Early on Saturday, the 3rd of May 2008, the southern part of Myanmar was hit by tropical cyclone Nargis which has caused extensive damage and loss of life.
The Myanmar Marketing Committee (MMC) shares its deepest sympathy with all those affected by this natural disaster. If you wish to help in any form of donation in cash or in kind, our Office is ready to conduct necessary co-ordination or administration for such.
With regard to the tourism infrastructure, Yangon International Airport serves regular international and domestic flights' operations as from the 5th of May and all domestic and international airlines have resumed their flights. Hotels in Yangon are open and operating. Transportation is possible and many fallen trees have been cleared from the roads.
Other tourist destinations such as Bagan, Mandalay and Inle Lake were not affected and tourist activities in those areas are operating as normal.
For further information and assistance or any updates on tourism infrastructure, services and operations in Myanmar, please contact Khine Wai Thwe or Thwe Thwe Tun at
Traders Hotel, Level 3, Business Centre # 223 Sule Pagoda Road, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel: +95 1 242 828 Fax: +95 1 242 800 E-mail: khine@tradersyangon.com.mm; thwe@tradersyangon.com.mm.
