Myanmar tourism marketing

In recent years, the number of tourists from other ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) countries to Vietnam has grown rapidly. ASEAN has become one of the three largest markets in terms of the number of tourists to Vietnam.   Data from the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) show that ASEAN accounts for 20 percent of foreign tourists to Vietnam. In the first seven months of 2011, Vietnam welcomed 248,600 tourists from Cambodia (up 74.2 percent compared with the same period last year), 137,300 tourists from Malaysia (up 18.7 percent), and 102,000 tourists from Singapore (up 10.6 percent). ASEAN is considered as one of the important cooperation partners of the Vietnamese tourism sector. In the recent period, the tourism sectors of other ASEAN countries have carried out many activities and actively sought opportunities to invest in Vietnam. Malaysia has carried out market surveys and had advertising programs to promote cooperation with Vietnam in the … [Read more...] about Vietnam Tightens Tourism Cooperation with ASEAN

(Cinet)- On September 12, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in association with the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee held a Vietnam-Russia tourism cooperation and development conference. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The event aimed to realise the cooperation plan on tourism development in the 2013-2015 period between Russia and Vietnam. Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho Anh Tuan asked for closer cooperation between the tourism managing organisations, local authorities, diplomatic representatives, businesses as well as the people of the two countries. Both sides need to create favourable conditions for travel agencies to cooperate and design more attractive tourism programmes, he said, pledging better preferential treatment for the travel agencies to operate effectively. The conference also introduced the tourism market in Russia, promotion plans and policies as well as approach methods to lure more visitors from … [Read more...] about Conference boosts Vietnam-Russia tourism cooperation and development

(Cinet) – Recently, the MOCST promulgated the Plan No. 1815/KH-BVHTTDL on holding the international tourism Expo Ho Chi Minh city 2011 (ITE HCMC 2011).     Accordingly, the ITE HCMC 2011 with the topic “Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam – four countries – one destination”. The ITE HCMC 2011 included main activities such as: the ITE HCMC 2011 ( September 14 – September 17, 2011); the program “Buyers” and the press ( September 12 – September 20, 2011); The Opening Ceremony - Gala Dinner (Vietnam destination) (September 13); the conference introduced the destination for buyers (September 13); The conference “introduced the experience to access some key markets” for sellers (September 15); the awarding ceremony of tourism of 4 countries (September 14); the investment conference of tourist projects in combining to develop tourism markets “4 countries – one … [Read more...] about The plan of holding the international tourism Expo Ho Chi Minh city 2011

(Cinet)- Vietnam has been ranked second in Asia on tourism development potential according to a survey announced recently at the World Travel Market 2013 in London. At the World Travel Market (WTM) held in London, Vietnam is considered as the country has great tourism development potential in 2012, the number of international visitors to Vietnam reached over 6.8 million arrivals, increasing 27 times compared over 1990, domestic tourists reached 32 million, increasing 32 times over 1990, total revenue of tourism industry reached 160 trillion,increasing 118 times over 1990, contributing significantly to the GDP of Vietnam. Mr. Simon Press, Reed Travel Exhibitions Director, World Travel Market London, said that Asia is leading the world in tourism development potential. Specifically, China, with the population of more than 1.3 billion, ranked first in the region, followed by Vietnam, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Cambodia and the Philippines. The latest figures … [Read more...] about Vietnam ranked second in Asia on tourism development potential

A tourism promotion seminar was recently held in the former Myanmar capital of Yangon, according to the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism. Participants in the seminar introduced some of the strengths in tourism of each country, including eco-tourism and religious tourism in Myanmar, and beach resorts in Viet Nam. They also discussed ways to diversify tours, lower prices, increase service quality and lure more visitors. The delegates also discussed ways of overcome difficulties relating to visas, language, electronic payments and credit cards, and the establishment of tourism entities in Myanmar. Myanmar 's Minister of Hotels and Tourism, Soe Naing, said that country was willing to co-operate with Viet Nam to remove barriers for mutual benefit and support tourism enterprises. Vietnam Airlines launched its first direct flight from Ha Noi to Yangon in March. The new service, using a Fokker 70 aircraft, includes four flights a week, expected to increase to five per … [Read more...] about VN, Myanmar promote tourism

Myanmar has taken various measures to develop tourism in recent years as part of its efforts in boosting national economy, while drawing the highest number of tourist arrivals from member countries of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). The PATA's recent designation helps create an attraction for more tourists to visit the country, local media said. The PATA is an association working to promote the development of tourism in the Asia Pacific region, organizing annual travel show and paper reading sessions to boost the number of tourists in the member countries. Myanmar also absorbs much interest from tourists with South East Asian tour. RISING TOURIST ARRIVALS According to official statistics, the number of tourist arrivals in Myanmar reached 106,795 in the first three months of 2011, up 24 percent from 85,519 in 2010 correspondingly. In the whole year of 2010, a total of 791,505 travelers visited Myanmar, of whom 297,246 arrived through the Yangon … [Read more...] about Myanmar continues efforts in developing tourism

(Cinet)- The 7th Ho Chi Minh City International Tourism Exhibition (ITE HCMC) officially kicked off on September 12, drawing travel agencies and companies from 40 countries and territories worldwide. Minister Hoang Tuan Anh attended. Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh said at the opening that ITE HCMC not only aims to boost cooperation and step up tourism development in the four countries, but also creates a chance for tourist companies to seek partners from key and potential markets in the region.Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Hong said the event, the largest professional one, is an opportunity for travel and tourism businesses from the participating countries to seek partners and establish long-term cooperation, contributing to sustainable tourism development in the region and the world. Ministry of Culture, … [Read more...] about The 7th HCMC International tourism exhibition opens

(Cinet)- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is promoting six experiential and creative travel themes to encourage multi-country trips across Southeast Asia. The themed promotions are part of the implementation of the ASEAN Tourism Marketing Strategy 2012-2015. The six travel themes are The Tastes of Southeast Asia; ASEAN, a Tropical Paradise; World-Class Cities; Experience Diverse Traditions; Sport and Relax; and Diverse Contemporary Creativity. Aung Zaw Win, Director General of Myanmar’s Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, and Chairman of the ASEAN Tourism Product Development Working Group, said the themes do not only introduce the cultural heritage, arts and characteristics of ASEAN’s destinations, but they also meet the demands of tourists today who want to experience, discover and immerse themselves in local ways of life. For inspiring travellers , ASEAN has compiled a series of the themes’ features such as beach, nature and wildlife, cruise and … [Read more...] about ASEAN promotes experiential and creative tourism