Myanmar Coronavirus Travel Impact Summary

21-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

At least 2 people have been killed when police fired on protestors in Mandalay on 20 Feb, after a raid when police and soldiers fired live rounds and rubber bullets. Thousands gathered at the main junctions in Yangon, holding a vigil for the Myanmar protestor who died earlier in the week. The USA has called upon the military to “refrain from violence”

Source: www.bangkokpost.com/world/2071583/two-killed-by-live-fire-in-myanmar-protests

21-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

Tens of thousands of protestors gathered again on 21 Feb across the country

Source: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/myanmar-protesters-gather-again-actor-lu-min-arrested-2-killed-14247926?cid=cna_flip_070214

21-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

Millions of people are set to gather on 22 Feb for a nationwide strike, the “Five Twos”, with the hope to accelerate the Civil Disobedience Movement against the military

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/millions-expected-to-join-general-strike-in-myanmar-on-monday-to-oppose-regime.html

20-Feb-2021 💉 vaccine

457 officials from the government have been vaccinated in Naypyitaw

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/covid-19-vaccination-starts-in-nay-pyi-taw-and-yangon-region/

20-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

Nearly 550 people have been detained since the coup on 1 Feb

Source: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/us-myanmar-military-protester-death-mya-thwate-khaing-14241908?cid=cna_flip_070214

20-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

Members of diverse ethnic minorities, transport workers, creative workers and others, took to the streets again on 20 Feb

Source: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/myanmar-coup-minorities-protest-show-of-unity-14241866?cid=cna_flip_070214

19-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

Myanmar protestors welcomed the UK and Canada’s sanctions against the country, with Japan agreeing with Australia, India and the US on the need for a quick restoration of democracy

Source: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/myanmar-coup-protests-welcome-sanctions-britain-canada-14233040

16-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

The police have filed a 2nd charge against Aung San Suu Kyi, extending her house arrest. She is now being charged for violating the country’s Natural Disaster Law, as well as illegally importing walkie talkies. President Win Myint also faces charges for violating the country’s Natural Disaster Law. Over 400 politicians, civil servants and activists have been arrested since 1 Feb. There have been regular internet blackouts

Source: asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Myanmar-Coup/Myanmar-junta-charges-Suu-Kyi-again-to-keep-her-under-house-arrest

16-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

Aung San Suu Kyi’s trial has begun behind closed-doors. The next session will be on 1 Mar, and could last from 6 months-1 year

Source: www.bangkokpost.com/world/2069271/trial-for-suu-kyi-begins-in-secret

16-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

Singapore has said that the situation in Myanmar is “alarming”, but saw sanctions hurting citizens

Source: www.bangkokpost.com/world/2069183/singapore-says-myanmar-situation-alarming-but-no-need-for-sanctions

15-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

Myanmar is experiencing a near total internet blackout

Source: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/myanmar-experiencing-near-total-internet-shutdown-14198398?cid=cna_flip_070214

13-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

Mass protests took place on the 13 Feb for the 8th consecutive day in a row, with airline staff, health workers and school teachers. Thousands gathered in Yangon, whilst there were also protests in Naypyitaw, Mandalay and other towns. More than 350 people have been arrested, according to the United Nations. There are also reports of nighttime arrests

Source: www.bangkokpost.com/world/2067611/anger-over-arrests-in-myanmar-at-anti-coup-protests

13-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

Myanmar’s junta are planning a new cybersecurity law which will give it sweeping powers to access user data, order internet shutdowns and even arrest anyone accessing banned sites, such as Facebook

Source: www.bangkokpost.com/world/2067619/myanmar-juntas-planned-cyber-law-condemned

13-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

The Myanmar junta have banned the words “regime” or “junta” when reporting on the military government, causing fear about more crackdowns on media outlets

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-military-bans-use-regime-junta-media.html

12-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

The US has announced sanctions against the Myanmar junta, blocking any US assets and transactions for 10 current/ former military officials involved in the coup. General MIin Aung Hlaing called for civil servants to restart work after strikes, saying “effective actions will be taken”

Source: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/us-sanctions-myanmar-coup-leaders-as-generals-warn-protesters-to-14174978

12-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

Myanmar supporters of Aung San Suu Kyi called for tougher sanctions against the new junta to push them out of power

Source: www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/us-sanctions-on-myanmar-junta-not-enough-suu-kyi-supporters-say

12-Feb-2021 💉 vaccine

Myanmar has approved the use of the Chinese-made vaccine

Source: news.cgtn.com/news/2021-02-12/Myanmar-approves-use-of-Chinese-COVID-19-vaccine-XPkydDlGfe/index.html

12-Feb-2021 💉 vaccine

Myanmar will allow the private sector to import vaccines approved by the government

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/private-sector-permitted-import-covid-19-vaccines-myanmar.html

11-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism met with the Myanmar Tourism Federation and its members. The Minister said that work would be accelerated to boost tourism

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/moht-holds-meeting-with-mtf-its-11-member-associations/

10-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

Protests are reaching the hundreds of thousands mark

Source: www.thejakartapost.com/seasia/2021/02/09/myanmar-protesters-reach-hundreds-of-thousands-warning-shots-fired.html

09-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

Testing for COVID-19 has collapsed to its ;lowest levels since late Dec, with just 1,987 tests reported on 8 Feb compared to 9,000 a week earlier

Source: www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/coronavirus-testing-collapses-in-myanmar-after-coup

09-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

Police used rubber bullets, water cannons and tear gas against demonstrators across Myanmar, with one woman in a critical condition

Source: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/myanmar-anti-coup-protesters-police-fire-rubber-bullets-guns-14145580

09-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

Pagodas have been reopened to the public, including the Shwedagon pagoda in Yangon

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/pagodas-reopened-to-public-under-covid-19-rules/

09-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

Myanmar has banned gatherings of over 5 people, and imposed a curfew of 8pm-4am on Yangon and Mandalay

Source: www.thaipbsworld.com/myanmar-junta-imposes-curfew-meeting-bans-as-protests-swell/

08-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

The military junta addressed the public for the first time, saying that this is “different” to past military governments, and reassured the public that their economic polices will remain the same and the country will be open to foreign investment

Source: asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Myanmar-Coup/Myanmar-junta-chief-Min-Aung-Hlaing-says-this-coup-is-different

08-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

The Myanmar Tourism Federation has made a plea to overseas operators to continue to support the people of Myanmar. Some domestic and repatriation flights restarted on 4 Feb

Source: www.ttrweekly.com/site/2021/02/call-to-support-myanmars-people/

08-Feb-2021 👨‍✈️ aviation

Myanmar Airways International has resumed its relief flights between Kuala Lumpur-Yangon, which it will fly three times weekly during Feb

Source: www.ttrweekly.com/site/2021/02/mai-resumes-services-to-kuala-lumpur/

07-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

The Myanmar junta have blocked more social media channels, including Twitter and Instagram, with internet connectivity down to 16% of ordinary levels from 6 Feb

Source: www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/myanmar-junta-extends-social-media-blockade-as-protests-spread

07-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

The Tourism Council of Thailand have estimated that 1 million tourism workers were out of work during the 5-week lockdown of 4 eastern provinces and Samut Sakhon. They also see unemployment rising to 1.5-2 million in Q1 as businesses fail. They also estimated that 80% of tourism businesses in Chonburi, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chiang Rai and Bangkok are still closed, and urged the government for more financial aid

Source: www.pattayamail.com/latestnews/news/thailand-tourism-sector-unemployment-seen-rising-despite-end-of-lockdowns-342699

07-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

The Tatmadaw (military) government will continue to support the economy, they have said, including enabling the resumption of domestic travel, opening hotels and resuming international relief flights

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-continue-efforts-support-economy-amid-covid-19.html

07-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets in Yangon on 7 Feb again, calling for the release of Suu Kyi

Source: asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Myanmar-Coup/Myanmar-sees-biggest-protests-since-2007-uprising2

07-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

There are reports that police fired rubber bullets to disperse crowds during a protest in Myawaddy, and arrested 6 people

Source: news.cgtn.com/news/2021-02-07/Internet-access-restored-in-Myanmar-XGHWXl355u/index.html

07-Feb-2021 💉 vaccine

Myanmar has approved the Sputnik V vaccine

Source: en.vietnamplus.vn/myanmar-approves-sputnik-v-vaccine-indonesia-to-use-sinovac-vaccine-for-the-elderly/196063.vnp

06-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

Myanmar had its biggest anti-coup protests on 6 Feb in Yangon, with thousands of demonstrators, despite an internet blackout

Source: www.bangkokpost.com/world/2063715/protest-crowds-swell-in-myanmar

05-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

President U win Myint and State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi are under house arrest and are said to be in good health

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-president-moved-official-residence-suu-kyi-good-health.html

05-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

Teachers have joined the civil disobedience campaign with lecturers, medical workers, youth groups, students and some private and public sector workers

Source: newsinfo.inquirer.net/1392540/we-dont-want-this-military-coup-myanmar-teachers-join-protests

05-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

The United Nations Security Council have spoken of a “deep concern” over the military coup in Myanmar, calling for the “release of all detainees”. However, it did not condemn the coup as originally desired by certain members

Source: www.bangkokpost.com/world/2063119/un-security-council-expresses-deep-concern-after-myanmar-coup

05-Feb-2021 💉 vaccine

More than 380,000 people over 65 years old will be vaccinated on 5 Feb in 34 Yangon townships. From 27 Jan – 2 Feb, 103,142 frontliners have been vaccinated

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/more-380000-myanmar-receive-covid-19-vaccine.html

04-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

Myanmar organisations, including the Myanmar Tourism Guide Association, have condemned the military coup. It said more than 600 of its tour guides stood with the civil disobedience campaign, and will not cooperate with the military government

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-organisations-condemn-tatmadaw-takeover.html

04-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

70 MPs from the National League for Democracy took a parliamentary oath to serve their constituents, despite the military coup, stating that “no one can revoke the election results”

Source: www.frontiermyanmar.net/en/nld-lawmakers-in-nay-pyi-taw-defy-military-take-oath-of-office/

04-Feb-2021 👨‍✈️ aviation

All of Myanmar’s commercial airports have been closed, including Yangon International Airport, until 31 May

Source: www.ttrweekly.com/site/2021/02/all-myanmars-airline-services-shutdown/

04-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

Mandalay Hill and Yankin Hill could attract international tourists due to their pagodas and unique stone statues

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/mandalay-yankin-hills-can-attract-tourists-residents-in-mandalay/

04-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

India has said that it will continue providing humanitarian assistance to Myanmar. It is still planning to send a 2nd shipment of 1.5 million vaccines, but the timeline is not clear

Source: www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/india-says-it-will-give-myanmar-covid-19-support-despite-coup

04-Feb-2021 💉 vaccine

Myanmar’s vaccinations will continue. Vaccines via COVAX are expected to arrive in late Feb, whilst 2 million more of Covishield should also arrive in Feb

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-health-ministry-continue-vaccinations-despite-coup.html

03-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

Bagan hotels and guesthouses are seeking to be reopened

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/bagan-hotels-seek-reopen-ease-difficulties-staff-members.html

03-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

Aung Sang Suu Kyi will be detained for illegally importing and using communications equipment, her political party has confirmed

Source: www.bangkokpost.com/world/2062071/myanmar-court-allows-suu-kyis-2-week-detention-as-military-beds-in

03-Feb-2021 💉 vaccine

India’s second shipment of vaccines has ben delayed to 11 Feb

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/arrival-date-covid-19-vaccines-pushed-back.html

01-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

Bago region is planning an agrotourism destination on the Sittoung River

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/agriculture-with-tidal-irrigation-in-bago-to-become-travel-destination/

01-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

All Myanmar banks have closed nationwide from 1 Feb following the coup

Source: www.bangkokpost.com/business/2060687/banks-close-in-myanmar-after-coup

01-Feb-2021 🛬 inbound

Myanmar’s military have announced a military coup, arresting Aung San Suu Kyi, as well as President Win Myint, declaring a year-long state of emergency. They claim that this is within the constitution, and is a result of electoral fraud which was not resolved by the electoral commission

Source: asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Myanmar-Coup/Myanmar-military-ousts-Aung-San-Suu-Kyi-in-apparent-coup

31-Jan-2021 👨‍✈️ aviation

Myanmar National Airlines will give a 25% discount to its passengers on Yangon and Mandalay flights on 3 Feb

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/mna-to-give-discount-gift-vouchers-to-ygn-mdy-passengers/

31-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Myanmar has extended its COVID-19 preventive measures until 28 Feb, including the temporary suspension of all visas

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-extends-covid-19-measures-entry-restrictions-february-28.html

30-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Aung Nan’s cultural artifacts are being prioritised to be placed on the regional level cultural heritage list

