Ecotourism island to provide ecotourism services and contribute to the sustainable management of the islandSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50808779/minister-urges-koh-prum-islanders-to-boost-ecotourism/
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30-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound9 million domestic tourists travelled across Cambodia in 2020, a decline of only 20% YoYSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50808696/only-1-31-million-foreign-tourists-visited-cambodia-in-2020/
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29-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound: Kampot province has seen an increase in visitors in 2020 of 0.75%. In 2020, there were 1,677,596 visitors, of which 1,610,945 were domestic and 66,651 international. Domestic tourists increased 8.51%, whilst international tourists fell by 270.75%. The province is working on the issues of traffic jams as a result of development in the provinceSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50808342/kampot-tourism-sees-increase-from-2019/
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29-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundThe Chinese government has told its citizens not to gamble in CambodiaSource: www.ucanews.com/news/china-bans-citizens-from-gambling-in-cambodia/91190#
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28-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Environment has said that ecotourism is a new trend for Cambodian tourism, and has achieved its goal of establishing 174 local communities in protected areas to strengthen the role of communities in environmental protectionSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50808258/ecotourism-is-the-new-tourism-trend/
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28-Jan-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia expects 20 million vaccine doses, 11 million of which are through partners organisations and friendly nations. Phase 1 of 7 million doses is expected to arrive via COVAX, 1 million from Sinopharm and 3 million through an Australian grant. Its first 300,000 doses are expected to arrive on 1 FebSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50807776/cambodia-to-get-20-million-doses-of-covid-19-vaccine/
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28-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundThe government has forecast that Cambodia’s economy will grow by 4% in 2021, after a contraction of 3.1% in 2020Source: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/01/28/cambodian-economy-projected-to-rebound-by-4-this-year-officials
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27-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia’s arrivals dropped to 1.31 million in 2020, down 80% from 2019Source: menafn.com/1101501001/International-tourist-arrivals-to-Cambodia-drops-80-percent&source=30
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27-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia’s cyclo drivers in Phnom Penh were given a pedal-in open air screening of a film, Fathers, focusing on a cyclo driver’s struggles, as well as a $20 USD handoutSource: www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-cambodia-cyclos-idINKBN29W0CH
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27-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia Airports has decided to make 130 employees redundant due to the steep decline in the number of flights passing through the country. Siem Reap International Airport has lost 99% of its air traffic since Apr 2020. Employees protested the layoffs, claiming that they have not been paid the proper compensationSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/steep-drop-flights-siem-reap-forces-airport-layoffs
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26-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia’s latest population census has shown that the country is now at 15.5 millionSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodias-population-hits-155m-latest-census
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26-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundThe Cambodia Association of Travel Agents (CATA) has urged the government to take more action after 3,000 tourism businesses have permanently closed, and even those businesses which were trying to retain their staff are being forced to let them go. The Cambodia Chinese Tour Guide Association also called for the government to extend financial assistance to tour guides, as they have so far been left out from aid packagesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tourism-sector-calls-more-govt-support
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26-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundCamboticket “roughly broke even” in Dec 2020, with a slight uptick in passenger bookings, despite a 75% drop in travellers. They are diversifying to focus more on maturing the local marketSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50807109/locals-struck-by-travel-bug-sustain-tourism-industry/
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25-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundPhnom Penh is hosting a Made in Siem Reap fair over the weekend, with 19 exhibitors, sponsored by the French Chamber of Commerce, to support the city’s artisansSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50806841/phnom-penh-hosting-made-in-siem-reap-fair/
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25-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundThe government will establish a Department of Halal Affairs, something that CATA believes will play an important role in attracting Muslim tourists to Cambodia laterSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/halal-office-woo-muslim-tourists
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25-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia and China have established an agreement to encourage vocational tourism training with work training exchanges for students and staff between the two with a tourism training centre in Koh Kong. The Ministry of Tourism has said that HR is an important area which needs further developmentSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/china-plans-koh-kong-tourism-training-centre
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24-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundPreah Sihanouk are planning to establish an outdoor food court as a new tourist attraction in SihanoukvilleSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50806486/preah-sihanouk-plans-outdoor-street-food-court-to-boost-tourism/
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23-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundThe Minister of Foreign Affairs has spoken to Cambodia’s commitment to a tourism rehabilitation planSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50806382/cambodia-committed-to-vaccine-plan-and-tourism-restoration/
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23-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundThe government has confirmed that vaccinated travellers will still need to undergo quarantine in CambodiaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50806374/travellers-already-vaccinated-must-still-undergo-quarantine/
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22-Jan-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia expects 500,000 people to be vaccinated before the Khmer New Year in April. 300,000 doses of Sinopharm should arrive in Cambodia in Feb. They are also in discussions on how to order more vaccines from China, as well as with India to obtain the Covaxin and Covashield vaccines and AstraZeneca. The COVAX vaccines to cover 20% of the population may start to arrive from Mar, and they will purchase an additional 1 million through COVAXSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50806292/pm-says-500000-expected-to-receive-c-19-vaccine-before-khmer-new-year/
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21-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia and India have agreed to start direct flights and promote closer tourism linksSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-india-agree-start-direct-flights-tourism-exchanges
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21-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia and Hungary have agreed to further strengthen tourism and economic tiesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/hungary-trade-tourism-ties-get-boost
