Angkor Archaeological Park Attracts Record Visitors

via Phnom Penh Post, 03 October 2023: Tourism at the Angkor Archaeological Park in Cambodia has witnessed a significant increase, drawing in a growing number of visitors. This surge in tourism can be attributed to improved infrastructure, preservation efforts, and enhanced visitor experiences.

Cambodia garnered nearly $25 million from ticket sales to Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Siem Reap province, from over 530,000 foreign tourists in the first eight months of 2023.

While this represents a 364.42 per cent increase over the same period last year, it is down by over 66 per cent relative to 2019, the year the Kingdom recorded its highest number of foreign tourists just before the pandemic, as per the Angkor Enterprise (AE).

Between January and August, AE – a state-run enterprise that oversees ticket sales at the park, which includes Angkor Wat – recorded 539,561 foreign visitors, generating revenues of $24.95 million. However, when contrasted with 2019, the figures are still diminished. In that year, 1,662,513 foreign tourists visited the park, contributing approximately $74.34 million to the state coffers.

Source: Angkor park sees rise in tourism | Phnom Penh Post