Celebrate the start of a new year in the alluring Mekong area, where a remarkable International New Year’s Day celebration combines varied cultures, lively traditions, and friendly hospitality. Cities and …
International New Year’s Day Event – Mekong Subregion Read More
Cambodia, the Maldives and Indonesia have become the newest signatories to UNWTO’s International Code for the Protection of Tourists. At the same time, UNWTO’s Member States across the Asia and Pacific …
Asia and Pacific unite in support of the International Code for the Protection of Tourists Read More
More and more travelers are getting more out of their trip, by taking it slow. They’ve discovered the merits of long-stay travel, also known as slow travel: a type of …
3 Ways Slow Travel Benefits Both Travelers and Mekong Communities Read More
The Ministry of Environment, Apsara National Authority (ANA) and a partner conservation NGO have touted the success of Angkor Archeological Park’s wildlife reintroduction programme. As part of the “Zero-Snaring” Campaign …
Wildlife successfully reintroduced to Angkor Archeological Park Read More
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will restore its Hanoi-Luang Prabang-Siem Reap route starting July 1 , with a frequency of three flights per week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The …
Vietnam Airlines to resume route connecting Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia Read More
Cambodia, which aims to attract one million Chinese tourists in 2023, has taken steps to make it easier for tourists to travel to the country and pay for goods and …
Cambodia explores digital payment options for Chinese tourists Read More
ARCHAEOLOGISTS FROM THE APSARA NATIONAL AUTHORITY (ANA) HAVE UNCOVERED OVER 1,000 ARTEFACTS FROM THE ANGKOR ERA DURING EXCAVATIONS AT THE ANGKOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK IN CAMBODIA. Stretching over some 400 square …
OVER 1,000 ARTEFACTS FROM ANGKOR ERA FOUND AT ANGKOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK Read More
There’s an increasing, almost worried intensity in the way that Greater Mekong Sub-Region (GMS) countries are tackling the recurring haze problem.
The Angkor temple grounds are an ideal terrain for foot races, thanks to the flat landscape dotted by trees, lakes and ancient temples. The Angkor Wat International Half Marathon runs …
Held annually in Phnom Penh and around the country, Bon Om Touk is celebrated over three days to ask for divine blessings. Historically, the festival celebrated the end of the …
Pchum Ben (“Ancestor’s Day”) is a 15-day religious festival where the Khmer pay respects to their deceased relatives of up to seven generations. During the celebration, people bring food to …
In the recently-concluded Mekong Tourism Forum 2023, hundreds of attendees worked to reimagine the future of GMS tourism: discussing critical challenges and high-priority issues to chart the way forward for …
The Ministry of Tourism of the Kingdom of Cambodia is organizing “Tourism and Sports Event” under the theme of “One Common Goal: Growing Together” from 19th to 23rd May 2023 …
For environment-conscious tourism stakeholders in the Mekong Sub-Region, homestays are an essential component of a carbon-neutral tourism strategy. Having tourists stay at locals’ homes instead of hotels accomplish a wide …
Homestays: an indispensable part of sustainable tourism in the Mekong Region Read More
Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia, as the host of the Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) 2023, invited all delegates to join a unique technical tour on 27 April, 2023. Exclusive for …
