Tourism in Cambodia

Every year, more than 1 million tourists visit Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Tourism in Cambodia is one of the most important sectors in Cambodia's economy. In 2013, tourism arrivals increased by 17.5 percent year on year, with business travelers increasing 47 percent.[1]

Statistics

Annual statistics

Tourists in Angkor Wat.
National Museum of Cambodia
Kirirom National Park
Beach in Sihanoukville
Year Tourism Arrivals changes references
2015 4,775,231 Increase 6.1% [2]
2014 4,502,775 Increase 7.0% [3]
2013 4,210,165 Increase 17.5% [4]
2012 3,584,307 Increase 24.4% [5]
2011 2,881,862 Increase 14.9% [6]
2010 2,508,289 Increase 16.0% [7]
2009 2,161,577 Increase 1.7% [8]
2008 2,125,465 Increase 1.5% [9]
2007 2,015,128 Increase 18.5% [10]
2006 1,700,041 Increase 19.6% [11]
2005 1,421,615 Increase 34.7% [12]
2004 1,055,202 Increase 50.5% [13]

Ranking of International Visitor arrivals in Cambodia

Rankcountry2015 2014 [3]2013 [4] 2012 [5] 2011 [6]
*  ASEAN2,097,7581,918,130 1,831,507 1,514,267 1,101,111
1 Vietnam987,792 905,801 854,104 763,136 614,090
2 China694,712 560,335 463,123 333,894 247,197
3 Laos405,359 460,191 414,531 254,022 128,525
4 South Korea 395,259 424,424 435,009 411,491 342,810
5 Thailand349,908 279,457 221,259 201,422 116,758
6 United States217,510 191,366 184,964 173,076 153,953
7 Japan 193,330 215,788 206,932 179,327 161,804
8 Malaysia 149,389 144,437 130,704 116,764 102,929
9 France145,724 141,052 131,486 121,175 117,408
10 Australia134,748 134,167 132,028 117,729 105,010
11 United Kingdom 154,265 133,306 123,919 110,182 104,052
12 Russia 55,500 108,601 131,675 99,750 67,747

Travel warnings due to political violence

On Friday, 20 September 2013 the Australian government issued a travel advisory on Cambodia concerning 'civil unrest/political tension ongoing political protests' saying 'We advise Australians to exercise a high degree of caution in Phnom Penh in light of the discovery of two improvised explosive devices in the city on 13 September 2013 and the expectation that protest activity in Phnom Penh may continue. We continue to advise Australians to exercise normal safety precautions elsewhere in Cambodia.'[14]

International marketing slogan

Tourists inside the Royal Palace complex.

The main marketing slogan for promoting Cambodia internationally is the "Kingdom of Wonder Feel the Warmth".

See also

Art and culture

Nature and sports

Language

References

  1. ↑ Calderon, Justin (6 May 2013). "Asia Hotels In Investor Spotlight". Inside Investor. Retrieved 6 May 2013.
  2. ↑ "Tourism Statistics Report" (PDF). Retrieved 11 June 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Cambodia closes 2014 with 7% growth". Retrieved 11 June 2015.
  4. 1 2 http://www.tourismcambodia.org/images/mot/statistic_reports/tourism_statistics_annual_report_2013.pdf
  5. 1 2 http://www.tourismcambodia.org/images/mot/statistic_reports/tourism_statistics_annual_report_2012.pdf
  6. 1 2 Cambodia Plus. "Statistic Tourist 2011". Retrieved 11 June 2015.
  7. ↑ "Statistic Tourist 2010". Retrieved 11 June 2015.
  8. ↑ "Statistic Tourist 2009". Retrieved 11 June 2015.
  9. ↑ "Statistic Tourist 2008". Retrieved 11 June 2015.
  10. ↑ "Statistic Tourist 2007". Retrieved 11 June 2015.
  11. ↑ "Statistic Tourist 2006". Retrieved 11 June 2015.
  12. ↑ "Statistic Tourist 2005". Retrieved 11 June 2015.
  13. ↑ "My Site". Retrieved 11 June 2015.
  14. ↑ "Cambodia". Retrieved 11 June 2015.
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