Established through a partnership between camp operator YAANA Ventures, Minor Group and Wildlife Alliance, the 12-tent award-winning eco-retreat continues to protect an 18,073-hectare concession within Botum Sakor National Park in southwest Cambodia. Its model channels a percentage of guest stays directly into conservation activities, reinforcing its founding principle: “Your Stay Keeps the Forest Standing.”

In 2025, the camp supported 620 ranger patrols, including more than 7,700 kilometres on foot through lowland indigenous forest. These efforts led to the removal of 819 snares, 15 illegal incursion camps, and 22 chainsaws. Two endangered Sunda pangolins were rescued during the year.

Wildlife

Wildlife monitoring by Cardamom Tented Camp has increased. With 72 camera traps deployed, including 25 newly installed units, the camp recorded several significant sightings, including the rare marbled cat and the critically endangered white-eared night heron. These findings indicate continued wildlife recovery in the protected area.

The report reflects the camp’s adoption of the 4Cs framework of The Long Run — conservation, community, culture and commerce. Conservation remains the camp’s raison d’etre, supported by community engagement, cultural respect and financial sustainability.

In 2025, Cardamom Tented Camp generated 13,816 kWh of solar energy, up from 9,960 kWh in 2024. This contributed to a 35% reduction in diesel use, falling from 1,400 litres to 915 litres year-on-year. Waste management initiatives progressed, with 882 kg of recyclable materials processed and a staff incentive scheme generating additional income.

Community initiatives expanded beyond the camp. A pilot waste management programme launched in Chi Phat and supported by Cardamom Tented Camp, engaged 20 households in waste separation practices and reduced landfill impact.

Artist- in-residence plans

In 2026/27, Cardamom Tented Camp plans to enhance community and cultural commitments. There will be an artist-in-residence programme inspired by Cambodian culture and traditions.

Camp manager Allan Michaud, who is also a conservationist and wildlife photographer, said: “While we are proud of the measurable progress made in protecting the forest, we aim to embrace the local community more in the camp’s operations and outreach. We want conservation and local wellbeing to grow together.”

The camp’s 18 staff members mostly come from nearby villages and townships.

The latest full impact report for Cardamom Tented Camp can be downloaded here.

(Source Cardamon Tented Camp)

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Initially, the airline schedules a twice-weekly service on Mondays and Fridays, using an A319 for the one-hour and 35-minute flight.

Cambodia Airways quotes a USD145 fare for one way on 20 March, the inaugural flight date. A round-trip fare costs USD265. (Google Flights)

Competition will be tough on the route between Cambodia and Myanmar, which is served exclusively by Myanmar Airways International (MAI). The airline quotes fares between USD130 and USD180 for one-way travel from Phnom Penh to Yangon. 

Cambodia Airways will offer just two flights weekly on Monday and Friday, so  MAI has the advantage with five flights weekly — Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The only downside is the mix of aircraft types MAI uses on the route, depending on the day of the week — ATR72 with 68 seats. Embraer 190 with 98 seats and an A319 with 134 seats

Flights operate from the recently opened Techo International Airport (KTI) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Flight schedule

KR791 will depart Phnom Penh (KTI) at 1515 and arrive in Yangon (RGN) at 1650. (Monday and Friday).
KR792 will depart Yangon (RGN) at 1750 and arrive in Phnom Penh (KTI) at 2025. 

(Source: TTRW)

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The resort marks the group’s latest destination-led wellness offering, building on the success of Samanea Beach Resort & Spa in Kep, which launched in 2018 and has since established itself as one of Cambodia’s premier coastal retreats. 

Now open for bookings, Samanea Wellness Resort is well-positioned to capitalise on Cambodia’s tourism rebound. In r cent years, the country has welcomed approximately 6.7 million international visitors. Against this backdrop, Pursat Province, known for its rich agricultural heritage and untouched natural beauty, is emerging as an ideal destination for travellers seeking eco-tourism and nature-based escapes. The Cardamom Mountains offer a compelling setting for a wellness-focused retreat.

