via various sources, 01 January 2024: Angkor Archaeological Park experienced a remarkable surge in tourism in 2023, with nearly 800,000 international visitors contributing to a record-breaking revenue of over $37 million, marking a 222% increase from the previous year. This significant growth is attributed to factors like reduced Covid-19 concerns, increased direct flights, and active tourism promotion. The recently opened Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport and improvements in infrastructure also played key roles in attracting tourists, particularly from Asia. While the numbers show a strong recovery post-pandemic, industry experts remain cautiously optimistic about 2024, focusing on enhancing services to attract even more visitors.
Nearly 800,000 foreign visitors purchased tickets to Angkor Archaeological Park in 2023, contributing to Angkor Enterprise’s revenue of over $37 million from ticket sales, a 222% increase from 2022.
According to a January 1 press release from the state-run entity – tasked with managing ticket sales at the Angkor Archaeological Park and Chong Khneas floating village in Siem Reap and Kor Ker temple complex in neighbouring Preah Vihear province – 798,069 foreign visited the Angkor Park in 2023, marking a 177.63% increase from 2022, while total revenue from ticket sales amounted to $37.199 million, a 222.68% growth.
Aside from income from ticket sales to the park, the enterprise also recorded 14,806 visitors to the Koh Ker temple complex, generating $222,090 while boat ticket sales at Chong Khneas brought in an additional $564,671.
Source: Angkor Park revenue doubles for 2023 | Phnom Penh Post
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