Cambodia looks to new flights to support tourism
New and returning routes are planned as international arrivals have fallen 43.7 percent this year.
Wednesday 4 November · 17:55 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- International arrivals to Cambodia were down 43.7 percent so far this year, according to Cambodianess. [1]
- Air Cambodia planned to resume direct Phnom Penh–Vientiane flights in mid-December and start a route to Vladivostok via Sanya. [1]
- Seasonal South Korea flights and added China services to Siem Reap-Angkor were also expected to improve air links. [1]
What happened
Cambodia is looking to new and resumed international routes to support tourism after arrivals fell 43.7 percent so far this year, Cambodianess reported. Air Cambodia planned to resume direct flights between Phnom Penh and Vientiane in mid-December, operating three times a week, and introduce a Phnom Penh–Vladivostok route with a stop in Sanya, China. Seasonal flights from South Korea and additional services from China to Siem Reap-Angkor were also being introduced or planned. The report described these services as expected to improve connections, not as proof that visitor numbers had already recovered.
Why it matters
More flight options could make Cambodia easier to include in regional trips and give visitors and businesses more travel choices. The report does not show whether the planned routes will reverse the fall in arrivals.
Background
Tourism industry representatives said limited flight connections have been an obstacle to regional and international tourism. The planned Vientiane service was described as useful for multi-country tour packages, while the Vladivostok flight would stop in Sanya.
Key terms
- Seasonal flight
- A flight service that operates during a particular season rather than all year.
- Stopover
- A stop at an intermediate airport before reaching the final destination.
- Air connectivity
- How easily places can be reached by air through available routes and services.
Timeline
- Mid-December Air Cambodia planned to resume direct flights between Phnom Penh and Vientiane, three times a week.
- December 24 to March 3 The report said Trinity Airways would operate daily seasonal flights from Seoul to Siem Reap during this period.
Sources (1)
[1] Cambodianess Cambodia Pins Tourism Hopes on New and Resumed Flights 4 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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