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19-Jan-2021 👨✈️ aviationPassenger traffic at Cambodia’s 3 international airports dropped 81.3% YoY in 2020Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/passenger-numbers-plunge-813-cent-2020
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19-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia has launched a 3-year economic diplomacy strategy (2021-2023), which will enhance the country’s trade, tourism and culture with friendly countriesSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/01/19/cambodia-launches-3-year-economic-diplomacy-strategy
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18-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundThe Angkor Wat Intl Half Marathon will be held virtually instead from 6-7 FebSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50804568/angkor-wat-intl-marathon-to-be-held-virtually-for-the-first-time/
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18-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundThe Techo Sen Russey Treb Park in Preah Vihear province will be developed as an ecotourism destinationSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/park-slated-eco-tourism-grad-student-field-research
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18-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundThe Phare Circus has reopened its performances in Phnom PenhSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50804336/circus-back-in-business-as-phare-resumes-performing/
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17-Jan-2021 💉 vaccineThe PM has said that he will receive the Sinopharm vaccine first, to build trustSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50804325/pm-i-will-get-the-covid-19-vaccine-first/
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17-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound4 prime tourism poles and 250 projects have been identified for Kep province’s tourism development masterplan. The Ministry plans to transform Kep into a high-end luxury tourism destinationSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50804284/four-key-poles-and-over-250-projects-included-in-the-draft-of-kep-tourism-development-master-plan/
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17-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Environment and Tour Guides Association will partner to manage tourism better in areas with potential for ecotourismSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50804269/environment-ministry-seeks-to-boost-ecotourism/
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16-Jan-2021 💉 vaccineCambodia will accept 1 million Sinopharm vaccines in a donation from ChinaSource: asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Coronavirus/Cambodia-accepts-1m-doses-of-China-s-Sinopharm-vaccine
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15-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has said that it is proud of Cambodia for being ranked one of it the top countries in the world for fighting COVID-19, a sign that it is safe to visitSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50803895/cambodia-a-safe-tourist-destination-as-who-praises-c-19-pandemic-impact-management/
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15-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia will launch the Global Travel Assessment System (GTAS), to allow better border security and identify high-risk air travellers before they enter the countrySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50803897/cambodia-seeks-to-detect-high-risk-air-travellers/
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14-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundJapan has suspended its Business Track and Residence Track programs to allow overseas business travellers to visit the country, including from Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and VietnamSource: e.vnexpress.net/news/news/japan-suspends-business-visit-program-for-vietnam-10-other-economies-4220774.html
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14-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundA beer festival is being planned for 30 Jan on Kampot, organised by a local hotel, to attract domestic touristsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50803579/beer-festival-plan-to-rejuvenate-kampot-tourism/
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14-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia and Timor-Leste are seeking civil aviation cooperation between the 2 countries. They are also working on an MoU for tourism cooperation between the 2Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50803594/cambodia-timor-leste-seek-civil-aviation-cooperation/
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12-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound1.28 million international visitors arrived into Cambodia from Jan-Nov, down 78.2% YoY. The largest source markets were China, Thailand and Vietnam. The Tourism Ministry will issue a directive on the implementation of events being held at tourism destinations, as well as an work on potential travel bubblesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50802732/jan-nov-international-tourist-numbers-down-dramatically/
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12-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism is providing short courses to tourism workers to refresh their skills. In H2 2020, 13,000 workers had joined ministry courses They expect 500,000 tourists in 2021, but the number could increase if the COVID-19 situation improvesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-rolls-out-refresher-tourism-courses-after-covid-lull
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12-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundShinta Mani have expanded their sustainable farm projects after a successful initial projectSource: www.ttgasia.com/2021/01/12/shinta-mani-foundation-expands-sustainable-farming-projects/
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12-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundThe Win-Win Monument will once more open to visitors after being closed due to the pandemicSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50802689/visitors-welcome-again-at-win-win-monument/
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11-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundKirirom National Park and Prek Toal bird sanctuary have now had ticket sales rights allocated to a private company, something which has been welcomed by the Cambodia Association of Travel Agents, who has said that it will further galvanise the private sector to invest in tourismSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/firm-wins-rights-ticket-sales-kirirom-prek-toal
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10-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia plans to launch a travel bubble with Cambodia and ASEAN + 3 countries (including China, Japan and South Korea). The Tourism Minister has said that the details are still being worked out with the Ministry of Health and the private sectorSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ministry-mulls-asean3-travel-bubble
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09-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundLocals are concerned that Chinese backed developments in Kampot could damage the town’s heritage charmSource: www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3116784/chinese-construction-cambodias-next-tourism-hotspot-kampot
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09-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundLocal schools will reopen on 11 Jan as plannedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50802096/prime-minister-announces-schools-to-open-january-11-as-planned/
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07-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia attended a signing ceremony for the ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on Tourism, enabling 32 job titles from 2 sectors, including hotel services and travel services, to be recognised regionallySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50801383/cambodia-attends-signing-of-protocol-to-amend-regional-manual-on-tourism/
