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==Travel warnings due to political violence== ==Travel warnings due to political violence==
on Friday, 20 September 2013 the Australian government issued a travel advisory on Cambodia concerning 'civil unrest/political tension (ongoing political protests' saying 'We advise Australians to exercise a high degree of caution in ] in light of the discovery of two improvised explosive devices in the city on 13 September 2013 and the expectation that protest activity in Phnom Penh may continue. We continue to advise Australians to exercise normal safety precautions elsewhere in Cambodia.'<ref>http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Cambodia</ref> On Friday, 20 September 2013 the Australian government issued a travel advisory on Cambodia concerning 'civil unrest/political tension (ongoing political protests' saying 'We advise Australians to exercise a high degree of caution in ] in light of the discovery of two improvised explosive devices in the city on 13 September 2013 and the expectation that protest activity in Phnom Penh may continue. We continue to advise Australians to exercise normal safety precautions elsewhere in Cambodia.'<ref>http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Cambodia</ref>


==International marketing slogan== ==International marketing slogan==

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Every year, more than 1 million tourists visit Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Tourism in Cambodia is one of the most important sectors in Cambodia's economy. In 2012, tourism arrivals increased by 24.8 percent year on year, with business travelers increasing 47 percent.

Statistics

Annual statistics

National Museum of Cambodia
Kirirom National Park
Beach in Sihanoukville
Year Tourism Arrivals changes references
2012 3,584,307 Increase 24.4%
2011 2,881,862 Increase 14.9%
2010 2,508,289 Increase 16.0%
2009 2,161,577 Increase 1.7%
2008 2,125,465 Increase 1.5%
2007 2,015,128 Increase 18.5%
2006 1,700,041 Increase 19.6%
2005 1,421,615 Increase 34.7%
2004 1,055,202 Increase 50.5%

Ranking of International Visitor arrivals in Cambodia

Rank country 2012 2011
*  ASEAN 1,514,267 1,101,111
1  Vietnam 763,136 614,090
2  South Korea 411,491 342,810
3  China 333,894 247,197
4  Laos 254,022 128,525
5  Thailand 201,422 116,758
6  Japan 179,327 161,804
7  United States 173,076 153,953
8  France 121,175 117,408
9  Australia 117,729 105,010
10  Malaysia 116,764 102,929
11  United Kingdom 110,182 104,052
12  Russia 99,750 67,747

Travel warnings due to political violence

On Friday, 20 September 2013 the Australian government issued a travel advisory on Cambodia concerning 'civil unrest/political tension (ongoing political protests' saying 'We advise Australians to exercise a high degree of caution in Phnom Penh in light of the discovery of two improvised explosive devices in the city on 13 September 2013 and the expectation that protest activity in Phnom Penh may continue. We continue to advise Australians to exercise normal safety precautions elsewhere in Cambodia.'

International marketing slogan

Tourists inside the Royal Palace complex.

The main marketing slogan for promoting Cambodia internationally is the "Kingdom of Wonder".

It's designed to demonstrate 3 key elements:

1. Cultural Attractions - a unique cultural heritage spanning more than a thousand years of history.
2. Natural Attractions - astonishing scenery with dense, unexplored mountains, forest, rivers, caves and waterfalls.
3. People and Traditions - Cambodians are extremely hospitable, resilient, welcoming and kind; smiles are heartfelt.

See also

Art and culture

Nature and sports

Language

Most popular locations

  1. Angkor
  2. Banteay Srei
  3. Koh Ker
  4. Kratie
  5. Bokor Hill Station
  6. Silver Pagoda
  7. Tonle Sap
  8. Sihanoukville
  9. Preah Vihear
  10. Siem Reap

External links

Notes and references

  1. Calderon, Justin (6 May 2013). "http://investvine.com/asia-hotels-get-in-investor-spotlight/". Inside Investor. Retrieved 6 May 2013. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  2. http://www.tourismcambodia.org/images/mot/statistic_reports/tourism_statistics_annual_report_2012.pdf
  3. http://www.cambodia-tourism.org/statistic/tourist-2011
  4. http://www.cambodia-tourism.org/statistic/tourist-2010
  5. http://www.cambodia-tourism.org/statistic/tourist-2009
  6. http://www.cambodia-tourism.org/statistic/tourist-2008
  7. http://www.cambodia-tourism.org/statistic/tourist-2007
  8. http://www.cambodia-tourism.org/statistic/tourist-2006
  9. http://www.cambodia-tourism.org/statistic/tourist-2005
  10. http://www.cambodia-tourism.org/statistic/tourist-2004
  11. http://www.tourismcambodia.org/images/mot/statistic_reports/tourism_statistics_annual_report_2012.pdf
  12. http://www.cambodia-tourism.org/statistic/tourist-2011
  13. http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Cambodia
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