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Siem Reap & Tourism: Working from the Jungle with Jungloo
There is a version of business travel where your morning conference call takes place beneath a canopy of tropical leaves, and where the only interruptions are birdsong. That place exists. It's called Jungloo.

Christophe Gargiulo
Jun 33 min read


Distinction: Cambodia, a new green star of global tourism
Recognized by the prestigious Travel Green List™ 2026 of the British magazine Wanderlust, the Kingdom of Cambodia is emerging as one of the world’s most exemplary destinations for responsible travel. A recognition that comes at the perfect time.

Editorial team
May 273 min read


In Cambodia, Khmer travelers are taking over from a sluggish international tourism sector
Foreign arrivals fell 44.8% in Q1 2026, weighed down by the collapse of Thai visitor flows. But domestic demand, up nearly 59%, adds an unexpected nuance to an overall picture that remains bleak.

Editorial team
May 254 min read


Lionel Maitrepierre: “Sericulture and Culture: Two Levers for Sustainable Tourism”
On the occasion of the launch of Destination Eco Talents, an initiative led by the OIF to promote green and responsible entrepreneurship in Francophone countries, we met with Lionel Maitrepierre.

Editorial team
May 233 min read


Tourism & Investigation: Green Labels in Cambodia — Sincere Promise or Marketing Window Dressing?
From the Green Globe-certified Sofitel Angkor to the bioclimatic jungloos of MAADS, and — regrettably in some cases — to gyms left permanently lit, air-conditioned, and nearly empty: an investigation into what eco-hotel certifications are really worth in a country where regulation remains fragile, and into the central role of training in building truly sustainable tourism. Important: all establishments mentioned have been visited by the magazine's editorial team.

Christophe Gargiulo
May 1915 min read


Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor: A Timeless Address Consecrated Among the World's Most Beautiful
At dawn, when golden light slides over the majestic silhouettes of Angkor Wat, Siem Reap awakens in an almost sacred silence. It is in this suspended moment, between mist and memory, that the Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor reveals its full poetry.

Voyageuse Passion
May 193 min read


Cambodia's Tourism Paradox: Fewer Visitors, Higher Revenues Amid Regional Tensions
The Cambodian Ministry of Tourism has unveiled its official indicators for 2025 and statistical forecasts for 2026, confirming an unexpected resilience in the sector despite a challenging regional context marked by border tensions with Thailand.

Editorial team
May 113 min read


Angkor Wat Named TripAdvisor’s Second-Best Tourist Destination in Asia in 2026
TripAdvisor has ranked the Khmer temple as Asia’s second tourist destination in 2026. A flattering distinction, a useful media signal — but for a site of this scale, it says less about its greatness than about the limits of the tool used to measure it.

Editorial team
May 54 min read


Raffles Hotel Le Royal Launches Mindy’s, a Pop-Up Speakeasy, in Cambodia
The iconic Raffles Hotel Le Royal unveils Mindy’s, a pop-up speakeasy inspired by the glamour and intrigue of 1920s-1940s New York.

Editorial team
May 52 min read


Cambodia Tourism Roadmap to 2027–2028: Resilience Amid 2025 Challenges
The Ministry of Tourism gathered public and private sector stakeholders in Phnom Penh on Monday to define a targeted roadmap for 2027–2028. This strategic planning exercise is more than necessary following the turbulence of 2025.

Editorial team
May 54 min read


From Jungle Discovery to Regenerative Resort: Jef Moons' Vision for Kep
There are encounters that change everything. In 2003, a Belgian entrepreneur named Jef Moons found himself riding through the jungles of Kep, a forgotten little port on Cambodia's southern coast. At a bend in a dirt path, three modernist villas emerge from the vegetation — silent remnants of Khmer golden age, abandoned since the dark years of Cambodian history.

La Rédaction
May 13 min read


Tourism & Siem Reap: The Business and Silk Sides, Two Nights at the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra
Between millenary temples and blooming frangipani, one of Cambodia's most elegant hotels transforms business travel into an art of living.