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07-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundThe Angkor Wat International Half Marathon will take place on 24 JanSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50801486/angkor-wat-international-half-marathon-slated-for-jan-24/
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07-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundThe Tourism Ministry wants to increase the skills of tourism professionalsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50801457/drive-to-increase-skills-of-tourism-professionals/
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06-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundThe luxury Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh has openedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50800768/hyatt-regency-opens-its-first-hotel-in-cambodia-with-style/
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06-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia has potential for bird watching tourism, and the Ministry of the Environment has said that it plays an important role in ecotourism developmentSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50800941/growing-bird-watching-market-offers-eye-catching-tourism-opportunities/
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05-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundThe Khmer Empire Marathon will be held on 8 Aug, after being postponed from 2020Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50800635/postponed-khmer-empire-marathon-slated-for-august/
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05-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundThe Kampot International Tourism Port works are behind schedule, and are being urged to speed up works to allow completion by end 2021Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/kampot-port-work-veers-schedule
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05-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundCambodia saw 1.27 million visitors from 31 Dec – 3 Jan, 1.26 million domestic and 11,103 international. There were 152,119 to Kampot, 136,314 to Preah Sihanouk, 87,737 to Kep and 31,879 to Koh KongSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/kampot-port-work-veers-schedule
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04-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundMore Agrotourism will soon be developed in Kampong Thom provinceSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/agro-tourism-soon-begin-kampong-thom
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02-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism announced that on New Year’s Eve, there were 699,724 tourists throughout the country. 500,166 of those were in Phnom Penh, and 51,570 in Sihanouk provinceSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50799894/new-years-eve-attracts-700000-tourists-nationwide/
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01-Jan-2021 🛬 inboundThe Angkor Archaeological Park received just 400,889 foreign visitors in 2020, down 81.8% YoY. Its revenue was just $18.65 million USD, down 81% YoYSource: www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-01/01/c_139634897.htm
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31-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundAngkor Archaeological Park has finished implementing a new irrigation system to ensure that the landscape is green year-roundSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50799275/year-round-green-landscape-at-angkor-new-irrigation-system/
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31-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundMuseums and other performance arts and theatres can reopen from 1 JanSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50799251/museum-and-theatres-to-reopen-friday/
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30-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundThe PM has said that 118 tourism businesses have suspended operations, whilst 9,403 employees are joblessSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50798633/subsidies-for-garment-textile-and-tourism-sectors/
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30-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundThe PM has declared an end to the “November 28” outbreak, with no community transmission since 15 DecSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50798565/pm-declares-end-to-the-november-28-community-incident/
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30-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundCinemas in Cambodia will reopen on 1 JanSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50798895/cinemas-to-re-open-on-january-1/
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29-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundCambodia is planning 3 approaches to purchase vaccines: 1) obtain 20% via COVAX, 2) discuss with development partners how to purchase affordable vaccines and 3) negotiate directly with the vaccine manufacturersSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50798467/government-to-purchase-covid-19-vaccine-via-three-options-says-pm/
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29-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundPrivate schools will be allowed to reopen from 29 Dec, whilst public schools will restart on 11 JanSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/private-schools-reopen-after-end-nov-28-event
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28-Dec-2020 👨✈️ aviationCambodia is planning a pilot training school to open in 2021 to remedy the acute shortage of pilotsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-plans-pilot-training-school-next-year
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28-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound9 mountains in Banteay Meanchey Province are being looked at as potential natural heritage sitesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/banteay-meanchey-eyes-mountains-potential-natural-heritage-areas
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28-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundCambodia has lifted its restrictions on restaurant and shop closuresSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/shops-in-cambodia-allowed-to-reopen-after-community-infection/193893.vnp
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27-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has held a technical working group meeting to prepare the implementation of the 2020-2025 roadmap to enhance and restore Cambodia’s tourismSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50797611/2020-2025-roadmap-to-restore-tourism-during-and-after-covid-19-crisis-on-the-way/
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25-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundThe government has extended its financial support program for tourism workers and textile workers from Jan to Mar 2021, with $40 per month. Hotels, guesthouses, restaurants and travel agents are also exempt from monthly taxes for an additional 3 months. The Cambodia Association of Travel Agents estimates 60,000 tourism workers are unemployed, and 3,000 travel agents have suspended their businessSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50797131/govt-extends-financial-support-programmes-for-next-three-months/
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25-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundWork has started on roads in Kep, part of the master plan for tourism development that will focus on developing new tourist attractions and enhancing existing ones to extend tourists’ stays throughout the yearSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50797157/kep-road-project-breaks-ground/
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25-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundCambodia is preparing to submit Koh Ker Temple to the World Heritage Committee early 2021Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50797073/koh-ker-temple-in-bid-to-be-world-heritage-site/
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23-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundSiem Reap’s new airport project will be 67% complete by the year-endSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/post-property/siem-reap-airport-be-67-done-end-2021
