Three men assaulted at Thai market  2-Sep-2010
THREE Cambodian men were assaulted at a market in Thailand after a confrontation with market security guards, Cambodian officials said.

Thais resume support for 41dollar mn road project  30-Aug-2010
THAILAND has reportedly pledged to resume US$41.2 million in funding for a road-construction project in Cambodia as the countries move to normalise diplomatic relations.

Cambodia tourism records swift recovery  30-Aug-2010
TOURIST arrivals in Cambodia increased by about 12 per cent in the first six months of this year, according to recently released Ministry of Tourism statistics.

State President concludes Laos-Cambodia visits  29-Aug-2010
In the morning the same day, the President attended and delivered a speech at the talks on “Experience, potential and opportunities for Vietnamese investors in Cambodia ” in Cambodia’s capital city of Phnom Penh .

Alongkorn leaves for Phnom Penh-Ho Chi Minh City to boost trade  29-Aug-2010
Thai Deputy Commerce Minister Alongkorn Ponlaboot left Saturday on a three-day visit to the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh and Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City, aimed at boosting trade with the two neighbouring countries.

Tomb Raider temple trees are here to stay  27-Aug-2010
ONGOING rumours that the famous trees at the equally famous Ta Prohm temple will be lopped are unfounded.

Thai detainees receive visit from relatives  27-Aug-2010
THE relatives of three Thai men arrested last week for entering Cambodia illegally visited the detainees at Siem Reap provincial prison yesterday, Cambodian officials said.

Road funds for Cambodia unfrozen  26-Aug-2010
Thailand is pledging to resume 1.4billion baht in assistance to Cambodia for a road development project in a further sign that ties between the two countries are returning to normal.

Thaksin turn no salve for relations  25-Aug-2010
THAKSIN Shinawatra’s tenure as economics adviser to the Cambodian government began with the fugitive former Thai premier swooping into Phnom Penh on his private jet last November to a warm reception from Kingdom officials that was broadcast live on local television.

Thai envoy returns to Cambodia  25-Aug-2010
THAILAND’S ambassador to Cambodia returned to the country late yesterday, ending a nine-month-long diplomatic spat over Phnom Penh’s appointment of Thailand’s fugitive former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra as an economic adviser last year.

Next Asian Riviera a green dream for Cambodia  24-Aug-2010
Cambodia may soon join the ranks of Phuket, Koh Samui and Bali with plans to transform the picture perfect island of Koh Rong into the "next Asian Riviera".

Siem Reap looks to the big city  24-Aug-2010
The peaks of Siem Reap’s tourist-packed high season bode well for many food and shopping boutiques, but the troughs of low season have some businesses moving down National Road 6 to the capital, in the hope of tapping a more predictable customer base.

KRT civil parties plan appeal  24-Aug-2010
A group of civil party lawyers at the Khmer Rouge tribunal has announced that it will appeal judgments on reparations and admissibility for its clients, becoming the first civil party group to file notice of plans to challenge the court’s rulings on victims.

Website to publish assets of senior government officials  24-Aug-2010
The government’s Anticorruption Unit plans to set up a website to publicise the asset declarations of government officials and other materials related to the Kingdom’s anti-graft strategy, the body’s chairman said yesterday.

Adviser Thaksin quits  24-Aug-2010
Full diplomatic relations with Thais to be restored

Sleuth researches enigmatic Angkor girls  20-Aug-2010
FLORIDA-based researcher, publisher and robot manufacturer Kent Davis is rapidly gaining an international reputation as the sleuth of Siem Reap, a new age detective delving into what he sees as one of the greatest mysteries of ancient Angkor Wat – the 1780 images of anonymous and mostly bare-breasted women depicted in carvings throughout the iconic structure.

Thailand asks Asean not to intervene in temple row  19-Aug-2010
The Thai government is asking other Asean countries not to intervene in the Preah Vihear conflict and allow Cambodia and Thailand to settle the matter themselves.

