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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
| Year | Tourism Arrivals | changes | references |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3,584,307 |  24.4% |
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| 2011 | 2,881,862 | 14.9% |
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| 2010 | 2,508,289 | 16.0% |
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| 2009 | 2,161,577 | 1.7% |
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| 2008 | 2,125,465 | 1.5% |
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| 2007 | 2,015,128 | 18.5% |
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| 2006 | 1,700,041 | 19.6% |
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| 2005 | 1,421,615 | 34.7% |
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| 2004 | 1,055,202 | 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
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
- Angkor
- Banteay Srei
- Koh Ker
- Kratie
- Bokor Hill Station
- Silver Pagoda
- Tonle Sap
- Sihanoukville
- Preah Vihear
- Siem Reap
External links
Notes and references
- 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= - http://www.tourismcambodia.org/images/mot/statistic_reports/tourism_statistics_annual_report_2012.pdf
- http://www.cambodia-tourism.org/statistic/tourist-2011
- http://www.cambodia-tourism.org/statistic/tourist-2010
- http://www.cambodia-tourism.org/statistic/tourist-2009
- http://www.cambodia-tourism.org/statistic/tourist-2008
- http://www.cambodia-tourism.org/statistic/tourist-2007
- http://www.cambodia-tourism.org/statistic/tourist-2006
- http://www.cambodia-tourism.org/statistic/tourist-2005
- http://www.cambodia-tourism.org/statistic/tourist-2004
- http://www.tourismcambodia.org/images/mot/statistic_reports/tourism_statistics_annual_report_2012.pdf
- http://www.cambodia-tourism.org/statistic/tourist-2011
- http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Cambodia
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