Tourism arrivals in Myanmar reach record high
Record tourist arrivals in Myanmar and tourism revenue in 2014 surpassed expectations, officials said on January 5. Data showed the country hosted more than 3.5 million tourists and earned $1.14 billion in 2014.
Most visitors were from Asia, especially from Thailand, Japan and China, which made up 67 per cent of tourist arrivals in 2014. Tourism numbers have been on the rise since the country began to open up following the 2010 election that ended military rule.
Authorities predict five million tourist arrivals in 2015 and the ministry plans to open up more coastal areas and ethnic regions in addition to the traditionally popular destinations.
Myanmar is planning for tourist arrivals to reach 7.5 million by 2020.
Airports are also being expanded. Yangon International Airport’s capacity is set to rise from 2.7 million passengers to six million passengers. The work is slated for completion next year.
Record tourist arrivals in Myanmar and tourism revenue in 2014 surpassed expectations, officials said on January 5. Data showed the country hosted more than 3.5 million tourists and earned $1.14 billion in 2014. Most visitors were from Asia, especially from Thailand, Japan and China, which made up 67 per cent of tourist arrivals in 2014. Tourism numbers have been on the rise since the country began to open up following the 2010 election that ended military rule. Authorities predict five million tourist arrivals in 2015 and the ministry plans to open up more coastal areas and ethnic regions in addition...
Record tourist arrivals in Myanmar and tourism revenue in 2014 surpassed expectations, officials said on January 5. Data showed the country hosted more than 3.5 million tourists and earned $1.14 billion in 2014.
Most visitors were from Asia, especially from Thailand, Japan and China, which made up 67 per cent of tourist arrivals in 2014. Tourism numbers have been on the rise since the country began to open up following the 2010 election that ended military rule.
Authorities predict five million tourist arrivals in 2015 and the ministry plans to open up more coastal areas and ethnic regions in addition to the traditionally popular destinations.
Myanmar is planning for tourist arrivals to reach 7.5 million by 2020.
Airports are also being expanded. Yangon International Airport’s capacity is set to rise from 2.7 million passengers to six million passengers. The work is slated for completion next year.