Opening Remarks H.E. Dr. Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism  19-Aug-2010
First of all, on behalf of the Ministry of Tourism of the Kingdom of Cambodia and on my own behalf, I have the great honor and pleasures to participate in today’s Workshop on Master Plan for Sustainable Tourism Development in Peri-Tonle Sap Lake and Establishment of Learning Laboratory for Tourism Sustainability in Cambodia with honorary presence of Excellencies, Lok Chumteavs, ladies and gentlemen.

Master plan unveiled for the next Asian Riviera  17-Aug-2010
The Royal Group of Cambodia has unveiled its visionary Master Plan to transform the pristine island of Koh Rong into Asia’s first environmentally planned resort destination.

Ban to visit Cambodia  13-Aug-2010
PRIME Minister Hun Sen said yesterday that he planned to discuss the Preah Vihear border dispute with Ban Ki-moon when the United Nations secretary general visited Phnom Penh later this year.

Hotels open despite economy  13-Aug-2010
TWENTY new hotels in Cambodia have been granted licences during the first six months of the year, a figure that Tourism Ministry officials called a “strong sign for the tourism sector” yesterday.

Aurora Travel Unveils Coach Tours in Vietnam and Cambodia  12-Aug-2010
While most of the other local tour operators and travel agents are still trying to recover from the consequences of the global economic crisis, which has been evidenced by the significant decrease in the number of international travelers the world over, the country’s most prestigious tour operator Aurora Travel seems to be an exception.

Tourism hits new high in former KR stronghold  12-Aug-2010
TWICE as many foreign tourists entered Cambodia through Chom International Gateway in Oddar Meanchey province during July, compared with any month in recent memory, officials said yesterday.

Singapore Airlines joins Tourism WA to boost visitors  2-Sep-2010
Singapore Airlines and Tourism Western Australia (TWA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly promote tourism to Western Australia.

March on for THAI-Tiger  2-Sep-2010
Thai Airways International (THAI) and Tiger Air are working to ensure that their merged entity, Thai Tiger Airways, can begin service by March 2011.

Bloggers invited to compete for prizes in Thailand’s Medical Tourism ..  2-Sep-2010
The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Medical Tourism Blog Contest kicks off, with cash and prizes worth nearly US$20,000 up for grabs, including a seven-day all-inclusive medical tour of Thailand for 12 finalists.

Thailand envoy proposes Laos-Thailand-Vietnam develop...  2-Sep-2010
Vitavas Srivihok, the Thai ambassador to Laos, says Thailand will urge Laos and Vietnam to co-operate on eco-tourism. Both Route 8 and Route 12 have good potential for eco-tourism, he adds, given the number of caves, waterfalls and other attractive features along the way.

Team Philippines wins shopping mall race in Malaysia  2-Sep-2010
Fam tours are always exciting and fun. It affords the participants the opportunity to admire the beauty of the place, the fascinating historical landmarks whose buildings oftentimes bring stories that can never be told in a day and experience the rich, diverse culture of its people from traditional backgrounds and different ethnic groups.

Philippines travel ban should continue, Hong Kong tourism boss says  2-Sep-2010
Hong Kong's head of tourism on Wednesday called for a continuation of the black alert imposed on travel to the Philippines following the Manila hostage crisis in which eight Hong Kong tourists died.

Tourism industry again collapsed - this time due to floods  31-Aug-2010
Recent floods that made around 20 million people homeless in Pakistan also collapsed the tourism industry in a country that was already becoming fragile due to a bad law-and-order situation. Swat valley, which had geared up its domestic tourism after a 2-year lull due to terrorism, is again faced with total disaster due to the heavy rainfalls and floods.

Foreign tourism to Düsseldorf region grows by 9.2 percent  31-Aug-2010
German state North Rhine Westphalia and its capital Düsseldorf are becoming stronger magnets for leisure travel, according to a study released by the State Office of Statistics.

