{"id":90,"date":"2018-05-19T04:06:38","date_gmt":"2018-05-19T04:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aboutmyanmar.com\/?p=90"},"modified":"2018-05-19T04:29:17","modified_gmt":"2018-05-19T04:29:17","slug":"destination-myanmar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aboutmyanmar.com\/?p=90","title":{"rendered":"Destination Myanmar"},"content":{"rendered":"

An insignificant number of international tourists visited Myanmar in 2017. To be exact, it stands at 3,440,000 according to the data compiled by the ASEAN Skyline. This does not come as a surprise to many people. There are many factors leading to that figure. From one point of views, it is devastating to see Myanmar at a very low spot compared to its fellow ASEAN neighbors, even lower than a small economy like Laos. On the other hand, it gives Myanmar a lot of potentials to grow further, faster, and bigger.<\/p>\n

\"\"Here are some comments on that figure:
\n“I feel that Myanmar is emphasizing too much on cultural tourism and not so much on adventure, fun, and relaxation.”<\/p>\n

“One interesting case in Laos, no beach at all, no famous historical sites, but I believe they have many places with nature, adventure, and relaxation as main attractions. I’ve been to Vientiane for at least 7 times over last 10 years. No interesting places in Vientiane except the Mekong River. I heard many attractions are outside of Vientiane.”<\/p>\n

“We have a fledgling government that is stumbling around like a baby learning how to walk but has an attitude like a teenager who thinks he knows it all. This will take time.”<\/p>\n

“Well…it is also important to note how much each country spent on tourism promotions. I bet Thailand is the top one as well.”<\/p>\n

“Looking positively, Myanmar has lots of upside potential to continue to grow in the inbound tourism sector. (appropriately supported by the infrastructure improvements, of course.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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