Russian tour operators sign agreements for longer Cambodia holidays
Three planned packages would span eight, 12 and 15 days, while a possible charter flight in early December 2026 remains unconfirmed.
Five memorandums of understanding signed by Russian outbound tour operators provide for the development and sale of longer Cambodian holidays, the Pacific Asia Travel Association Cambodia Chapter (PATACC) said. The operators agreed to offer three packages, with durations of eight, 12 and 15 days.
Angkor’s heritage attractions would feature alongside cultural and urban stops in Phnom Penh, with coastal locations and islands also included in the proposed itineraries. PATACC said it aimed to extend visits and distribute tourism benefits more widely within Cambodia.
The signings took place at the sixth edition of the 2026 Cambodia Travel Match (CTM) Mini-Series, which closed on November 9 in Phnom Penh. PATACC organised the gathering for Russian and Russian-speaking markets, connecting Cambodian businesses with travel firms whose networks include Moscow, Vladivostok and Nakhodka.
Sales could begin using existing connecting air services, PATACC chairman Thourn Sinan said. Participants explored an initial charter flight in early December 2026, but no service has been confirmed. He said a decision would require sufficient demand, commercial arrangements with airlines, operational readiness and regulatory approvals.
To prepare the packages for sale, PATACC plans to coordinate with Russian partners and Cambodian destination management companies, hotels and transport businesses. Work will cover routes, prices, booking arrangements and promotional material in Russian. The association also intends to assess commercial performance by tracking customer enquiries, sales and confirmed bookings.
