Angkor Archaeological Park Ticket Sales Drop 26% in First Three Quarters of 2026

Ticket sales at Cambodia's Angkor Archaeological Park plunged over 25% in the first nine months of 2026, with industry leaders calling it worse than pandemic-era declines.

Cambodia's iconic Angkor Archaeological Park generated approximately $24.24 million in ticket revenue during the January-September period of 2026, representing a sharp 25.9% decrease compared to the same timeframe in 2025.

Data released by Angkor Enterprise on October 1 revealed that 510,528 international tourists purchased entry tickets during the nine-month span, marking a 27.61% year-on-year drop. The decline reflects broader challenges facing Cambodia's tourism sector.

September figures showed relative stability, with 35,535 tickets sold—a minimal 0.32% decrease from September 2025. However, monthly revenue still fell 3.1% to $1.69 million.

The archaeological park offers three ticket tiers: single-day passes priced at $37, three-day passes at $62, and week-long passes at $72. Cambodian residents holding long-term status can obtain complimentary Angkor Passes.

Beyond the main park, Angkor Enterprise oversees several additional heritage sites that contributed modest revenue during the period. Koh Ker brought in $146,295, while Beng Mealea generated $119,060. Kbal Spean earned $4,860, and boat service tickets at Chong Khneas totaled $544,093.

Established in 2016, Angkor Enterprise operates as a public administrative body under joint oversight from the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

Thourn Sinan, who chairs the Pacific Asia Travel Association's Cambodia chapter, attributed the downturn to multiple converging pressures. Speaking on October 1, he cited worldwide economic instability, regional political tensions, and a recent border dispute with Thailand as contributing factors.

"Advance bookings for tourism services haven't shown encouraging signs yet," Sinan noted, adding that the current situation is proving more severe than disruptions experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. He described 2026 as historically significant in terms of the magnitude of decline.

Sinan emphasized that recovery prospects remain tied to evolving geopolitical circumstances, which he continues to monitor closely.

For context, Angkor Enterprise recorded $44.71 million in ticket revenue from 955,131 foreign visitors throughout 2025, itself representing a 6.7% drop in visitor numbers and a 6.51% decline in revenue from 2024.