Tag: Myanmar Inbound
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...
Myanmar moves to allay Rakhine fears
Tourism stakeholders in Myanmar are rallying to mitigate the effects of conflict in the north-western Rakhine region on the country’s overall tourism health, with...
Myanmar jubilant as Asian arrivals swell
After seeing a staggering 109 per cent increase in visitors from Asia in 2017 over 2016, Myanmar has pledged to pump up its marketing...
Singaporeans lap up novel shorthaul destinations in Year of the Dog
Singaporean travellers are taking advantage of the Chinese New Year (CNY) holidays to explore lesser-known destinations, observed travel agents.
Bookings for travel during CNY, which...
Myanmar deliberates bed tax
The Myanmar Ministry of Hotels and Tourism is hoping to fatten its limited destination promotion funds with income from a possible bed tax.
Tint Thwin,...
Year-end Special: TTG Asia’s hottest stories of the year
What kept you glued to us? Here are a few of our most viewed, most read stories on www.ttgasia.com and TTG Asia social media this year
Myanmar National Airlines hops on twin-destination drive
An application to run flights lining world heritage sites in Myanmar and Cambodia has been lodged as part of a bid to boost tourism.
Myanmar...
Genting launches pioneering cruise to Myanmar island
Genting Cruise Lines is pioneering cruise journeys to a private island in the south of Myanmar in partnership with local resort operator, Tint Tint...
Caravans to carry tours and footfalls into Myanmar
To raise its own visitor numbers, Myanmar is working with operators and organisations in neighbouring countries on improving cross-border tourism in the region.
One of...
Majority of Myanmar safe to visit: tourism specialists
Travellers are being urged not to give up on Myanmar amid ongoing violent clashes in northern Rakhine State, even as travel advisories are being...
