Myanmar looks to rebrand itself as tourist destination

YANGON: Tint Thwin, director-general of the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism in Myanmar, said now is the right time for the country to focus on rebranding so that foreig­ners choose Myanmar as a place for leisure.

“2017 is a very important year for our tourism industry. We all need to make sure to attract more visitors here. For that, we need more discussions with industry players to set action plans and ensure effective implementation on the ground,” said Tint Thwin.