Culture and Luxury in Cambodia at Jaya House River Park.

Siem Reap continues to welcome travellers with the warmth, ease and sense of discovery that has long defined Cambodia’s cultural capital. The city remains safe, accessible and fully open for tourism, with hotels, sights and infrastructure operating seamlessly and uninterrupted.

This year marks the 10^th anniversary of Jaya House River Park, Cambodia’s #1 hotel and the country’s first 100% single-use plastic free property. Regularly recognised amongst the Top 25 Hotels in the World, Jaya House is a benchmark for travellers who want to leave a positive impact.  Neighbouring hotel Shinta Mani Angkor, a longstanding icon of Siem Reap’s luxury hospitality scene, shares Jaya House’s purpose, which today is more poignant than ever – to prioritise the livelihoods of the Khmer community who make Siem Reap one of the most enriching and transformational travel destinations in the world.

At Jaya House River Park, a contribution from every room booked directly supports three impactful initiatives central to the hotel’s mission. The Cambodian Landmine Relief Fund, aiding mine clearance and survivor rehabilitation, Project T (Trees for Life), a long-term sustainability programme that has planted over 5,000 native trees to date and CRST (Cambodia Rural Students Trust), an NGO dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty through access to education. Jaya House River Park is proudly staffed entirely by Cambodian nationals, ensuring that tourism directly supports local livelihoods and skills development. This commitment to local empowerment is extended through initiatives such as the Children’s Nutritional Book Drive, which has delivered more than 1,600 books to schools and libraries across Cambodia, providing vital education resources for young Cambodians.

Shinta Mani Angkor channels this ethos through a design-led, culturally immersive approach to hospitality that celebrates Cambodian craftmanship, heritage and philanthropy. Long admired for its sense of place and commitment to social impact, the hotel continues to welcome travellers seeking depth, authenticity and a strong connection to the destination beyond the temples.

Across the city, hotels report that traveller confidence is being reinforced through transparent communication and first-hand experience. From the temples of Angkor Wat to the surrounding countryside, guests continue to explore freely, immersing themselves in Seim Reap’s distinctive blend of culture, heritage and community-led initiatives that operate independently of mass tourism.

Siem Reap is and always has been safe. Our guests are arriving as planned, moving freely throughout the city and surrounding countryside, engaging with the destination the same way they always have. From an operational standpoint, nothing has changed. Cambodia’s tourism sector has a long track record of resilience – particularly in established destinations such as Siem Reap and Phnom Penh.” Says Christian de Boer, Managing Director of Jaya House.

Beyond Ankor Wat, travellers can discover a city shaped by creativity and purpose. Cultural hubs such as The Made in Cambodia Marketcontinue to champion local artisans and craftspeople, while institutions including the Cambodian Landmine Relief Centre & Museum provide meaningful historical insight alongside ongoing humanitarian work. Nature-led experiences., from visits to the Angkor Wildlife Sanctuary & Aquarium to excursions on Tonlé Sap Lake, Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake, remain central to the Siem Reap journey.

Siem Reap’s strength has always come from its people, culture and sense of community. Travellers are continuing to experience the destination exactly as they always have – exploring freely, engaging deeply and leaving with a genuine understanding of Cambodia. Our role is to support that journey responsibly and ensure the benefits of tourism remain rooted in the local community”. SaysBenjamin Lehmann, General Manager, Shinta Mani Angkor.

As Jaya House River Park enters its second decade and Shinta Mani Angkor continues its enduring contribution to the city’s hospitality landscape, both hotels echo a shared message across Siem Reap. The destination remains calm, stable and deeply rewarding for travellers seeking cultural depth, perspective and purpose.