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/aung-nan-artifacts-be-ancient-cultural-heritage-list.html

30-Jan-2021 💉 vaccine

MPs have been vaccinated against COVID-19 before the start of its Hluttaw. More than 30,000 people were vaccinated in Nay Pyi Taw

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/mps-vaccinated-against-covid-19-before-hluttaw-session/

30-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

The Myanmar military have said that it will protect and abide by the constitution and act according to the law, trying to reassure that a military coup is not forthcoming. The UN and other NGOs have expressed concern that this could be a possibility after the commander-in-chief had made a comment about abolishing the constitution. The election commission have rejected the military’s claim of voter fraud, something which the military said it could “take action” over

Source: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/myanmar-military-allay-coup-fears-protect-constitution-14075502?cid=cna_flip_070214

30-Jan-2021 👨‍✈️ aviation

Myanmar Airways International has received its 2nd A320 plane yesterday, increasing its A320 fleet to 5 planes

Source: mmbiztoday.com/mai-receives-second-a320-taking-its-fleet-size-to-seven-aircraft/

29-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

70% of Myanmar’s tourism workers have been made redundant, according to the Union of Myanmar Travel Association, around 560,000 people

Source: www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-01/29/c_139707358.htm

28-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Popa area may be declared a National Geopark by the government

Source: mmbiztoday.com/ministry-prepares-to-declare-popa-as-national-geopark/

28-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Heritage Line has announced that it will stop its cruises in Myanmar temporarily. The local company it is in partnership with, Moken Capital, will now offer cruises for the domestic market for wealthy locals and expats

Source: www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/cruises/heritage-line-halts-cruises-myanmar

28-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

The Myanmar Tourism Bank will provide financial assistance to tour companies after signing an MoU with the Union of Myanmar Travel Association

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-tourism-bank-provide-loans-tour-companies.html

27-Jan-2021 💉 vaccine

Myanmar will start to vaccinate nationwide from 5 Feb, prioritising the elderly and people who are vulnerable to the disease

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/announcement-on-launching-of-covid-19-vaccination-programme-in-myanmar/

27-Jan-2021 💉 vaccine

Myanmar launched its vaccination drive on 27 Jan, with healthcare workers the first to receive the AstraZeneca virus donated by the Serum Institute of India. They are aiming to vaccinate the whole population, 54 million people, in 2021. 2 million more AstraZeneca vaccine doses are expected to arrive in the first week of Feb

Source: www.bangkokpost.com/world/2058115/myanmar-launches-vaccination-drive-prioritises-healthcare-workers

26-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

A natural cave in Kayah State, Mei Htauk Noon, will be developed into an ecotourism site

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/natural-cave-in-kayah-state-to-be-developed-as-tourist-attraction/

26-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Yangon will reopen its markets in the municipal area as cases drop

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/yangon-reopen-all-municipal-markets.html

26-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Bagan residents are calling for it to be reopened to tourists and allow tourism businesses to operate by Feb

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmar-world-heritage-site-residents-demand-return-visitors-covid-19-hits-economy.html

24-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

The Kayin state government wants the Kayin traditional Don Yein dance to be included in the UNESCO intangible culture heritage list

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/preparations-completed-for-submitting-kayin-traditional-dance-to-unesco/

23-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Myanmar’s first glass bridge will be 160 feet high, 200flt long and 120ft wide. It is expected to be completed by 2022

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmars-first-glass-bridge-be-160-ft-high.html

23-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

The Myanmar Tourism Bank has signed an MoU with the Myanmar Restaurants Association and the Myanmar Tourism Human Resources Development Association to help bank loans to restaurants impacted by COVID-19, as well as the development of hotel and tourism training centres

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/business/business-roundup/irrawaddy-business-roundup-54.html

23-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

The Myanmar government has now officially launched the Myanmar Tourism Strategic Recovery Roadmap for 2021-2025. It is split into 3 different plans: Immediate – restore confidence to boost and restart the domestic tourism sector; Medium-term – rebuild visitor demand and improve product offerings; Long-Term – develop a resilient, balanced, responsible and sustainable tourism sector

Source: www.myanmore.com/2021/01/myanmar-tourism-strategic-recovery-roadmap/

22-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Myanmar’s tourism arrivals in 2020 fell 75% YoY to less than 1 million. It had previously predicted 5 million arrivals at the start of 2020. Tourism income also dropped by 75% YoY

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/week-review-tourist-arrivals-fall-75-2020.html

22-Jan-2021 💉 vaccine

Myanmar received 1.5 million COVID-19 doses from India. Myanmar plan to roll out the vaccine next week, prioritising healthcare workers and elderly people

Source: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/myanmar-india-covid-19-vaccine-14020162?cid=cna_flip_070214

22-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Residents in Bagan have said that hotels continue to be built in the protected property zone, despite a ban on construction as part of its inscription into the UNESCO World Heritage list

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/hotel-construction-threatens-myanmars-world-heritage-site-bagan.html

21-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Exploration Travel Myanmar have launched virtual tours of Bagan, to be able to create jobs and income for Bagan based tourist guides

Source: www.ttrweekly.com/site/2021/01/zoom-enables-virtual-guided-tours/

21-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Yangon have reopened their parks in the mornings

Source: mmbiztoday.com/yangon-reopens-parks-in-the-mornings/

20-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

5 buildings are being examined in Pyin Oo Lwin for possible inclusion in the National Heritage List. If approved, it would allow Pyin Oo Lwin to promote tourism in different ways

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/pyin-oo-lwins-ancient-buildings-be-nominated-national-heritage-list.html

20-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

The Myanmar Tourism Entrepreneurs Association (Mandalay Zone) are preparing new tour destinations for domestic tourism

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/mandalay-tour-operators-preparing-for-new-destinations-in-post-covid-19/

20-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Ayeyarwady hotels are seeking permission to reopen after a 10-month closure. The hotels are likely to reopen in a phased manner

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/ayeyarwady-hotels-seek-resume-operations.html

20-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Myanmar only expects to receive international visitors in Sep at the earliest

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-sees-75-drop-tourist-arrivals.html

18-Jan-2021 💉 vaccine

Myanmar has received $10.2 million USD in public donations for vaccines

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-receives-10m-public-covid-19-vaccine-donations.html

17-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Tourism related SMEs can apply for loans via the Myanmar Tourism Bank, through 11 associations under the Myanmar Tourism Federation

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/smes-to-apply-for-tourism-loans-from-mtb/

16-Jan-2021 👨‍✈️ aviation

Sri Lanka and Myanmar will establish air links between the 2 countries this year, to boost travel for medical and religious purposes

Source: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/01/16/myanmar-sri-lanka-to-launch-direct-flights-to-boost-tourism-this-year

16-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism have said that about half of Myanmar’s hotels (1,000) have been temporarily shut, and 30,000 staff made unemployed. Two thirds of Bagan’s hotels are also struggling to stay open

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/business/business-roundup/irrawaddy-business-roundup-53.html

14-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Short day trips from Yangon have been suspended

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/yangon-government-suspends-short-trips.html

14-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Myanmar has closed 8 temporary hospitals in Yangon, as cases drop

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmar-closes-eight-temporary-covid-19-hospitals-yangon.html

14-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

The Sule Shangri La Hotel in Yangon, one of the largest hotels in Myanmar, will temporarily close, with hotel workers put on extended leave of absence

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmars-shangri-la-hotel-temporarily-closes-amid-covid-19-impact.html

14-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Bagan’s pagodas in its cultural zone will be reopened phase by phase, and the government is still coordinating preparations

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/covid-19-prevention-guidelines-to-be-applied-in-phase-by-phase-reopening-of-bagan-pagodas/

14-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Japan has suspended its Business Track and Residence Track programs to allow overseas business travellers to visit the country, including from Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam

Source: e.vnexpress.net/news/news/japan-suspends-business-visit-program-for-vietnam-10-other-economies-4220774.html

14-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Shwe Taungtan area is expected to be developed into a tourist attraction, including the cultivation of coffee and avocado plants

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/khuepra-area-near-dimawhso-township-expected-to-become-tourist-attraction/

14-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

The Myanmar Tourism Entrepreneurs Association is coordinating with Myanmar National Airlines to conduct day trip flights between Yangon and Ngapali

Source: elevenmyanmar.com/news/coordination-underway-to-conduct-day-trip-flight-between-yangon-and-ngapali

14-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

A campaign called Stop COVID-19 Yellow Campaign has been organised by the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, and held in front of all branches of the Myanmar Tourism Bank, to remind the public to take precautions

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/stop-covid-19-yellow-campaign-conducted-myanmar-tourism-bank.html

14-Jan-2021 💉 vaccine

China has promised Myanmar 300,000 doses of vaccine

Source: www.voanews.com/east-asia-pacific/china-promises-myanmar-300000-vaccine-doses

13-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Myanmar’s first glass bridge will be built in Shan state. It will also consist of a park, playground, bungalows, tents and restaurants, and will create 300 new jobs

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/myanmars-first-glass-bridge-to-be-built-near-goteik-viaduct/

12-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

A resort on Ngapali Beach has been forced to close just 2 weeks after being reopened, due to a COVID-19 case from a guest

Source: coconuts.co/yangon/news/1-covid-case-shutters-ngapali-resort-two-weeks-after-it-reopened/

12-Jan-2021 👨‍✈️ aviation

A Manager at the Ministry of Transport and Communications has had a lawsuit filed against them for alleged bribery and corruption

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-aviation-chief-charged-with-corruption.html

11-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Bagan’s hotels and inns have asked the regional government to be allowed to reopen

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/bagan-hotels-inns-seek-resume-operations.html

11-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Myanmar’s first community based tourism project at Don Nyaung Hmaing village in Kyunsu Township has now opened

Source: elevenmyanmar.com/news/myanmars-first-community-tourism-island-opens-in-kyunsu

11-Jan-2021 💉 vaccine

68% of Myanmar’s population is expected to be vaccinated in 2021 and 2022

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/about-68-per-cent-of-population-to-be-vaccinated-against-covid-19-in-2021-2022/

11-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Hotels which have reopened in Ngapali beach have seen very low guest turnout so far, with just 2-digit numbers arriving. Tourists who arrive by air do not need to quarantine, but those arriving by road must do so

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/ngapali-hotels-reopen-small-turnout.html

10-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Caravan tours and day trips to Bagan and Ngapali beach will be opened soon

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-plans-caravan-tours-day-trips-beaches.html

09-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

The government is planning to relaunch international tourism with ASEAN and Asian countries in Q3 2021, with “travel bridges” to Laos and Cambodia, and “travel bubbles” with Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong and Macau

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/state-counsellor-delivers-video-message-vp-ii-attends-national-tourism-development-central-committee-meeting/

08-Jan-2021 💉 vaccine

Myanmar has ordered 30 million doses of the Serum Institute of India’s vaccine, Covishield, which is due to arrive by Feb

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmar-orders-30-million-covid-19-vaccine-doses-india.html

08-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Aung San Suu Kyi has called for the Myanmar tourism industry to partner with one another to drive development, as well as ensure that the traditional characteristics of Myanmar tourism is not lost

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/speech-delivered-by-state-counsellor-daw-aung-san-suu-kyi-at-national-tourism-development-central-committee-meeting-1-2021/

07-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Tourism companies are seeing some popularity in 1-day tours from Yangon, with activities such as riding, fishing, rowing, biking and staying overnight on farms. The Myanmar Tourism Entrepreneurs Association is incorporating agro-tourism in Yangon region, Bago region, Kayah state, Chin state and Ayeyarwady region

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/short-trips-near-yangon-gains-popularity.html

07-Jan-2021 👨‍✈️ aviation

Myanmar National Airlines has extended the suspension of its international flights until 31 Jan

Source: elevenmyanmar.com/news/mna-extends-suspension-of-international-flights-till-january-31

07-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Ywangan in Shan State is being promoted as the Virgin Land to create high-value tourists for local products, and use sustainable tourism to preserve local culture and traditions

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/ywangan-virgin-land-promoted-as-global-tourist-destination/

06-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Parks in Yangon will be allowed to reopen from next week

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/yangon-plans-third-wave-chief-minister.html

06-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

The Myanmar Tourism Federation expect international tourism only to resume in H2, and then for tourism to be operating at just 10-20%, as many tourism businesses will have lost their skilled staff

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/businesses-hope-vaccine.html

06-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

A community-based tourism scheme will link Naypyitaw to Shan and Kayah states

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/tourism-plan-link-nay-pyi-taw-shan-and-kayah.html

06-Jan-2021 💉 vaccine

Myanmar is asking for donations from the public for funding for its vaccination drive

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmar-appeals-public-help-fund-purchase-covid-19-vaccines.html