The new resort features 32 private villas, each designed with wellness and sustainability in mind. Other facilities within the resort include a fitness house, ozone pool, wellness sanctuary, signature restaurant, lounge, and an organic river farm that supports the resort’s farm-to-table philosophy.

(Source: Samanea Wellness Resort)

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The new logo is rooted in Khmer culture, inspired by the Giant Ibis (known in Khmer as Tror Yorng), Cambodia’s national bird.

In a statement announcing the new aircraft livery on 15 January, the airline said the “brandmark features a bird’s beak pointing upward at a 45-degree angle, symbolising the airline’s upward trajectory. It combines 18 feathers with the sleek shape of aircraft engine fan blades, representing long-distance endurance and strong power.

“As we transition to this new identity, Air Cambodia is also expanding its fleet. We have recently added three ATR72-600 aircraft and confirmed the purchase of 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 20 COMAC C909 aircraft. Following three consecutive years of profit since 2023, we are ready to soar higher than ever,” the statement concluded.

(Source: Air Cambodia)

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The airline confirmed the new direct flights from Phnom Penh’s gateway airport to Da Nang, Nha Trang and the holiday island of Phu Quoc on its Facebook page with promotional fares starting at USD100 (one way). The airline deploys its 70-seat ATRs on the routes.

Da Nang

Flights between Phnom Penh and Da Nang, effective 15 January, are scheduled for Monday and Thursday, departing Phnom Penh (KTI) at 1330 and arriving in Da Nang (DAD) at 1240. A third flight is scheduled to depart every Sunday at 1650 from Phnom Penh, arriving in Da Nang at 1900.

Phu Quoc

Flights to Phu Quoc Island start on 16 January, with four weekly flights on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, departing Phnom Penh at 1110 and arriving in Phu Quoc (PQC) at 1215.

The return flights depart Phu Quoc (PQC) at 1245 and arrive in Phnom Penh (KTI) at 1350.

Nha Trang

Nha Trang joins the airline’s network on 17 January. The twice-weekly direct flights (Tuesday and Saturday) depart from Phnom Penh at 1410 and arrive in Nha Trang 1545. The return flights depart Nha Trang at 1615 and arrive in Phnom Penh at 1750.  

(Source: Air Cambodia)

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The airline launched a new route from Phnom Penh to Fuzhou, China, with three flights weekly as of 26 November.

Services are scheduled on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday using an A320 configured with 181 seats for the three-hour 20-minute flight.

Describing Fuzhou as a city with a “wealth of business, tourism and cultural opportunities, the service is a testament to Cambodia’s strong commitment to providing a wide range of travel options.” 

Flight schedule: Phnom Penh (KTI) – Fuzhou (FOC)

K6592 departs Phnom Penh (KTI) at 0945 and arrives in Fuzhou (FOC). (Wednesday, Friday and Sunday).
K6593 departs Fuzhou (FOC) at 0010 and arrives in Phnom Penh (KTI) at 0255. (Monday, Thursday, Saturday).

The airline quotes an all-inclusive one-way fare starting at USD116.

Meanwhile, Air Cambodia identifies new direct services from its home base at Techo International Airport, Phnom Penh, to three destinations in Vietnam — Da Nang, Phu Quoc, and Nha Trang/Cam Ranh.

The airline will launch four weekly flights from Phnom Penh to Vietnam’s holiday island, Phu Quoc, with services scheduled from 27 December 2025 to 28 March, using an A320 with 181 seats. Flights depart on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Flight schedule — Phu Quoc (PQC)

K6830 departs Phnom Penh (KTI) at 1100 and arrives in Phu Quoc at 1150. 
K6831 departs Phu Quoc (PQC) at 1220 and arrives in Phnom Penh (KTI) at 1310.

Flight schedule — Nha Trang/Cam Ranh (CXR)

K6832 departs Phnom Penh (KTI) at 1355 and arrives in Nha Trang (CXR) at 1540.
K6833 departs Nha Trang (CXR) at 1620 and arrives in Phnom Penh (KTI) at 1855.

