Asia’s First Solar Yacht Launches in Myanmar — FTN News
Asia’s First Solar Yacht Launches in Myanmar — FTN News By Özgür Töre 9 January 2019 Burma Boating, a sailing firm owned by Myanmar tourism trailblazers Memories Group, has unveiled the latest acquisition to its fleet – the S55, a 16.7-meter solar-powered yacht, which will offer expeditions around the Mergui Archipelago from January 2019. YOU […]
Hot Air Balloon Tourism On The Rise — The ASEAN Post
Hot Air Balloon Tourism On The Rise — The ASEAN Post By Jason Thomas 8 January 2019 Adventure tourism is gaining a strong foothold in ASEAN, a region that already enjoys a mature and well-developed tourism market. Blessed with jungles teeming with flora and fauna, an abundance of underwater life and a wide range of […]
14 Cruises You Should Only Take in Winter — Reader’s Digest
14 Cruises You Should Only Take in Winter — Reader’s Digest By Jill Schildhouse 7 January 2019 Some destinations are best explored by boat just as snow begins falling in North America—so grab your passport and hit the high seas before spring arrives. Myanmar (formerly Burma) One of the world’s last uncharted seas, Myanmar’s Mergui […]
Holiday Hit List: The 12 places to Visit in 2019 — The National
Holiday Hit List: The 12 places to Visit in 2019 — The National By Hayley Skirka 2 January 2019 Here’s our list of must-visit destinations around the world this year. From designated cities of cultural importance to awe-inspiring resorts and regions enjoying improved accessibility, we round up the must-visit destinations around the world this year. […]
Living life better in 2019 — The Business Times
Living life better in 2019 — The Business Times By Helmi Yusof, Tay Suan Chiang, Koh En Lin 28 December 2018 1. Inclusivity in, exclusivity out 2018 has been a tumultuous year on many fronts. The markets have been volatile, with the possibility of 2019 bringing more gloom. The US-China trade war shows few signs […]
More foreigners riding hot air balloons to see Bagan — Eleven Myanmar News
More foreigners riding hot air balloons to see Bagan — Eleven Myanmar News By Thet Tun Aung 15 December 2018 More foreigners are using hot air balloons to enjoy the aerial view of Bagan, according to Oriental Ballooning. “We fly hot air balloons from October to April. We choose a place to take off the […]
New destination in Myanmar targets long-stay visits — TTR Weekly
New destination in Myanmar targets long-stay visits — TTR Weekly By Keith Lyons 11 December 2018 Yangon, 11 December 2018: Southern Myanmar’s Tanintharyi region, a narrow strip down to the nation’s southern tip, recently unveiled plans to boost growth through responsible tourism. Once part of the Siam and Thai kingdoms, and now sharing a land […]
Set Sail — Philippine Tatler Traveler
Set Sail — Philippine Tatler Traveler 10 December 2018 Founded by a group of passionate sailors, Burma Boating organises sailing holidays around Myanmar and bayonet Passengers can join one of the cabin cruises°’ charter private yachts like the 8-seater Dallinghoo, a classic schooner well-equipped with diving gear and even a small sailboat to play with […]
Aww, Yes: New all-villa resort Awei Pila to open on secluded Mergui Archipelago island — CoCo Travel
Aww, Yes: New all-villa resort Awei Pila to open on secluded Mergui Archipelago island — CoCo Travel By Laurel Tuohy 4 December 2018 For fans of remote splendor and barefoot luxury, a new resort scheduled to open its doors next weekend may appeal. Awei Pila might not be the easiest spot to get to — […]
Memories bets on tourist boom in Myanmar — The Business Times
Memories bets on tourist boom in Myanmar — The Business Times 3 December 2018 Bagan, the former capital of the Bagan Kingdom, which ruled over the Irrawaddy Valley and its environs from the 9th to the 13th century, is home to more than 2,200 Buddhist pagodas and temples, some of which have been fully restored. […]