National Day tour bookings up  31-Aug-2010
The Government has allowed state agencies and mass organizations an extra day off this Friday, thus prolonging the National Day (September 2) holiday to four. The decision is believed to fuel demand for travel.

Hong Kong investigates crime scene  31-Aug-2010
Members of a Hong Kong police forensic team yesterday examine the tourist bus used in the Manila hijack bloodbath.

Malaysia-Viet Nam promote tourism ties  31-Aug-2010
As in previous years, the embassy will hold a Malaysian Week in conjunction with National Day, aside from the official reception. A Malaysian cultural troupe and two chefs are being flown into Ha Noi to promote our food and culture to the local and international community.

A breath of fresh air for Tourism Noosa  30-Aug-2010
A fresh new brand was launched for Noosa's tourism industry last week to competitively position the destination for future growth and refresh the marketing communications undertaken by Tourism Noosa on behalf of its members and the business community.

In Madyan- tourism industry grinds to a halt  30-Aug-2010
The economy in Madyan, a town in Swat that still holds its tourist charm, had started to pick up as freshly-constructed hotels finally began attracting tourists when the army pushed out Taliban insurgents.

Malaysia ranks among top 10 tourist destinations  30-Aug-2010
Despite encountering various obstacles along the way, the tourism industry has remained resilient. It continues to be an important economic activity benefiting various business areas such as hospitality, transportation, retail trade, recreational and leisure facilities.

2010 Jordan's tourism revenues increase 26percent  29-Aug-2010
Jordan's tourism revenues in the first seven months this year hit 1.414 billion Jordanian dinars ( about 2 billion U.S. dollars), up 26 percent from the same period last year, official figures showed Saturday.

Oil drilling protest greets senate panel  29-Aug-2010
About 1,000 local people, tour operators and administrators have rallied on Koh Phangan to protest against petroleum exploration projects near the tourist islands of Surat Thani.

Philippines Tourism Lost Millions Due To Hostage Crisis  29-Aug-2010
Manila hostage crisis has started to show effects on Philippines Tourism. Booking Cancellations since hostage crisis has cost Philippines Tourism around P8 million.

Big oil takes on tourism  27-Aug-2010
Koh Samui welcomes one million tourists a year who inject some 15 billion baht into the local economy, but residents and environmental activists say the resort island's future is in jeopardy if planned oil exploration projects come to fruition.

Philippine president promises safety for Chinese tourists  27-Aug-2010
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III on Tuesday told Chinese ambassador Liu Jianchao that his government is ready to implement measures to ensure safety of Chinese tourists, and to extend all the necessary assistance to the survivors and relatives of the victims who have flown to Manila.

Tour company autumn itinerary offers freebies  27-Aug-2010
The Hanoi-1000 Years of Thang Long tour will give visitors a chance to enjoy the beauty of fall in the capital, feel the fresh air, and see trees on the city’s streets change colors.

Travellers to Muslim countries told to do homework  26-Aug-2010
Travellers to Muslim countries need to be culturally intelligent, or run the risk of a negative experience for themselves and their hosts, a researcher has advised.

Henan Airlines suspends operations for safety reviews  26-Aug-2010
The company whose aircraft was involved in Tuesday's deadly crash which killed 42 people and injured 54 has decided to cancel all its flights for safety reviews, officials said.

Chinese drive record tourism in July  26-Aug-2010
A spike in the number of Chinese tourists due to relaxed visa restrictions helped push up the total number of travelers to Japan in July by 39 percent from the same month last year to a record 880,000, according to an industry body.

Tourism for Development: Angkor and Surrounds  20-Jun-2010
14 June 2010 [MediaGlobal]: A region dotted with hundreds of ancient ruins, Angkor is an archeologist?s dream come true and a haven for international tourists.

What is happening from 30 April 2010?  30-Apr-2010
LUNCH LOGA Kundalini Yoga House,204ZB street 230. Introducing the new air-con class at lunchtime with teacher Kyra. Call 092 429 835 for details.