The airline operates the route twice weekly, on Tuesday and Saturday, starting 30 December, using an A320.

Flight schedule —  Da Nang (DAD)

K6842 departs Phnom Penh (KTI) at 1100 and arrives Da Nang (DAD) at 1310.
K6483 departs Da Nang (DAD) at 1340 and arrives in Phnom Penh (KTI) at 1550.

The airline flies the route three times weekly on Monday, Thursday, and Sunday starting 28 December.

(Source: TTRW/Air Cambodia)

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The hotel will host a charity gala dinner and art auction on Friday, Nov. 24, at its Restaurant Le Royal. The evening will feature a three-course gourmet dinner with fine wines, accompanied by a live auction of artworks created by the children of Sunrise Cambodia, a local non-profit charitable organisation.

All proceeds from the dinner and auction will directly support the care and education of underprivileged children through Sunrise Cambodia’s various programmes. Tickets are priced at USD96 for two persons.

Earlier this month, Raffles Hotel Le Royal launched an art exhibition titled ‘I Spy – The Magic of Raffles’, which invited guests to look closer at unique details of the storied hotel, a longstanding cultural landmark with a strong commitment to community, education and the arts. The children’s artworks from the exhibition will be part of the auction on 24 November.

As part of the project, Raffles Hotel Le Royal organised an art competition for 25 children from Sunrise Cambodia. Guided by renowned Cambodian artist Chhim Sothy and supported by fellow artists Li Ming Hang and Emmeline Mulder, the children were invited to artistically interpret ‘The Magic of Raffles’ in their own way.

On the recent Children’s Day, five outstanding artworks were selected and transformed into limited-edition postcards, now available at the Raffles Boutique, with proceeds benefiting Sunrise Cambodia’s creative education programmes.

(Source: Raffles Hotel Le Royal)

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Under the new partnership, AVIAREPS will provide sales, marketing, and reservation services, supporting the airline’s market entry and brand development in Japan as it launches new routes connecting Japan and Cambodia. 

The collaboration will include sales representation and trade training, as well as promotion through corporate and specialised travel agencies and tour operators. 

AVIAREPS will work to expand Air Cambodia’s presence in the Japanese market, strengthen relationships with travel partners, and drive awareness and bookings for the airline’s new flights between Japan and Cambodia.

Air Cambodia launched its new Tokyo – Fuzhou – Phnom Penh route on 26 October 2025, operating three round-trip flights per week with an Airbus A320 aircraft. 

This new service establishes direct connectivity between Japan and Cambodia, while also providing convenient travel options between Tokyo and Phnom Penh. 

A second route, Osaka – Fuzhou – Phnom Penh, will be established in March 2026, further expanding Air Cambodia’s network and enhancing air links between Japan and Cambodia.

AVIAREPS Japan General Manager Stephen Cox commented:  “We are proud to represent Air Cambodia in Japan and to support their strategic expansion into this key Asian market.

“Our local aviation experts will provide a full range of sales, marketing, and reservation services to build strong trade relationships, ensure effective distribution, and enhance awareness of Air Cambodia’s new routes among both travel partners and passengers.”

Air Cambodia Tokyo Office General Manager, Kevin Li, noted: “We are pleased to partner with AVIAREPS to support our entry into the Japanese market with these first-ever flights between Tokyo and Phnom Penh via Fuzhou, and look forward to working together as we expand our services to this vital market.”

Founded in 1956, the airline rebranded to Air Cambodia in January 2025 to reflect its renewed strategic direction and international growth ambitions. 

Headquartered in Phnom Penh, the airline operates a modern fleet, offering both passenger and cargo services across Asia. As Cambodia’s national flag carrier, the airline continues to expand its regional network, thereby strengthening connectivity between Cambodia and major destinations across the Asia-Pacific region.

(Source: AVIAREPS)

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Scheduled to open in early 2029, the new-build 176-key hotel will be located in the Gateway District, the first phase of the Bay of Lights, a mixed-use township on Cambodia’s southern coast.

