THE Myanmar Tourism Federation and Sphere Conferences, a subsidiary of Singapore Press Holdings, have inked a deal to organise Myanmar’s first-ever hospitality and tourism investment conference.
The Myanmar Hospitality & Tourism Conference will be held at the Traders Hotel, Yangon from February 26-28, 2013.
Positioned as a gateway for investors, owners, developers and operators of hospitality and tourism products to explore opportunities available in Myanmar, the conference will offer face-to-face meetings with local government officials, associations and industry leaders, and the chance to gain first-hand knowledge about the country’s tourism masterplan.
Chua Wee Phong, chairman, Sphere Conferences, said: “What we are hoping to achieve is to help others understand the needs of the tourism and hospitality sector in Myanmar…and then link businesses together so that the entire industry can grow.”
Patricia Cheong, general manager, Sphere Conferences, said: “There is notable interest among foreign investors in Myanmar, especially companies in the hospitality and tourism sector. Over the next 12 months, we will be hosting other conferences that centre on Myanmar, covering sectors such as banking and finance, technology and logistics.”
