via AFP, 22 April 2022: As borders reopen and travel resumes, hope emerges for the tourism industry in Siem Reap.
Despite the huge economic cost for Cambodia, the pandemic has been a boon for renovations and conservation work at Angkor Wat.
The government agency that manages the UNESCO site says the shutdown allowed extra time and space for repair work, maintenance and gardening.
“Our temples could rest too,” APSARA Authority spokesman Long Kosal said.
Workers fixed crumbling towers and installed a water system to keep the grass green during the dry season.
Local businesses in Siem Reap are now seeing an uptick in bookings after Covid-19 decimated tourism.
Source: Revitalised Angkor Wat brings hope for Cambodia tourism recovery
