Cambodia records 50.7pc rise in tourist arrivals from China
A total of 586,771 Chinese visitors travelled to the Southeast Asian country during the January to June period, it said.
The number of Chinese tourists accounted for 17.4 per cent of the total 3.36 million international tourist arrivals to Cambodia in the first half of this year, it said, adding that China was the third-biggest source of foreign holidaymakers after Thailand and Vietnam.
Thourn Sinan, chairman of the Pacific Asia Travel Association Cambodia chapter, said the 50.7 per cent increase in Chinese visitors in the first half indicated strong and growing interest from China.
"With the easing of travel restrictions and increased bilateral cooperation, I expect this trend to continue into the second half of the year," he told Xinhua.
"The rising middle class in China, coupled with targeted marketing and expanded flight routes, should further boost Chinese arrivals. However, maintaining this growth will depend on sustained flight connectivity, visa facilitation and the appeal of Cambodia's tourism offerings to Chinese travellers." Bernama-Xinhua
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