Tourist rise targeted as Myanmar mulls overhaul

YANGON - Myanmar is considering an overhaul of its sustainable tourism industry, with an emphasis on creating new routes and attractions and to combine innovation with its abundant natural resources.

Second Vice-President U Henry Van Thio, who is also Chairman of the Central Committee for the Development of the Natural Tourism Industry, said the move was needed as the number of visitors to the country "still remained below expectation" despite the abundance of scenery and attractions.

He emphasized the need to provide convenient and safe services and food to visitors as well as highlighting issues of visa-on-arrival, direct international flights and visa-free entry to nationals of targeted countries.