Imran Kao

Minister of Environment inspects eco-tourism sites in Kampong Chhnang and Pursat

Halal Tourism (Cambodia) Phnom Penh, July 11th, 2023 Say Samal, Minister of Environment, on Sunday led a delegation from the Ministry of Environment and representatives of construction companies to inspect the newly completed infrastructure and eco-tourism facilities at Sre Ampil Waterfall Community in Kampong Chhnang province and Chrak Laeang Waterfall Community in Pursat province in the Oral Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary. …

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2 million trees planted by APSARA Authority to protect Angkor heritage site

Halal Tourism (Cambodia) Phnom Penh, July 10th, 2023 The APSARA National Authority (ANA) has planted about two million trees as part of its annual reforestation activities, in addition to the distribution of seedlings to the public to protect the Angkor heritage area from the dangers of climate change. In a statement released on Friday, the Authority said that it has …

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Newborn baby dolphin spotted swimming in Anlong Kampi

Halal Tourism (Cambodia) Phnom Penh, July 10th, 2023 Researchers from the Kratie and Stung Treng Fisheries Administration districts and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) recorded another dolphin calf in Anlong Kampi, Kampi village, Chet Borey district, Kratie province. The team received information from a crew operating a ferry on the Anlong Kampi and the researchers recorded a baby dolphin at 11.30am …

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Preah Vihear temple marks 15th anniversary as Heritage Site

Halal Tourism (Cambodia) Phnom Penh, July 10th, 2023 Preah Vihear temple in northern Cambodia is currently under restoration. The project has been collaborating with the International Coordination Committee (ICC) for Preah Vihear Temple, part of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee. The ICC is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the inclusion of the temple of Preah Vihear temple in the official roster …

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Siem Reap new international airport construction 98% complete

Halal Tourism (Cambodia) Phnom Penh, July 10th, 2023 Construction of Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, which is scheduled to be launched in October, is 98% complete as of June 30, a top official has said. Sin Chanserivutha, Undersecretary of State and spokesman for the Secretariat of State for Civil Aviation, said that employees of the old airport who wished to …

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Int’l airports welcome 2.48M passengers in H1

Halal Tourism (Cambodia) Phnom Penh, July 10th, 2023 The international airports in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville welcomed a combined 2.48 million passengers in the first half of this year, a staggering 270 percent increase over the same period in 2022, a senior official at the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation said. The three airports handled 404 flight movements …

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Thong Khon officially inaugurates Sihanoukville tourism port

Halal Tourism (Cambodia) Phnom Penh, July 7th, 2023 The Minister of Tourism, Dr. Thong Khon, inaugurated the Sihanoukville Tourism Port on July 6, a large port that can accommodate 20 small and large tourist boats at the same time. Tycoon Tea Vichet, General Manager of GTVC Import Export, said the company had been granted the right to invest in the …

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Lufthansa resumes A380 service to New York JFK

Halal Tourism (Cambodia) Phnom Penh, July 7th, 2023 Lufthansa has resumed A380 service to New York JFK. The German carrier touched down with the jumbo jet at JFK on July 4 for the first time since November 2019. At that time, Lufthansa deployed the world’s largest passenger aircraft on flights to New York from Frankfurt. Now, it is flying the …

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Five museums you must visit during a cultural trip to Quito

Halal Tourism (Cambodia) Phnom Penh, July 7th, 2023 Quito is recognised for being one of the oldest cities with the most heritage in Latin America. Its rich history and cultural diversity have been preserved through the creation of a large number of museums ranging from pre-Columbian history to the present day. These museums offer a very rewarding experience. They provide …

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