Tag: Myanmar Inbound
Mushrooming of eco-lodges in Myanmar paves way for poverty reduction
As travellers become more aware of their footprint and the impact they have on locals, hopes are being pinned on Myanmar’s mounting eco-lodges piquing the interest of conscientious tourists wanting to truly immerse themselves in local life.
New sustainable lodge in Myanmar eyes longhaul travellers
A new sustainable lodge is aiming to lure more longhaul travellers to Myanmar’s untouched coastline, while giving back to the community.
Lalay Lodge opened its...
New tour by Sampan Travel shines light on Myanmar’s forgotten WWII...
Myanmar-based boutique tour operator Sampan Travel will be hosting The Forgotten War Tour, exploring the stories and legacy of the Second World War in...
Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project puts sustainability at heart of operations
Myanmar-based social enterprise Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project is aiming to rekindle age-old relationships between fishermen and dolphins while adding to Mandalay’s attractions.
Since launching at...
Myanmar goes on quest to build China as new market source
Hopes are high that China’s swelling middle-class travellers will be able to help steer Myanmar’s lagging tourism industry to recovery.
As many longhaul markets continue...
New inbound flights raise prospects for Myanmar tourism
Tourism players are hopeful that a string of new flights will boost inbound tourism to Myanmar.
In recent months, a number of airlines have started...
Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project rolls out improved tour programmes
Myanmar's Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project has enhanced its tour options for the 2019-2020 season, with an eye to improve the guest experience as well...
Myanmar offers VoAs to six more countries
The Myanmar government has granted visa-on-arrival (VoA) for visitors from six more countries, namely, Australia, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain and Switzerland, as part of...
Myanmar heartthrob named ambassador for Thai inbound tourism
Myanmar Tourism Marketing (MTM) and the Myanmar Tourism Federation (MTF) have signed an MoU with Myanmar model-actor Paing Takhon to collaborate on a number...
Myanmar Tourism Marketing ties up with US travel advisor association
Myanmar Tourism Marketing (MTM) has signed an MoU with the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), which opened its newest chapter in Myanmar in...
