Archive for the ‘Cambodia’ Category

Cautious optimism for Cambodian airports

By Luc Citrinot, eTN Senior Managing Editor Asia | January, 2010: Cambodian Airports Authority (Société Concessionaire des Aéroports or SCA) is optimistic for 2010 with a predicted growth in both flights and passengers, which would represent a rebound over 2009. Data for the first ten months of last year point to a contraction of 21.9% at [...]

January 26, 2010   Posted in: Cambodia

Cambodia tourism starts its slow recovery

By Luc Citrinot, eTN Staff Writer | October, 2009
Cambodia tourism has been confronted with the economic crisis to the slump of a dramatic decline from Northeast Asia, especially Japan and South Korea. Political skirmish with Thailand also contributed to a sharp drop from neighboring tourists.

October 9, 2009   Posted in: Cambodia

More flexibility for tourists in Cambodia and Vietnam

By Luc Citrinot, eTN Staff Writer | Jul 09, 2009: As the economic crisis takes its toll on tourism in Indochina, both Cambodia and Vietnam are introducing new measures aimed to boost tourist arrivals. Cambodia currently is seeing a sharp contraction in tourist arrivals to Siem Reap and the famous temples of Angkor Wat.

 
 
 
 
 
 

July 9, 2009   Posted in: Cambodia

BITTER MEMORIES: CAMBODIA'S MUSEUM OF GENOCIDE

The 1970s present the most painful era in the history of Cambodia. Those to blame are still awaiting their justice, yet the nation mourns its dead. Many come and visit the infamous prison S-21 – now a museum of genocide.

February 24, 2009   Posted in: Cambodia

Cambodia acts on a ‘stimulus package' for its tourism industry

BY REINHARD HOHLER, ETN ASIA/PACIFIC | FEB 18, 2009
The Cambodian government and private travel companies have proposed a host of incentive measures aimed at stimulating the tourism sector at a meeting in Phnom Penh last week, the Cambodia Association of Travel Agents (CATA) said.

February 18, 2009   Posted in: Cambodia

Minority groups in Cambodia get spotlight

BY REINHARD HOHLER, ETN STAFF WRITER | JAN 20, 2009
According to media sources in Phnom Penh, the Center for Advanced Study (CAS) has announced a release of the first book about the history of ethnic minority groups in Cambodia.

January 21, 2009   Posted in: Cambodia

Cambodia- Thailand Conflict – Preah Vihear belongs to the World

By Reinhard Hohler, eTN Chiang Mai | Oct 31, 2008
According to an article in today’s Phnom Penh Post, an official with the Council of Ministers said Tuesday the Cambodian National Committee, in partnership with Unesco, will post signs at Preah Vihear temple to create a protection zone around the World Heritage site.

October 31, 2008   Posted in: Cambodia

Thai-Cambodian conflict enters 2nd week

By Ker Munthit | Jul 24, 2008
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) – Thailand accused Cambodia of eyeing even more of its land and leaflets appeared in the Cambodian capital calling for a boycott of Thai goods, as a military standoff over disputed border territory entered a second week Wednesday.

July 24, 2008   Posted in: Cambodia

Cambodia eyes lucrative European, Chinese tourist markets

PHNOM PENH, April (Xinhua) — Cambodia will seek to increase direct flights from China and European Union (EU) nations to boostits booming tourism industry, the Mekong Times newspaper reported Tuesday.

April 24, 2008   Posted in: Cambodia

Cambodia develops cultural heritage and eco-tourism

By Mohan Gunti | Mar 24, 2008
PHNOM PEHN, Cambodia (eTN) – In recent years, the government of Cambodia has given priority to the development of the country's tourism industry, focusing on cultural and eco-tourism in order to promote the advancement of national economy and rapid poverty alleviation.

March 24, 2008   Posted in: Cambodia