Assoc eyes tourist arrival surge in early 2024

According to U Naung Naung Han, Chairman of the Myanmar Tourism Entrepreneurs Association, inbound tourist arrivals in Myanmar are expected to increase early next year.
Every year, October to April is the peak period for visitor arrivals in Myanmar, and the prospect of more tourist arrivals in early next year is growing as the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism strives to attract more foreign visitors and develop more attractive destinations.
“The number of foreign visitors hasn’t fallen much more than expected, but the figure is not very encouraging. Since it is not a big drop, we can still hope for January, February and March next year. The outlook can be said to be good or not bad,” U Naung Naung Han explained.
Thai tourists topped the list of foreign visitors to Myanmar during this year’s travel season.
“From October to November, tourist arrivals from Thailand have increased. But the figure is still low if compared to previous ones,” he said.
On the other hand, the number of home-grown travellers is expected to increase in the coming season and travel agencies are making the necessary preparations.
“We expect more local travellers to come in December. Therefore, we are preparing now for expected guests,” said a local travel agency official. – Thit Taw/ZN