Core Insights - The article highlights a significant decline in international tourist arrivals in Cambodia due to border conflicts, with a reported decrease of 11.6% year-on-year for the first ten months of the year, totaling 4.75 million visitors [1] - Despite the overall decline, the Chinese tourist market in Cambodia has seen substantial growth, with 1 million Chinese tourists visiting, marking a 46.3% increase year-on-year, making China the second-largest source of tourists for Cambodia [1] - Thailand's tourist numbers have dropped dramatically by 42.3%, falling from 1.73 million to 996,000 visitors, resulting in Thailand dropping from the top position to third place among Cambodia's tourist sources, while Vietnam has risen to first place with 1.01 million visitors [1] Tourism Projections - The Cambodian Ministry of Tourism projects that the total number of international tourists for 2024 will reach 6.7 million, representing a 23% increase, with tourism revenue expected to hit $3.63 billion, an 18% increase, contributing 9.4% to the GDP [1] - The government anticipates that with ongoing policies to attract tourists, the number of international visitors could reach between 7.2 million and 7.5 million by 2025 [1] Policy Changes - The Cambodian government has announced a temporary visa exemption policy for Chinese citizens, effective from June 15 to October 15, 2026, aimed at boosting tourist arrivals from China [1]
边境冲突让泰国人却步 越南中国跃居柬最大游客市场
Shang Wu Bu Wang Zhan·2025-12-06 03:28