Myanmar dedicated to supporting growing tourism

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Much has changed since Myanmar opened itself to the outside world in 2011 as a tourist destination. Millions are flocking to the country to get a taste of its natural beauty and rich culture, however, raising a question that whether Myanmar is ready for the tourism boom.CCTV’s Michal Bardavid has the story from Myanmar.

Myanmar dedicated to supporting growing tourism

Much has changed since Myanmar opened itself to the outside world in 2011 as a tourist destination. Millions are flocking to the country to get a taste of its natural beauty and rich culture, however, raising a question that whether Myanmar is ready for the tourism boom.CCTV's Michal Bardavid has the story from Myanmar.


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  • With over 100 different tribes, Myanmar is extremely culture rich. One of its main symbols are the iconic temples that can be seen all across the country.
  • In 2014, the country attracted three billion visitors that generated an estimated $1.7 million. Five billion visitors are expected by the end of 2015.
  • The Ministry of Transportation has received a $1.93 million budget to improve several airports around the country.