Myanmar E-Visa Set To Launch On April 1st

Myanmar online visa (E-Visa) will be kicked off a one-month testing period between April 1st and 30th in the government-run website www.myanmarevisa.gov.mm. With this system, tourists will have a chance to apply for visa on their own. The E-visa is valid for 30 days and will be allowed for the entry to Yangon airport only.

Ref: http://www.news-eleven.com/

Myanmar Airlines Fuel Surcharge Revoked In Five Days

On 28th February, Ministry of Energy notified all airlines that the price of aircraft fuel (JET-A1) was floated at the market rate and some airlines passed the increase as fuel surcharge to the passengers on 1st March.

Yangon Hotels May Increase Room Rates Soon

Cheered by fully-booked rooms during the tourist season, some big-name hotels in Yangon prepare to raise the rates in the next season – from October 2012 to March 2013.

Ancient Pyu Burial Site In Sri Khettara Open To Public

(Photo Credit: mrtv.net.mm)

Newly discovered ancient Pyu burial site in Sri Khettara nearby Pyay is now open to scholars, domestic travelers and foreign tourists as well.

24 Hour Emergency Health Care Service In Bagan

Leo Medicare is planning to set up a 24 hour emergency health care service in Bagan area in the last week of December 2011.