Cybercrime & Tourism Safety: Five young men say they were lured to Cambodia for casino “internships” but were forced into online fraud schemes, as Cambodia continues crackdowns on scam networks that have targeted foreigners. Green Season Travel Tech: Cambodia’s Tourism Ministry launched an augmented reality (AR) app to promote domestic travel during the green season, alongside exhibitions and events in Phnom Penh. Angkor Conservation: Park Hyatt Siem Reap teamed up with the World Monuments Fund to train 25 local heritage foremen for long-term Angkor Archaeological Park conservation, plus guest visits to active sites. Tourism Demand Watch: Cambodia welcomed about 1.3 million foreign tourists in Jan–Apr 2026, down nearly 46%, with declines from China, Vietnam and the US linked to regional factors and scam concerns. Aviation Boost: Cambodia and the US concluded a key Open Skies agreement after 12 years, aiming to unlock direct flights and boost tourism and trade. Waste & Water Quality: Cambodia reported major progress on zero-waste efforts, including plastic bag reduction and wastewater treatment, while Siem Reap’s Kampong Khleang cleanup removed around 40 tonnes of plastic over five months. Local Heritage Tourism: Prasat Ta Kwai and Hill 350 reopened in Surin with a weekend trial route drawing crowds, while Cambodia condemned the burning of a K’nar Temple staircase by Thai forces.