In order to boost trade and tourism between Myanmar and Indonesia, Myanmar Airways International (MAI) and Indonesian flag carrier Garuda Indonesia have signed a code-share deal. Under the new code-share deal the two airlines will connect Yangon and Jakarta via Bangkok and Singapore. The airlines hope to commence flights in mid-December and are awaiting government approval. Myanmar is an increasingly important destination for Indonesia with air travel between the two countries rising sharply in recent years, from 4,500 passengers per month in 2013 to 6,000 passengers per month this year.
On November 23rd, new Hot air balloon operation Golden Eagle Ballooning was launched in the ancient temple city of Bagan. Golden Eagle Ballooning will…
The new property Hpa An Lodge has opened its doors near Mt. Zwe Kabin in Hpa An, Karen State. The European managed boutique style…
The ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2015 will be held for the first time in Myanmar and Discovery DMC will there to share our latest…
The first Hilton Hotel in Myanmar has been opened at the National Guesthouse Compound in Naypyitaw, the administrative capital of the country. The property…
The new property Bagan King Hotel has opened its doors in Mandalay. The hotel is conveniently situated within walking distance from most major attractions…
Roundup of recent changes made to the E-visa Scheme in Myanmar: -From November 1st 2014 Mandalay International airport will begin to accept visitors arriving…
The Tazaungdaing Festival, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a national holiday held on 6th November this year. The festival is held…
The Myanmar Ministry of Hotels & Tourism has announced that from November 1st 2014 Mandalay International airport will begin to accept visitors arriving with…
The Myanmar Ministry of Immigration & Population has announced that they will begin to issue E-visas to 6 more points of entry into Myanmar.…