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23-Dec-2020 💉 vaccineUNICEF has offered to deliver 850 tonnes of vaccines every month ordered through COVAX to CambodiaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50796221/unicef-undertakes-delivery-of-vaccines/
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22-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundKoh Kong will have 7 new small-scale ecotourism sitesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/koh-kong-get-seven-eco-tourism-sites-wake-sleepy-sector
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21-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundCambodia Association of Travel Agents (CATA) are calling for the government to exempt tourism businesses from all tax liabilities from previous years, as well as provide loan packages at low interest rates to help businesses. They estimate it will be another 5 years for Cambodia’s tourism to rebound to 2019 levelsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/tourism-bunkers-down-years-long-recovery
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21-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundResidents are being urged caution over the festive periodSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/caution-urged-holidays-near
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19-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundCambodia has not seen any locally transmitted cases for the 4th consecutive daySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50795202/cambodias-covid-19-community-outbreak-remains-contained-four-days-of-zero-new-cases-and-four-more-recoveries/
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19-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundCambodia has clarified that it has not shunned any vaccines, after media reported that it had shunned Chinese vaccinesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50795163/cambodia-covid-19-fighting-capacity-shunning-chinese-vaccines-says-who/
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17-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundA popular resort, Son Sak Resort, on Koh Rong burned downSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50794151/fire-burns-island-resort-rebuilt-market-stalls-ready/
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16-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundTourists on expired visas have been granted an automatic extensionSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50793525/expired-tourist-visas-legally-valid-until-further-notice/
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15-Dec-2020 💉 vaccineCambodia will obtain 20% of its vaccine, for about 3.2 million of the population. It will only accept vaccines which have been certified by the WHO. The WHO hope that a vaccine could be available by mid-2021. It has received $48 million USD in donations from the publicSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50793406/ministers-of-health-and-finance-sign-a-deal-to-obtain-20-percent-of-covid-19-vaccine-via-covax/
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15-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundThe Pacific Asia Tourism Association Cambodia Chapter (PATACC) has expressed concern that medium-sized tourism businesses have already sold their properties, and others may be running out of capital in their wait for recoverySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50793198/few-prospects-for-2021-being-the-year-for-economic-recovery/
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15-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundAngkor Wat celebrated its 28th year of being included on the UNESCO World Heritage ListSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50793014/angkor-celebrates-28th-unesco-heritage-anniversary/
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14-Dec-2020 💉 vaccineCambodia will not shorten its 14-day quarantineSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50792639/no-vaccine-plan-ministry-of-health-unsure-on-when-or-from-where-the-kingdom-will-get-doses/
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14-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundNagaWorld casino resort remains “fully operational” dispite the latest outbreak of casesSource: www.ggrasia.com/nagaworld-operational-despite-travel-restrictions-chairman/
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13-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundCambodia’s local transmission from the 29 Nov incident has remained at 40Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50792565/cambodias-covid-19-positive-cases-increase-again-this-time-from-two-imported-cases-tally-now-at-359/
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12-Dec-2020 💉 vaccineThe WHO has said that vaccines could be available in Cambodia in mid 2021 or earlierSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2020/12/12/cambodia-who-promises-covid-19-vaccine-expected-in-2021
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11-Dec-2020 💉 vaccineThe government has received $36.8 million USD in donations for purchases of the vaccine, but has not yet decided which type to buy and where it will be sourced from. Its community cases have risen to 39 from the Zando clusterSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50791951/clock-ticking-in-quest-for-virus-vaccine/
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10-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundSome hotels in Mondulkiri and Kratie provinces have been closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19Source: en.vietnamplus.vn/cambodia-closes-some-resorts-hotels-to-prevent-covid19/192935.vnp
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10-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism will extend the licence fee exemption for all tourism businesses until 31 Dec 2021. 2,838 tourism businesses have reduced or temporarily closed operations, with 50,996 job lossesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50791525/tourism-ministry-extends-licence-fee-waiver/
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10-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundWhilst the Cambodia Association of Travel Agents is happy with the government’s decision to waive licence fees, they feel that more needs to be done to help tour operatorsSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/revelry-ministry-reiterates-fee-waiver-tourism-licence-renewal
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10-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundVietnam, Cambodia and Laos leaders approved the Tourism Development Plan for CLV Development Triangle Area 2020-2025, vision for 2030. This involves 13 provinces across the 3 countries being linked for tourism development, improving the quality of ecotourism, agrotourism, community-based tourism, adventure tourism and heritageSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50791577/cambodia-laos-vietnam-endorse-tourism-development-plan-for-clv-development-triangle-area-2020-2025/
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09-Dec-2020 💉 vaccineThe government will purchase 1 million COVID-19 doses, a move that should boost business confidenceSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50790954/vaccine-news-boosts-business-confidence/
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08-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound9 Cambodian companies won awards at the 2020 World Travel AwardsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50790445/cambodian-firms-among-winners-at-2020-world-travel-awards/
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07-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundThe development of 70km of concrete roads on Koh Rong is now 30% completeSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/koh-rong-island-road-project-30-done-royal-group-chair
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06-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundThe PM has confirmed that Cambodia will not declare a state of emergency as it will caused the economy to be “paralysed”Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50789957/no-state-of-emergency-would-be-declared-pm-says/
