More than 450,000 tourists on the move over first three weeks of June

[geovalin]

For the first three week of June, more than 450,000 Cambodians and other residents of the Kingdom visited tourist destinations throughout the country, said Tourism Minister Thong Khon.

 

He said that the total number was 452,692, an increase of 7.24 percent over the same three weeks in May. The number of local tourists was 441,397, an increase of 6.61 percent and foreign tourists of 1,295, an increase of 39.34 percent.

 

Khon added that the coastal provinces (especially Kampot and Kep) remain the most popular destinations. They attracted nearly 50 percent of total internal tourists. Siem Reap continued to show signs of recovery as tourism businesses, hotels, guesthouses and restaurants reopened.

 

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[phantomfiddler]

Cambodia, Vietnam, and the Philippines will flourish as many tourists find them a much more attractive place to go ????

[gomangosteen]

42 minutes ago, phantomfiddler said:

Cambodia, Vietnam, and the Philippines will flourish as many tourists find them a much more attractive place to go ????

Cambodia, can't see overseas tourists queuing for this:

 

Cambodian Health Ministry brings in $3,000 deposit for all foreign arrivals

Asia News

June 12, 2020 

Any foreigner planning on entering Cambodia from 11 June will be required to pay a US$3,000 deposit as well as other fees relating to coronavirus testing.

Cambodian Finance Minister, Aun Pornmoinroth, announced the decision following a request by the Ministry of Health to charge foreigners for all Covid-19-related expenses. The new requirements are in addition to the rules that require foreigners intending to travel to Cambodia to possess a health certificate issued less than 72-hours prior to departure stating the traveller is free of coronavirus, in addition to having a minimum of $50,000 health insurance.

The Cambodian government has previously born the costs of screening arriving passengers and the medical treatment for those who test positive after arriving from abroad.

All arrivals to Cambodia, whether locals or foreigners, must currently go to waiting centres and undergo a Covid-19 test. They must stay there until the results are clear, usually around 24 hours.

Foreigners must now pay for all expenses, including US$5 for the transport between the border and a waiting centre, $100 for the coronavirus test, $30 for a day at the centre, and $30 for meals.

To ensure all foreign arrivals pay the fees, $3,000 will be collected from visitors with the charges deducted from the deposit before it is returned.

Anyone testing positive for Covid-19, everyone on their flight will need to undergo 14 days of quarantine, with foreigners required to pay $84 per day for the duration.

Foreigners testing positive for Covid-19 have to pay $225 per day for hospital treatment. The Health Ministry added that a charge of $1,500 will be levied for cremation services in the event of death.

 

 

 

 

[zzzzz]

so nearly 3% of the population of the country was vacationing... LOL

 

I'd say 2x that amount are out of work

[Pedrogaz]

Given what gomangosteen has said above, I think I will give Cambodia a miss. Seems like they are using the coronavirus to collect in some money. $225 a day for treatment? What treatment can they give? A few paracetamol to bring your fever down, and a bed in a lousy hospital for $225? No thanks.

[Burma Bill]

For reference - the current strict financial requirements are only operative during the coronavirus pandemic. Also note, tourist visas are NOT being issued for "outsiders". 

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More than 450,000 tourists on the move over first three weeks of June

These are domestic tourists, mainly Khmers, other locals/ex-pats and "stranded" tourists who are now able to move around the country, just as in Thailand (eg. Bangkokians visiting Pattaya, and some Thai friends of mine from Issan who are currently enjoying a holiday in Kanchanaburi)