To what extent does the new Tourism Law address the concerns of both local and foreign tour operators, and ecotourism players?
Myanmar Tourism
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Interviews & Viewpoints | U Ohn Maung, Minister of Hotels and Tourism: Interview from The Report: Myanmar 2019
Articles & Analysis | Myanmar attracts growing number of tourists from The Report: Myanmar 2019
Myanmar has emerged in recent years as a sought-after tourist destination in a region known for its tourism attractions. Since the country opened its doors through political reform in 2011, many have been attracted to its diverse landscapes, rich culture and heritage. While infrastructure challenges remain, and low hotel occupancy rates affect...
Myanmar has emerged in recent years as a sought-after tourist destination in a region known for its tourism attractions. Since the country opened its doors through political reform in 2011, many have been attracted to its diverse landscapes, rich culture and heritage. While infrastructure challenges remain, and low hotel occupancy rates affect small businesses, a decline in visitors from Western...
Although Myanmar has been faced with internal conflict, a new long-term economic agenda, alongside rising oil and gas prices and considerable growth in some manufacturing segments, are set to encourage increased foreign direct investment inflows into the country.
Articles & Analysis | Myanmar witnesses rising domestic tourism and increased desire for foreign travel from The Report: Myanmar 2018
After Myanmar began the transition to democracy, international tourism was not the only segment that thrived. Following decades of restrictions on domestic movement, local people are now largely free to explore the country. This has allowed domestic tourists to travel to previously closed regions to visit family and to make pilgrimages to holy...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Jean Michel Romon, Managing Director, Balloons over Bagan : Interview from The Report: Myanmar 2018
With an increase in national income and higher living standards, in what ways do you see domestic tourism shaping the future of the sector as a whole?