In brief
In the first ten months of 2026, Angkor received 566,714 foreign tourists—a 26% fall—and earned $27 million in ticket sales, down 24% from the previous year. Despite the dip, officials remain hopeful for a rebound as Cambodia tackles online scams and eases travel restrictions.
For the first ten months of 2026, Angkor Archaeological Park in Cambodia reported a sharp decline in both visitor numbers and ticket income. Visitors fell 26 percent to 566,714 foreign tourists, while revenue slipped 24 percent to $27 million, the Xinhua agency said on November 2.
October alone saw international arrivals dip 6.7 percent year over year to 56,186, a small but noticeable drop in an already weaker season.
Park officials say the downturn is not the end of the line. "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," said Thong Mengdavid, deputy director of the China‑ASEAN Studies Center at the Cambodia University of Technology and Science.
"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,"
About Angkor
The UNESCO World Heritage site occupies 401 square kilometers in Siem Reap province and houses 91 temples built between the 9th and 13th centuries, making it the cornerstone of Cambodia’s tourism economy.
Efforts to dismantle online scam networks and streamline travel permits are expected to boost visitor confidence and help the park rebound in the coming years, officials say.
Tourism is a vital sector for Cambodia, so the double‑digit fall in revenue and arrivals carries both economic and cultural implications for the nation.
