Grand Mercure announces first Myanmar property opening
French hotel chain Grand Mercure has announced the opening of its first property in Myanmar, in the commercial capital of Yangon. According to an industry report, the Grand Mercure Yangon Golden Empire has 175 rooms, ranging in size from 30 square me
Air Asia to begin Yangon-Chiang Mai route
Low-cost airline AirAsia will begin flying between Yangon and Chiang Mai, Thailand, three times a week starting on August 11, according to a report. The flights will take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays on planes carrying up to 180 passeng
State Counsellor calls for tourism improvements
State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has urged those involved in the country’s tourism sector to make changes, in order for the country to attract more foreign visitors. Speaking during the Central Committee for National Tourism Development, Aung