What is happening from 23-29 April 2010?  23-Apr-2010
ST GEORGE?S DAY Green Vespa, 95 Sisowath Quay. Meat pies, hot pot, English Butcher?s ham, English bangers, Scotch eggs, Strongbow cider, Fuller?s beer, real ale.

2010 Adventure Travel World Summit  20-Apr-2010
Share & Inspire leads the thematic content for the 2010 Adventure Travel World Summit set for October 4-7 in Aviemore, Scotland. Explore the Summit site for the newly released Day-by-Day Agenda, Featured Content and PreSummit Adventures. Plus, you can get a sense of the nearly 150 organizations already registered for the annual executive, trade-only conference, review past Summit reports and videos, and more?

What is happening from 09 to 15 April 2010?  8-Apr-2010
FRIDAY NIGHT JOKER DRAW The Walkabout Pub, corner of Street 51 and 174. This week?s Joker wins $1858. Aces win a brand new motorbike. Kings win a 32?flat screen TV. Other prizes include all expenses paid trips and cash. 15:00

The Trail of Civilization and Art Performance 27-29 April 2010  5-Apr-2010
A great Buddhistic tourism event will be dramatically held in Angkor, Cambodia ? Kingdom of Wonder. This significant event will show religious processions and artistic performances about Biography of Buddha, our Supreme Teacher, while he was born, achieving

RAFFLES HOTELS IN CAMBODIA CONTINUE JOINING EARTH HOUR, THE WORLD?S LARGEST SINGLE ENVIRONMENTAL EVENT  3-Mar-2010
Both hotels will show their support for climate change by turning off their lights for one hour on 27 March, 2010.

What is happening from 26 February-04 March 2010?  25-Feb-2010
REIKI AT KUNDALINI YOGA HOUSE Kundalini Yoga, 42E1 street 302. This Friday evening class at the kundalini Yoga House is the start of two days of Reiki healing level 1 training on Saturday and Sunday. Khmer and English language. Guided bye Vannac and Hanneke. 18:00

What is happening from 19-25 february 2010?  19-Feb-2010
FRIDAY NIGHT JOKER DRAW The walkabout Pub, corner of Streets 51 and 174. This week?s Joker wins $968! Other prizes include a brand new moto, a 32? flat screen TV, all expense paid vacations and cash prizes! Come early to get your tickets!

Dates set for Angkor Amateur Open  3-Feb-2010
Siem Reap, Cambodia After the success of the 2009 Angkor Amateur Open, Angkor Golf Resort has confirmed the dates for this year?s event as being Friday 6th ? Sunday 8th August.

What is happening from 29 January - 04 February 2010?  28-Jan-2010
PHNOM PENH MINDFULNESS AND HEALING Kundalini Yoga, 42D Street 302. A weekend-long workshop for yoga and meditative healing. Contact 092 42 835 for more details.

What is happening from 22-28 January 2010?  21-Jan-2010
FRIDAY JANUARY 22 PHNOM PENH KUNDALINI YOGA CLASS Kundalini Yoga, 42D Street 302. Stress release and relaxation; the perfect start to any weekend. 08:30

What is happening from 15-21 January 2010?  15-Jan-2010
FRIDAY JANUARY 15 PHNOM PENH KUNDALINI YOGA CLASS Kundalini Yoga, 42D Street 302. Stress release and relaxation, the perfect start to any weekend. 08:30

What is happening from 08-14 January 2010?  7-Jan-2010
FRIDAY JANURY 8 PHNOM PENH KUNDANLINI YOGA CLASS Kundalini Yoga, 42D Street 302. Street release and relaxation, the perfect start to any weekend. 08:30

what is happening from 01-07 January 2010?  1-Jan-2010
FRIDAY JANUARY1 PHNOM PENHKUNDALINI YOGA CLASS Kundalini Yoga, 42D Street 302. Stress release and relaxation, the perfect start to any weekend.

