Double-digit drop in tourist arrivals, revenue for Cambodia's Angkor in 1st 10 months 2026

Cambodia's renowned Angkor Archaeological Park suffered double-digit declines in both international tourist arrivals and revenue in the first 10 months of 2026, according to an official statement released Monday.

The park received 566,714 foreign tourist arrivals during the period, down 26 percent year on year, while generating 27 million U.S. dollars in ticket revenue, a decrease of 24 percent year on year.

In October alone, international arrivals dipped 6.7 percent year on year to 56,186, the statement said.

Thong Mengdavid, deputy director of the China-ASEAN Studies Center at the Cambodia University of Technology and Science, showed optimism that visitor numbers will rebound in the coming years, citing the kingdom's relentless efforts to dismantle online scam networks.

"As we lower travel barriers and actively address safety concerns, Angkor's deep cultural and spiritual appeal will undoubtedly continue to draw back both first-time and repeat global travelers," he told Xinhua.

Spanning 401 square kilometers in northwestern Siem Reap province, the UNESCO World Heritage site remains the absolute centerpiece of Cambodia's tourism economy. The historical park houses 91 ancient temples built between the ninth and 13th centuries.