06-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

The Mekong Tourism Forum, due to take place in Feb in Bagan, has been postponed to Sep 2021

Source: www.ttrweekly.com/site/2021/01/mekong-tourism-forum-shunted-to-september/

05-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

A new tourist spot has been created in Mogaung, Kochin State, where visitors can appreciate the views of cloud seas

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/visitors-flock-to-cloud-sea-tourist-spot-in-mogaung-on-independence-day/

05-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

The Mandalay Region Hoteliers Association has asked for permission to reopen hotels in the region, but has not yet received a reply from the regional government

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/mandalay-hoteliers-association-seeks-permission-reopen-hotels.html

03-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Myanma Tourism Bank is giving loans to souvenir shops to boost their development

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanma-tourism-bank-grants-loans-souvenir-shops.html

02-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Community-based tourism will open in Jan in Done Nyaung Hmine village on Done Island, Myeik District. It is planning to create more jobs for locals

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/done-island-in-myeik-to-receive-local-tourists-in-2nd-week-of-january/

02-Jan-2021 💉 vaccine

Myanmar will start vaccinating health workers in Feb with the Indian vaccine

Source: www.mizzima.com/article/myanmars-covid-19-vaccine-rollout-will-begin-february-state-counselor-says

02-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Myanmar has banned travellers from the UK from 31 Dec as a temporary measure

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-bans-entry-travellers-uk-and-northern-ireland.html

01-Jan-2021 🛬 inbound

Nan Thar Island in Rakhine State is trying to be designated a marine national park

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/nan-thar-island-be-designated-marine-national-park.html

31-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

The government has extended its restriction on visitors to the country until 31 Jan, with visa issuances still suspended

Source: en.vietnamplus.vn/myanmar-extends-entry-restrictions-for-travellers-to-end-of-january/194100.vnp

31-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

The COVID-19 prevention measures have been extended until 31 Jan

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/effective-period-for-temporary-measures-to-prevent-importation-of-covid-19-to-myanmar-through-air-travel-extended-till-31-jan-2021/

31-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism will provide online training for the “Enchanting Myanmar Health and Safety Protocol” program. It will be conducted 4 times, with 30 trainees accepted each time, and will last for 10 hours

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/moht-to-provide-online-training-in-occupational-safety/

30-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

The Myanmar Tourism Strategic Recovery Roadmap (MTSRR) 2021-2025 will be announced at the next meeting of the National Tourism Development Central Committee

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/moht-holds-meeting-on-tourism-recovery-roadmap/

30-Dec-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

Yangon-Magway-Sittway flights should resume mid-Jan

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/yangon-magway-sittway-inland-flights-to-resume-in-mid-january/

30-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

Fauna & Flora International – Myanmar Programme NGO launched its online training program to promote community-based ecotourism in Indawgyi Lake

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/local-ngo-launches-online-training-to-promote-community-based-ecotourism/

30-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

The government will launch daytrip flights to Ngapali and Bagan, as well as caravan tours

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/prioritizing-safe-destinations-services-a-must-to-facilitate-tourism-recovery/

29-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

Daily new cases in Myanmar have fallen below 1,000

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmars-daily-covid-19-infections-fall-1000.html

28-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

Wa Self-Administered Region in Shan State has been placed under lockdown on 26 Dec for 15 days

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/wa-goes-lockdown-tatmadaw-offers-help.html

27-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

Mandalay has relaxed its stay-at-home restrictions for all townships in Mandalay region, excluding 48 village tracts and wards in Amarapura township

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/mandalay-lifts-stay-home-restrictions-covid-19-cases-decline.html

27-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar tour operators are calling for the authorities to ease restrictions on quarantine for inter-state travel to increase domestic tourism

Source: www.mizzima.com/article/myanmar-tour-operators-call-easing-covid-19-restrictions-boost-business

27-Dec-2020 💉 vaccine

Myanmar has signed an MOU with the Serum Institute of India to purchase vaccine for 15 million pax

Source: elevenmyanmar.com/news/serium-institute-of-india-and-myanmar-medical-research-team-signed-mou-to-purchase-covid-19

27-Dec-2020 💉 vaccine

Chinese vaccines are likely to arrive in Myanmar in early 2021, the Embassy of Myanmar in Beijing has said

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-receive-chinese-covid-19-vaccines-early-2021.html

26-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

The Stay-at-home orders for certain townships in Yangon has now been lifted from 27 Dec

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/republic-of-the-union-of-myanmar-ministry-of-health-and-sports-order-155-2020/

26-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

Kawthoung District Destination Management Organization has held a meeting with tourism stakeholders to discuss tourism revival

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/kawthoung-dmo-holds-coordination-meeting-on-tourism-revival/

25-Dec-2020 💉 vaccine

Myanmar delegates are currently in India to purchase vaccines for 15 million pax, and they expect to get a clearer idea of the purchase next week. Priority will be given to healthcare workers first

Source: elevenmyanmar.com/news/myanmar-delegation-in-india-to-purchase-covid-19-vaccines-for-15-million-people

25-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

Yangon River Cruise will operate morning and evening cruises on 25-27 Dec as part of a move to revive tourism

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/yangon-river-cruise-tour-begin-christmas.html

25-Dec-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

Lailenpi Airport in Chin State is forecast to open early 2021, and is now 80% complete

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/chins-lailenpi-airport-expected-open-2021.html

24-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

The Union Minister for Hotels and Tourism has held a meeting with tourism experts and reps from private travel agents to focus on implementing the Myanmar Tourism Strategic Recovery Roadmap

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/moht-discusses-early-recovery-of-tourism-industry/

23-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

Naga Self-Administered Zone has formed a tourism committee, made up of tourism business representatives and local administration. It has 21 objectives to develop the tourism industry and conserve the natural environment

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/tourism-development-committee-formed-in-naga-area/

23-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

Mandalay will train its accommodation providers so that they are prepared once tourism reopens

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/mandalay-prepares-reopen-hotels-revive-tourism.html

22-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

Mandalay will develop Pyu Kan Village in Tada-U Township as a tourist attraction for Mandalay visitors. Agro-tourism and bird watching tours will be developed

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/mandalay-region-to-develop-pyu-kan-village-as-tourist-destination/

21-Dec-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

Myanmar National Airlines operated its first non-landing sightseeing flight tour as part of the pilot project to revive tourism. Some private airlines in Mandalay are also preparing to offer sightseeing flights to Bagan and Inle soon

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-launches-no-land-sightseeing-flights-boost-tourism.html

20-Dec-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

Myanmar National Airlines Is planning to fly to Bangkok and Singapore once international commercial flights are permitted to reopen. It is hoped that they could resume on 1 Jan

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/mna-plans-fly-commercial-flights-thailand-singapore.html

20-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

Yangon parks and recreational areas will be closed for 10 days, from 21-31 Dec

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/yangon-parks-be-shut-down-until-new-year.html

19-Dec-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

Myanmar National Airlines is offering free date changes on all domestic flights booked before and during COVID-19

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/mna-offers-free-date-change-on-domestic-flight-tickets-bought-in-past/

18-Dec-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

Myanmar National Airlines will launch its domestic flight to Ann Township, Rakhine State from 21 Dec. Passengers will need a test one day before the flight

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/mna-to-resume-flights-to-ann/

18-Dec-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

Myanmar National Airlines will launch is non-landing sightseeing flight on 20 Dec on an ATR-72. The flights will start and end in Yangon. Depending on the market reaction, extended itineraries may be developed, according to the Myanmar Tourism Entrepreneurs Association

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/mna-to-launch-its-first-non-landing-sightseeing-flight-tours-on-20-december/

17-Dec-2020 💉 vaccine

Doses for 3% of the population should arrive in April 2021 through COVAX, and another 17% in mid-2021

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmar-covid-19-vaccination-expected-april.html

17-Dec-2020 💉 vaccine

Myanmar is negotiating with international organisations to secure $950 million USD to fund its vaccination program

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmar-seeks-nearly-1-billion-funding-covid-19-vaccines.html

16-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

All COVID-19 prevention measures have been extended until 31 Dec

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/announcement-on-extension-of-the-precautionary-restriction-measures-relating-to-control-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-until-31-december-2020/

16-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

The World Bank has forecasted that Myanmar’s economy will start to recover from Mar 2021, but that the poverty rate could increase

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmars-economy-start-recovering-early-next-year-world-bank.html?fbclid=IwAR2A5Nq5chrQbdcisnYiPoP1A-5PtZZbReVRr2mSRMrAwzgj9F-B7LGyDaM

15-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

Case numbers have risen in 7 regions and states outside of Yangon. All residents in Mandalay District have to follow stay-at-home orders until 18 Dec

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmars-covid-19-cases-rise-outside-yangon.html

15-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

Mandalay has extended its lockdown until 31 Dec, including a curfew and ban on dining in restaurants

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/mandalay-extends-covid-19-lockdown-year-end.html

14-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar will end its ban on domestic flights from 16 Dec, after being grounded since 11 Sep. They are also planning to resume international commercial flights as soon as possible

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmar-lift-covid-19-ban-domestic-flights.html

11-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

Community based tourism is being planned around Nay Pyi Taw, revolving around coffee plantation projects

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/nay-pyi-taw-support-community-coffee-plantation.html

11-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

The tourism industry is investing more into technology, the Myanmar Hoteliers Association has said

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/tourism-industry-invests-tech-amid-covid-19.html

10-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

The Yangon authorities have been instructed to enforce COVID-19 measures

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmar-health-chiefs-tell-yangon-enforce-covid-19-restrictions.html

08-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism organised the opening ceremony of its “COVID-19 Safe Service Master Trainer” and “Inspector Training for Inspection” schemes who will be part of the Enchanting Myanmar Health and Safety Protocols scheme

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/moht-launches-covid-19-safe-service-master-trainer-inspector-training-for-inspection/

08-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar’s cases have crossed the 100,000 mark, with 74% of the cases in Yangon

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmars-covid-19-cases-exceed-100000.html

07-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar will look to use agritourism in 5 states and regions across the country to support tourism

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-looks-agritourism-other-novel-ideas-boost-revenue.html

06-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

The Ministry for Hotels and Tourism has said that tourism businesses which follow the Enchanting Myanmar Health and Safety Protocols will be allowed to use the Safe Tourism Myanmar Stamp

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/moht-holds-discussion-about-covid-19-impact-on-hotel-industry/

05-Dec-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

The ban on international flights has been extended until the end of Dec

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/business/business-roundup/irrawaddy-business-roundup-47.html

05-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

15 locally transmitted cases have now been detected so far, all linked to the Myanmar border town of Tachilek

Source: www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2030531/two-local-infections-among-19-new-covid-cases

05-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

Tea shops and restaurants will allow customers to dine in for those townships not under stay-at-home orders

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/business/business-roundup/irrawaddy-business-roundup-47.html

04-Dec-2020 💉 vaccine

Myanmar is planning to procure its own vaccines, aiming to prioritise 20% of its population first with COVAX. The government aims to then procure vaccines for an additional 40% of its population next year

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmar-moves-ahead-covid-19-vaccine-plans.html

04-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

4 tourist products will be launched to resume domestic tourism by the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism. Non-landing sightseeing flights will be launched in the first week of Dec, with a river crise trip planned in the 2nd week of Dec and inland tours and voyages in the last week of Dec

Source: mmbiztoday.com/myanmar-to-launch-non-landing-sightseeing-flight-tour-in-december/

04-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

Chin state will promote ecotourism in Kanpetlet Township, Mindat District

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/chin-state-sees-ecotourism-development-with-new-tourist-destinations/

04-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar is trying to have the Kayin traditional dance recognised by the UNESCO World Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-seek-inclusion-kayin-dance-unesco-list.html

03-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

Tourism revenue has dropped by 80%, around $2.3 million USD, according to the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/tourism-revenue-myanmar-dips-80-during-covid-19.html

03-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

The government is considering relaxing the stay-at-home rules on the 44 Yangon townships under the status, imposing the rules only on those wards with high infection rates instead of the whole township

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/yangon-plans-relieve-stay-home-rules-food-stalls-stay-closed.html

01-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

New viewing mounds will be built in Bagan to discourage visitors from climbing on the temples

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/bagan-build-new-viewing-mound-kyauk-myat-maw-pagoda.html

01-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

The Ministry for Hotels and Tourism have started to look at the surrounding area of Nay Pyi Taw to develop tourist attractions for local and foreign visitors, as well as community-based tourism

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/moht-minister-explores-tourist-attractions-around-nay-pyi-taw-union-territory/

01-Dec-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar’s cases have exceeded 90,000

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmar-covid-19-cases-exceed-90000.html