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05-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound29 locally transmitted cases have now been detected in Cambodia, from the “November 28 community event”Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/four-new-imported-cases-recorded-local-transmissions-rise-29
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05-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundThe foreign sponsorship of international arrivals will be postponed temporarilySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50789726/cambodia-to-adopt-extreme-measures-to-contain-community-spread-of-covid-19-by-revealing-identity-of-infected-persons-cases-rise-to-345-2/
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05-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundCambodia has had 1.26 million international visitors from Jan-Oct in 2020, down 76% YoY. China, Thailand and Vietnam were the biggest inbound markets. Oct saw just 20,210 visitors, down 95.8% YoY. The Ministry of Tourism hopes that numbers will start to “rebound gradually” in Q1 2021, and that China would undoubtedly be the biggest sourceSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2020/12/05/tourist-arrivals-to-cambodia-down-76-in-10-months-due-to-pandemic-covid-19-cases-rising
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04-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundAgro-tourism tours are starting to be offered in CambodiaSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/travel/agro-farming-trips-kase-tour
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04-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundThe restoration of Takum Lake in Battambang province will be used both to prevent land grabbing, provide water for residents and attract touristsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50789320/restored-ancient-lake-provides-triple-benefits/
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04-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound2021 will have 21 public holidays, with several long weekendsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50789206/2021-public-holidays-cut-to-21-but-will-see-many-long-weekends/
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03-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has prohibited mass gatherings at local resorts, and reminded tourism businesses to strictly follow health protocolsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50788848/tourism-ministry-bans-large-gatherings-at-resorts/
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02-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundAngkor Archaeological Park has seen a drop of 80% YoY in its international visitors from Jan-Nov, with just 399,720. It generated just $18.6 million USD, a drop of 79% YoYSource: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2020/12/02/cambodia039s-angkor-wat-sees-80-per-cent-drop-in-foreign-visitors-in-11-months
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02-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundUNESCO will help to provide technical assistance to Cambodia to assess potential sites for the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites listSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/unesco-help-heritage-site-list
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01-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundThe Cambodian PM has said that with the new locally transmitted outbreak, the country is at its “most critical moment” that need large-scale operations to contain it. He has said that he will not ban people from going out, but residents should reduce the amount of time outside of the house over the next 15 daysSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-most-critical-moment-hun-sen-warns
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01-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundCambodia will have one of the lowest tax rates for casinos in the world, which it hopes will attract more investmentSource: asia.nikkei.com/Business/Travel-Leisure/Cambodia-aims-to-woo-resorts-with-new-casino-law
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01-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundThe Angkor Wat International Half Marathon will be postponed due to the outbreakSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50788022/angkor-wat-intl-half-marathon-postponed/
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01-Dec-2020 🛬 inboundThe government has inaugurated the construction of 38 roads in Siem Reap which will modernise he city and improve tourists’ experienceSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50787815/38-roads-project-to-modernise-siem-reap-city-and-tourism/
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30-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundCambodia has banned wedding parties, gatherings of more than 30 pax and ordered all state schools to close until 11 Jan, the start of the next school year, whilst private schools will be closed for 2 weeks. All theatres and museums will also be closed for the next 2 weeksSource: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/covid-19-coronavirus-cambodia-schools-close-outbreak-13668568
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30-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundThe Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh Hotel will provide more than 300 jobs in the tourism sector once it opens. It is slated to open in JanSource: www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3111604/five-star-hotel-opening-phnom-penh-takes-added-importance
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30-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundThe ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) will be postponed until January 2022Source: www.ttrweekly.com/site/2020/11/cambodia-shifts-atf-to-2022/
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30-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundAll foreign and Cambodian arrivals must quarantine in designated government quarantine centres and will no longer be allowed to self-quarantine at homeSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50787716/all-passengers-must-be-placed-in-quarantine-at-government-centres/
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29-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundThere has been local community transmission of COVID-19, but the government has stressed that there should not be panicSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/seven-positive-covid-19-hun-sen-confirms-local-transmission
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24-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundThe Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway should be completed on time, March 2023, despite the pandemicSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50785550/phnom-penh-sihanoukville-expressway-construction-to-be-complete-on-schedule/
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23-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundWhilst an NGO is concerned about the proposed NagaCorp development near Angkor Wat, fearing that it would depreciate its cultural heritage value, local residents appear to be receptive to the plans – but worry that it could turn into a casinoSource: www.rfa.org/english/news/cambodia/park-11232020180413.html
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23-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundTourism professionals worry about whether the tourism industry can recover and if foreign visitors will return in 2021. The PATA Cambodia chapter worry that if the crisis continues for another year, then the industry could return to the state it was in 4-10 years agoSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50785077/private-sector-holds-little-hope-for-2021-tourism-revival/
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23-Nov-2020 👨✈️ aviationPart of Cambodia’s new international airport in Phnom Penh will be built by a Chinese owned company, MCC, in a project worth $495 million USDSource: asia.nikkei.com/Business/Construction/China-bags-Cambodian-airport-contract-in-blow-to-French-operator
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21-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundThe Angkor International Half Marathon will go ahead in DecSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50784896/angkor-international-half-marathon-to-be-held-next-month-as-planned/
