[INNEWS Comprehensive Report] On October 18, Sin Chansereyvutha, spokesperson of the State Secretariat of the Civil Aviation Authority of Cambodia, revealed that Angkor International Airport receives as many as 20 flights to and from Angkor International Airport every day. The destinations and departure points of these flights include Bangkok, Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville, Ho Chi Minh City and other cities. The bustling scene at this airport not only reflects the prosperity of Cambodia’s tourism industry, but also highlights the achievements of Chinese-funded enterprises in overseas investment and construction.
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, an international airport that costs US$880 million, covers an area of 700 hectares, has 38 parking spaces and a terminal building of 81,800 square meters. It is invested by Yunnan Investment Group and is constructed by Yunnan Construction Investment Group. and Yunnan Aviation Industry Investment Group are responsible for operations. It is the first international airport implemented by a Chinese-funded enterprise overseas in the BOT model, giving wings to Cambodia’s tourism and economic development.
Top Sopheak, spokesman for the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism, praised Siem Reap’s Angkor International Airport for its important contribution to Cambodia’s tourism industry. He noted that the airport has great potential to attract tourists and investors, not only creating jobs in the economic and trade sectors, but also bringing prosperity to Siem Reap and Cambodia’s tourist destinations.
By 2023, the airport’s initial passenger throughput will be 7 million passengers per year, and is expected to increase to 12 million passengers by 2040. This growth trend heralds a booming economy in Cambodia.
It is predicted that Cambodia’s economy will grow by 6.6% or even 7% in the next few years, and it is expected to receive 5.6 million international tourists in 2024. The busy daily life at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport is a vivid reflection of the vitality of Cambodia’s tourism industry, and also indicates Cambodia’s unlimited potential in the future. This international airport not only provides tourists with convenient transportation, but also opens a new door for Cambodia’s economic development.