30-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

Preparations are being made for Bagan’s pagodas to reopen, even though the authorities do not know when that will be. They plan to use an online booking system to limit visitor numbers. Online bookings can also be made to visit the national museums in Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon and the Royal Palace in Mandalay

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/ancient-bagan-pagodas-prepare-reopening.html

28-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar’s preventive measures against COVID-19 will be extended until 15 Dec, as cases reached new peaks after the general election

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-govt-extends-covid-19-preventive-measures-december-15.html

26-Nov-2020 🌏 outbound

The US will require visitors from Myanmar to pay up to $15,000 USD in visa bonds, effective from 24 Dec for 6 months

Source: www.businesstimes.com.sg/government-economy/us-visitors-from-developing-nations-to-pay-thousands-in-visa-bonds

26-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

The Union Minister of Hotels and Tourism have said that the country’s dream of receiving 5 million tourists in 2020 was impacted by COVID-19, and it is working on an “Enchanting Myanmar Health and Safety Protocol for Safe Tourism Myanmar” program to convince international tourists that the country is safe

Source: mmbiztoday.com/myanmars-dream-to-receive-5-million-tourists-blown-away-by-covid-19/

26-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

The Myanmar Ethnics Culture Festival will be postponed from 2021

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/myanmar-ethnics-culture-festival-to-suspend-for-one-year-due-to-pandemic/

25-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

The government plans to crack down on unlicensed guides and tourism businesses to revive the industry, after travel bloggers and social media influencers have started to sell tour packages, forcing licensed travel companies to compete

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-govt-clamp-down-unlicensed-tour-guides-tourism-businesses.html

24-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

Avis Myanmar is planning to triple its fleet with an investment value of $4 million USD, and add 2 new outlets in Nay Pyi Taw and Mandalay

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/amid-pandemic-avis-myanmar-plans-invest-around-usd-4-million-their-new-fleets-expansion-and-two

23-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

The government is considering allowing domestic flights to reopen

Source: mmbiztoday.com/govt-considers-resuming-domestic-flights-depending-on-covid-19-situation/

20-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

The Myanmar government has asked its residents to stay at home and avoid gatherings during the cooler weather period after the country started to see a spike in cases after the general election

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmar-citizens-asked-stay-home-cool-season-avoid-covid-19.html

20-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

The Nature Advocacy group has asked the government to submit an application to UNESCO for the Irrawaddy dolphins’ habitat to be designated a World Natural Heritage Site

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/irrawaddy-dolphins-myanmars-latest-unesco-heritage-site.html

20-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

The Hotel and Tourism Ministry aims to improve its services, it has stated

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-hotel-ministry-plans-improve-services.html

19-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

The Ministry of Health has said that the stay-home plan from 21 Nov to 5 Dec is not a lockdown, but encouraging people to stay at home instead

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/mohs-dispels-rumours-further-lockdown-urges-people-stay-home-two-more-weeks.html

19-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

The government is considering relaxing COVID-19 restrictions

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmar-considers-relaxing-covid-19-restrictions.html

19-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

Kanpetlet Township Hotel and Tourism Department is planning to launch a trekking trip to Khaw-nu-soum Mount (Vitoria Mountain). They are planning to build 3 rest places which can accommodate 10 pax at a time. They also plan to build a 12-mile long trekking route from Aye Camp, build stairs and railings at Kawlaung waterfall and create boat and rafting trips in Kyindwe City

Source: mmbiztoday.com/authorities-plan-trekking-trip-to-khaw-nu-soum-mount-as-a-tourist-destination/

19-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

The Yangon MSME Association plan to release data to show their members are in difficulties. The Union of Myanmar Chamber of Commerce and Industry have said that the hotel and tourism industry are “struggling”

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/smes-myanmar-struggle-survive-covid-19-pandemic.html

19-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

Tourism will resume under the Myanmar Tourism Strategic Recovery Roadmap, according to the Myanmar minister for Hotels and Tourism

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/tourism-ministry-drafts-road-map-recovery.html

18-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

5 new tourist destinations in Bagan-NyaungU will be promoted: Kyauk Yay Kan, Zee O Village, Set Set Yo Village, Popa Taung and Kyauk Myat Maw Pagoda

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/5-new-tour-destinations-promoted-in-bagan-nyaungu/

17-Nov-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

The ban on domestic flights has been extended until 30 Nov

Source: mmbiztoday.com/myanmar-extends-domestic-flight-ban-until-november-30/

16-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

Mandalay has extended its COVID-19 restrictions until end Nov, including 21-day quarantine for those returning from other countries and townships with high levels of transmission, and obligatory face mask wearing outside of the home

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/mandalay-extends-covid-19-restrictions.html

15-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

Bagan-NyaungU Destination Management Organisation held its coordination meeting in Bagan on 14 Dec

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/bagan-nyaungu-destination-management-organization-holds-coordination-meeting/

14-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

The World Bank has said that the 2nd wave has had a more severe impact on businesses than the first wave

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/business/irrawaddy-business-roundup-44.html

13-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

The National League for Democracy, led by Aung San Suu Kyi won the Myanmar General Election with 396 of 476 seats. The President will be selected early next year

Source: asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Myanmar-election/Suu-Kyi-s-NLD-confirms-396-seats-surpassing-2015-landslide-victory

10-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar now has the 3rd highest number of deaths in ASEAN, but the infection rate seems to be slowing down

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-ranks-third-covid-19-cases-deaths-asean.html

08-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

Voters went to the polls on 8 Nov in the nation’s secondly openly contested general election

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/voters-head-polls-across-myanmar.html

07-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism have invited proposals to develop an international standard hotel at Letkhonkkon village in Yangon’s Kungyangon Township

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/business/business-roundup/irrawaddy-business-roundup-43.html

06-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar has now overtaken Singapore for total number of cases, ranking 3rd highest in ASEAN

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-overtakes-singapore-total-number-covid-19-cases.html

04-Nov-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

Myanmar Airways International aims to grow its international network, and are “invested in selling Myanmar as the destination”

Source: www.smartaviation-apac.com/2020/11/myanmar-airways-international-aims-to-become-major-player/

04-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

The Myanmar President Office attacked the army chief for criticising their handling of the upcoming election, warning that it could cause fear and unrest. Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy party is expected to win the vote on 8 Nov

Source: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/myanmar-government-army-chief-election-criticism-13464862

04-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

The Myanmar army chief has said that the civilian government was making “unacceptable mistakes” in the organisation of the general election, warning about potential biases in voting

Source: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/myanmar-army-chief-accuses-government-of-unacceptable-mistakes-13455630

01-Nov-2020 🛬 inbound

Mandalay has extended its COVID-19 preventive measures until 15 Nov, with a 12am-4am curfew, and most commercial businesses closed

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/mandalay-extends-covid-19-preventive-measures.html

30-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar’s cases have crossed the 50,000 cases mark

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmars-covid-19-cases-exceed-50000.html

30-Oct-2020 🌏 outbound

Myanmar has been added to Japan’s list of countries who are banned from entering

Source: www.bangkokpost.com/world/2011303/japan-lifts-entry-ban-for-thailand-with-conditions

29-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

The Yangon Region Tourism Committee has granted 2 hotel licences which are expected to generate over 8 billion kyat. They also allocated grants to 291 inbound tours

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/yangon-region-tourism-committee-endorses-over-k8-bln-worth-hotel-projects/

29-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar has generated $69.2 million USD in revenue from its eVisa, with over 1.75 million tourists applying since its implementation in 2016. In 2020, it has seen 138,277 tourists apply up until Aug

Source: www.mizzima.com/article/myanmar-has-received-us692-million-revenue-e-visa

29-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism has held a meeting with the Myanmar Tourism Federation and affiliated organisations to discuss its Myanmar Tourism Strategic Rescue Roadmap MTSRR (2021-2025), and the Enchanting Myanmar Health & Safety Regime (HSR)

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/moht-holds-meeting-with-tourism-federation-affiliated-organizations/

28-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

The new Surbung Airport near Falam Town in Chin State was inspected by the Vice President

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/vp-u-henry-van-thio-inspects-trial-flight-landing-at-new-surbung-airport-in-chin-state/

28-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

The government has extended the ban on visitors entering the country until 30 Nov, including the suspension of all types of visas and visa exemptions

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/announcement-on-extension-of-the-precautionary-restriction-measures-relating-to-control-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-until-30-november-2020/

27-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar has extended the ban on international flights until 30 Nov

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-extends-intl-flight-suspension-until-november-30.html

27-Oct-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

Myanmar Airways International has received its new Embraer E 190. It will be used for flights to Putao, Myitkyina, Kawthoung, Myeik, Dawei, Kengtung, Heho, Sittway, NyaungU, Nay Pyi Taw and Mandalay

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/new-plane-delivered-to-mai/

27-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

The government has announced that the ban on gatherings of 30 or more will be waived on the 8 Nov general election day, as will the stay-at-home order, to allow voting

Source: en.vietnamplus.vn/covid19-malaysia-extends-partial-lockdown-myanmar-lifts-some-restrictions/189363.vnp

26-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar is seeing a spike in cases outside of Yangon, but the number of new cases in the city is decreasing since a peak of 1,900 on 10 Oct

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmars-new-covid-19-cases-decrease-yangon-climb-outside-city.html

23-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism is calling for tenders for 12 digital marketing projects to promote the industry in 2020-2021

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-tourism-promotions-go-virtual.html

23-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar’s deaths have crossed the 1,000 mark and 40,000 cases

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmars-covid-19-deaths-exceed-1000.html

23-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

One of Yangon’s poorest neighbourhoods, Hlaing Thar Yar, is being driven into desperation through the stay-home orders

Source: www.malaymail.com/news/world/2020/10/23/eating-rats-myanmars-second-lockdown-drives-hunger-in-city-slums/1915702

23-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism will issue safety certificates to hotels, restaurants and tourism destinations to show they meet international standards

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-govt-issue-safety-certificates-hotels-tourist-spots.html

21-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

Mandalay region is preparing more quarantine centres

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/mandalay-readies-more-covid-19-quarantine-centers.html

20-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

The Minister for Hotels and Tourism participated in a virtual meeting with the Myanmar Tourism Marketing Association, where they discussed digital marketing, the Myanmar Virtual Travel Mart, agricultural tourism development and tourism human resources

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/moht-organizes-virtual-meeting-with-tourism-marketing-association/

20-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

5 towns in Shan state will be designated tourism cities as part of the tourism master plan: Kalaw, Nyaung Shwe, Kyaing Tong, Lashio and Thibaw. There will be a K100 million budget and 5% of the Inle Lake Fund will be used for the promotion of Shan hotels and tourism. Kyaing Tong will be promoted for scenic beauty, and China and Thailand inbound markets will be targeted. The first glass bridge in Myanmar will also be built soon in Nawngcho township

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/five-shan-towns-be-promoted-tourism-cities.html

19-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

More townships in the Kachin State are included in the stay-at-home programme, including Phakant and Mohnyin

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/republic-of-the-union-of-myanmar-ministry-of-health-and-sports-order-129-2020/

18-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

Human Rights Watch has said that Myanmar’s elections are “fundamentally flawed” due to restrictions of the media, arrest of critics and the constitution

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/next-months-myanmar-polls-fundamentally-flawed-human-rights-watch.html

17-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

The first two locally transmitted cases in more than one month have been reported in 2 Myanmar nationals living near the Myanmar border

Source: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/thailand-first-local-covid-19-cases-in-over-a-month-oct-17-13298378

17-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

Although case numbers in Yangon appear to be falling from their peak, it is still around 1,000 cases per day, so the public needs to remain careful to avoid mass gatherings, the Ministry of Health and Sports has said

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/covid-19-cases-decline-yangon-virus-control-measures-still-needed.html

16-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

Kayah state has now had its first reported case of COVID-19, meaning every state has now had cases

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmars-kayah-state-reports-first-covid-19-case.html

15-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

A 2nd tranche of COVID-19 funds of K21.8 billion will be disbursed to 1200 businesses

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-extends-more-covid-19-funds-businesses.html

12-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

Mandalay has imposed a semi-lockdown on some wards in Aung Myay Tharzan after a spike of cases in the area

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/mandalay-imposes-semi-lockdown-aung-myay-tharzan.html

12-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

Yangon health authorities have said that the virus is not yet under control in the region, and are considering switching to a community containment strategy where those with mild symptoms who have space for quarantine at home would be sent home

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/covid-19-myanmars-biggest-city-not-control-yet-yangon-health-official-says.html

12-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

Sampan Travel have launched an online tour led by a famous military historian, Robert Lyman, who will guide viewers through the country’s wartime history in 7 episodes

Source: www.ttgasia.com/2020/10/12/sampan-travels-seven-part-virtual-tour-highlights-myanmars-wartime-past/

