geovalin Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 The gateway to Angkor Wat aims to triple its foreign tourist arrivals in 15 years, with a particular focus on ensuring rural communities share in the wealth Cambodia expects to welcome 1 million international visitors this year, as hostels in the capital and other tourists hotspots report nearing full capacity Cambodia’s Angkor Wat is bouncing back, with an eco-friendly face. Siem Reap, the gateway to the ruins of Angkor, aims to triple its number of international tourist arrivals over the next 15 years and use this tourism revenue to accelerate rural development, under a development plan drafted in the first year of the pandemic. A US$150 million makeover of the city was completed in March, including widening and adding roads and highways, expanding broadband access, and creating bicycle lanes along the river that meanders through it. “Siem Reap’s downtown and surroundings, as well as the Angkor Wat heritage park, now have a new face,” said Thourn Sinan, president of the Cambodian chapter of the Pacific Asia Travel Association. “This new face is a very effective way to attract more international tourists and convince them to stay longer.” read more https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3179440/cambodias-reopened-siem-reap-sets-its-sights-quality-tourist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Sorry, Thailand has the dibs on any "quality tourists" that may be up for grabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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