Thourn Sinan News Today

PHNOM PENH: The government and private sector anticipate that the forthcoming direct flights between Cambodia and India will create a new impetus for promoting cultural tourism, trade and investment flow between the two nations in the coming years, coinciding with ongoing discussions about the possibility of a free trade agreement (FTA).

PHNOM PENH: Following the decline in Covid-19 concerns since 2022, the global and regional civil aviation industry has begun its recovery, with Cambodia’s sector experiencing over 100% growth in 2023, although the upturn remains below the pre-pandemic growth levels.

PHNOM PENH: In a bid to promote the “Two Countries, One Destination” initiative, Cambodia and Indonesia have agreed to enhance ties by establishing direct flights from key Indonesian tourist locales to Cambodia’s principal attractions.

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet has welcomed the commitment of Singapore-based travel agency Trip.com, which has announced its intention to work to attract more visitors to Cambodia.

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s Koh Ker archaeological site, now a proud member of Unesco’s World Heritage List, was ranked 34th among the top 52 travel destinations for 2024 by the US-based New York Times (NYT).

PHNOM PENH: The Visit Siem Reap 2024 campaign is set to inject new momentum into Cambodia’s efforts to attract foreign tourists globally, following significant setbacks suffered by the sector due to the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing geopolitical competition among superpowers.

Revamping Cambodian Tourism: Long-Term Visas for Foreign Tourists - Clayton County Register

Industry insiders have called on the Cambodian government to consider granting long-term visas for foreign tourists as Southeast Asian nations are racing to boost tourism recovery with flexible immigration policies. - VnExpress International

PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): The government has approved the draft law on the re-establishment of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) to modernise civil aviation technology and enable rapid development of the industry including the management structure, in order to meet the additional requirements as a member of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).

PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): The government is studying a possible light-rail line from Siem Reap town east to the new international airport, which remains on track to open in October, according to Minister of Public Works and Transport Sun Chanthol.