10-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

Small businesses and factories in Yangon will be allowed to resume operations after they pass inspections

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/factories-smes-yangon-allowed-reopen-after-passing-inspections.html

08-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

Yangon now has enough hospital beds for patients, despite the increase in cases, as 10,000 new beds are ready

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/yangon-now-sufficient-beds-cope-influx-covid-19-patients-health-officials-say.html

07-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar’s number of cases crossed the 20,000 mark, after 10,000 new cases were reported in just 9 days

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmars-covid-19-cases-exceed-20000.html

07-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

More hospitals will be converted in Mandalay into COVID-19 treatment centres

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/mandalay-convert-more-hospitals-covid-19-treatment-centers.html

06-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar’s Stay-at-Home order has been extended for 2 more weeks from 8-21 Oct

Source: mmbiztoday.com/myanmar-extends-stay-at-home-order-two-more-weeks/

03-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

Stricter stay-at-home orders were enforced in Yangon, with all but essential travel banned between townships

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/irrawaddy-business-roundup-38.html

02-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

Domestic flights have had their suspension extended until 31 Oct

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/domestic-flight-restrictions-myanmar-extended.html

02-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar had more than 1,000 new cases on 1 Oct. Yangon itself has had more than 10,000 cases total and is the centre of the outbreak

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmar-reports-1000-new-covid-19-cases-11-deaths.html

01-Oct-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar has started to use antigen COVID-19 tests in Yangon to test, trace and isolate in an “all-out” battle against the pandemic

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmar-uses-new-test-kits-intensify-covid-19-containment-strategy.html

30-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

People in Nay Pyi Taw who leave home without a facemask will be fined

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/nay-pyi-taw-fine-people-who-go-out-without-masks.html

30-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

Night bazaars with dine-in in Nay Pyi Taw territory will be closed from 30 Sep

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/night-bazaars-nay-pyi-taw-close-down.html

28-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

Local tourism businesses who are complying with safety protocols should be recognised for doing so. The government suggested that travel industry firms focus on community-based tourism packages, something which the Myanmar Tourism Entrepreneur Association agrees with

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/tourism-firms-should-be-recognised-complying-covid-19-guidelines-state-counsellor.html

26-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi marked World Tourism Day with a speech, where she has said that Myanmar is focusing on a sustainable expansion of the tourism sector to contribute to economic and socio-cultural development, and protect cultural heritage promotion businesses. She also urged the formation of working groups to develop new destinations within the country

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/state-counsellor-honours-world-tourism-day-2020-stresses-tourism-and-rural-development/

25-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

From 26 Sep, stay-at-home notices have been served for certain townships in Mon State, Mandalay Region, Bago Region and Ayeyawady Region

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/ministry-of-health-and-sports-order-110-2020/

25-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar reported more than 1,000 new cases on 24 Sep

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmar-reports-1000-covid-19-cases-day.html

25-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

The government will subsidies the salaries of those workers in Yangon Region who are insured and under stay-home notices, up to 40%

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-govt-subsidise-employee-salaries-during-stay-home-period.html

24-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

1,041 businesses have been approved to take K20.7 billion from the 2nd COVID-19 fund

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/over-1000-businesses-to-receive-k20-bln-from-second-covid-fund/

24-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

The suspension of international flights has been extended until the 31 Oct

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-extends-intl-flight-suspension-until-october-31.html

23-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

Hotels in Mandalay have been ordered to close after hotel staff have contracted the virus. The Tourist Guide Association in Mandalay has said that “the tourism sector is on the verge of collapse.”

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/mandalay-hotels-ordered-shut-down-23-more-infections-detected.html

22-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

The Myanmar military have warned that cases could climb to 16,000 by the end of Sep if the spread is not contained within the next week. The government has also budgeted for K1 trillion in funds to fight the virus

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-races-contain-spread-covid-19-within-next-two-weeks.html

20-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

The whole of the Yangon region will be under Stay-at-home orders from 21 Sep

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/yangon-given-less-24-hours-lockdown-businesses-work-home.html

19-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar will not postpone its 8 Nov general election despite the increase in COVID-19 cases, as it will ensure social distancing at polling stations and add more stations

Source: www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/myanmar-wont-postpone-november-polls-election-official-says

19-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

The revised ADB forecast for Myanmar still maintains growth in 2020 at 1.8%, followed by 5% in 2021

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/business/business-roundup/irrawaddy-business-roundup-36.html

17-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

The Union Minister for Hotels and Tourism has said that the increase in cases will seriously impact the hotel and tourism business. He said that the ministry is also continuously implementing the Myanmar Tourism Relief Plan and is also drafting a Myanmar Tourism Strategic Recovery Roadmap (2015-2025)

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/moht-discusses-covid-19-tourism-relief-plan/

17-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

Some Yangon residents are barricading their neighbourhoods to stop non-residents from entering out of fear of disease spread

Source: www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/yangon-residents-barricade-neighbourhoods-amid-virus-fears

16-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

Mandalay has resumed social restrictions, banning passenger buses, closing restaurants for dine-in and closing some markets and malls following an uptick in cases

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/mandalay-leader-raises-alarm-rising-infections.html

16-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

The Yangon Region Directorate of Hotels and Tourism have closed their offices temporarily due to the outbreak

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/yangon-region-directorate-of-hotels-and-tourism-goes-online-for-administrative-procedures/

15-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar reported its highest daily case number of 307 on 15 Sep

Source: www.malaymail.com/news/world/2020/09/15/myanmar-reports-highest-covid-19-daily-toll-with-307-new-cases/1903567

14-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

Travel businesses are asking the government for more tax relief for the remainder of 2020, seeking an extension before tax rates are raised from 1 Oct on undisclosed sources of income

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-tourism-sector-asks-government-delay-tax-hike.html

14-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

The Myanmar Tourism Association have said that domestic tourism companies are shifting to other businesses such as food

Source: www.mizzima.com/article/tourism-companies-and-tour-guides-shift-other-businesses

11-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

The Cu Chi Tunnels are looking to be recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Source: en.vietnamplus.vn/cu-chi-tunnels-seek-unescos-recognition-as-world-heritage/182813.vnp

11-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

Domestic travel has been banned across the country, with all residents urged to not leave their regions and states unless absolutely necessary

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmar-bans-domestic-travel-stop-covid-19-spread.html

10-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar has increased lockdown measures in Yangon, with the stay-at-home order applying to almost half of the townships. Domestic airlines have suspended their flights until the end of Sep, and people should not travel other than in an emergency

Source: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/myanmar-covid-19-lockdown-measures-airlines-suspended-13099142

10-Sept-2020 💉 vaccine

China will give priority to ASEAN countries, including Myanmar, for a COVID-19 vaccine

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/china-give-covid-19-vaccine-priority-asean.html

09-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

Tax relief has been extended until 31 Dec for prioritised sectors, something that the Union of Myanmar Travel Association welcomes

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-extends-financial-support-measures-local-businesses.html

09-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Myanmar has said that a lack of air connectivity between the 2 countries should be made a top priority, with a focus on cultural tourism

Source: www.dailynews.lk/2020/09/09/local/228237/%E2%80%98cultural-tourism-will-promote-myanmar-sri-lanka-major-tourist-hubs%E2%80%99

09-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

Yangon International Airport has reopened Terminal 3 Gate 4 after construction work was finished

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/yangon-airport-reopens-gate-4-of-terminal-3/

08-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

The tax payment deadline has been extended until 31 Dec, to boost morale

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmar-extends-tax-deadline-end-year-aid-covid-hit-businesses.html

08-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

Mandalay has stricter regulations for those coming from Yangon or Rakhine – now they must be quarantined in a facility, and tested at their own expense

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/mandalay-toughens-restrictions-visitors-yangon-rakhine.html

07-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

The quarantine period for positive COVID-19 patients has been reduced from 21 to 14 days with mild or moderate illness

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/health-ministry-reduces-quarantine-period-covid-19-positive-patients-14-days.html

06-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

The number of passengers on the Myeik-Yangon express buses has dropped by over 80% in the first week of Sep

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/passenger-volume-drops-by-80pc-on-myeik-yangon-route/

06-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

Restaurants in Yangon region must only operate under a takeaway system from 8 Sep

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/restaurants-yangon-only-sell-take-away-system.html

04-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

Civil servants returning to Naypyitaw with a travel history to townships who have had positive cases of COVID-19 will need to stay at community quarantine facilities for 7 days

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/republic-of-the-union-of-myanmar-nay-pyi-taw-council-order-no-95-2020/

03-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

Any delays to the general election due in Nov in Myanmar will be announced next month

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/elections/myanmars-election-body-decide-covid-19-election-delay-october.html

03-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

Mandalay have extended their COVID-19 measures until 15 Sep, including the wearing of face masks and a ban on 30 pax gathered together. Returnees from Rakhine and Yangon must be quarantined for 21 days, and a nightly curfew of 12am – 4am will be enforced

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/mandalay-extends-preventive-measures-virus-cases-surge.html

02-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

Stay-at-home orders have been imposed on 7 townships in Yangon, including Thingangyun, Insein, North Okkalapa, Tharkerta, Hlaing, Pazundaung and Mingaladon. Those who have essential jobs may still go to work, but only one individual per household is allowed to go grocery shopping at a time. There has also been a case detected in Yangon who had no recent travel history or contact with any known patient

Source: coconuts.co/yangon/news/7-yangon-townships-partially-locked-down-as-coronavirus-rages/

01-Sept-2020 🛬 inbound

A white paper, Myanmar: Priorities for Restarting Tourism has been released with recommendations about opportunities, focusing on sustainable tourism management and going beyond the major tourism destinations to ecotourism, outdoor and adventure activities. It also recommends that zero-dollar tours are banned and more licensed Chinese speaking guides trained to benefit the whole tourism supply chain

Source: www.ttgasia.com/2020/09/01/white-paper-plots-way-forward-for-myanmars-tourism/

30-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar has now had 4 locally transmitted cases in Yangon, as well as more in Rakhine

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-reports-16-new-covid-19-cases-including-four-local-transmissions-yangon.html

29-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

Clarification has been made for foreign staff seeking to re-enter Myanmar – they will need to prove that they are on urgent businesses and must contact the Myanmar Embassy to fly on relief flights

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/business/business-roundup/irrawaddy-business-roundup-33.html

29-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar had its biggest jump in reported cases at 77 on 29 Aug

Source: www.malaymail.com/news/world/2020/08/29/myanmar-reports-biggest-daily-rise-in-coronavirus-infections/1898450

29-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

The temporary ban on entry to Myanmar has been extended until 30 Sep, including the suspension of visas and visa exemptions. International flights have also been banned until 30 Sep

Source: www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/myanmar-extends-temporary-entry-restrictions-to-all-visitors-to-curb-covid-19-spread

27-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

All townships in Rakhine State will now be subjected to a Stay-At-Home order

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/stay-at-home-order-remains-best-option-to-contain-covid-19/

27-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

Innovative social media campaigns by the Kayah State and Tanintharyi region have been implemented. Young staff at the states’ Ministry of Hotels and Tourism have had remote support to upgrade their crisis communication skills on digital media. They aimed to show empathy and establish trust with future travellers. The support was part of a project funded by the Netherlands

Source: www.marketscreener.com/news/Story-Digital-marketing-holds-promise-for-tourism-in-Myanmar--31185977/

27-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

Job hunting has increased by 20% according to Myjobs.com.mm. Those employees who have left the tourism industry have been encouraged to enter jobs in digital and IT fields, leaving a shortage of workers when tourism recovers

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/job-hunting-rate-creeps-20pc-during-covid-19-myanmar.html

27-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar schools re-closed nationwide on 27 Aug

Source: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/myanmar-covid-19-coronavirus-schools-closed-13059754

26-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

A localised lockdown is underway in a street in South Okkalapa township, Yangon, after a case was detected from a resident

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/street-yangons-south-okkala-placed-under-covid-19-restrictions.html

26-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

Centara Hotels has signed Hotel Management Agreements with 3 hotels in Myanmar, including the Centra by Centara Hotel Thiri Hpa-Ann, Hpa-An Hilltop Resort & Spa and Centara Hotel Mandalay

Source: www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4100347.html

24-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar and Japan have agreed to open their borders to one another for expatriate and long-term residents as early as Sep. Travellers must stay at home or at a designated place after arriving for 14 days. Japan also pledged $283 million USD to support Myanmar SMEs. They will also speed up talks to allow essential business travel

Source: english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/08/3e80da35617f-japan-myanmar-agree-to-reopen-borders-for-long-term-residents.html

24-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

The Myanmar Tour Guide Association (MGTA) has called for loans for their members, as they are not currently included in the government’s loan financial assistance scheme, and only benefit from a subsidisation of training courses currently

