Myanmar develop tourism around Inle Lake.

Myanmar’s Ministry of Hotels and Tourism says a plan to develop tourism around Inle Lake is being discussed in order to boost tourism to the region.
The tourism minister, Htay Aung, told local media that the ministry has already mapped out destination management plans for the tourism sector in Inle Region and will reveal them shortly.
“We will hold discussions with international organisations next month. The plan will kick off  once agreements are inked.”

The ministry has joined hands with the Institute for International Development and International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development and tour destinations in and around Inle Lake.
The plan is part of the master plan for the tourism sector that focuses on Inle, Kayah State.
The tourism master plan includes 12 regions – Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay, Kyaikhteeyoe, Ngapali, Ngwesaung, Putao, Myeik, Naga, Natmauk Mountain, Loikaw and Inle.
Some business owners from the tourism industry say Inle Lake needs to be protected rather than exploited for tourism.
The minister said: “Inle Lake is our natural heritage. The President said we should not build hotels and inns recklessly in Bagan as travellers go there to study the cultural footprints of the zone, not to rest in luxurious accommodation. No one will be willing to visit Myanmar if our cultural, natural heritages is destroyed. We should make a collective push to maintain our landmarks.”
Inle Lake is a freshwater lake located in the Nyaungshwe Townshipof Taunggyi District of Shan State, part of Shan Hills in Myanmar.
It is the second largest lake in Myanmar with an estimated surface area of 44.9 square miles (116 sqkm), and one of the highest at an elevation of 2,900 feet (880 metres).
The best time of the year to visit is during September and October.
The nearest airport is Heho Airport which is 35 km away. There are flights from both Yangon and Mandalay. Yangon is 660 km away by road, Mandalay 330 km.
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Jaffee Yee's new print magazine: Mekong Travel and Business

Publishing veteran and art critic, Jaffee Yee, knocks out new publications like there is no tomorrow and his latest venture promoting the Mekong Region is due for an auspicious birth at the PATA Travel Mart later this week.

Commenting on our tongue-in-cheek references to his various publishing ventures that also includes well-know coffee table books on Asia’s arts and culture, editor and publisher, Mr Yee noted:

“You said my baby was due in September? Tell the world that the baby will be born 18 September at 4 P.M in Phnom Penh at our PTM booth. All are welcome to witness the glorious birth.”

PTM is often used by PATA members to launch new products, but print magazine are a rarity these days due to the dominance of online media.

The first of Mekong Travel and Business’ six editions, annually, will feature a stark black and white cover with serious poses from five hotel and travel investors heavy weights, including William Heinecke, who has built a hotel empire of multiple brands that extends across Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

The CEOs are on the cover of the new magazine, however, for their vision and role in developing hotels in the Mekong region.

For travel and hospitality executives attending the PTM this week in Phnom Penh, Mr Yee has issued an open invitation to attend his launch party at Booth G14, Diamond Island Convention & Exhibition Centre at 4 P.M, 18 Sepember.

He promises “drinks, cheers and celebration.”

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