Plantation Urban Resort & Spa is starting the year on a high note, having received three prestigious awards that highlight its consistent excellence in hospitality, design, and guest experience.

Cambodia will celebrate the 72nd birthday of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, son of the late King Father Norodom Sihanouk and Queen Norodom Monineath, on Wednesday, May 14.

On April 17, 1975, the Khmer Rouge seized Phnom Penh, marking the beginning of a horrific chapter in Cambodia's history. The French Embassy in Phnom Penh became a refuge for refugees, sheltering around 1,500 people, including French nationals, Cambodians, and other foreigners seeking protection from the advancing Khmer Rouge forces. However, the embassy's ability to save these refugees was severely limited by the political and military realities of the time.

The Southeast Asian tourism industry is making great strides toward sustainable development, as governments, private sector stakeholders, and communities across the region launch a wave of new initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact and building a greener future for travel.

Linda Nguon is the founder of Banh Mi Média, an organization that describes itself as “France's first media outlet dedicated to Asian cultures and identities.” After living in Asia for eight years, she launched the platform with the aim of giving a voice to a community in France that is often overlooked and sometimes affected by racism and a lack of recognition.

Excerpts from an interview with the legendary Christine Spengler conducted in 2009 by Margaux Duquesne. Christine Spengler is a war photographer, one of the few to have brought back photographs from the bombing of Phnom Penh in April 1975.

The APSARA Authority has announced the launch of a new mobile app called “Visit Angkor,” designed to help tourists explore the temples of Angkor in a more convenient and informative way. 

In the remote corners of southwestern Cambodia, the S'aoch, an ethnic minority numbering fewer than 110 people, face the imminent extinction of their language, culture, and identity.

On May 5, 2025, the coastal city of Sihanoukville celebrated the official opening of TUI BLUE Sihanoukville, a new luxury hotel operated by German company TUI BLUE Hotels & Resorts. This is TUI's first hotel project in Cambodia.

A new incubation space within the Connexion innovation center, in the Koh Pich business district of Phnom Penh, provides young companies with a comprehensive environment offering support, training, and coworking, with the aim of stimulating innovation in Cambodia.

Redouanne Harjane, the famous French comedian and musician known for his unique blend of stand-up, absurd poetry, and music, will perform in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in 2025. His show is scheduled for May 31 at the prestigious Raffles Hotel Le Royal.

On Sunday, May 11, 2025, Cambodia celebrated Visak Bochea Day, one of the most important holidays in the Buddhist calendar, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and entry into nirvana of the Buddha.

The Cambodian tourism industry continued its strong recovery in the first quarter of 2025, with 1.84 million international arrivals, representing a 16.1% increase compared to 2024, despite a slight decline of 2.1% compared to the 2019 pre-pandemic baseline. This upward trend reflects the sustained momentum that followed the sector's spectacular rebound after the COVID-19 crisis.

On May 29th at 3:00 PM (GMT+7), Knai Bang Chatt by Kep West invites travelers, industry professionals, and sustainability advocates to join a free live webinar titled “The Great Shift of Travel”, focusing on the transformative concept of regenerative tourism-a new travel paradigm that goes beyond traditional and sustainability to actively restore and revitalize destinations, ecosystems, and communities.

Jef Moons is a man with a vision: sustainable coastal tourism that also preserves the culture and environment of a region where he has lived for over twenty years. Humble and discreet, and looking 15 years younger than his age, he opens up to us.

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) of Cambodia announced that it collected US$1.25 billion in tax revenue during the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. This amount represents 30.88% of the Royal Government's total budget target for the entire year of 2025, which stands at approximately US$7.26 billion in national revenue.

While the extent of women's involvement in the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge is poorly understood, researchers believe that it is greatly underestimated, if not ignored altogether.

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, the luxury heritage hotel near the famed ancient Khmer archeological sites in Cambodia, was again named one...

In the early 2000s, Suy Senglim met a French journalist who shared his passion for photography. He decided to put his new hobby to good use and launch a book project on endangered birds in Cambodia.

“No, the white lady is not a mermaid, just one of the queens of Kep; and much of her memory, as well as part of her spirit and history.”

Next November, the streets of Battambang will come alive with creativity, color, and cultural celebrations during the fourth edition of the S'Art urban art festival, organized by Phare Ponleu Selpak and the TUI Care Foundation.

Meet Nicolas Juralina, one of the longest-serving executives at the Thalias Group. After meeting CEO Arnaud Darc in 2012, Nicolas held various positions within the group before taking charge of Flatiron Meridian as Food & Beverage Director.

Cindy N’Guyen, an executive with a French bank in Cambodia and a regular attendee at Topaz menu tastings, enjoyed a short stay in the City Grande room at Arunreas and shares her impressions with us.

After the Khmer Rouge regime seized power on April 17, 1975, the Khmer Rouge government created a new unit called “Unit 164,” led by Meas Mut (Ta Mok's son-in-law) to oversee the southwestern region. A survivor, Nhoeung Chroeung, recounts his experiences.