Myanmar

Aung San Suu Kyi granted house arrest.

Latest monthly intl arrivals

10,575

Jul 2020

Recovery vs 2019

Jul 2019: 330,843

YTD Intl Arrivals

No 2024 data

Percent of 2024 Target

--%

of unknown target

Source: Intl arrivals - Ministry of Hotels & Tourism. Page last updated: 17 Dec 2026.

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2-May-2026 🌏 outbound

The 2026 Hajj Pilgrimage Evaluation Committee has invited travel companies to bid for a tender to provide Haj services for its 350 pilgrims

Source: gnlm.com.mm/tender-invited-for-hajj-pilgrimage-services/
1-May-2026 🛬 inbound

: Myanmar’s President ordered Aung San Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest, after her jailing for 5 years. The remainder of her sentence was not made clear

Source: irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-regime-moves-daw-aung-san-suu-kyi-to-house-arrest.html
1-May-2026 🛬 inbound

Aung San Suu Kyi’s legal team plan to meet her on 3 May after being transferred to house arrest

Source: straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/detained-myanmar-ex-leader-suu-kyi-to-meet-legal-team-this-weekend
30-Apr-2026 🛬 inbound

All prisoners’ sentences have been reduced by one-sixth, the Presidential office announced

Source: straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/myanmar-rolls-out-mass-prison-sentence-cut-trimming-ex-leader-aung-san-suu-kyis-detention
30-Apr-2026 🛬 inbound

Bagan has welcomed 510,000 visitors so far in 2026 as of 25 Apr. The Directorate of Hotels and Tourism (Bagan Branch) is optimistic that there will be a surge of tourists towards the full moon of Kason period’s 4-day holiday

Source: gnlm.com.mm/bagan-sees-rise-in-jan-apr-visitor-arrivals-year-on-year/
28-Apr-2026 🛬 inbound

Fuel shortages in Myanmar are impacting agriculture, with the fuel needed to power threshing machines at high price levels and in short supply. CNA reported that some motorists in Yangon have to queue for up to 6 hours for fuel, with some petrol stations in some towns out of supply

Source: channelnewsasia.com/asia/myanmar-fuel-shortage-crisis-black-market-concerns-food-security-crops-6086021
27-Apr-2026 🛬 inbound

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has pledged to support the new government, and speed up joint projects. They also said that they would support the country’s efforts to eradicate scam centres

Source: irrawaddy.com/news/myanmar-china-watch/wang-yi-reaffirms-chinas-backing-for-myanmar-regime-in-naypyitaw-visit.html
27-Apr-2026 🛬 inbound

A new flight route in Dawei, Taninthayi Region, was opened on 26 Apr

Source: gnlm.com.mm/new-flight-routes-launched-in-dawei-to-boost-regional-connectivity/
27-Apr-2026 🛬 inbound

The Union of Myanmar Travel Association’s Human Resources Development will launch an online digital marketing basics course in May

Source: mdn.gov.mm/en/tourism-digital-marketing-basic-online-course-opens-may
27-Apr-2026 🛬 inbound

The EU extended its sanctions against Myanmar on 27 Apr until at least May 2027, stating that “The EU reiterates its strongest condemnation of the actions taken by the Myanmar military since the 2021 coup”. It urged an end to violence and human rights violations

Source: straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/eu-extends-sanctions-against-myanmar-by-a-year
27-Apr-2026 👨‍✈️ aviation

Myanmar Airways International is operating additional flights from Yangon-Bangkok Don Mueang from 1-31 May

Source: facebook.com/8Mofficial/posts/pfbid0JmPozxguzfBP8Lxkf9pPAxfrSUiP58bqVm8eccmZ163g4J7gKy6wnhQ2tvrxRxbWl
26-Apr-2026 🛬 inbound

The Central Tourism Development Centre will hold the 66th Basic Tour Guide Course from 15 Jun-4 Sep; those who wish to take part must take a 3-hour entrance exam

Source: gnlm.com.mm/ctd-to-offer-basic-tour-guide-course/
25-Apr-2026 👨‍✈️ aviation

Myanmar Airways International has launched its Cadet Pilot Program, in conjunction with Perkasa Flight School

Source: facebook.com/8Mofficial/posts/pfbid0mE1oArDyShSZEwn6YqmwPxVqL6RcfqHFudgqtJXhqZLsozxzBkjU25f1PnBWcuSal
24-Apr-2026 🛬 inbound

The chair of ASEAN called for more prisoners to be released in Myanmar, including Aung San Suu Kyi, noting that it would “reaffirm our commitment to assisting Myanmar, as an integral part of Asean, to achieve a peaceful and durable solution to ⁠the political crisis in the country". The Thai Foreign Affairs Minister reported that Aung San Suu Kyi was being “well looked after” and “good things” were being considered for her. New emergency ordinances have been issues for 60 townships to have military control imposed

Source: bangkokpost.com/world/3243247/asean-chair-urges-myanmar-to-free-aung-san-suu-kyi-more-prisoners
23-Apr-2026 🛬 inbound

The President is pushing to normalise ASEAN relations, saying that ASEAN members states were being misled by social media, and that some states wanted to adjust their policies

Source: irrawaddy.com/news/politics/min-aung-hlaing-targets-asean-re-entry-as-key-to-ending-isolation.html
23-Apr-2026 🛬 inbound

The junta has increased its aerial bombardments on civilians in Sagaing, Mandalay and Magwe regions, with thousands displaced

