AirAsia still interested in expanding into Myanmar market
As part of its regional growth strategy, low-cost carrier AirAsia is still interested in expanding into Myanmar’s airline market. An article in the Myanmar Times quoted the firm’s CEO Riad Asmat as saying that countries such as Myanmar, Laos and
Tourism awards aim to highlight responsible activities
The second Myanmar Responsible Tourism Awards (MRTA) were held in Yangon this week. The aim of the awards is to highlight those tour companies that promote sustainable practices and empower local communities. “We want to encourage change in the ind
New tourism campaign aims to boost struggling industry
Authorities in Myanmar have launched a new tourism campaign, “Myanmar, Be Enchanted” as part of a bid to attract visitors to the country, as the tourism industry continues to struggle from the fallout of the crisis in Rakhine State. The new sloga
Archaeologists to sue Bagan committee
The Myanmar Archaeology Association is planning to sue the Bagan Management Committee for allegedly mismanaging the temples at Bagan, one of the most important heritage sites in the country, according to an article in the Myanmar Times. “Our priori
Myanmar expects more Japanese visitors after visa exemptions
Myanmar has said it expects to see an increase in the number of Japanese people travelling to the country, after the government announced a decision to provide visa exemptions for Japanese visitors, according to a report in the Myanmar Times. U Ohn
