​Angkor sees surge in foreign tourist numbers as year-end approaches

The number of foreign tourists visiting Angkor Archaeological Park is projected to reach nearly 300,000 over the final two months of 2024, marking a significant boost for Cambodia’s tourism sector. 

Since early November, ticket sales for foreign visitors to Angkor have increased by approximately 50% compared to October. The Ministry of Tourism is also set to hold the “Cambodia-China Travel Fair” in Siem Reap province in December, further bolstering tourism.

Ticket sales for foreign tourists climb to nearly 4,000 per day

Ly Se, director-general of Angkor Enterprise, told local media on November 8 that ticket sales have surged since the beginning of November. He said 3,500-3,800 tickets are being sold daily, up from…