Surge in visitors and revenue at Angkor park

Bustling ancient site: Throngs of tourists visiting the Angkor Wat temple in Siem Reap province in this file photo from 2023. — AFP

THE famed Angkor Archaeological Park recorded 115,532 foreign visitors in January 2024, up 49% from 77,436 in the same month 2023, said a news release.

This surge in visitors at the ancient site translated into a substantial boost in revenue, with ticket sales generating US$5.5mil, representing a 51% increase compared to January 2023, said the state-owned Angkor Enterprise.