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19-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundSchools will reopen from 23 Nov, as will the National Olympic StadiumSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/govt-reopen-schools-next-week-exams-stay-schedule
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19-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundA ‘grand’ opening and closing ceremony for the 2023 Southeast Asian Games is being planned, which would reflect Cambodian cultureSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50784438/grand-opening-and-closing-ceremonies-planned-for-2023-sea-games/
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19-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundThe PM has called an end of the “November 3 event”, and cinemas and museums can reopen and weddings can take place once moreSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-nov-3-event-over-gatherings-permitted
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19-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundA tourism seaport will be built on Koh Tonsay in Kep province, part of the Kep Tourism Master PlanSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50784372/tourism-seaport-project-to-be-developed-in-koh-tonsay-the-rabbit-island/
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18-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundThe government is organising small-scale tourism products in communities to boost the economy through ecotourismSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/eco-tourism-gets-govt-boost
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18-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism and Alliance Plus Solutions, a local travel company, have teamed together to offer a free Amadeus flight booking training course for those studying tourismSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-local-travel-company-offer-free-training-students
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18-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundNagaCorp has announced plans for a non-gambling resort which will be near Angkor Wat, The Angkor Lake of Wonder. The project would cost $350 million USD and would have phase 1 completed by 2025. It would be the first resort the company is building which does not include a casino, and it would aim to attract Chinese tourists and then funnel them to NagaWorld in Phnom PenhSource: asia.nikkei.com/Business/Travel-Leisure/Casino-operator-NagaCorp-plans-350m-resort-near-Angkor-Wat
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17-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundWorkers who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19 will be able to apply for a 4-month technical or vocational training course, receiving a monthly stipend of $50 USD for food and accommodation expensesSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/training-set-laid-workers
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17-Nov-2020 👨✈️ aviationCambodia’s international airports’ passenger traffic has dropped 70% from Jan-Oct. In Oct, there was just an average of 33 flights daily, with international flights originating from China, Seoul, Singapore and TaipeiSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/783581/big-drop-in-passenger-traffic/
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16-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundA green belt value chain will be developed jointly by the Ministry of Tourism and Yamato GreenSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50783047/agreement-to-boost-green-belt-tourism-signed/
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13-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundCambodia has been added to the UK government’s travel corridor listSource: www.arabianbusiness.com/travel-hospitality/454574-uk-says-to-add-uae-to-travel-corridor-from-saturday
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13-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundGyms and fitness centres will be closed again temporarily until further noticeSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50782781/gyms-ordered-to-be-closed-again-to-prevent-covid-19-outbreak/
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13-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundFrom 18 Nov, foreign arrivals from China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, the European Union and the US who have a sponsor must have a negative certificate within 72 hours of their departure, and have a test upon arrival. They must isolate in a hotel until the results are released, then will be permitted to leave after giving a planned schedule. Diplomats must also provide a certificate stating they are free of COVID-19 within 72 hours of their departure, have a test on arrival, and wait at least 24 hours at a hotel or quarantine for their results. Those foreigners who arrive without sponsorship must now stay in a government-designated hotel for a 2-week mandatory quarantine, and are not permitted to quarantine at homeSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50782808/health-ministry-issues-new-rules-for-entering-cambodia/
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12-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundThe Cambodian PM has stated that the country will not go into lockdown, despite numerous cases caused by the Hungarian Foreign Minister’s visitSource: www.bangkokpost.com/world/2018519/hun-sen-no-lockdown-in-cambodia-after-hungarian-minister-visit
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12-Nov-2020 👨✈️ aviationSilkair is increasing flight frequency between Phnom Penh and Singapore to three times weeklySource: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/silkair-adds-flight-phnom-penh-schedule
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12-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundThe renovation of the Angkor Wat gardens has now been completed, something welcomed by local residentsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50782164/angkor-wat-gardens-completed/
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11-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundTourism is starting to see the impact of the fear of a 2nd wave of COVID-19, with businesses reporting a decline in sales. The Cambodia Association of Travel Agents has said that if there are more positive cases recorded, then “we could be facing the closure of related businesses as well if things start getting worse”Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50781586/possibility-of-second-c-19-wave-causes-deep-concern/
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11-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundCambodia has banned all state-organised events in Phnom Penh and neighbouring provinces to stop the spread of COVID-19Source: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/cambodia-bans-state-organised-events-in-capital-over-covid-19-13516040
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10-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundOnline ticketing platform Camboticket, have seen a drop of up to 50% in sales with borders closedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50781400/ticketing-platform-sees-big-fall-in-sales/
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09-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundKaraoke parlours, beer gardens, museums, cinemas and other entertainment venues have been ordered to close until further notice. Schools in Phnom Penh and Kandal will stay closed for 2 weeks from 10 NovSource: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/covid-19-coronavirus-cambodia-rules-restrictions-schools-close-13499478
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09-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundEcotourism saw $25.21 million USD generated from Jan-Sep, an increase vs 2019. 529,160 domestic and 7,385 international tourists have visitedSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50780900/ecotourism-revenues-increase-despite-covid-19/
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07-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound51,000 tourism jobs have been lost in Cambodia, as 2,838 tourism businesses in Cambodia have either closed or temporarily closed down, accounting for around 29.6% of all tourism businesses. 62% of businesses affected are in Siem Reap, where 14,702 workers have lost their jobsSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50780626/51000-tourism-based-jobs-in-cambodia-vapourised-because-of-covid-10-pandemic/
