Myanmar
Myanmar prepares Mrauk-U UNESCO bid
Myanmar’s government is preparing a UNESCO World Heritage bid for Mrauk-U, the ancient Arkanese capital in Rakhine state. The Irrawaddy
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Grand Hyatt Changsha Location: In a 61-story tower overlooking Xiang River on Xiangjiang Road in Changsha, the capital of Hunan
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Hilton Yantai Location: Within the Shimao Skyscraper, a 323-metre-high building in Yantai, overlooking the Bohai Strait in China’s Shandong province
Myanmar tourism up 10% in first half
Myanmar experienced a sharp rise in visitor arrivals in the first half of 2017. According to data from the Myanmar
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X2 Vibe Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel Location: In the On Nut district of Bangkok Grade: Upper-midscale Keys: 145 rooms and 121
FCM moves into Myanmar
FCM Travel Solutions has formed a new partnership with Oway Travels & Tours, marking the company’s entry into Myanmar. With
AccorHotels adds trio in Myanmar
AccorHotels has signed a major new agreement for three properties in Myanmar. The partnership with LP Holding will kick off
Emirates expands in ASEAN with Cambodian launch
Emirates has expanded its presence in Southeast Asia with the launch its first ever flights to Cambodia. The new daily
Shwedagon Pagoda in line for UNESCO recognition
The famous Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon could be inscribed on to the UNESCO World Heritage list. The Irrawaddy news site
No heritage status for Myanmar’s Golden Rock
The famous “Golden Rock” pagoda in Myanmar’s Mon State will not be designated as a national cultural heritage zone. The
Bagan ripe for international investment
International tourism in Bagan, Myanmar, is experiencing strong growth, but the ancient destination is still under-served by major hotel groups,
Asian air route updates: new flights from Norwegian, Spring, Air China and more…
Spring adds low-cost link between key Asian cities Where? Shanghai Pudong (China) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) When? Four
Pandaw sets sail in unexplored Irrawaddy Delta
Pandaw, the river cruise operator, has unveiled plans for a new voyage around Myanmar’s Irrawaddy Delta. Scheduled to launch in
Myanmar hopeful over Thai tourism deal
Tourism authorities in Myanmar say they are optimistic that a new agreement with Thailand will give the country a tourism
Emirates to launch flights to Cambodia
Emirates will touch down in Cambodia for the first time this summer, with the launch of services to the capital,
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