Tag: Myanmar Inbound
Easing of Dutch travel warning stokes Myanmar’s hopes for European recovery
Hopes have been raised that European interest in Myanmar will grow after the Dutch government recently softened its safety travel advice.
On October 10, the...
Myanmar widens visa-free relaxation scheme to HK, Macau
Myanmar's growing list of visa-exempt Asian nationalities now includes Hong Kong and Macau, the most recent additions after Japan and South Korea.
Since October 1,...
Myanmar wants to enchant with new destination branding
Myanmar has introduced the Be Enchanted brand, replacing Let the Journey Begin launched five years ago.
According to a statement from the Myanmar Tourism Marketing...
Asia DMC ploughs through business declines in Myanmar
As portions of the international travel community boycott Myanmar over the Rohingya crisis, Asia DMC is intensifying promotion of the destination with trade partners.
It...
Myanmar woos North Asian tourists with relaxed visa criteria
The government of Myanmar will grant visa-free entry to citizens of Japan and South Korea, in addition to allowing Chinese tourists to apply for...
To the big four and beyond in Myanmar
While the four ‘must-visit’ destinations in Myanmar remain sought after, attractions are emerging off the beaten path and promising to sustain tourist interest.
Myanmar travellers blaze trails to new destinations for international tourists
As leisure travel picks up among Myanmar's citizens, domestic tourism is surging and helping to plant the country's emerging destinations on the international travel...
More mid-tier hotels needed in Myanmar despite excess inventory
Despite there being a reported oversupply of hotel rooms in Myanmar's major tourist hubs, hospitality players say there is still room for growth in...
Myanmar goes from undersupply to oversupply of hotels
Myanmar is currently grappling with hotel oversupply as a swathe of properties continue to open while tourist arrivals fall short of the country's target.
Su...
Myanmar turns attention to Asian travellers as European markets decline
With Asian markets dominating in the face of declining European arrivals, Myanmar tourism players are shifting their focus to intra-regional travellers.
The Asian market accounted...
