Tourism bylaws setting out the rules and regulations for the industry could be released this month by the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism. Parliament approved a new Tourism Law last year, and since then has been working on the new bylaws. The changes include allowing tourism businesses to apply for licences through the regional or state tourism committees. According to an article in the Myanmar Times, those who want to operate guest houses will also be able to apply for a three-year licence. “Tourism is a business that could be held back by too much centralization, that is why regions and states will issue licences under the new law,” U Tint Thwin, a retired director general from the ministry was quoted as saying.
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