CAMBODIAN operators report a strong rebound in bookings in January after a difficult period last year, with the upward trend set to continue into the February-March low season.
FCC Cambodia, which operates a total of 60 rooms at an average daily rate of US$115, recorded occupancy of above 80 per cent in January at its three boutique hotels—two in Phnom Penh and one in Siem Reap.
This was an increase of about 10 per cent over last year, said FCC operations director Benoit Jancloes.
Based on advanced bookings, Jancloes also projected a similar performance for February and March.
Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra general manager Didier Lamoot said bookings continued to “look good” at the two Sofitel hotels in Cambodia heading into the off-peak period.
Agents are similarly looking at higher numbers, with Mekong Heritage Travel general manager Som Sun Sovann reporting a 20 per cent increase in Cambodian tour bookings last month.
“We expect the same in February and March—about 25 per cent more than last year,” she said.
By Steve Finch
