Myanmar
Min Aung Hlaing sworn in as President of Myanmar on 10 Apr, appoints new cabinet.
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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11-Apr-2026 🛬 inboundA new dinner theatre and circus performance has opened in Vientiane, Dragon’s GlowSource: facebook.com/groups/tourismprofessionalsinlaos/posts/4483143058637159/
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10-Apr-2026 🛬 inbound75% 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 RegionSource: gnlm.com.mm/thingyan-holiday-bookings-hit-75-in-ngwehsaung-chaungtha/
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10-Apr-2026 🛬 inboundMyanmar’s President, Min Aung Hlaing, has said that his new government will seek to normalise relations with ASEAN and international tiesSource: thejakartapost.com/world/2026/04/10/myanmar-president-says-many-challenges-ahead-seeks-to-normalise-asean-ties-.html
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10-Apr-2026 🛬 inboundMin Aung Hlaing was sworn in as President of Myanmar on 10 AprSource: channelnewsasia.com/asia/myanmar-junta-chief-min-aung-hlaing-president-6048496
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8-Apr-2026 👨✈️ aviationMyanmar National Airlines (MNA) will launch a new Wed flight from Yangon-Singapore from 22 Apr, bringing its frequency up to 3 times per weekSource: facebook.com/MyanmarNationalAirlines/posts/pfbid02Nq4D1GxUdytyEH62uf3nKgUEtEUc5EoLJiutPTb2S1hxHbozVTPQBEdHV41uN7Dvl
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8-Apr-2026 👨✈️ aviationMyanmar Airways International has announced that from 9 Apr, there will be enhanced passenger checks for all domestic and international airportsSource: pfbid0LaLFFuSQp5AH5iTzQxTWXsUKgVdvAgQuuuBLfLK8HSxwcLGJfozFZbLcZZVHPHdDl
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3-Apr-2026 🛬 inboundMin Aung Hlaing has been voted President in a parliamentary vote on 3 Apr. He had stepped down from leading the armed forces on 30 MarSource: bangkokpost.com/world/3229958/myanmars-min-aung-hlaing-the-general-who-made-himself-president
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3-Apr-2026 🛬 inboundThe junta has reopened the Myawaddy-Kawkareik section of the Asian highway after being closed for 2 years, a key trading route with ThailandSource: irrawaddy.com/business/tensions-rise-as-myanmar-junta-reopens-asian-highway-blocks-karen-controlled-routes.html
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3-Apr-2026 👨✈️ aviationMyanmar Airways International has reinstated its flights to and from Yangon and Mandalay to Myitkyina and Puta-O from 7 AprSource: facebook.com/8Mofficial
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31-Mar-2026 🛬 inboundThe Future Lifestyle & Travel Expo 2026 Event will be held in Yangon from 3-6 Apr, and includes engagement with local embassies, a Young Founder Forum Day and a B2B meetingSource: gnlm.com.mm/myanmars-future-lifestyle-travel-expo-2026-event-to-promote-destination-marketing/
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31-Mar-2026 🛬 inbound112,936 domestic and international visitors travelled to Ngwehsaung Beach in Q1 2026Source: presoffministry.gov.mm/en/news/30095
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31-Mar-2026 👨✈️ aviationMyanmar Airways International will operate additional flights to Bangkok Don Mueang and Chiang Mai from 6-30 Apr over the Songkran festival periodSource: facebook.com/8Mofficial/posts/pfbid0aeM66MhcsdE6aNfJiUY1B27uSPVt9A6XKnb2DnjXmMFYmqbtCkyFzwHX4Pv6dhKpl
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30-Mar-2026 🛬 inboundYe Win Oo has been appointed the new military chief of Myanmar. He was previously intelligence chief for Myanmar in 2020 and was promoted to commander-in-chief of the army earlier in Mar 2026Source: bangkokpost.com/world/3227259/ye-win-oo-appointed-myanmars-new-military-chief-militaryowned-media-says
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28-Mar-2026 🛬 inboundThe Union of Myanmar Travel Association (UMTA) is calling for applications for Lifetime MembershipSource: gnlm.com.mm/umta-invites-applications-for-lifetime-membership/
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27-Mar-2026 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Energy have announced new limits from 27 Mar to purchase fuel depending on the vehicle engine capacity, with private cars with engines up to 2000cc to buy 35 litres per week and taxis 90 litres. The limits will be in place in Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon, Mandalay and TaunggyiSource: nationthailand.com/news/world/40064314
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27-Mar-2026 🛬 inboundA Naypyidaw official has reported that more Myanmar citizens are using trains due to fuel shortages, with the number of scheduled trains increasing, as although the trains run on diesel, the government has maintained its own stockSource: straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/myanmar-travellers-ride-the-rails-as-fuel-prices-rise
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26-Mar-2026 🛬 inboundNgwetaung Beach in Ayeyawady Region saw 54,552 domestic visitors in Feb 2026, with the number of tourists increasing from Jan’s 29,775Source: gnlm.com.mm/ngwetaung-beach-records-54522-domestic-visitors-in-feb/
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26-Mar-2026 👨✈️ aviationMyanmar National Airlines has announced updated extra baggage allowances for its MNA Club members from 1 AprSource: facebook.com/MyanmarNationalAirlines/posts/pfbid02aqotuJHtMve19prc6WafEYN51rJH9AhKUyjsnUVEH1erTp85qrHv1pci5JPQbvQCl
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25-Mar-2026 👨✈️ aviationMyanmar Airways International will resume normal baggage allowances on international flights from 26 MarSource: facebook.com/8Mofficial/posts/pfbid0W4XgM4gBDqbXqS3mR5hnFT154touXGFNS8oHn7QbL4krwoFfH41gw432DPNLMnBvl