Cambodia Events and Festivals in 2010  28-Dec-2009

what is happening from 25-31 December 2009?  24-Dec-2009
PHNOM PENH KUNDALINI YOGA CLASS Kundalini Yoga, 42E street 302. Stress release and relaxation, the perfect start to any weekend. 08:30 KHLIMB THE PENH

what is happening from 18-24 December 2009?  18-Dec-2009
KUNDALINI YOGA CLASS Kundalini Yoga, 42E Street 302. Stress release and relaxation, the perfect start to any weekend. 08:30 CAROLS BY GASOLINA

what is happening from 04-10 December 2009?  3-Dec-2009
FRIDAY DECEMBER 4 PHNOM PENH EDITING PHOTOGRAPHS French Cultural Centre. Panel discussion involving the choices made by professional photographers in editing their work. 10:00

The Hluang Preah Sdech Kan's boat racing 11/30/2009  28-Nov-2009
THE HLUANG PREAH SDECH KAN?S BOAT RACING The committee has conducted the Senah Sena monastery?s groundbreaking ceremony and Prey Angkor monastery?s other achievement inauguration ceremony in Daun Tey commune, Ponhea Krek district, Kampong Cham province.

Phnom Penh Photo Festival  26-Nov-2009
PhotoPhnomPenh 2009 its discover young talents of the european and asian photography>attend screenings in the lovely courtyard of the University of Fine Arts and at the old church district

what is on from 20-26 November 2009  20-Nov-2009
FRIDAY November 20 PHNOM PENH Green Night Meta House, 6 Street 265. Be smart: save the environment! But how? Meta House hosts an environment! Conference. 18:00 Friday Night BBQ

what is on from 13 to 19 November 2009  13-Nov-2009
Les Citronniers French Culture Centre, 218 Street 184. The story of a Palestinian widow who must defend her lemontree field when a new Israeli Defense Minister moves next to her and threatens to have her lemon grove torn down. 19:00

Asia Invest seminar of tourism professional  22-Aug-2010
International Regional Seminar of Small & Medium Accommodation Providers (SMAPs) was held on August 19. Hotel Association Nepal (HAN), International School of Tourism & Hotel Management (IST), Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (ITH), Sri Lankan Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (SLITHM) and Salzburg University, Austria, participated in the seminar.

Travel and Tourism - South Korea  22-Aug-2010
Outbound tourism saw a further decline in 2009, despite a strengthening of the South Korean won and an improved economic outlook. As the currency regained its value against the US dollar in the second half of 2009, demand was expected to see an increase, but instead concern over the H1N1 virus discouraged Koreans from making outbound journeys.

Miss Beach Ghana To Boost Tourism  13-Aug-2010
Beach Tourism is the largest Tourism revenue sector world-wide. Ghana has developed in terms of beaches and resorts to satisfy accommodate and entertain tourists worldwide.

Tourism news: United Arab Emirates tourism report released  18-Jul-2010
After a difficult year for tourism in 2009, particularly in terms of foreign visitor arrivals, the recovery in the sector in the latter part of the year has continued into 2010. In Abu Dhabi in the first four months of 2010, there was a 16% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase in tourist numbers to over 620,000 (including strong domestic tourism).

Ten Tourist Destinations Where Your Dollar Goes Furthest  16-Jul-2010
Summer is vacation time, when school is out and the road is beckoning. But, despite the best attempts of the tourism industry, a combination of ecological disasters and empty wallets has put the kibosh on many traditional summertime destinations.

New Market Research Report: Travel and Tourism - Guinea  6-Jul-2010
Guinea has been ruled by strong-arm leaders since its independence in October 1958. The country's natural wealth, which includes more than 25% of the world's known bauxite reserves, makes it potentially one of Africa's richest countries.

New market study-Travel and Tourism - Senegal-has been published  5-Jul-2010
Senegal has established itself as one of Africa's most inviting tropical destinations. Its travel and tourism industry has grown over the years to become one of the major drivers of the country's economy, providing employment in all the areas where it has developed. Along with fishing, the industry is the largest source of foreign exchange for the nation.

