Myanmar
Myanmar decries "discriminatory measures" from ASEAN.
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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16-May-2026 🛬 inboundMyanmar plans to nominate Htamanè culture as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2027Source: gnlm.com.mm/myanmar-to-nominate-htamane-culture-for-unesco-listing-in-2027/
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14-May-2026 🛬 inboundThe Myanmar Tourism Federation (MTF) will hold roadshows in major Indian cities as part of an MoU between the MTF and Aerionyx Global RepresentationsSource: mdn.gov.mm/en/mtf-hold-roadshows-india-promote-myanmars-tourism-industry
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14-May-2026 🛬 inboundThe Foreign Ministry issued a statement accusing some ASEAN members of “discriminatory measures”, “unfair restrictions” and denying “equal representation” for MyanmarSource: irrawaddy.com/news/burma/new-myanmar-regime-launches-coordinated-diplomatic-assault-on-asean.html
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12-May-2026 🛬 inboundShwethaungyan Beach in Ayeyawady Region saw 29,243 visitors in Apr 2026, the majority day trippersSource: gnlm.com.mm/29000-tourists-visit-shwethaungyan-beach-in-apr/
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11-May-2026 👨✈️ aviationMyanmar Airways International adjusted its flight schedule from 12-17 May due to operational requirementsSource: facebook.com/8Mofficial/posts/pfbid037eQTVMSKLN6zSRsU7DEmNRLPGFujrYHKcJBb11w3tWbDkj2TTFTdPFiQe8VyEDLfl
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7-May-2026 🛬 inboundASEAN Foreign Ministers have reported that no progress has been made on Myanmar’s side to implement the five point consensusSource: businessmirror.com.ph/2026/05/07/asean-keeps-myanmar-downgraded-notes-lack-of-progress/
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7-May-2026 🛬 inboundASEAN leaders were urged by the Special Advisory Council for Myanmar (SAC-M) to continue with the Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar, and adopt new measures during the 48th ASEAN SummitSource: irrawaddy.com/news/myanmars-crisis-the-world/asean-leaders-urged-to-scrap-myanmar-5pc-for-tougher-stance-on-regime.html
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6-May-2026 👨✈️ aviationLocals are calling for an investigation into the sharp increase in airfares to Myitkyina, rising from 1.3 million kyat to 1.7 million. Domestic airlines have reported that all flights are sold out until the end of MaySource: bnionline.net/en/news/calls-grow-probe-rising-airfares-myitkyina-flights
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6-May-2026 🛬 inboundThe Philippines urged Myanmar to allow a special ASEAN envoy to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi, as “vital steps” to allow long-term stability in MyanmarSource: bangkokpost.com/world/3250710/philippines-urges-myanmar-to-grant-asean-envoy-access-to-aung-san-suu-kyi
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5-May-2026 🛬 inboundAung San Suu Kyi’s son has called for France’s help to get independently verified proof of life of his motherSource: channelnewsasia.com/asia/myanmar-aung-san-suu-kyi-son-urge-proof-life-6101146
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4-May-2026 🛬 inboundThe Irrawaddy reported that Aung San Suu Kyi was moved abruptly from Naypyitaw Prison to a specially secure house in Naypyitaw. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi supposedly met with her on his visit to MyanmarSource: irrawaddy.com/news/politics/daw-aung-san-suu-kyi-abruptly-moved-to-secure-house-over-thingyan.html
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4-May-2026 👨✈️ aviationMyanmar National Airlines will add new Wednesday service from Yangon-Singapore, increasing frequency to 3 times per weekSource: facebook.com/MyanmarNationalAirlines/posts/pfbid0ZCpXPfUTcM99mbLAzmjtL1yYgyJW6NF6Qg7kn9Ycj3Er6nhvLBJjzb3cviXvt4cnl
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2-May-2026 🌏 outboundThe 2026 Hajj Pilgrimage Evaluation Committee has invited travel companies to bid for a tender to provide Haj services for its 350 pilgrimsSource: gnlm.com.mm/tender-invited-for-hajj-pilgrimage-services/
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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 clearSource: irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-regime-moves-daw-aung-san-suu-kyi-to-house-arrest.html
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1-May-2026 🛬 inboundAung San Suu Kyi’s legal team plan to meet her on 3 May after being transferred to house arrestSource: straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/detained-myanmar-ex-leader-suu-kyi-to-meet-legal-team-this-weekend
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30-Apr-2026 🛬 inboundAll prisoners’ sentences have been reduced by one-sixth, the Presidential office announcedSource: straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/myanmar-rolls-out-mass-prison-sentence-cut-trimming-ex-leader-aung-san-suu-kyis-detention
