With over 24 years of life in Cambodia, André Ruys is a Dutch-born pioneer in the country’s travel industry. Since founding his first venture in 2003, André has dedicated himself to uncovering the authentic soul of Cambodia, far beyond the typical tourist trails.
As the owner of Cambodiajeep.com and Cambodian Travel Partner, André manages a unique fleet of 20 vintage jeeps. He specializes in high-end, off-road adventures—from navigating rugged mountain passes to finding serenity in luxury floating tents.
Whether he’s conquering dusty backcountry roads or discovering hidden temples, André’s mission remains the same: to share the raw beauty and hidden gems of his adopted home with fellow adventurers. A co-founder of the Siem Reap Tourism Alliance, he continues to shape the future of sustainable and experiential travel in the region.
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I was 16 years old and i had a 6 weeks internship at a small travel agency.
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A massive thank you to the Travel Massive community for giving us the stage to introduce the Siem Reap Tourism Alliance! We are beyond excited to be here. First and foremost, we are looking for fellow entrepreneurs in Siem Reap who share our fire—peopl... show more
Hello Sarah, thank you for taking the time to read my blog. We are also incredibly enthusiastic about Siem Reap and Cambodia. Because we feel there is a lack of effective promotion for Siem Reap, we founded this Alliance. It consists of entrepreneurs wh... show more
Thanks for liking this post. I also believe we are working on something very interesting to promote Siem Reap. The private sector now has to take the lead in promoting the destination ourselves.
This year we are not at the ITB, maybe next year.
Hi Roberta, Thanks for your message, and please let me know when you're planning to visit Cambodia again. We would love to show you some of the more off-the-beaten-path locations and share our story on why travelers should definitely visit Cambodia.