The “Golden Land”, officially known as the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and formerly as Burma, has undergone dramatic reforms in recent years under the administration of President U Thein Sein. The rapid transition from a military junta to an open economy has surprised the global community and will see Myanmar assume the ASEAN chair for the first time in 2014.
Since the country opened its doors to the international community, what have been the biggest developments within the tourism sector?
ity to receive visitors. Its drawback is its location, some 50 miles north-east of downtown Yangon, which, with growing traffic, could be a long drive.
The consortium also includes three of Korea’s largest construction firms: Halla, Lotte and Kumho. Kumho, part of the Kumho Asiana group that also owns Asiana Airlines, specialises in airport...
Myanmar’s very name is evocative for many, conjuring images of an exotic land of famous golden pagodas, teeming jungles, rolling mountains, pristine tropical beaches, longyi-wearing monks and traditional cities with wooden shophouses and busy markets. Now more and more foreign visitors are able to come and see this storied country for...
While many sectors of Myanmar’s economy have great potential, the tourism sector is already highly profitable and growing rapidly. Flights into Myanmar have dramatically increased in number since 2010 as business visitors and leisure travellers flock to the frontier that until recently was isolated by international sanctions. Given the dearth in...
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