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30-Apr-2026 🛬 inboundBagan 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 holidaySource: gnlm.com.mm/bagan-sees-rise-in-jan-apr-visitor-arrivals-year-on-year/
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28-Apr-2026 🛬 inboundFuel 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 supplySource: channelnewsasia.com/asia/myanmar-fuel-shortage-crisis-black-market-concerns-food-security-crops-6086021
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27-Apr-2026 🛬 inboundChina’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 centresSource: irrawaddy.com/news/myanmar-china-watch/wang-yi-reaffirms-chinas-backing-for-myanmar-regime-in-naypyitaw-visit.html
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27-Apr-2026 🛬 inboundA new flight route in Dawei, Taninthayi Region, was opened on 26 AprSource: gnlm.com.mm/new-flight-routes-launched-in-dawei-to-boost-regional-connectivity/
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27-Apr-2026 🛬 inboundThe Union of Myanmar Travel Association’s Human Resources Development will launch an online digital marketing basics course in MaySource: mdn.gov.mm/en/tourism-digital-marketing-basic-online-course-opens-may
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27-Apr-2026 🛬 inboundThe 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 violationsSource: straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/eu-extends-sanctions-against-myanmar-by-a-year
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27-Apr-2026 👨✈️ aviationMyanmar Airways International is operating additional flights from Yangon-Bangkok Don Mueang from 1-31 MaySource: facebook.com/8Mofficial/posts/pfbid0JmPozxguzfBP8Lxkf9pPAxfrSUiP58bqVm8eccmZ163g4J7gKy6wnhQ2tvrxRxbWl
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26-Apr-2026 🛬 inboundThe 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 examSource: gnlm.com.mm/ctd-to-offer-basic-tour-guide-course/
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25-Apr-2026 👨✈️ aviationMyanmar Airways International has launched its Cadet Pilot Program, in conjunction with Perkasa Flight SchoolSource: facebook.com/8Mofficial/posts/pfbid0mE1oArDyShSZEwn6YqmwPxVqL6RcfqHFudgqtJXhqZLsozxzBkjU25f1PnBWcuSal
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24-Apr-2026 🛬 inboundThe 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 imposedSource: bangkokpost.com/world/3243247/asean-chair-urges-myanmar-to-free-aung-san-suu-kyi-more-prisoners
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23-Apr-2026 🛬 inboundThe 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 policiesSource: irrawaddy.com/news/politics/min-aung-hlaing-targets-asean-re-entry-as-key-to-ending-isolation.html
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23-Apr-2026 🛬 inboundThe junta has increased its aerial bombardments on civilians in Sagaing, Mandalay and Magwe regions, with thousands displacedSource: irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-regime-ratchets-up-atrocities-against-civilians-in-heartland.html
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23-Apr-2026 👨✈️ aviationMyanmar Airways International has opened the second batch of its Cabin Crew Preparatory ProgramSource: facebook.com/8Mofficial/posts/pfbid0JyBgRjSfhhUyJdzrJ3T5C69s9cu1UNQUkFaLiFbvQWcNnX3KqTERocXX6e2SEHbXl
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23-Apr-2026 🛬 inboundRegistration 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/
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22-Apr-2026 🛬 inboundAyeyawady Region saw almost 700,000 domestic and international visitors in Q1 2026Source: mdn.gov.mm/en/ayeyawady-region-draws-nearly-700000-tourists-3-months
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21-Apr-2026 🛬 inboundNhwetaung Beach in Ayeyawady Region saw 55,104 domestic visitors in Mar 2026, up from Feb 2026’s 54,522Source: moi.gov.mm/moi:eng/news/20746
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21-Apr-2026 🛬 inboundThe new government wants to hold peace talks with rebel armed groups by the end Jul 2026Source: straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/myanmar-president-seeks-peace-talks-within-100-days-rebels-reject-offer
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21-Apr-2026 🛬 inbound2 rebel groups, the Karen National Union (KNU) and the Chin National Front both rejected the appeal from the government to participate in discussionsSource: bangkokpost.com/world/3241133/myanmar-president-seeks-peace-talks-within-100-days-rebels-reject-offer
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21-Apr-2026 👨✈️ aviationMyanmar Airways International has adjusted its flight schedule on 22, 23, 24 and 26-30 AprSource: facebook.com/8Mofficial/posts/pfbid02yfSGUUm4VhFAU4Qg68biUNQTEzeicxGnz9PMMKZ2gHvTD636QacjgsPXi1HMQdDl
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20-Apr-2026 🛬 inboundThe 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
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