Angkor Enterprise, the public body in charge of ticketing at the Angkor Archaeological Park, has reported a slight downturn in revenue during the first eleven months of 2025, marking the first softening in tourist numbers since the post-pandemic recovery began.

According to its December 1 press release, the enterprise earned more than $40.48 million from January to November—a 3.41% decrease compared to the same period in 2024. During that time, 867,195 foreign tourists purchased tickets to visit the UNESCO-listed Angkor Park, reflecting a 3.47% decline year-on-year.

Angkor Enterprise, founded in 2016 and operating under the technical supervision of the Ministry of Tourism and the financial oversight of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, manages the ticketing system for Cambodia’s most iconic heritage site. Ticket prices remain at $37 for one day, $62 for three days, and $72 for seven days.

Although Angkor Park is the main revenue driver, the enterprise also reported income from several other heritage destinations: $277,215 from Koh Ker Temple, $146,990 from Beng Mealea, $6,560 from Kbal Spean, and $1,162,810 from Chong Khneas, the gateway to the Tonle Sap’s floating villages.

The announcement comes as Cambodia experiences a mixed tourism landscape. Speaking at the Cambodia–China Tourism Forum 2025 on November 27, Minister of Tourism Hout Hak said the country welcomed approximately 4.8 million international visitors in the first ten months of the year. Of these, nearly one million were Chinese tourists—the largest group by nationality.

Hout Hak emphasized that Cambodia must be fully prepared to accommodate the return of Chinese visitors and investors, highlighting the importance of strengthening hospitality standards to meet rising expectations. “Chinese tourists and investors remain Cambodia’s leading market, and Cambodia is fully prepared to welcome their visits and investment,” he said.

The latest Angkor Enterprise figures mark a contrast with the strong recovery seen in 2024, when 1.02 million foreign tourists bought Angkor Park tickets—a jump of 28% from 2023—bringing in $47.83 million in revenue.

Earlier this year, Angkor Enterprise director-general Ly Sey projected that foreign ticket purchases in 2025 would rise by 25–30%. However, he acknowledged that Thai territorial aggression along the Cambodian border has had a negative impact on foreign arrivals, contributing to the softer-than-expected numbers.

Despite the slowdown, industry observers note that Cambodia’s tourism sector remains on a stable long-term recovery path, driven by growing regional travel and increasing international confidence in Southeast Asian destinations.