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A carefully crafted trip to a Cambodian artisan community
For MICE groups looking to move beyond the usual tourist highlights, this immersive craft activity offers a deeper connection to Cambodia’s rich heritage and creative spirit. Nestled in a peaceful garden in Siem Reap, the Satcha Handicraft Centre is a thriving community of artisans preserving traditional techniques with modern flair. Across six open-air bamboo workshops, […] -
Program research on a multi-day Cambodia FAM trip
The Destination Asia Cambodia team recently set off on a multi-day FAM trip designed to enhance product knowledge, build supplier relationships, and deepen firsthand understanding of Cambodia’s evolving hospitality and experience landscape. In Phnom Penh, the team conducted property inspections at several leading venues, including Raffles, Rosewood, and Palace Gate Hotel. A visit to La […] -
Preparing for take off, Cambodia’s all-new airport
Cambodia’s new Techo Takhmao International Airport is set to open on 9 September, with an official inauguration scheduled for 20 October. Located in Kandal province, just south of Phnom Penh, the airport is poised to significantly enhance the country’s connectivity and position as a high-end tourism destination. Designed by renowned architects Foster + Partners, the […] -
Leading operator opens deluxe resort in Cambodia
Well-known luxury retreats such as Song Saa and Six Senses have helped establish Cambodia as a rising destination for high-end escape, and now HMD Asia, the team behind a series of award-winning projects in Southeast Asia, has added to this list with the launch of their latest luxury venture: Jati Private Island Resort. Located on […] -
An opportunity to uplift local communities in Cambodia
As demand continues to grow for corporate social responsibility activities, more groups are seeking meaningful ways to give back to the communities they visit. This new Cambodian initiative offers exactly that, a meaningful way for teams to give back by building playgrounds for rural schools near Siem Reap. These schools often operate on extremely limited […] -
New expressway makes Cambodia even more accessible
A major leap in Cambodia’s infrastructure took shape in April with the test opening of Bridge 28, the highest bridge in the country. Set for full launch in June, this striking structure is part of the ambitious National Road 10 project, developed in collaboration with China. National Road 10 runs from Battambang to Koh Kong, […] -
Phnom Penh Riverside Weekend Walking Street comes alive
Phnom Penh’s Riverside district has transformed once again, emerging as a vibrant cultural hotspot after years of ups and downs. Once devastated in the 1970s, then revived with boutique hotels and stylish bars it is now thriving, with the new Weekend Walking Street adding fresh energy. Set against elegant French colonial facades and iconic landmarks […] -
A deluxe stay and dolphin sightings in Cambodia
Exciting news for Cambodia’s Irrawaddy dolphins: the third newborn calf of the year was recorded in Kratie province on 9 February, raising unexpected new hopes for the survival of a species that was declared virtually extinct in the Mekong River in 2022. For those eager to witness this rare and beautiful spectacle, we’ve put together […] -
Finding the perfect balance of business and culture in Cambodia
The brief: Our client approached us to organise an incentive trip for the top 300 performers of a global financial services company. The event had to seamlessly blend high-level business meetings with unforgettable leisure experiences. Above all, it had to motivate and inspire, leaving participants feeling recognised and refreshed. Siem Reap, with its iconic Angkor […] -
A gourmet exploration of Cambodian cuisine
A short drive from Siem Reap, the village of Chreav offers a timeless glimpse into a simple, hardworking community that has lived off the land for centuries. It’s the perfect setting for a new series of exclusive private dining events that invite guests to discover and savour the rich, yet relatively unexplored, flavours of local […] -
A journey through Cambodia’s last untamed region
The Jahoo Gibbon Camp, nestled in the heart of the Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary, offers treks through one of Cambodia’s last untouched forest regions, providing an ideal experience for animal lovers and nature enthusiasts. Guided by indigenous Bunong people, travellers may encounter some of the 75 critically endangered species in this wild habitat, including black-shanked […] -
Experience Angkor’s beauty with extended sunrise hours
The iconic UNESCO-listed Angkor temples in Siem Reap now offer extended opening hours, with Angkor Wat welcoming visitors as early as 5:00 am and other sites opening from 6:00 am, staying accessible until sunset around 6:30 pm. With these extended hours, visitors can take advantage of the earlier start to experience the temples at their […]