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/industry-body-urges-more-help-tour-guides-myanmar.html

24-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

A new express train from Yangon to Mawlamyine was inaugurated on 22 Aug

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/new-express-train-service-launches-on-yangon-mawlamyine-road/

23-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

Rakhine State was designated a “Stay-at-home” township from 20 Aug, with residents only allowed to leave their homes for essential purposes

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/public-notification-on-covid-19-2/

23-Aug-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

The Magway flight routing has changed from Sittway – Ann – Magway to Yangon – Nyaung U – Magway for 2 weeks, due to COVID-19. Express passenger buses in Rakhine State and Magway Region have also been suspended

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/covid-local-transmission-changes-magway-flight-route/

22-Aug-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

The Department of Civil Aviation has released COVID-19 guidelines for domestic airlines to follow, including the disinfection of the planes before and after landings, stopping serving food and distributing blankets and flight attendants wearing PPE. Overall, there were 13,151 domestic flights between Jan – Jun, a 22% decline YoY

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/dca-releases-covid-19-prevention-guidelines-domestic-airlines-myanmar.html

22-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

51 locally transmitted cases have been detected in the last week, with 22 on 22 Aug alone, all in Rakhine State

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-reports-more-50-local-covid-19-transmissions-within-week.html

20-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

Entertainment businesses such as KTV, bars and nightclubs are still to remain closed in Yangon, authorities have announced

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/entertainment-businesses-yangon-remain-restricted.html

20-Aug-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

Several domestic airlines suspended flights to Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine state, including Mann Yadanarpon Airlines, Myanmar International Airlines, Shwe Myanmar airline. Yangon has said that people who come to the city from Sittwe will need to undergo a 21-day quarantine

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/flights-suspended-govt-eyes-virus-second-wave-rakhine.html

19-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

Inflation levels have eased due to declining consumer spend. A World Bank survey has also shown that Myanmar businesses have reduced access to credit to support their business operations

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/pressure-eases-myanmar-inflation-due-declining-consumer-demand.html

19-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

Mandalay has partially lifted the ban on religious activities, allowing people to worship, but the ban on public resorts, nightclubs, karaoke bars, concerts, cinemas, pagoda festivals and weddings remains. The curfew from 12am – 4am also remains in place

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/mandalay-partly-lifts-ban-religious-events.html

17-Aug-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

In Jul, Myanmar Airways International and Air KBZ operated 250 flights, including chartered, cargo and schedule flights. They have also not undertaken any paycuts or made staff redundant yet, the CEO has said, and intend to prepare for growth

Source: asianaviation.com/aav-in-conversation-with-saravanan-ramasamy-ceo-of-myanmar-airways-air-kbz/

17-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

The first locally transmitted case of COVID in weeks was detected in Rakhine state, sparking fears of a second wave

Source: coconuts.co/yangon/news/fear-covid-19-backslide-grips-myanmar-after-new-domestic-case-reported/

15-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

More than 10,000 businesses have applied for emergency loans for the 2nd time

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/over-10000-enterprises-apply-for-covid-loans-in-second-time/

14-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

Yangon International Airport will close Terminal 3 Gate 4 until the end of Aug

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/yia-terminal-3-gate-4-to-close-till-end-of-august/

14-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar’s COVID-19 restrictions have been extended to 31 Aug, including compulsory face mask wearing in public places

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-extends-covid-19-restrictions-august-31.html

14-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

Abercrombie & Kent Myanmar have launched a new campaign aimed at domestic travellers, “Discover your Asia”. This offers a luxury experience with special resident rates for private tours around Myanmar, and sailings on the Sanctuary Ananda river cruise

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/discover-your-asia-domestic-travellers.html

13-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

Gatherings of less than 30 people will be permitted from 16 Aug, as no COVID-19 cases have been detected for 26 days. The government is also considering reopening cinemas and resuming local football tournaments

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmar-relax-covid-19-gatherings-rule.html

12-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

The Ministry of Education continues to discuss reopening of schools

Source: www.gnlm.com.mm/moe-discusses-reopening-of-schools-under-covid-19-measures/

12-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

The Kawthaung travel and tourism district secretary has said that the government must give special opportunities to locals and SMEs to develop tourism, as well as put a stop to illegal fishing

Source: elevenmyanmar.com/news/kawthaung-locals-and-sme-businesses-need-opportunities-for-tourism-development

11-Aug-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

The Sri Lankan ambassador held a meeting with Myanmar Airways International to try to establish an air connection between the 2 countries. Routes such as Colombo – Yangon – Bodhgaya or Colombo – Yangon – Kathmandu were proposed

Source: colombogazette.com/2020/08/11/sri-lanka-looks-to-establishing-direct-air-connectivity-with-myanmar/

10-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

The Sanctuary Retreats luxury river cruise operator completed its first 2 sailings on the Irrawaddy river in Jul

Source: www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/382334/river-cruise-operator-hails-successful-return-to-sailing

10-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

Confused inter-state travel requirements and the closure of key monuments is not helping tourism businesses to operate. Tour operators also complain of unregulated online tourism businesses

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-govts-plan-promote-local-tourism-clashes-covid-19-preventive-measures.html

09-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

Bagan Plastic Campaign undertook a plastic tidy-up on Bagan ancient cultural zone

Source: www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/bagan-plastic-campaign-leads-trash-collecting-in-ancient-cultural-zone/

07-Aug-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

Myanmar Airways International has seen domestic flights picking up slowly, and is now swing 3-5 hours’ of usage compared to its previous 10-11 hours. However, it has still managed to operate 250 flights from Mar to late Jul, including some charter flights. However, it still plans to add 4 Embraer E190s by the year-end, as well as 4 A320s by early 2021

Source: www.flightglobal.com/strategy/myanmar-airways-international-bucks-trend-with-planned-growth/139672.article?adredir=1

07-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar has been added to Level 3: Reconsider Travel to the travel advisories for US citizens

Source: mm.usembassy.gov/travel-advisory-8720/

06-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

The Hotels and Tourism Ministry have reminded the public that the reopening of tourism destinations is subject to change. Local tour operators say that they have had to cancel tours because of the limitations of attractions being closed

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-tourist-spots-reopening-changes-depend-covid-19-situations.html

06-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

The Mandalay Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for tourist destinations to be reopened to local tourists to help the hotels and service industry survive

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/reopen-domestic-tourism-support-local-employees-mandalay-businesses-urge.html

04-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

Aung San Suu Kyi has confirmed that she will be running for a second term in Myanmar’s upcoming November elections

Source: www.thaipbsworld.com/myanmars-aung-san-suu-kyi-confirms-contesting-for-second-term/

04-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar’s economy is forecast to bounce back at a faster pace than regional averages, one of the few countries not to enter negative GDP growth in 2020

Source: mmbiztoday.com/myanmars-economy-to-rebounce-faster-than-the-regional-and-global-average/

04-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

Ayeryarwady Region will now allow businesses to invest in hotels and tourism, amongst other sectors

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/ayeyarwady-shan-advance-investment-promotion-plans.html

03-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

Occupancy at hotels in Mandalay and Bagan is reaching 75% on long weekends and public holidays. Around 200 travel companies have benefited from a stimulus package

Source: www.ttrweekly.com/site/2020/08/myanmar-no-flights-before-october/

03-Aug-2020 🛬 inbound

Tourism officials now say that international flights may not resume until Oct

Source: www.ttrweekly.com/site/2020/08/myanmar-no-flights-before-october/

31-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

Myathalun pagoda in Magway region requested to reopen on 28 Jul

Source: www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/magway-myathalun-pagoda-likely-to-reopen-in-august/

31-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

COVID-19 preventive measures across the country have been extended from 31 Jul to 15 Aug. In addition, Ayeryarwady Region’s hotels, resorts and beaches will only reopen after receiving approval to do so, but no official announcement has yet been made

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/ayeyarwady-beaches-and-resorts-remain-limits.html

31-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

Despite the announcement that pagodas can reopen up on 30 Jul, some pagodas will remain closed

Source: mizzima.com/article/some-pagodas-yangon-cannot-reopen-despite-permission

31-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

Domestic tourists have started to return to Hpa-An, with hotels at 80% occupancy even on weekdays due to its close location to Yangon

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/travel/travelers-return-hpa-myanmars-domestic-tourism-reopens.html

30-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

The Ministry of Health & Sport will allow gatherings of a maximum of 15 people from 1 Aug

Source: mmbiztoday.com/mohs-allows-gatherings-but-not-more-than-15-people/

30-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

Pagodas and temples in Yangon region will be reopened on 30 Jul, in accordance with the health and safety guidelines

Source: www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/pagodas-temples-in-yangon-region-reopen-today/

29-Jul-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

Thai AirAsia announced plans to resume the following routes in Aug from Bangkok Don Mueang Airport to Phnom Penh, Singapore and Yangon

Source: centreforaviation.com/news/thai-airasia-to-resume-services-on-16-aug-2020-1014057

29-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

The flight suspension to Myanmar has been extended to 31 Aug. However, there are some “fast lanes” for essential businesses and officials upon request. These have started with China and Japan, and will be extended gradually to other countries. Myanmar citizens will also be allowed to travel abroad for medical treatment, studying abroad or working abroad on specially arranged flights

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/international-flight-suspension-myanmar-extended-until-august-31.html

29-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

Mandalay region has closed Bagan’s most important temples and pagodas o close at Bagan’s archaeological zone ahead of the long weekend, heavily affecting the region’s tourism as customers cancelled tours

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-closes-bagans-temples-ahead-weekend-holiday-amid-covid-19-fears.html

29-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has discussed reopening movie production operations, as well as reopening cinemas

Source: www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/state-counsellor-discusses-restarting-movie-production-operations-during-covid-period-with-movie-industry-senior-executives/

28-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

The government is considering reducing rent for tourism businesses on state land, such as hotels. Of the country’s 2,000 hotels, only 1,200 have reopened. The government also wants to launch incentive travel programs to healthcare personnel and volunteers

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/govt-considers-reducing-rent-hotels-occupying-state-owned-land.html

23-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

Japan announced that it is looking at relaxing entry restrictions for business travellers from 12 Asian territories, including Singapore, Cambodia, Brunei, Malaysia, Myanmar and Laos from SE Asia. Travellers would still need to self-quarantine for 14-days, pass a COVID test and not take public transportation

Source: www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-singapore-and-japan-will-work-towards-resuming-essential-travel

22-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar partially reopened government schools, with 3,772 hotels reopening. Middle schools and primary schools are expected to reopen in 4-8 weeks

Source: mainichi.jp/english/articles/20200722/p2g/00m/0in/043000c

17-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

A new hotel zone will be established near Shwesettaw pagoda in Magway, including an ecotourism project with wildlife sanctuaries. Work is expected to start in Feb 2021

Source: www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/hotel-zone-to-be-established-near-shwesettaw/

16-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

More than half of the tourism industry will be closed for the next 6 months, according to the Tourism Ministry. They think that the economy will reduce consumer spending power

Source: 7day.news/%E1%80%94%E1%80%B1%E1%80%AC%E1%80%84%E1%80%BA%E1%80%81%E1%80%BC%E1%80%B1%E1%80%AC%E1%80%80%E1%80%BA%E1%80%9C%E1%80%A1%E1%80%90%E1%80%BD%E1%80%84%E1%80%BA%E1%80%B8-%E1%80%9F%E1%80%AD%E1%80%AF%E1%80%90%E1%80%9A%E1%80%BA%E1%80%94%E1%80%BE%E1%80%84%E1%80%B7%E1%80%BA%E1%80%81%E1%80%9B%E1%80%AE%E1%80%B8%E1%80%9E%E1%80%BD%E1%80%AC%E1%80%B8%E1%80%9C%E1%80%AF%E1%80%95%E1%80%BA%E1%80%84%E1%80%94%E1%80%BA%E1%80%B8%E1%80%91%E1%80%80%E1%80%BA%E1%80%9D%E1%80%80%E1%80%BA%E1%80%80%E1%80%BB%E1%80%B1%E1%80%AC%E1%80%BA-%E1%80%95%E1%80%AD%E1%80%90%E1%80%BA%E1%80%9E%E1%80%AD%E1%80%99%E1%80%BA%E1%80%B8%E1%80%9B%E1%80%99%E1%80%8A%E1%80%B7%E1%80%BA%E1%80%A1%E1%80%81%E1%80%BC%E1%80%B1%E1%80%A1%E1%80%94%E1%80%B1%E1%80%9B%E1%80%BE%E1%80%AD%E1%80%9F%E1%80%AF-%E1%80%92%E1%80%AF%E1%80%9D%E1%80%94%E1%80%BA%E1%80%80%E1%80%BC%E1%80%AE%E1%80%B8%E1%80%95%E1%80%BC%E1%80%B1%E1%80%AC------192416

16-Jul-2020 🌏 outbound

Taiwan has now designated Myanmar as having a low or low-to-moderate risk, allowing Myanmar international students to return to study at Taiwan universities

Source: www.mizzima.com/article/myanmar-students-allowed-return-taiwan

14-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

The Union of Myanmar Travel Association has expressed worry at the potential of flights only reopening in Oct: “It appears that we can no longer wait for Covid-19 to be eliminated. By the time Covid-19 is eliminated, tour operators will no longer have a business.”

