Scams, war and oil: How Cambodia’s tourism lost its glow

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Cambodia's tourism industry has suffered due to factors including scams, war, and oil-related issues, significantly reducing its popularity and economic benefits. Local experiences reveal a stark contrast to previous high seasons with abundant bookings.

A tour guide in Siem Reap recently told me something that statistics alone never could. A few years ago, he turned down bookings during the high season because he simply had too much work. Scams, war and oil: How Cambodia’s tourism lost its glow appeared first on Khmer Times.