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Cambodia Copes with Double-Digit Traffic Growth

Phnom Penh International Airport saw a 15-percent increase in traffic last year. (Photo: Gabriele Stoia)

By Jennifer Meszaros • Contributor - Asia

February 5, 2014

The operator of Cambodia's three international airports recently received more than $100 million for upgrades in an effort to accommodate strong passenger growth driven by the country’s nascent tourism industry. Cambodia Airports—a subsidiary of French firm Vinci, which serves as the concession company for the international gateways at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville—has begun construction and expects it to progress in stages over the next two years. Plans call for the extension of the existing terminal in Phnom Penh by more than 200,000 square feet and include a third floor to offer better services to business travelers. The upgrades will include new IT systems, check-in counters, boarding gates and traveler services. Last year, the airport received 2.4 million visitors, an increase of 15 percent compared with 2012. Phnom Penh offers 26 routes through 20 airlines and serves as a hub for national carrier Cambodia Angkor Air.

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