The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) on Thursday said that the market capitalisation of the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) touched $3.06 billion at the end of the first-quarter of 2024. SERC said the marketcap milestone indicates that CSX is growing at a healthy pace with room for growth. However, there is some concern […]
A multitude of national and international tourists on the morning of July 4, 2024, flocked to witness the breath-taking sunrise at Angkor Wat as well as explore various other attractions within the Angkor Archaeological Park. The daily ticket sales for Angkor range from 1,300 to 1,700 visitors. In terms of flight arrivals to Siem Reap, […]
The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Dr. Hun Manet, posted a message on the morning of July 3, 2024, congratulating the 73rd anniversary of the Kingdom of Cambodia becoming a member of UNESCO (July 3, 1951–July 3, 2024). The premier stated that since Cambodia became a member of UNESCO, Cambodia has registered four tangible heritage properties, […]
In a tremendous fillip to the Kingdom’s burgeoning tourism industry, acclaimed travel portal TripAdvisor has ranked Angkor Wat as the number one landmark in the world. The travel planning and booking site granted the top honour to Siem Reap’s prime attraction in Asia as well. Along with Angkor Wat, the portal also picked three more […]
The Transport Ministry on Wednesday said that passenger numbers at Larnaca and Paphos airports rose to 1,300,041 visitors during June, reflecting a 5.04 per cent increase compared to the previous year. “Passenger traffic for the first half of the year has outperformed previous historical records, approaching 5.1 million passengers,” the ministry added in an official […]
Cyprus Airways on Wednesday announced the launch of new direct flights from Larnaca to Barcelona, commencing on July 3. According to an official announcement by the airline, this new route will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Sundays. The company said that this schedule will provide “passengers with a convenient and comfortable travel option to […]
June 2024 passenger traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports reached 1,300,041 passengers, marking an increase of 5.04% compared to 2023, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works has announced. “Passenger traffic for the first half of the year recorded the best performance ever, approaching 5.1 mln passengers, the Ministry adds. Total traffic at Larnaca airport […]
President Christodoulides announced a €10 million increase in the Deputy Tourism Ministry’s budget for 2025 to enhance the country’s promotion abroad, fulfilling a long-standing request from tourism stakeholders. He also highlighted the potential for a direct air link between Cyprus and the US, revealing that an American company is currently exploring this possibility. Speaking at the […]
Dara Sakor International Airport in Koh Kong province’s Botum Sakor district will start domestic flights in August, Sin Chansereyvutha, Under-Secretary of State of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA), said yesterday. The decision was taken at the technical meeting for evaluating the airport’s work on June 30, he said. Currently, the airport is almost […]
Cyprus saw a 20.1 per cent increase in tourist arrivals during 2023, reaching 3,845,652 compared to 3,201,080 in 2022, with over one-third of visitors staying in Paphos, according to a report by the state’s statistical service. Another key highlight of the report was that Cyprus’ tourism revenue rose by 22.6 per cent, totalling €2.99 billion. […]
Greece’s Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAAEY) has made a significant decision regarding the methodology for calculating the regulated revenue of the Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnection project, marking a crucial step toward finalizing the regulatory framework for the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) project. According to a briefing from Greek grid manager ADMIE, that is the project’s implementing […]
Tourism revenue in Cyprus saw a modest rise of 5.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, while April remained essentially the same, according to a report released on Monday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). According to the report, which is based on the Cyprus Statistical […]
Eurobank on Monday announced that it now holds shares representing 55.48 per cent of the total issued share capital and voting rights of Hellenic Bank. Specifically, Eurobank S.A., a subsidiary of Eurobank Ergasias Services and Holdings S.A., disclosed that on June 28, 2024, it purchased 168 shares of Hellenic Bank Public Company Limited (“Hellenic Bank”) […]
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) this week announced its intention to explore the establishment of the Cyprus – Baltic States Business Association, aimed at enhancing economic and trade relations between Cyprus and the Baltic region. “We are pleased to announce that the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry is exploring the possibility […]
At the forefront of elevating Cyprus, real estate is Blackbook Agency, led by Managing Director Eleftheria Voskaridou. The real estate market in Cyprus is an ever-evolving landscape, shaped by a confluence of economic, social, and technological trends. The sector has experienced remarkable growth, attracting both local and international investors. Key trends such as sustainable building […]
The famed Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia’s most attractive tourism landscape, received 521,950 foreign tourists in the first semester of 2024, a year-on-year increase of 35 percent. The figures, shared by the Angkor Enterprise, revealed a substantial increase in revenue from the entrance pass sales, which rose by 36 percent to a significant $24.35 million. The […]