Source: www.nst.com.my/world/region/2020/07/608418/travel-ban-worry-myanmar

14-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar has extended its internal restrictions until 31 Jul, including the limiting of social gatherings, the curfew in Yangon of 12am – 4am and social distancing in public

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-extends-covid-19-restrictions-july-31.html

13-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar are planning to allow Chinese travellers with urgent business matters to enter the country under a “Fast Track” scheme with a special quarantine program. The Chinese travellers could arrive into Myanmar via relief, special and chartered flights. They plan to expand this scheme to other countries too. Travellers must bring a negative COVID-19 test, and will undergo 2 swab tests. After 5 days, they will be able to do their work. Costs will be borne by the travellers

Source: www.bnionline.net/en/news/chinese-business-travellers-allowed-entry-myanmar-under-new-scheme

13-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

Bagan is starting to see more domestic tourists arrive from further afield

Source: www.frontiermyanmar.net/en/no-rain-no-visitors-and-no-income-bagan-adjusts-to-tourism-crash/

11-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

The government will create a fund of 500 billion kyats to support businesses, including those in tourism. The loans will help to pay salaries and will be at a 1% interest rate

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/business/business-roundup/irrawaddy-business-roundup-26.html

11-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi met with tourism players to discuss COVID-19’s impact. The Union Minister revealed that the industry is currently seeing less than 10% of previous figures and that resumption of the industry is the best way to support it, as funds are limited. She Aung San Suu Kyi commented that she did not want to see Myanmar become a country where tourists go to travel cheaply, where visitors can connect “heart to heart” and “mind to mind”

Source: www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/state-counsellor-discusses-impact-of-covid-on-hotels-and-tourism-sector-with-stakeholders/

10-Jul-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

The numbers of passengers to Yangon International Airport have decline 96% YoY from Mar-May. The airport has had to reduce salaries of airport staff, from 25% to 5%

Source: elevenmyanmar.com/news/virus-hit-local-tourism-the-continued-shutdown-of-yangon-international-airport-and-weak-signal

10-Jul-2020 🌏 outbound

The Ministry of Health has begun COVID-19 tests to provide certificates for fit-to-fly for urgent overseas travel

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-issues-covid-19-travel-fit-certificates-urgent-overseas-trips.html

10-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

The Vice President has said that it is unlikely Myanmar will open its doors until Oct, with international commercial flights only after Q3. The government plans to start travel bubbles with Thailand and Vietnam, and after those are successful, with Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong and Macau. The Myanmar Airways International GM said, “If the ban is extended until October, airlines, airport operators and all the tour operators would collapse”

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/intl-passenger-flights-likely-banned-october-myanmar-vice-president.html

10-Jul-2020 🌏 outbound

Fit to fly certificates will be available for urgent overseas travel

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-issues-covid-19-travel-fit-certificates-urgent-overseas-trips.html

09-Jul-2020 🌏 outbound

Japan is planning to start talks about restarting business flights in mid-Jul with 10 more economies, including Myanmar

Source: asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Japan-looks-to-reopen-business-travel-with-10-more-Asian-economies

08-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

Just 82 foreigners arrived in April into Myanmar. The Tourism Ministry is looking at creating a “Safe and Enchanting Travel in Myanmar”

Source: www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/vice-president-u-henry-van-thio-attends-national-tourism-development-central-committee-meeting/

08-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

The State Counsellor has asked for innovative ideas to develop the tourism industry in sustainable ways

Source: www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/state-counsellor-addresses-national-tourism-development-central-committee-meeting/

06-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

There have been 12 different looting incidents of temples in Bagan in Jun, with relics stolen

Source: www.bangkokpost.com/world/1946608/looters-target-myanmar-temple-treasures-in-tourist-slump

06-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanma Railways (MR) will reopen trains between Yangon to Bago and Ye

Source: www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/mr-to-resume-train-services-to-bago-ye-from-yangon/

01-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar continues to encourage people to visit different locations as domestic tourists within the country

Source: www.asiatraveltips.com/news20/17-LaosMyanmar.shtml

01-Jul-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar’s next General Election will be on 8 Nov

Source: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/myanmar-to-hold-general-election-on-nov-8-12891670

30-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

The partial lockdown in Yangon’s Insein township has been removed as of 1 Jul, meaning all stay-at-home orders have been lifted nationwide

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmar-lifts-last-stay-home-restrictions-covid-19-epicenter.html

30-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

800 hotels across 12 states and regions have reopened. The Chairman of Myanmar Tourism Marketing doesn’t expect to see foreign tourists during the peak season of Oct 2020 – Feb 2021, but remains confident that domestic tourism will develop as hotels are discounting 25-30%

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/domestic-tourism-reopens-myanmar-businesses-struggle-get-back-feet.html

30-Jun-2020 🌏 outbound

Thailand has opened up 37 border checkpoints on the borders with Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar to facilitate cross-border cargo and trading. Tourists will not be allowed to enter via these checkpoints still

Source: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2020/06/30/cambodia-and-laos-happy-as-thailand-reopens-37-border-checkpoints

29-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar has extended its ban on incoming flights and visa issuances until 31 Jul. A 21-day quarantine will be imposed to all who enter the country

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-extends-covid-19-visa-flight-bans-july-31.html

27-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar’s COVID-19 preventive measures will be in extended until 15 Jul, including compulsory wearing of face masks in public, Yangon curfew between 12am – 4am, lockdowns at Insein township, gatherings of 5 people or more prohibited

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-govt-extends-covid-19-preventive-measures-july-15.html

25-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

Domestic tourism remains difficult for foreigners residing in Myanmar, with operators lacking clarification from the government, and various requirements needed, including recommendation letters

Source: www.myanmarmix.com/en/articles/can-foreign-nationals-really-travel-around-myanmar-now

24-Jun-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

AirAsia is thinking of resuming international flights in Jul, with more potential routes filed including Kuala Lumpur to Yangon

Source: www.ttrweekly.com/site/2020/06/airasia-rethinks-july-flights/

24-Jun-2020 🌏 outbound

Mall operators in Thailand call for the government to resume flights to CLMV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam) nations. Some 12% of visitors to the Siam Center, Siam Discovery and Sia, Paragon are all from CLMV nations, and spend an average of $3,250 per visit

Source: www.phnompenhpost.com/business/thai-flights-will-reboot-trade?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=0836986aebe3e733b257c6ff1803dd1bbcd30bd6-1593049810-0-AaPuS4cOzPaEkp19ECGbDA0kcnHPNxGk5lSIL687PECRuQISe9--MNk2DxhWrowkVS0btcUjoFnbbPtvEDbdKoQhbSorSjZVjdmDBmAoBPP5XiUEu5Bk8bap-zMymruGmaleQ4r4hhYRKtoyfyoLAPLzyLHXVLpvoh2GRm3pcCQIGhmUvq-u1fJEU8ItemdlhiROonFBbl1MZBLE7vtVqwyfwJJmLVO18obhGhUOPJY6QOvvknVrivdaDjIe0SUSf7qPdCkpFdzdWx6HOU-GHiV2VHROzfDq3ol4wqzGDdwK7ZbzvwlpB4-a6xZR-C5VBz4r5WYvQ7lbmwdFzOZIKsw

24-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism has clarified that there are no restrictions for foreigners who are already in Myanmar to travel domestically, unless they are residents of the Insein Township

Source: www.myanmore.com/2020/06/no-restrictions-for-domestic-travel-in-myanmar/

23-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

An island and river in Rakhine State have been proposed to be designated a marine national park by a local conservation group

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/conservation-group-proposes-marine-national-park-rakhine-coast.html

23-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

Universities have yet to have a date set for reopening

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/no-timeframe-reopening-myanmar-universities.html

22-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

The Myanmar government will give K20,000 stimulus money to 5.4 million households in Myanmar

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/govt-plans-stimulus-payments-54m-households.html

22-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar Airways International (MAI) is expanding its fleet despite seeing a drop of 20-30% in demand. The airline has just taken possession of a second-hand A319, and expects to receive another 4 A320s by year-end. They will also take 4 more Embraer planes in Aug, in a bid to “position MAI as the biggest carrier in Myanmar”. Tourism revenue overall for Myanmar has dropped by more than 50% from Jan – May, with just $53.2 million USD generated vs. 2019’s $53.2 million USD. A quarter of the hotel industry’s 96,000 staff have lost their jobs, and half of tour operators have ceased operations. Just 680 hotels out of 2,000 in the country remain open

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-airways-gears-rebound-tourism.html

21-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

8 hotels in Bagan have been granted permission to reopen as they have met the new criteria

Source: www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/8-hotels-in-bagan-granted-to-reopen/

20-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

Domestic tourism is expected to restart in Q3, with pagodas and cultural sites to reopen very soon. The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism expects Chinese and Japanese travellers to return in 2021, with a 50-60% recovery, and 80-90% recovery in 2022

Source: www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2020/06/20/myanmar-to-restart-domestic-tourism-from-q3

19-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar recorded its highest level of imported cases, at 23, on 19 Jun, raising concerns about lifting the international flight ban

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-reports-highest-single-day-surge-covid-19-cases.html

17-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

Elephant camps in the Mandalay region are preparing to reopen in October

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/pyin-oo-lwin-elephant-camps-prepare-reopen.html

16-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

Domestic local travellers are now required to carry recommendation letters from their residency when travelling around Myanmar, with the exception of travel to Yangon region

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/recommendation-letters-required-domestic-travel-myanmar.html

16-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar expects its most severe economic impact to be from Sep 2020, but that its government is well-prepared to face this

Source: www.bangkokpost.com/business/1935800/myanmar-expects-worst-of-covids-economic-impact-from-sept

16-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

Long-haul bus companies are still suffering due to a lack of passengers – they have previously relied on domestic tourism and can only stay afloat if domestic tourism starts to recover

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/long-distance-bus-companies-myanmar-face-tough-times-due-covid-19.html

15-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

376 hotels and tourism businesses have been approved for a COVID-19 government loan. Once pagodas and museums are reopened, inbound tours will gradually run, according to the ministry

Source: www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/hotels-tourism-sector-attacks-k180-bln-investment-in-h1-2019-2020fy/

15-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

Mandalay has allowed gyms, parks, fitness centres and the Mandalay Gem Market to reopen, but weddings, pagoda festivals, cinemas and amusement parks are still not allowed to reopen. People returning to Mandalay region from outside the region must complete a 21-day community-based facility quarantine, followed by a home quarantine for 7 days

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/mandalay-allows-reopening-gyms-training-centres-gem-market.html

14-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

Schools are scheduled to reopen on 21 Jul, starting with high schools, then primary and middle schools 2 weeks later

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/schools-close-again-if-covid-19-case-reemerges-after-opening-minister.html

13-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

The international flights ban has been extended until 30 Jun from 15 Jun. Other lockdown measures are still in place until 30 Jun, including a Yangon curfew, lockdowns in Insein and Mayangone townships, gathering of 5 people or more and compulsory face mask wearing in public

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-extends-covid-19-control-measures-flight-restrictions.html

13-Jun-2020 🌏 outbound

The Thai government has approved in principle the concept of travel bubbles, and potential target countries and territories could include Myanmar

Source: www.bangkokpost.com/business/1933984/ccsa-blows-towards-travel-bubble-plan

12-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

The beta version of the Tourism National Guidelines have been compiled. The Ministry is looking at reopening pagodas and museums for domestic tourism, and are also preparing for adventure tourism, forming a Sports Tourism Committee

Source: www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/union-ministries-discuss-national-tourism-guidelines-for-covid-19-safe-services/

12-Jun-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

The new Bago international airport plans will still proceed. Located just 80km away from Yangon, the government believes that Yangon airport will reach full capacity by 2020 (based on pre-COVID rates), so a new airport is necessary. Other local airports such as Heho, Mawlamyine and Kawthaung, are also set to be upgraded

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/bago-airport-plan-still-ministry-says.html

11-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

High schools may resume in July, gradually followed by other levels

Source: www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/union-education-minister-holds-talks-on-school-reopening-plans/