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07-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundCambodia is set to reform its immigration and visa policies next year, making them more bureaucratic and expensive. They may introduce a longer stay visaSource: www.pattayamail.com/featured/cambodian-immigration-rules-to-look-more-like-thailands-in-2021-332605
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07-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundCambodia generated $25.21 million USD revenue from ecotourism in Jan-Sep, with 529,160 national tourists and 7,385 international onesSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/cambodia-earns-over-25-million-usd-from-ecotourism-in-nine-months/189974.vnp
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05-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundTravel bubble talks with SE Asian nations are expected to be submitted for approval in late Nov, aiming to implement them in Q1 2021Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/special-reports/relaxing-policies-fixing-quirks-rouse-sleeping-tourism-sector
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05-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundThe Cambodian PM and 4 cabinet ministers were in a 14-day quarantine after they met with the Hungarian foreign minister who later tested positive for COVID-19 after he arrived into ThailandSource: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/covid-19-cambodia-prime-minister-hun-sen-quarantine-hungary-13470936
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05-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundMore than 100 different nationalities have visited Cambodia in 2020Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50779909/tourists-of-more-than-100-nationalities-visit-cambodia/
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05-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundTwo DJs teamed together to create a video of them live mixing whilst on a tuk tuk driving around Phnom Penh, in a move they said designed to promote the citySource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50779840/tuk-tuk-djs-tour-phnom-penh-to-boost-tourism-in-style/
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04-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundA Kampot hotel is planning to hold a beer festival to attract more domestic tourists on 28 NovSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50779354/hotel-plans-to-rejuvenate-domestic-tourism-in-kampot/
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03-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundDuring the 4-day holiday, more than 644,698 tourists travelled in the country, with the majority visiting Siem Reap province. There was a decrease in the number of visitors to the north-western region due to the floods. 160,000 Cambodians visited Siem Reap, 93,000 of which visited the Angkor areaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50778901/more-than-640000-tourists-take-advantage-of-long-holiday/
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02-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundCambodia’s air traffic has remained active from Jan-Sep, with 317,502 Cambodians departing by air, a decrease of 79.3%Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/50778647/despite-covid-19-cambodian-air-traffic-remains-open/
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02-Nov-2020 🛬 inboundAngkor Archaeological Park received just 398,485 international visitors from Jan-Oct, a drop of 78% YoY. It earned just $18.55 million USD in revenue. October’s foreign visitor numbers were down 98.4%. The Ministry of Tourism estimates that the site receives just 70 foreign tourist visits a day currently, compared to its previous 9,000Source: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2020/11/02/foreign-visitors-to-cambodia039s-famed-angkor-down-78-in-10-months
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30-Oct-2020 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism has drafted a special tourism policy which is being discussed with the private sector – it aims to bring tourists in from low-risk countries to certain tourism zones in the country. Their special tourist categories include those who will do business, invest, have accommodation in Cambodia and retirees. The special tourists should be of high quality and good resourcesSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50778346/government-discusses-special-tourist-policy/
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29-Oct-2020 🛬 inboundThe Pacific Asia Travel Association welcomes the idea of travel bubbles with China, but also urges the government to look at Vietnam and Thailand as partners too. The Cambodia Hotels Association and the Cambodia Association of Travel Agents are also both enthusiastic at the prospect of a travel bubble with ChinaSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50778139/tourism-observers-optimistic-about-the-future/
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29-Oct-2020 🛬 inboundA new Siem Reap city, Grand Siem Reap, has been unveiled by the Ministry of Tourism. It will be near the new Siem Reap Airport and will become a Smart City, designed in Khmer architectural styleSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50778058/new-siem-reap-city-development-plan-unveiled/
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28-Oct-2020 🛬 inboundCambodia has launched a central bank-backed digital currency, “Bakong”, which will help Cambodians to make payments and transfer money using smartphonesSource: www.bangkokpost.com/business/2009915/cambodia-officially-launches-digital-currency-backed-by-central-bank
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28-Oct-2020 🛬 inboundCambodia welcomed 1,247,680 foreign arrivals from Jan-Sep, down 74% YoY. Domestic tourists also dropped by half to 7 millionSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/cambodia-welcomes-only-12-million-foreign-visitors-because-of-covid19/189434.vnp
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28-Oct-2020 🛬 inboundThe third phase of school reopening will take place from 2 Nov and will see all students back to class with restrictions in placeSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50777551/education-ministry-begins-third-phase-of-school-reopening/
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28-Oct-2020 🛬 inboundThe Tourism Minister has urged provincial officials to strengthen tourism attractions’ quality and maintain a hygienic environment during the Water FestivalSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50777494/domestic-tourism-measures-during-water-festival/
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28-Oct-2020 🛬 inboundFlash floods in Cambodia have killed 43 peopleSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50777690/ongoing-flash-floods-claim-43-lives/
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26-Oct-2020 🛬 inboundAmber International hotel is opening as the first 5* hotel in KampotSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/post-focus/amber-putting-kampot-map-first-5-star-luxury-resort
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26-Oct-2020 🛬 inboundFlash floods in Cambodia have killed 40 peopleSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50776800/floods-in-cambodia-claim-40n-lives-as-rescue-efforts-intensify/
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26-Oct-2020 🛬 inboundCambodia’s 3 international airports have been accredited level 2 of the Airport Carbon Accreditation ProgrammeSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50777006/cambodian-airports-recognised-for-low-carbon/
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25-Oct-2020 🛬 inboundAll private schools are allowed to resume their services such as sports, canteens and transportationSource: www.phnompenhpost.com/national/private-schools-can-resume-services
