According to the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism, nearly 700,000 tourists entered Myanmar during the seven months from January to July 2024.
During this period, the majority of tourists visited destinations in Yangon, Bago, Mandalay, and Ayeyawady regions, as well as destinations in Shan State (East) and Shan State (South).
“In the seven months of 2024, nearly 700,000 tourists entered Myanmar. This figure is higher than the 610,000 tourists who visited during the same period last year. Most visitors came from China, Thailand, South Korea, and Japan,” said an official from the Hotels and Tourism Directorate.
This year, invitation trips to destinations in Myanmar have been organized through travel agencies from Thailand, China and Russia. New tourist destinations have also been identified in Yangon, Mandalay, and Taninthayi regions, as well as Mon, Kayin, and Shan states.
The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism is working on developing Myanmar’s tourism industry in collaboration with the Myanmar Tourism Federation, the Myanmar Hoteliers Association, and other relevant organizations. — ASH/MKKS