Voyageuse Passion
Apr 268 min read


Cambodia & Journeys: Naphorn, from Siem Reap's Rice Fields to Anjali's Tables
She is 21 years old, with a radiant smile and a very clear idea of where she's headed. Naphorn grew up in Siem Reap, daughter of farmers, and it was in this same city that she learned everything — English, service, self-confidence. Today, she works as an F&B assistant at the Anjali Hotel. She shines.

Editorial team
Apr 233 min read


Cambodia & Tourism: Cécile Martin-Phipps, "Making Siem Reap a Destination Recognized for Its Sustainability"
On April 21, 2026, Siem Reap inaugurated its second Destination Éco-Talents center, located in the Artisans Angkor workshops. One day of work, two workshops, about twenty partners — and a strong signal: the city is now positioning itself as a major anchor for sustainable tourism. Cécile Martin-Phipps, director of the IFDD, led the workshops and presided over the ceremony. It was her first visit to Cambodia. We met with her.

Editorial team
Apr 233 min read


Cambodia & Francophonie: "Our dream is for local communities to operate independently"
Vietnamese national, French teacher turned sustainable development specialist, Nguyen Thi Khufu joined the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) in September 2025 to lead the operational side of the Destination Éco-Talents (DET) project

Editorial team
Apr 233 min read


Tourism & Siem Reap : An Oasis of Green Serenity at Anjali by Syphon
There are addresses that one senses as singular well before settling in. Anjali by Syphon is one of them. Located on Korean-Cambodian Friendship Road, just minutes from the Angkor temples, this characterful house reveals itself, from the very first seconds, as a timeless refuge—a cascade of greenery in the heart of a bustling city.

Voyageuse Passion
Apr 236 min read


Siem Reap's New Hub for Sustainable Francophone Tourism
On the eve of Earth Day and approaching the Francophonie Summit, a new crossroads for sustainable tourism takes root in the heart of Siem Reap.

La Rédaction
Apr 237 min read


Phnom Penh & Destination : Water Tower, A Weekend in Weightlessness
Between industrial heritage and suspended relaxation, Koh Pich's former water tower is embarking on a second life. Vannak and I tested this atypical 'perch' for ourselves: a duplex immersion between the sky and the Mekong, where the raw rigour of metal meets the softness of a sunset.

Emmanuel Pezard
Apr 164 min read


Cambodia: Chi Phat, a model of sustainable tourism in the Cardamom Mountains
Located in the heart of the Cardamom Mountains, Chi Phat is a living example of community ecotourism in Cambodia. This picturesque village..

Voyageuse Passion
Apr 142 min read


Cambodia & Tourism: The Areng Valley, a model of ecotourism and conservation
Once threatened by deforestation and hydroelectric dam projects, the Areng Valley, a haven of biodiversity, has been transformed into a...

Voyageuse Passion
Apr 92 min read


Phnom Kulen National Park: ASEAN's 2026 Wonder
Phnom Kulen National Park, located in Siem Reap Province in Cambodia, ranks among the Seven Wonders of ASEAN according to Condé Nast Traveller's 2026 list. This prestigious British travel magazine, founded in 1909 and award-winning for its expertise, highlights it.

Editorial team
Apr 62 min read


Tourism & Destination : Phnom Kulen National Park
Phnom Kulen National Park, officially known as Preah Cheyvaraman-Norodom Phnom Kulen National Park, is a national park located in the Phnom

Christophe Gargiulo
Apr 53 min read


Bridging Europe's Asia Dreams and Bookings: Cambodia's Wake-Up Call
While European interest in Asia intensifies, a gap persists between dream destinations and those actually booked. A valuable lesson for Cambodia, which must rethink its positioning.

Editorial team
Apr 24 min read


Park Jungloo: A Quick Nature Escape from Phnom Penh's Chaos
Park Jungloo: Just minutes from the capital's hustle, a beautiful getaway where nature, design, and relaxation blend in perfect simplicity. Amid lush greenery immersion, sustainable initiatives, and gourmet pleasures, here's the story of a timeless stay, almost within reach.

Christophe Gargiulo
Mar 243 min read
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