Paris, Quai d’Orsay, March 2026. In the solemnity of the salons of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, La Plantation Kampot receives the Humanitarian Trophy of the 14th edition of the Trophées des Français de l’Étranger.

The White Mansion Hotel, located in the heart of Phnom Penh, welcomed Sara Duong and Cindy Nguyen, the two columnists—good-living and full of energy—who regularly contribute to the Tourism and Gastronomy sections of Cambodge Mag.

In Cambodia, where history whispers through the palm trees, the Raffles Hotel Le Royal pool in Phnom Penh reigns supreme. Crowned the country's best pool at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific, it sits enthroned in a courtyard lined with lush tropical gardens and the elegant facade of this 90-year-old heritage hotel.

This former collaborator of the French School of the Far East, a survivor of the Khmer Rouge, has recreated miniature replicas of the Angkor temples in his garden.

Visa, the global leader in digital payments, in partnership with Wing Bank, The Asia Foundation, and Good Return, has launched “Vee Together by Visa,” a multipartite social impact initiative designed to strengthen micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in Cambodia's tourism sector so they can operate more effectively and grow in a rapidly expanding digital market.

There are places that seem suspended between dream and reality, as if frozen in a silent eternity, but still vibrating with the echo of the centuries. Among the monumental wonders of Angkor, bewitching in their majesty and mystique, there is one that captures the imagination of travellers more than any other: Ta Prohm. Nicknamed the ‘temple of roots’.

"I Used to Be a Workaholic...", recounts Bob Coleman, who decided to finally retire in Cambodia a few years ago. Previously, at the age of 55, Bob had set out to visit some popular destinations in Asia—Penang in Malaysia, Bangkok in Thailand—before deciding on the place where he wanted to spend his old age.

Catherine Germier, founder and director of Millennium Destinations, proposes with The Lotus Path (edition 1.0, February 2026) a practical framework for rethinking MICE events (meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions) in Cambodia.

It was on Monday, February 23, that the groundbreaking ceremony took place for the Living Village Angkor, an ambitious project that will host the Immersive Angkor initiative, supported by Confluences, within its space.

In the city of Siem Reap, cradle of the Angkorian temples, Artisans Angkor unveils an ambitious $5 million project set to transform the cultural landscape of the province.

Cambodia remains, in the eyes of many, an interesting place and quite well-suited for a comfortable retiree lifestyle.

An Example of a Great Place to Live in Cambodia: Battambang, the City with a Hint of French Charm, Where Time Seems to Flow So Slowly and Peacefully… Report by Steve King.

The Cambodian province of Siem Reap, cradle of the mythical Angkor archaeological park, has climbed to fifth place among Asia's best cultural destinations for 2026, according to Tripadvisor's annual rankings, the must-visit travel platform.

In the city of Phnom Penh, where urban bustle flirts with colonial remnants, the Raffles Hotel Le Royal rises like a sanctuary of immortal elegance. Opened in 1929, this icon of luxury hospitality—a jewel in the prestigious Raffles collection—embodies nearly a century of Indochinese history.

The annual traditional collective fishing ceremony took place on February 14 at Boeung Trapeang Krorm, in Satum village, Choam Kravien commune, Memut district, Thbong Khmum province.

A blue ocean under a dazzling February sky, off the coast of Koh Kong province in southwestern Cambodia. On February 14, 2026 – irony of fate, Valentine's Day –, an immense and graceful silhouette emerges from the abyss. It's not a mythical monster, but a whale shark (Rhincodon typus), locally nicknamed « tri baanang kingkuk » or « giant whale fish ».

For souls seeking an exotic haven of peace, where the gentle lapping of waves cradles the days and the cost of living remains an accessible dream, Cambodia's coastal destination of Kep emerges as an ideal spot for a serene retreat.

At sunrise over Angkor Wat, Karen Jansen, Miss Belgium 2025, experienced the moment that changed everything. At 23 years old, this psychology student and model from Limburg – crowned on February 15, 2025, in De Panne – proudly carried her flag there during a humanitarian mission in Cambodia.

The APSARA National Authority is doubling its efforts to enrich the visitor experience at the Angkor site. By developing new temple circuits and innovative tourist products, it aims to encourage national and international tourists to extend their stay at this UNESCO World Heritage wonder.

My name is Duong Thi Hang, an executive at a hospital in Phnom Penh. Recently, exhausted by the frantic pace of my end-of-year work, I decided to treat my family to a well-deserved moment of relaxation at the White Mansion Hotel in the capital.

For this week’s interview, Junior Communications Officer Henry Henderson sat down with Alexis de Suremain, founder of the hospitality brand MAADS. Their discussion began with the origins of his hotel journey in Cambodia and the lingering impacts of the COVID pandemic on Cambodia’s tourism sector.

Pavillon Hotel Phnom Penh has been selected among the finalists for the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards 2026, in the City Hotels category.

At the new international terminal of Phnom Penh’s Techo Airport, inaugurated in September 2025, Malis KTI has distinguished itself in recent weeks as a refined gastronomic enclave.

2025 was a crucial test for Cambodia's tourism industry, revealing an uneven post-pandemic recovery, marked by promising signs and persistent vulnerabilities.