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    Two tourists, guide injured by landmine in Shan State
    April 26, 2016in Conflict, Lead Story, News, Travel & Tourism371by NANG MYA NADI / DVB
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    Two tourists, guide injured by landmine in Shan State

    The incident occurred in an area where rival ethnic armed groups engaged in major clashes earlier this year.

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    When an ethical boycott backfires
    July 23, 2015in Culture, Feature, Karen, Lead Story, News5955by MELANIE KEYTE
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    When an ethical boycott backfires

    Tourists used to flock to see the legendary ‘long-neck’ women in northern Thailand. Now, amid campaigns to ‘Stop the Human Zoo’, the steady stream of visitors has dried up. And…

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    New development bank to lift tourism sector
    July 20, 2015in Archives, Development, Lead Story, News, Travel & Tourism333by ELEVEN MEDIA
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    New development bank to lift tourism sector

    The tourism industry will get a boost with the establishment of a tourism development bank, according to the Myanmar Tourism Bank.

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    Companies vie to cash in on Burma's tourist boom
    June 22, 2015in Archives, Lead Story, News, Travel & Tourism216by THE BANGKOK POST
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    Companies vie to cash in on Burma's tourist boom

    Burma wants to boost its food and hospitality standards to serve growing demand from international tourists, who are expected to number five million this year.

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    March 20, 2014in DVB Debate, Lead Story, News, Video15by DVB
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    DVB Debate: Who will benefit from Burma’s tourism boom?

    Panellists on DVB Debate discuss Burma is ready for the onslaught of tourists predicted this year, and raise concerns about high hotel prices and limited accommodation.

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    Thailand and Burma to ease visa requirements for citizens
    October 23, 2013in Lead Story, News, Politics210by THE BANGKOK POST
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    Thailand and Burma to ease visa requirements for citizens

    Thailand has approved a bilateral agreement eliminating the need for visas for Thai and Burmese citizens making short-term visits by air.

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