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24-Mar-2026 👨✈️ aviationMyanmar Airways International has partnered with RateGain to boost its pricing strategySource: scanx.trade/stock-market-news/companies/rategain-travel-technologies-partners-with-airgain-to-enhance-pricing-intelligence-capabilities/35879510
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23-Mar-2026 🛬 inboundThe government has introduced a work from home policy on Wednesdays from 25 Mar for government departments until further notice to reduce fuel usage. It urged the private sector to adopt similar measuresSource: nst.com.my/world/region/2026/03/1402389/myanmar-introduces-work-home-wednesdays-conserve-fuel
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23-Mar-2026 👨✈️ aviationMyanmar National Airlines will amend its baggage policy from 1 Apr to reduce the weight permitted, depending on the fare class purchasedSource: facebook.com/MyanmarNationalAirlines/posts/pfbid0Af7fdTNjpCfXSJAqmi6NM6eerpYvYzCHmqLk86veNmZ42USWaJpw5JuBFB1AXgEtl
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22-Mar-2026 👨✈️ aviationMyanmar National Airlines, Myanmar Airways International (MAI) and Air Thanlwin have been reported to have suspended selling or operating certain domestic routes temporarily. However, MAI is reported to still be operating its international routesSource: nationthailand.com/blogs/news/world/40064109
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21-Mar-2026 👨✈️ aviationMyanmar Airways International will limit the baggage limits from 21 Mar for all international flights due to the shortage of jet fuel – it noted that this move was in light of being “faced with only two options: either operate our international flights as scheduled, or cancel them completely, which could affect thousands of passengers already planning their trips with MAI across our network”, noting that it is “our only option until conditions improve”Source: facebook.com/8Mofficial/posts/pfbid02uxQDkac8EzhoSMvagz7PfBsXhE5rqdwen1anhg7Qbq4xmujKGjv6SQTzBp2jS3XTl
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20-Mar-2026 🛬 inboundThe Parliament will start the process of choosing a new president on 30 MarSource: straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/myanmar-parliament-says-to-start-process-to-select-new-president-on-march-30
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19-Mar-2026 🛬 inboundThe Thai army chief met with the junta chief on 18 Mar, discussing border stability, curbing drug trafficking and cooperation on scam centre networks. The FBI Director on the same day told the Senate Intelligence Committee that large-scale scam centres are operating along the Thai border in Cambodia and Myanmar, many he claimed, backed by ChinaSource: irrawaddy.com/news/politics/thai-army-chief-meets-myanmar-junta-leaders-amid-intense-us-focus-on-scam-centers.html
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19-Mar-2026 🛬 inboundThe junta reported that more than 500 opposition fighters surrendered to the juntaSource: straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/myanmar-junta-touts-surrender-of-over-500-rebel-fighters
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19-Mar-2026 👨✈️ aviationMyanmar National Airlines will introduce new measures to counter fuel increases – from 20 Mar, passengers will be able to buy excess baggage at Bangkok and Singapore check in with a maximum of 10kg per pax. Extra baggage benefits for MNACLUB will be suspended until further noticeSource: facebook.com/MyanmarNationalAirlines/posts/pfbid02XNrkC3BZmQ3Bcqkiii5hQNsyRCQ6Xpi9LbP5n9zC8K3JEPHeWTSbZsnDyMP4Jvsgl
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19-Mar-2026 👨✈️ aviationMyanmar Airways International will limit excess baggage to 10kg per passenger on both inbound and outbound flights, whilst additional baggage benefits for Sky Smile (Ruby & Diamond) members will be suspended until further noticeSource: facebook.com/8Mofficial/posts/pfbid02hK3usKAVqvXf9oLb4wMd9xFmPot3GUKeA4yvRLHJ2hm8pz99nHTn9GKSiaX3sJQDl
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18-Mar-2026 🛬 inboundSome hotels at Ngwehsaung and Chaungtha beaches are fully booked for the Thingyan holidaySource: gnlm.com.mm/some-ngwesaung-and-chaungthar-hotels-fully-booked-for-thingyan-holiday/
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16-Mar-2026 🛬 inboundMin Aung Hlaing is thought likely to hand over his top military post power to assume the presidencySource: straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/myanmars-junta-chief-expected-to-hand-over-top-military-post-to-long-time-protege
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16-Mar-2026 🛬 inboundParliament reconvened on 16 Mar for the first time since the coup 5 years agoSource: bangkokpost.com/world/3217813/myanmar-parliament-convenes-as-army-prepares-for-new-era-of-rule
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13-Mar-2026 🛬 inboundShan State will host the 2026 Maha Thingyan festival with a big celebration of the Inlay Floating Thingyan Festival in Inlay Lake. It will include alms offerings, water splashing celebrations, dance performances and dance competitionsSource: gnlm.com.mm/2026-grand-inlay-floating-thingyan-festival-set-for-shan-state/
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13-Mar-2026 🛬 inboundThe UN special rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar has reported that Myanmar’s humanitarian crises are set to get “much worse” with attention focusing on the Middle East and a decreasing amount of aidSource: irrawaddy.com/news/myanmars-crisis-the-world/mideast-war-risks-dramatically-deepening-myanmar-crisis-un-expert.html
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13-Mar-2026 🛬 inboundThe Union of Myanmar Travel Association (UMTA) joined the 32nd Moscow International Travel and Hospitality Show (MITT 2026) to showcase MyanmarSource: gnlm.com.mm/umta-boosts-the-facilitation-of-the-tourism-development-at-mitt-2026/
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