THE Mergui Archipelago in Myanmar is poised to open up to the broader tourism landscape within the next two years. According to research by C9 Hotelworks, the archipelago, located in far southern Myanmar and comprising over 800 islands of varying sizes, is seeing a surge in tourism interest, especially from the upscale segment. From 1,158 […]
Myanmar marine tourism gaining luxury reputation
September 20, 2016 by thiha
Myanmar’s Mergui archipelago is gaining favour among luxury travelers in the international marketplace, according to a new report from C9 Hotelworks. The region only became accessible to tourists in 1997, at which time the primary tourist target was the diving and sport fishing industry, however, with surging demand from the upscale market segment, 12 approved […]
Speculation-driven land prices stunting Myanmar hospitality sector
December 16, 2013 by thiha
Though Yangon is moving rapidly towards the milestone of a million visitors a year, investment in Myanmar’s hospitality sector has fallen well short of forecast growth, mainly because of speculation-driven land prices. According to a report by consultancy C9 Hotelworks, foreign direct investment into hospitality assets remains sidelined in many cases with concerns over the […]
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In Myanmar, Sailing in the Wake of Kipling and Orwell
September 10, 2013 by thiha
ON THE IRRAWADDY RIVER, Myanmar — When Daniel and Susy Florens booked a five-star honeymoon with stops in some of Asia’s premier luxury destinations, Myanmar seemed like just another stop on the itinerary. They had agreed to take a five-day cruise along the Irrawaddy River on the recommendation of a trusted travel agent. But as […]
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