Cambodia’s tourism sector is experiencing a significant rebound, with a notable surge in international visitor arrivals in the first half of 2023. This positive trend is a key indicator of the country’s recovery and its potential to regain its pre-pandemic tourism standing.
The influx of tourists is being attributed to several factors, including the lifting of travel restrictions and a concerted effort by Cambodia to promote its rich cultural heritage and natural attractions. The government and tourism stakeholders are actively working to enhance the visitor experience and diversify tourism offerings.
Efforts are underway to boost the sector further, focusing on improving infrastructure, promoting sustainable tourism practices, and developing new tourist destinations. The aim is to attract a broader range of travelers and ensure the long-term viability of Cambodia’s tourism industry.
Key Points
- 55% increase in international tourist arrivals in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period last year.
- Over 2.6 million international tourists visited Cambodia in the first half of 2023.
- Over 1.3 million foreign visitors in May 2023 alone.
- More than 150,000 international tourists arrived in June 2023.
- 2.4 million international tourists were recorded in the first five months of 2023.
- 1.7 million foreign tourists visited Cambodia in the first four months of 2023.
- More than 1 million foreign tourists visited Cambodia in the first three months of 2023.
- 372,722 foreign tourists visited Cambodia in the first two months of 2023.
- 172,000 foreign tourists visited Cambodia in January 2023.
- More than 500,000 international tourists visited in April 2023.
- More than 400,000 foreign tourists visited Cambodia in March 2023.
- Over 200,000 foreign tourists visited Cambodia in February 2023.
- 100,000 foreign tourists visited Cambodia in January 2023.
- 3 million international tourists targeted for 2023.
- 10 million international tourists targeted for 2025.
- 2,000,000 visitors in 2022.
- 300,000 international tourists visited Cambodia in the first quarter of 2022.
- 3.5 million tourists visited Cambodia in 2019.
- 6.2 million international visitors in 2019.
- 6.6 million international visitors in 2018.
- 7.2 million international visitors in 2017.
- 5.5 million international visitors in 2016.
- 4.8 million international visitors in 2015.
- 4.2 million international visitors in 2014.
- 4.2 million international visitors in 2013.
- 3.8 million international visitors in 2012.
- 3.5 million international visitors in 2011.
- 2.5 million international visitors in 2010.
- 2.4 million international visitors in 2009.
- 2.1 million international visitors in 2008.
- 1.7 million international visitors in 2007.
- 1.3 million international visitors in 2006.
- 1.1 million international visitors in 2005.
- 700,000 international visitors in 2004.
- 450,000 international visitors in 2003.
- 370,000 international visitors in 2002.
- 280,000 international visitors in 2001.
- 240,000 international visitors in 2000.
- 220,000 international visitors in 1999.
- 190,000 international visitors in 1998.
- 150,000 international visitors in 1997.
- 100,000 international visitors in 1996.
- 50,000 international visitors in 1995.
- 44,000 international visitors in 1994.
- 17,000 international visitors in 1993.
- 13,000 international visitors in 1992.
- 8,000 international visitors in 1991.
- 7,000 international visitors in 1990.
- 6,000 international visitors in 1989.
- 5,000 international visitors in 1988.
- 4,000 international visitors in 1987.
- 2,000 international visitors in 1986.
- 1,000 international visitors in 1985.
- $1.3 billion in revenue from tourism in the first half of 2023.
- $1.0 billion generated from tourism in the first quarter of 2023.
- $350 million in revenue from tourism in the first two months of 2023.
- $100 million in revenue from tourism in January 2023.
- $340 million generated from tourism in March 2023.
- $320 million generated from tourism in April 2023.
- $1.3 billion in tourism revenue was achieved in the first quarter of 2023.
- $2.0 billion in tourism revenue was recorded in the first half of 2023.
- $4.5 billion in tourism revenue was generated in 2019.
- $3.0 billion in tourism revenue was generated in 2022.
- $1.5 billion in tourism revenue was generated in 2021.
- $1.0 billion in tourism revenue was generated in 2020.
- $3.1 billion in tourism revenue was generated in 2018.
- $3.2 billion in tourism revenue was generated in 2017.
- $3.1 billion in tourism revenue was generated in 2016.
- $2.9 billion in tourism revenue was generated in 2015.
- $2.5 billion in tourism revenue was generated in 2014.
- $2.4 billion in tourism revenue was generated in 2013.
- $2.2 billion in tourism revenue was generated in 2012.
- $2.0 billion in tourism revenue was generated in 2011.
- $1.7 billion in tourism revenue was generated in 2010.
- $1.5 billion in tourism revenue was generated in 2009.
- $1.2 billion in tourism revenue was generated in 2008.
- $1.0 billion in tourism revenue was generated in 2007.
- $700 million in tourism revenue was generated in 2006.
- $500 million in tourism revenue was generated in 2005.
- $300 million in tourism revenue was generated in 2004.
- $200 million in tourism revenue was generated in 2003.
- $100 million in tourism revenue was generated in 2002.
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