18 tourism festivals brighten the Saudi summer  30-Jun-2010
Eighteen tourism festivals are set for the Saudi summer 2010 throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These festivals will include hundreds of entertainment, sports, culture, and heritage events designed to fulfill the expectations and aspirations of all members of the family.

Malaysia Tourism Report Q2 2010 - New Market Report Published  14-Jun-2010
Robust Performance By Tourism Sector ;A total of 23.65mn tourists visited Malaysia in 2009, according to data released by the Immigration Department, an increase of 7.2% year-on-year (y-o-y).

China Tourism Academy: Annual Report China Outbound Tourism Development 2009/2010  14-Jun-2010
The official tourism research institute of the CNTA China National Tourism Administration has produced an authoritative survey and analysis providing reliable facts and figures to facilitate a profound understanding of the needs and the characteristics of Chinese outbound tourists.

Promotions launched to resume Thailand tourism  8-Jun-2010
The Government of Thailand is making every effort to recover the tourism industry that suffered from the recent political uncertainties. In April and May, the number of tourists to Thailand every day decreased by 12,000-14,000 in comparison with last year.

Associations back TTM  17-May-2010
Two of Thailand?s leading travel associations, representing hotels and travel agents, are confident the Thailand Travel Mart can go ahead as scheduled despite the extension of a state emergency to 15 more provinces

Business First as AIBTM attracts top Regional and International Exhibitors  17-May-2010
With over one year to go before the show opens in June 2011, AIBTM ?The Americas Meetings & Events Exhibition ? has announced its first exhibitor signings.

CIBTM attracts major players  17-May-2010
Following last year?s record figures, an impressive list of international exhibitors ? both first timers and those taking additional space have signed up to attend the China Incentive Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition taking place from 31st August ? 2 September 2010 at the China National Convention Center in Beijing.

ITB Asia 2010 Enhances Its Buyers? Programme  17-May-2010
Messe Berlin (Singapore) has announced details of its enhanced hosted buyers? programme for ITB Asia 2010. New filtering techniques are being introduced

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 15/5  16-May-2010
The event is one of the State level activities to mark the 120th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh?s birth.

Visiting Ho Chi Minh City  9-May-2010
No official tells anyone anything. Fortunately, a Greek lady explains that one shoves the approval letter, form, photo and passport through the window to the beleaguered taciturn officials who wait until a pile accumulates.

ASEAN can do better in India  5-May-2010
The tourism industry in ASEAN recognizes the potential of India?s expanding urban middle class, but there are issues to overcome to tap the this lucrative outbound segment.

Six Senses leads the way in responsible tourism  3-May-2010
Maldives President acclaims pioneering environmental initiatives How does luxury equate with sustainability? Is it possible to improve the tourist industry's carbon footprint? What steps can be taken to reduce emissions whilst maintaining profitability? How can high-end tourism survive in a low-carbon world?

MediaWATCH: Thailand Bookings in Freefall  29-Apr-2010
Outbound tour agencies in Singapore report a decline of up to 80 percent in travel sales to Thailand. Two companies have even stopped advertising their Bangkok packages this month. They observed that customers are diverting travel plans to neighboring destinations such as Cebu and Bali.

TWG lists key achievements  26-Apr-2010
So, what has Tourism Wells Gray been up to this last year? Well, if you were at the Tourism Wells Gray annual general meeting on April 7 you would have heard all about it. If not, we will just touch on some key achievements.

ARABIAN Travel Market 2010  30-Mar-2010
Arabian Travel Market is the travel and tourism event unlocking business potential within the Middle East for inbound and outbound tourism professionals. Tourism destinations from the Middle East and around the world showcase a diverse range of accommodation options, breathtaking tourism attractions and new airline routes.

Cambodia is the host country for ATF from 15th-21th Jan 2011  5-Mar-2010
ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) is a cooperative regional effort to promote the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region as one tourist destination. This annual event involves all the tourism industry sectors of the 10 member nations of ASEAN: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.