Soon: Shopping at Bagan
While we're on the topic of Bagan, it seems that the Myanmar Hoteliers' Association will start a night market selling ...
Tag: tourism
News reports and information about tourism and archaeology in Southeast Asia, including news about specific archaeological sites, community tourism, and tourists behaving badly.
Wednesday Rojak #64 – The stolen and fading traditions edition
This week's rojak features the dying tradition of gong tuning in Vietnam, and a case of stolen tradition in a ...
Taking steps to maintain Angkor tourism numbers
The economic downturn is taking it's toll in visitors to Angkor - a 14% drop for the first four months ...
Bagan and Luang Prabang – sister cities
Two ancient capitals are named sister cities, following an agreement signed by Myanmar and Laos. Founded around the 8th century, ...
Angkor Lights – Good tourism, bad conservation, or both?
The Independent's article rounds up the recent furore over the installation of lights at Angkor. The move may serve to ...
Cambodian officials refute damage by light fixtures; Angkor revenues down 20%
Cambodian officials have denied that holes were drilled into the walls of Angkor Wat for the installation of light fixtures, ...
Heritage advocate appeals to Cambodian PM on Angkor Wat lights
A heritage conservtion specialist has appealed to the Cambodian PM about the recent installation of lights at Angkor Wat, arguing ...
Thai entrance to Preah Vihear to open next week
A Thai commander posted at the Preah Vihear border has said that the entrance to Preah Vihear will be open ...
Indonesia and Malaysia pledge to collaborate on World Heritage Sites
A short blurb in The Star indicates that Indonesia and Malaysia are planning to collaborate on an integrated tourism package ...
Angkor tickets to be extended
It seems that the recent push by tourist operators in Siem Reap have been successful. Cambodia's Tourism minister has just ...
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