Source: irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-regime-ratchets-up-atrocities-against-civilians-in-heartland.html
23-Apr-2026 👨‍✈️ aviation

Myanmar Airways International has opened the second batch of its Cabin Crew Preparatory Program

Source: facebook.com/8Mofficial/posts/pfbid0JyBgRjSfhhUyJdzrJ3T5C69s9cu1UNQUkFaLiFbvQWcNnX3KqTERocXX6e2SEHbXl
23-Apr-2026 🛬 inbound

Registration has opened for the Mekong Tourism Forum 2026 in Yangon, Myanmar on 16-18 Jun, themed “Tourism for People, Travel with Purpose”

Source: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4495072400777558/
22-Apr-2026 🛬 inbound

Ayeyawady Region saw almost 700,000 domestic and international visitors in Q1 2026

Source: mdn.gov.mm/en/ayeyawady-region-draws-nearly-700000-tourists-3-months
21-Apr-2026 🛬 inbound

Nhwetaung Beach in Ayeyawady Region saw 55,104 domestic visitors in Mar 2026, up from Feb 2026’s 54,522

Source: moi.gov.mm/moi:eng/news/20746
21-Apr-2026 🛬 inbound

The new government wants to hold peace talks with rebel armed groups by the end Jul 2026

Source: straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/myanmar-president-seeks-peace-talks-within-100-days-rebels-reject-offer
21-Apr-2026 🛬 inbound

2 rebel groups, the Karen National Union (KNU) and the Chin National Front both rejected the appeal from the government to participate in discussions

Source: bangkokpost.com/world/3241133/myanmar-president-seeks-peace-talks-within-100-days-rebels-reject-offer
21-Apr-2026 👨‍✈️ aviation

Myanmar Airways International has adjusted its flight schedule on 22, 23, 24 and 26-30 Apr

Source: facebook.com/8Mofficial/posts/pfbid02yfSGUUm4VhFAU4Qg68biUNQTEzeicxGnz9PMMKZ2gHvTD636QacjgsPXi1HMQdDl
20-Apr-2026 🛬 inbound

The World Food Programme has warned that high fertiliser and fuel prices, as well as supply shortages, will worsen food insecurity in Myanmar. Farmers are cutting down the use of fertiliser due to its high cost, which could reduce the harvest by 10-15%

Source: irrawaddy.com/news/burma/un-warns-of-worsening-hunger-as-myanmar-runs-low-on-fertilizer-fuel.html
17-Apr-2026 🛬 inbound

Myanmar’s former President, Win Myint, has been granted a pardon and the reduction of his remaining prison sentences “under specified conditions”. The junta also reduced the 27-year jail sentence of Aung San Suu Kyi by one-sixth, around 4.5 years. The junta also approved an amnesty for 4,335 prisoners

Source: straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/myanmar-reduces-ex-leader-aung-san-suu-kyis-sentence-her-lawyer-says
16-Apr-2026 🛬 inbound

Thingyan was held from 13-16 Apr, with more people on the streets enjoying the festival than since the coup in 2021

Source: channelnewsasia.com/asia/myanmar-thingyan-new-year-festival-military-junta-coup-earthquake-fuel-shortage-6060576
14-Apr-2026 👨‍✈️ aviation

Myanmar Airways International in May will increase its Yangon-Kuala Lumpur flights to 14 weekly, up from 12 weekly

Source: aeroroutes.com/eng/260414-8mmay26kul
13-Apr-2026 🛬 inbound

Thailand’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has said that it is ready to work closely with Myanmar to boost bilateral ties and cooperation

Source: bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3235978/parnpree-backs-new-myanmar-president
11-Apr-2026 🛬 inbound

A new dinner theatre and circus performance has opened in Vientiane, Dragon’s Glow

Source: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4483143058637159/
10-Apr-2026 🛬 inbound

75% of hotel rooms in Ngwehsaung and Chaungtha in Ayeyawady Region have been booked for the 9-day Thingyan holiday period. From Jan-Mar 2026, 690,000 visitors came to the Ayeyawady Region

Source: gnlm.com.mm/thingyan-holiday-bookings-hit-75-in-ngwehsaung-chaungtha/
10-Apr-2026 🛬 inbound

Myanmar’s President, Min Aung Hlaing, has said that his new government will seek to normalise relations with ASEAN and international ties

Source: thejakartapost.com/world/2026/04/10/myanmar-president-says-many-challenges-ahead-seeks-to-normalise-asean-ties-.html
10-Apr-2026 🛬 inbound

Min Aung Hlaing was sworn in as President of Myanmar on 10 Apr

Source: channelnewsasia.com/asia/myanmar-junta-chief-min-aung-hlaing-president-6048496
8-Apr-2026 👨‍✈️ aviation

Myanmar National Airlines (MNA) will launch a new Wed flight from Yangon-Singapore from 22 Apr, bringing its frequency up to 3 times per week

Source: facebook.com/MyanmarNationalAirlines/posts/pfbid02Nq4D1GxUdytyEH62uf3nKgUEtEUc5EoLJiutPTb2S1hxHbozVTPQBEdHV41uN7Dvl
8-Apr-2026 👨‍✈️ aviation

Myanmar Airways International has announced that from 9 Apr, there will be enhanced passenger checks for all domestic and international airports

Source: pfbid0LaLFFuSQp5AH5iTzQxTWXsUKgVdvAgQuuuBLfLK8HSxwcLGJfozFZbLcZZVHPHdDl
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