10-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

April’s international arrival numbers were less than 100

Source: www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/moht-unveils-covid-19-relief-plan-to-restart-tourism-industry/

10-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism have announced their COVID-19 Tourism Relief Plan to help tourism operators, to run from Apr 2020 – Jan 2021: • Phase 1 (Apr-Jun): low-interest loans. Between 9 Apr – 2 Jun, over 1,000 tourism businesses received K27 billion. Tax and license fee waivers • Phase 2 (Jun-Aug): reopening Myanmar’s tourism. Government working to open regional tourism, and health and safety plans being developed • Phase 3 (Aug-Jan 20201): begin promoting Myanmar internationally, with visa exemptions, ease of travel restrictions and boosting tourism infrastructure

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-announces-plan-support-embattled-tourism-sector.html

09-Jun-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

Domestic airlines will need to cooperate with one another, the Ministry of Transport has said. Under new rules, airlines can only carry 75% of their capacity, and this strain may lead to smaller airlines requiring financial assistance or merging with larger ones

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/domestic-airlines-need-join-hands-survival-post-covid.html

08-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

More than a third of Myanmar’s businesses have temporarily closed according to a new survey and that 64% of businesses expect to face cash flow problems that will impact their survival

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/covid-19-shuts-down-third-myanmar-businesses.html

06-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

75% of Myanmar consumers feel mid-term uncertainty about the economy, with just 8% believing it will cause a long-lasting recession. 87% have revealed they are being very careful with how they spend money and 79% have already cut back on spending

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/resilient-yet-uncertain-how-myanmar-consumers-are-feeling-midst-covid-19.html

05-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

The Deputy Minister of Hotels and Tourism said that the Myanmar government will work together with Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam to introduce regional tourism, with the 4 countries signing an agreement to ease border access between them, although specific details have not yet been released. Visitors to Myanmar in Jan-Apr dropped by 44% YoY. New plans for tourism include focusing on “quality” travellers with higher spend. Tour companies are waiting for government guidelines to ensure safe reopening of their businesses

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-work-neighbours-revive-tourism.html

04-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

Differing quarantine regulations for inter-state travel is making it difficult for domestic tourism, with each region and state imposing their own conditions

Source: frontiermyanmar.net/en/inconsistent-quarantine-rules-leave-domestic-travel-uncertain

03-Jun-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

The government is considering a $24 million USD bailout for Myanmar National Airlines, as the airline is burning $4.8 million USD a month for operational expenses. The loan would only be considered if staff or pay cuts are implemented

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-mulls-24-million-loan-keep-national-airline-afloat.html

02-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

The opening of Falam’s airport in Chin state has been delayed due to COVID-19. It will be the 69th airport in Myanmar

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/opening-first-airport-myanmars-chin-state-delayed-amid-covid-19.html

01-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

Mandalay-based highway buses will be allowed to resume travel to other states and regions from 1 Jun

Source: www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/mandalay-reopens-highway-buses-to-states-regions/

01-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

The inbound entry ban has been extended until 15 Jun

Source: www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-06/01/c_139105867.htm

01-Jun-2020 🛬 inbound

The Mekong Tourism Forum, scheduled to be held in Bagan in August, will be postponed to Feb 2021

Source: www.travelweekly-asia.com/Travel-News/Trade-Shows-and-Events/Mekong-Tourism-Forum-sets-new-date?utm_source=enews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TWAedaily

31-May-2020 🛬 inbound

All government employees shall work at their offices from 1 Jun

Source: mizzima.com/article/all-myanmar-government-employees-will-return-work-starting-june-1

29-May-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

AirAsia are considering resuming routes from Kuala Lumpur to Myanmar (Yangon)

Source: www.ttrweekly.com/site/2020/05/airasia-resumes-more-flights-in-asia/

27-May-2020 🛬 inbound

A survey with tourism industry respondents has showed that 80% of MSMEs have been affected “extremely badly”, with confidence in the government’s support very low. Almost 90% have seen decreased revenue and 60% have had to reduce their workforce through furlough or redundancies. 53% also were not aware what government support is available. The Myanmar Tourism Entrepreneurs Association has been launching resilience packages for tourism businesses

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmar-tourism-sector-needs-govt-support-covid-19-new-survey.html

27-May-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

More domestic airlines will resume services, including Air Thanlwin. Myanmar National Airlines, Air KBZ, Mann Yadanarpon Airlines and Golden Myanmar Airlines have already started operating routes again

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/more-myanmar-airlines-resume-operations.html

26-May-2020 🛬 inbound

60 hotels and guesthouses in Mandalay have applied to reopen – only those who pass an inspection will be permitted to do so. They have to comply with 57 requirements

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/60-hotels-guesthouses-seek-reopen-mandalay.html

23-May-2020 🛬 inbound

There will be three stages in a roadmap for tourism, according to the Union Minister for Hotels and Tourism: 1. Survival, immediate action with the self-finance and stimulus package 2. Reopening and relaxing of lockdown and quarantine, to be implemented within 3-6 months 3. Relaunching, relaxing regulations and reinventing Myanmar tourism, to be implemented within 6-12 months

Source: www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/moht-discusses-finalizing-covid-19-tourism-strategic-roadmap/

22-May-2020 🛬 inbound

Schools are expected to reopen by mid-July

Source: www.mizzima.com/article/government-plans-open-schools-mid-july

19-May-2020 🛬 inbound

The Union Minister for Hotels and Tourism held a video conference with Chinese tour operators in preparation for the eventual return of Chinese travellers. FIT travellers will not be prioritised in quality control, and package tours will need to operate on a prepaid system that covers health insurance and a Chinese speaking tour guide, as opposed to the “zero budget” tours

Source: www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/tour-operators-for-chinese-visitors-discuss-better-services-in-post-covid-19/

17-May-2020 🛬 inbound

The curfew hours in Yangon have been shortened to 12am – 4am

Source: www.mizzima.com/article/yangon-government-relaxes-curfew-hours-during-covid-19-crisis

14-May-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

Inbound flight restrictions have been extended until 31 May

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-extends-coronavirus-flight-ban-may-31.html

14-May-2020 🛬 inbound

Restrictions are to be eased in 4 townships in Yangon, with restaurants allowed to reopen. The Mandalay regional government also announced the easing of restrictions on businesses from 16 May in three stages

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmars-major-cities-ease-covid-19-business-restrictions.html

13-May-2020 🛬 inbound

A partial lockdown of 10 townships in Yangon has been extended until further notice

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/yangon-extends-lockdown-measures-myanmars-covid-19-hotspots.html

11-May-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar’s tourism industry expects to remain closed for the rest of 2020, with fewer foreign tourists over the next 2 years

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/tourism-operators-expect-recovery-two-years-best.html

10-May-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

Korean Air will reopen its Seoul – Yangon route in June

Source: simpleflying.com/korean-air-international-resumptions/

09-May-2020 🛬 inbound

A fund of $2.5 million USD has been set up in a 3rd phase of economic stimulus to support loans to 111 industrial and tourism companies

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/business/business-roundup/irrawaddy-business-roundup-18.html

06-May-2020 🛬 inbound

According to research by HVS, the Average Daily Rate (ADR) at Myanmar hotels fell by 15.1%, and the Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) dropped by 58.8% in March YoY

Source: www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4098523.html

05-May-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

The first airport in Chin State is still expected to open in June, despite virus setbacks

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/construction-chin-state-airports-make-progress-despite-covid-19.html

05-May-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar Tourism Marketing have launched twice-weekly online panels to update travel partners on how the country is handling COVID-19

Source: www.ttrweekly.com/site/2020/05/myanmar-presents-twice-weekly-online-updates/

04-May-2020 🛬 inbound

More businesses designated as essential have been allowed to open, including hotels, motels and guesthouses

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmar-govt-lists-essential-businesses-prioritized-reopening-amid-covid-19.html

02-May-2020 🛬 inbound

A 2nd fund of $142.8 million USD is set to be created by the government to help struggling businesses

Source: tin.media/news/details/-myanmar-to-allocate-more-fund-to-provide-loans-to-vulnerable-businesses

02-May-2020 🛬 inbound

1,480 hotels were closed during March according to the Myanmar Hotelier Association

Source: www.facebook.com/myanmartourismmarketing/photos/pcb.529611137718289/529610261051710/?type=3&theater

30-Apr-2020 🛬 inbound

More than 500,000 tourism workers may lose their jobs, according to the Union of Myanmar Travel Association (UMTA). They predict at least 6 months for just 10% of tourism operations to start again, whilst 9 months for all to be open once more, whilst they don’t see normality returning until 2023

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-tourism-sector-braced-50-job-cuts-amid-covid-19-downturn.html

26-Apr-2020 🛬 inbound

The ban on entry from other nationalities has been extended until 15 May

Source: www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2020/04/26/myanmar-extends-entry-restrictions-for-travellers-due-to-virus-outbreak

24-Apr-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

IATA’s revised estimates show that passenger demand could fall by 48% in 2020, with a loss of $0.691 billion USD in revenue and 245,200 jobs

Source: www.iata.org/en/pressroom/pr/2020-04-24-01/

23-Apr-2020 🛬 inbound

Land lease payments for 47 state-owned and private hotels will be deferred for 6 months. However, the Myanmar Hotelier Association has asked for an exemption, rather than just deferment

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-hotel-industry-receives-another-lifeline.html

19-Apr-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

Myanmar National Airline are temporarily suspending all domestic and international flights until 30 Apr

Source: www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/mna-to-suspend-local-foreign-flights-until-30-april/

16-Apr-2020 🛬 inbound

Hotel and tour businesses will not have to pay licence fees for one year until 31 Mar 2021

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/hotel-and-tour-businesses-myanmar-get-one-year-exemption-licence-fees.html

12-Apr-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

The ban on international flights has been extended to 30 Apr

Source: www.mizzima.com/article/yangon-airport-extends-flight-ban-over-covid-19-until-end-month

06-Apr-2020 🛬 inbound

All civil servants are banned from travelling during Thingyan (Myanmar New Year). State and regional governments have ordered citizens to stay at home from 10 – 19 Apr

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmar-government-bans-staff-new-year-travel-stop-covid-19-spread.html

02-Apr-2020 👨‍✈️ aviation

All international commercial flights cancelled until 13 Apr. Ministry of Tourism forecasts international arrivals to fall by 50% in 2020

Source: britishchambermyanmar.com/en/news/will-myanmars-covid-19-stimulus-package-protect-key-sectors

02-Apr-2020 🌏 outbound

$800,000 USD of travel packages have been cancelled between the end of Jan to mid-March, according to the Union of Myanmar Travel Association

Source: britishchambermyanmar.com/en/news/will-myanmars-covid-19-stimulus-package-protect-key-sectors

18-Mar-2020 🛬 inbound

Myanmar Government has introduced relief measures, including those for tourism businesses: • Covid-19 fund established and funds may be borrowed at interest rate of 1% for one year • Commercial tax and corporate income tax deadlines extended until end of Sep 2020

Source: britishchambermyanmar.com/sites/britishchambermyanmar.com/files/publication_docs/pwc_newsletter_issue_25_1.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2zHaE63aC6Nds8s9beLwrPMyF74IWanfnnlHDMTTZvp628Naqvr9VRiRc

14-Mar-2020 🛬 inbound

The Ayeyarwady region has banned tour groups from visiting the beaches at Chaungtha, Ngwesaung and Gawyingi Island

Source: www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-bans-beach-tours-amid-covid-19.html?fbclid=IwAR0GAFsq46fCXRvCt-kcqgMgdHThtFK71c1OlZ6OT0b7MXlxVBgKfPiDGiQ

12-Mar-2020 🌏 outbound

Almost all of the 100,000 air tickets which are usually issued for the Thingyan holidays in Myanmar have been cancelled, according to Daw Hla Darli Khin, managing director at Tour De Myanmar Travels and Tour. The agents face issues getting the refunds back from airlines

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/outbound-tours-thingyan-collapse-amid-covid-19-fears.html

27-Feb-2020 🛬 inbound

The Myanmar Tourism Federation says that “The virus will affect not just the tourism sector, but also transportation, rentals, restaurants, and so on. It could reduce revenue by 40 to 50 percent or more.” They are urging the government to make plans to mitigate the effect on the tourism industry in Myanmar

Source: www.mmtimes.com/news/covid-19-expected-cut-tourism-revenue-half.html

22-Feb-2020 🛬 inbound

Entry into Myanmar from Chinese tourists has dropped by 30%, according to the Yangon Region government ethnic Karen Affairs Minister Naw Pan Thinzar Myo. The number of tourists visiting Myanmar from other countries fell by 50%

Source: mizzima.com/article/coronavirus-causes-fall-chinese-tourists-visiting-myanmar-30

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