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24-Oct-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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-2020 👨✈️ 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-2020 👨✈️ 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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14-Oct-2020 🛬 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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13-Oct-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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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13-Oct-2020 💉 vaccineChina has promised that Cambodia will be one of the first countries to get a COVID-19 vaccine. The Cambodian PM has also requested Russia to provide a vaccine to Cambodia. Cambodia is also a member of COVAXSource: www.khmertimeskh.com/50772446/vaccine-promise-from-a-good-friend-china-will-provide-doses-to-cambodia/
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12-Oct-2020 🛬 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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12-Oct-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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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09-Oct-2020 🛬 inboundThe Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh will open in Q1 2021Source: www.asiatraveltips.com/news20/910-PhnomPenh.shtml
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08-Oct-2020 🛬 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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08-Oct-2020 🛬 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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07-Oct-2020 🛬 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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06-Oct-2020 🛬 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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05-Oct-2020 🛬 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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05-Oct-2020 🛬 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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04-Oct-2020 🛬 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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02-Oct-2020 🛬 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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02-Oct-2020 🛬 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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01-Oct-2020 🛬 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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01-Oct-2020 👨✈️ 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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30-Sep-2020 🛬 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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30-Sep-2020 🛬 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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29-Sep-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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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23-Sep-2020 🛬 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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21-Sep-2020 🛬 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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21-Sep-2020 👨✈️ 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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19-Sep-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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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16-Sep-2020 🛬 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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15-Sep-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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-2020 👨✈️ 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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11-Sep-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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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10-Sep-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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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10-Sep-2020 👨✈️ 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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09-Sep-2020 🛬 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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08-Sep-2020 🛬 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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08-Sep-2020 🛬 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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08-Sep-2020 🛬 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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07-Sep-2020 🛬 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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04-Sep-2020 👨✈️ 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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04-Sep-2020 🛬 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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04-Sep-2020 🛬 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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03-Sep-2020 👨✈️ 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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03-Sep-2020 🛬 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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03-Sep-2020 👨✈️ 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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03-Sep-2020 🛬 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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03-Sep-2020 🛬 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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03-Sep-2020 🛬 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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03-Sep-2020 🛬 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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02-Sep-2020 🛬 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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02-Sep-2020 🛬 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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02-Sep-2020 🛬 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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31-Aug-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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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27-Aug-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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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26-Aug-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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-2020 👨✈️ 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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24-Aug-2020 🛬 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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22-Aug-2020 🛬 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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22-Aug-2020 🛬 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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21-Aug-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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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20-Aug-2020 👨✈️ 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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19-Aug-2020 👨✈️ 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-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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-2020 🌏 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-2020 👨✈️ 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-2020 🛬 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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13-Aug-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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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12-Aug-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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-2020 🛬 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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09-Aug-2020 🛬 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 T