In those days, Bagan was the biggest city in the country we now know as Myanmar, or Burma.  In fact it was a very religious city.  Staunchly Buddhist, whose citizens built over 10,000…

Look at any travel story or poster promoting tourism in Myanmar and chances are it will feature one of two iconic images - the shimmering golden stupa of Shwedagon Pagoda, or a hot-air…

With Myanmar’s ancient capital, Bagan, now inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage list, new offerings are being rolled out by various travel companies to promote the destination.…

International tourism in Bagan, Myanmar, is experiencing strong growth, but the ancient destination is still under-served by major hotel groups, a new report has found. In its latest…

Expedition cruise company SeaTrek announced that it is expanding the number of local conservation projects it will be supporting in Indonesia for 2025.

Myanmar Airways International offers exclusive Thingyan deals, inviting travelers to soar amidst the festive fervor of Myanmar New Year. With unbeatable fares and flexible travel dates, it's…

For fans of the explorer Simon Reeve, his new BBC2 Sunday night series ‘Wilderness’ which takes viewers on his toughest journeys yet, is a feast for fellow adventurers keen to see some of…

A new study, conducted by Novuna Personal Finance, delved into the cost of visiting bucket list destinations around the world, looking at the most affordable and expensive locations.

in September 2014, Myanmar evisa from India launched. It permits travellers to get their visa within 28 days. Thus, to witness the best glimpses, no better tourist destination than Myanmar. 

Banyan Tree Holdings (through its wholly-owned subsidiary Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts) and Myanmar Treasure Hotel & Resort Group Company (better known as Htoo Hospitality)…

The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) confirmed it was postponing the annual Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) dates to 25-26 August 2020. Myanmar will host the forum this year in…

Nico Gormsen, general manager of Hahn Air inaugurated the Hahn Air School in Myanmar on behalf of the Hahn Air Foundation. The festive ceremony was attended by almost 500 citizens of the…

On our cruise radar this week, Genting Dream performs a daring rescue in Malaysia, Princess Cruises offers free spending money or flights, Swoop Antarctica releases a statement and more.

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The newly announced UNESCO World Heritage town of Bagan is betting big on the upcoming ballooning season. This was revealed by Myanmar Tourism Marketing. This year, the town’s famous…

Car rental brand Avis, has announced its latest expansion into Myanmar to support both business and leisure travellers. The new Avis Myanmar head office is located at Inya Lake Hotel,…

On our cruise radar this week, AmaWaterways celebrates its new passenger vessel, The Strand Cruise launches sailings to an ancient temple city and more.

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Crystal Cruises has announced its full lineup of 2021 for Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, becoming the first cruise line to announce a complete 2021 deployment.

Myanmar’s Air KBZ has announced an interline agreement with Hahn Air Lines, allowing more than 100,000 travel agents in 190 countries to book domestic flights in Myanmar.

In the spirit of adventure and conservation, National Geographic Expedition launched river cruises in the UK in partnership with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours.

Myanmar's government is preparing a UNESCO World Heritage bid for Mrauk-U, the ancient Arkanese capital in Rakhine state. The Irrawaddy reports that the proposal will be submitted by…

Myanmar experienced a sharp rise in visitor arrivals in the first half of 2017. According to data from the Myanmar Tourism Federation (MTF), arrivals at the country's three main…

The famous Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon could be inscribed on to the UNESCO World Heritage list. The Irrawaddy news site reports that the ancient golden temple is one of three sites…

Cosmos says its new holiday adventures in south east Asia are perfect for viewers inspired by the latest Sunday night TV travel series with comedy duo, Dara O’Briain and Ed Byrne, as they…

​Following the success of its first classical music voyage along Myanmar’s majestic Ayeyarwady River earlier this month, The Strand Cruise has announced details of new dates for its series…

Pandaw Expeditions, the river cruise operator, has partnered with a restaurant in Myanmar to launch a new training programme for teenagers from disadvantaged backgrounds. Sanon, the…

Khiri Travel, the Asian DMC, has created two new full-day tours in Myanmar. The new itineraries both focus on the ancient city of Bagan, which dates back almost a millennium and is…

Plans for a new airport in the Mrauk-U, the ancient town in western Myanmar, are being moved forward. The Irrawaddy reported U Aung Kyaw Zan, regional transport minister for Myanmar's…

The Strand Cruise has announced details of a new voyage along the Irrawaddy (or Ayeyarwady) River between Mandalay and Yangon. The new itinerary will cover 959km over 11 days, leaving…

This week, Travel Daily Asia chats with May Myat Mon Win, chair of Myanmar Tourism Marketing, about the country's tourism strategy and targets... Q)    How did Myanmar's tourism…

The Myanmar government has called on international companies to invest in its up-and-coming tourism industry. Speaking at the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in Singapore, Myanmar's…