Sihanoukville, a deep-water port city on the southern coast of Cambodia, is home to a multi-purpose Special Economic Zone (SEZ) that is expected to be fully operational by 2038. The ambitious initiative will establish the city as a hub for finance, trade, industry, transport, and technology, stimulating corporate demand in addition to its growing leisure appeal.

In addition to its hotel rooms, the hotel project will feature serviced apartments, most of which will have panoramic ocean views, along with three dining outlets, a rooftop pool, spa, and fitness centre. Located close to the beach, the property will cater to both business and leisure travellers. The taxi transfer to Sihanoukville International Airport takes 25 minutes and 20 minutes to Serendipity Pier, the ferry port for trips to Sihanoukville’s islands.

The Bay of Lights development, spread across 934 hectares, integrates residential, commercial, financial, hospitality, and leisure components, including a marina and cultural attractions. Radisson Hotel Group has secured a prime location in the heart of the Bay of Lights — the Bay of Lights International Convention Centre (BICC) district — surrounded by high-end amenities such as duty-free shopping and a golf course. 

Canopy Sands Development’s Bay of Lights website describes the project as a new “city within a city” rising from a plot of reclaimed land in Sihanoukville, one of Cambodia’s largest cities located along the coast of the Gulf of Thailand, approximately 235 km southwest of Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. 

Radisson Hotel Group already has two hotels under development in the Cambodian capital: Radisson Blu Phnom Penh (160 keys) and Radisson RED Phnom Penh (200 keys), both scheduled to open in 2027. 

Sihanoukville welcomed approximately 5 million visitors in 2024, including both domestic and international travellers. 

Canopy Sands Development’s Bay of Lights wins property award. Visit: Canopy Sands Development.

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The relocation affects all three daily flights between Singapore and Phnom Penh: SQ154, SQ156, and SQ158 from Singapore to Phnom Penh, as well as SQ153, SQ155, and SQ157 from Phnom Penh to Singapore.

There will be no changes to the flight numbers or scheduled timings for flights operating to and from Phnom Penh, SQ reported.

Techo International Airport is located approximately 23km south of Phnom Penh city centre. 

Since 9 September, all airlines serving the Cambodian capital have moved their flights to Techo International Airport (KTI). Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) will remain open as a military airport, with some domestic flights and private jet operations. 

Phnom Penh Airport, originally Pochentong International Airport, was established in the 1930s as a military airstrip, officially opened in 1965, but saw limited use during the 1970s and 80s. A 1995 concession to a VINCI Airports subsidiary led to significant renovations and expansions in the late 1990s and 2010s, eventually being renamed Phnom Penh International Airport in 2003. (Source: Wikipedia).

Airlines and codeshare partners that moved flights yesterday to the new airport included:

Air Cambodia
AirAsia Cambodia
American Airlines
Asiana Airlines
Bangkok Airways
Cambodia Airways
Cathay Pacific
China Southern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines 
Delta Air Lines
Emirates
EVA Air
Hahn Air Systems
Jetblue Airways
Malaysia Airlines
Qatar Airways
Thai Airways International
Thai VietJet Air
Thai AirAsia
Spring Airlines
Singapore Airlines
Vietnam Airlines

Location: Techo International Airport (KTI) is located approximately 20 to 30 km south of Phnom Penh, in Kandal and Takeo provinces. This replaces the old Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH), located about 7 km west of the city centre. The new airport is connected to the city via the newly built Hun Sen Boulevard highway.

Airport transfers 

There are two main options for transfers.

Airport Express Bus: A new bus service, operated by the Phnom Penh City Bus Authority, started on 9 September  2025. It operates daily from 0530 to 2330 on two direct routes between the airport and the city centre. 

Private Taxis and Ride-Hailing Services: These services are also available. An internet search shows a range of prices for private taxi transfers, with one-way fares to the city centre ranging from as low as USD10 to USD38, depending on the service provider, vehicle type, and drop-off point. Some transfers are listed at a flat rate of USD30. The travel time is between 40 minutes and one hour and 10 minutes, depending on traffic.

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