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Myanmar targets 2 million tourists annually amid ongoing unrest

Myanmar's tourism sector is striving to recover and attract 2 million annual visitors, a goal that presents a significant challenge given the ongoing civil unrest since the 2021 military coup. The country aims to nearly double last year's 973,000 foreign arrivals to 1.8 million in the current year, with a particular focus on attracting tourists from China and Thailand. These two nations, along with South Korea, represent the largest sources of inbound visitors, with Chinese travelers forming the largest segment. AI

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Myanmar targets 2 million tourists annually amid ongoing unrest

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Sam Beltran ·

    Myanmar has ‘a mountain to climb’ to woo 2 million tourists a year

    Myanmar’s dream of achieving 2 million tourist arrivals annually – seen to be an effort by the junta-led government to secure global legitimacy – is fraught with hurdles, analysts warn. Authorities have been ramping up efforts to bolster Myanmar’s tourism sector, which fell follo…