MORE beach resorts in Myanmar, which traditionally close shop during the monsoon season from May to October, are electing to remain open due to an increase in bookings.
Flight services have also been operational, as opposed to being cancelled or having frequencies reduced.
Oliver E Soe Thet, owner of Laguna Lodge Eco Hotel on Ngapali Beach, said the property had received twice as many bookings as last year. He added that most of the hotels that were operational were offering discounts of up to 50 per cent during the monsoon.
Four hotels have chosen to stay open at Ngapali Beach, up from two last year.
At Ngwe Saung Beach, nine out of 22 hotels are open for business, according to Silver View Hotel director, Aung Htay Linn.
Ocean Paradise is offering a 10 per cent discount on bookings during the monsoon. Its operations manager, Tun Zaw Oo, said the hotel was targeting budget-conscious local travellers.
At Chaungtha Beach, where bookings are up about 10 per cent, some 15 hotels are offering discounts of about 15 to 20 per cent.
