Myanmar
Mekong Tourism Forum held from 16-18 Jun in Yangon under theme "Tourism for People, Travel with Purpose".
Latest monthly intl arrivals
10,575
Jul 2020
Recovery vs 2019
3%
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.
Latest Travel Industry News
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19-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundThe Myanmar Earthquake Committee has proposed a pilot project with Yangon City Development Committee to assess its buildings’ structural integrity and disaster preparedness, after an unusual 5.2-magnitude earthquake that struck on 18 MaySource: channelnewsasia.com/asia/myanmar-yangon-earthquake-aftershocks-step-up-building-inspections-6195271
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19-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundChina has pledged to support Myanmar’s “full” participation in ASEAN and the UNSource: khmertimeskh.com/501923093/china-backs-full-participation-of-myanmar-in-asean-un/
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18-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundThe Mekong Tourism Forum was held from 16-18 Jun in Yangon under the theme, “Tourism for People, Travel with Purpose”Source: traveldailymedia.com/purpose-driven-travel-reshapes-the-future-of-mekong-tourism/
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17-Jun-2026 👨✈️ aviationMyanmar Airways expanded its codeshare partnership with Malaysia Airlines, covering flights to Brisbane and Perth via Kuala LumpurSource: aeroroutes.com/eng/260617-8mmhcodeshare
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17-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundChina issued a joint statement with Myanmar after Min Aung Hlaing’s official visit. They reaffirmed that neither side would allow their territory to be used for activities detrimental to the other’s security interests, to deepen cooperation in mining, digital economy, China-Myanmar oil and gas pipelines and promote the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor and projects such as the Kyaukpyu Deep-Sea Port and the Muse-Mandalay RailwaySource: straitstimes.com/asia/china-myanmar-pledge-mutual-support-in-joint-statement
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17-Jun-2026 👨✈️ aviationMyanmar Airways International will increase its Yangon-Guangzhou route to 7 weekly flights from 30 Jun, up from its current 4 weekly flightsSource: aeroroutes.com/eng/260617-8mjun26can
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17-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundThe Myanmar Tourism Federation has said that Myanmar needs to develop direct flight connections, and that cooperation amongst ASEAN countries is essential. He called for cooperation between Myanmar, Cambodia and ThailandSource: gnlm.com.mm/trio-of-asean-nations-unite-to-boost-tourism/
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16-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundThe World Bank reported that Myanmar’s inflation rose to 25% in Apr 2026, with the impact of the Middle East conflict. It noted that the economy is “stabilising at local levels” but that the fuel shock has magnified structural weaknessesSource: straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/myanmar-inflation-hits-25-on-us-iran-fuel-shock-world-bank
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15-Jun-2026 🛬 inbound87 organisations issued a statement on 12 Jun expressing concern over the Mekong Tourism Forum being held in Yangon, warning that the event risked “contributing to the normalization and legitimization of a body responsible for grave violations of international law and human rights”Source: eng.mizzima.com/2026/06/15/35229
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14-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundThe UMTA Travel Fair took place from 13-14 Jun in Yangon, with 70 exhibition booths from 20 countries. It promoted both domestic and overseas travelSource: moi.gov.mm/moi:eng/index.php/news/21252
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12-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundMyanmar’s President is set to visit China from 15-19 Jun, his second state visit since taking power as civilian president in Apr 2026Source: straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/myanmars-president-to-visit-china-next-week
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11-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundTourism Hpa-An has launched a series of guidelines with Dos and Don’ts for travellers visiting, including avoiding harmful behaviour for its natural resources, wildlife and heritage sitesSource: gnlm.com.mm/tourism-hpa-an-urges-visitors-to-collaborate-for-sustainable-tourism/
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10-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundThe Philippines Foreign Minister will soon meet several ethnic armed groups from Myanmar to better understand the situation and explore possible solutions. The Philippine President has appointed the minister as his special envoy to Myanmar. ASEAN has barred Myanmar’s leadership from attending ASEAN meetings, but member states have been seeking to re-engage with Myanmar, particularly after a nominally civilian government took office in Apr 2026Source: straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/philippines-foreign-minister-says-she-plans-to-meet-myanmar-ethnic-groups-soon
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9-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundThe Domestic Pilgrimage and Tour Operator Association stated that it is planning to open domestic tour guide training in Jul 2026 at the Ministry of Hotels, Tourism and Culture training centreSource: gnlm.com.mm/guide-training-course-emphasizes-on-responsibilities-and-code-of-conduct/
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9-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Hotels and Tourism has been restructured and renamed to the Ministry of Hotels, Tourism and Culture. The Union Minister is U Maung MyintSource: ttrweekly.com/site/2026/06/myanmar-expands-role-of-tourism-ministry/
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8-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundThe Union of Myanmar Travel Association has launched the Yangon Heritage Walking Tour Experience to boost tourism developmentSource: gnlm.com.mm/yangon-heritage-walking-tour-experience-launched-for-tourism-development/
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6-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundAn exhibition called “Art for Tourism” will take place in Yangon in Jun 2026, in conjunction with the Mekong Tourism Forum 2026Source: pattayamail.com/latestnews/news/art-for-tourism-celebrates-myanmars-beauty-552333
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4-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundMyanmar has criticised Timor-Leste’s remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue that Myanmar was a “stain on ASEAN’s otherwise impressive catalogue of successes”, calling his remarks interference and that they were undermining “the spirit of the ASEAN family”Source: irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-regime-lashes-out-at-timor-leste-over-stain-on-asean-comment.html
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4-Jun-2026 👨✈️ aviationSaudia has partnered with Myanmar Airways International to launch single-ticket itineraries between Jeddah/ Madinah and Yangon, connecting via Dubai, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur or SingaporeSource: connectingtravel.com/news/saudia-introduces-myanmar-flights
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3-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundMin Aung Hlaing visited India on a 5-day visit until 3 Jun on his first visit to India since he was appointed as President in Apr 2026Source: straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/india-embraces-myanmar-junta-to-deepen-trade-and-secrity-ties-with-the-country-and-counter-china
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2-Jun-2026 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Hotels, Tourism and Culture gave out keychains featuring a QR code to boost access to tourism information in Myanmar to arriving tourists at a Tourism Promotion Event at Yangon International AirportSource: gnlm.com.mm/moht-hands-out-souvenir-keychains-to-tourists-at-yia/
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28-May-2026 🛬 inboundThe border checkpoint between Thailand and Myanmar at Mae Sot, has been reopened after 10 months, with full operations set to take place next monthSource: khaosodenglish.com/news/2026/05/28/mae-sot-myawaddy-border-crossing-shut-by-myanmar-conflict-reopens-after-10-months/
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27-May-2026 🛬 inboundThe 2026 International Travel Expo will take place on 13-14 Jun, organised by the Union of Myanmar Travel Association under the directive of the Ministry of Hotels, Tourism and Culture. It will have 50 local travel companies and tourism businesses from overseasSource: gnlm.com.mm/yangon-to-host-2026-international-travel-expo-in-jun/
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