Myanmar’s Ministry of Tourism is pushing forward with the implementation of a “two countries, one destination” campaign that hinges on establishing direct flights between the historic cities of Bagan and Siem Reap. The campaign’s single-visa programme would allow tourists holding either a Myanmar or Cambodia visa to travel directly between the two countries without the […]
Myanmar courting Thai steel ventures
May 11, 2017 by
The Myanmar government is wooing Thai steel producers to set up a joint venture to produce hot-rolled coil steel in Bagan, according to the secretary-general of the Iron and Steel Club under the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), Korrakod Padungjitt. He said the Myanmar government is building a steal factory in Bagan with total capacity […]
Bus Ticketing In Myanmar Goes Digital, Thanks To This Brother-Sister Team
May 5, 2017 by
Myanmar has undergone significant transformations since allowing foreign telecoms to set up shop in the country in 2014. The costs of SIM cards dropped, mobile phone ownership skyrocketed and a startup ecosystem emerged in Yangon and other major cities. But not every industry has been quick to evolve — the travel industry, for one. Although […]
Myanmar’s beach destinations to watch
May 3, 2017 by
Myanmar’s four key beach destinations – Ngapali, Kawthaung, Ngwe Saung and Chaungtha – are emerging as up-and-coming tropical getaway spots in Asia, each with its own distinct characteristics. According to C9 Hotelworks’ new Ngapali Beach Tourism Market Review, the impact of more airlift to Ngapali’s main gateway of Thandwe last year pushed growth up 28 […]
Rakhine airport in Myanmar to be built by tender
March 6, 2017 by
The Rakhine State government will invite tenders for the construction of an airport in Mrauk-U, State Planning and Finance Minister Kyaw Aye Thein said. He told the Myanmar Times that the decision to put the airport project out to tender was due to insufficient funds in the state’s budget which allocated K2 billion a year […]
Shwedagon Pagoda to be Discussed as World Heritage Site Nominee
February 16, 2017 by
RANGOON — Shwedagon Pagoda will be discussed as an addition to a UNESCO tentative list that will inform future World Heritage nominations, according to a UNESCO Rangoon announcement on Friday. Meetings between UNESCO and the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture will be held at Rangoon’s Department of Archeology and National Museum office on […]
Myanmar seeks avoidance of tourism pitfalls in sustainable development
January 25, 2017 by
As Myanmar’s Ministry of Hotels and Tourism gears up to launch a campaign to promote its southern “virgin” archipelago, union minister Ohn Maung said responsible and sustainable tourism practices are essential to preserve the country’s beauty and culture. Hoping to learn from other ASEAN member countries, he will visit Thailand’s largest tourist island Phuket on […]
1,432 Hotel Licences Issued
January 23, 2017 by
The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism says it has issued licences to 1,432 hotels and guest houses, including 27 with foreign investment. By last month the ministry approved 421 licences in Mandalay Region, 354 in Yangon Region and 290 in Shan State. There are reportedly more than 56,000 hotel rooms in the country with 17,700 in Yangon. There are five hotels with joint investment and 21 government-owned hotels. The ministry has allowed foreign-owned hotels in Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan, Kawthoung, Tachilek and Myeik. Investment in hotel construction reached more than US$3 billion. Singapore has led investment with US$1.6 billion, partly because it was used as a conduit by the US and other countries that imposed sanctions […]
Foreign Travelers keen on Going to Chin and Shan States
January 1, 2017 by
YANGON – Foreign visitors are keen on going to Chin and Shan states rather than other regions such as Bagan, Taunggyi, Inle and Mandalay, which were previously the more popular tourist destinations, says Phyo Wai Yazar from All Asia Exclusive Travel @ Tour Co Ltd. During December, the number of tourist arrivals in hilly […]
Cash is Still King in Myanmar But Visa Gains Ground
December 20, 2016 by
American payment technology giant Visa saw double digit growth in transactions in Myanmar in the past year, bolstering its efforts to break into a country dominated by cash. The numbers of locals using Visa’s pre-paid cards abroad increased by 80% in the period between October 2015 to September 2016 while the actual amount spent […]
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