Tour operators, hoteliers, international organizations and government officials from the Greater Mekong Sub-region and around the world will convene at the Travel Leaders Symposium on Sustainable Tourism. They will make new contacts and map out strengths, opportunities and challenges of managing the anticipated tourism boom in Myanmar. The forum venue is one of the worlds largest ancient cities containing over 2,500 temples dating from the 11th century.

We are looking forward to welcoming guests from all Asia and the world, said H.E. U Tint Hsan, Minister, Ministry of Hotels and Tourism. We are very proud to host this event in an iconic location in Myanmar. We want to build a successful and sustainable tourism future for the country. Bagan is a good place to start.

Organizers expect over 100 participants at the event. According to Luzi Matzig, Chief Executive Officer of Asian Trails, a major tour operator in the region, Myanmar stands at a crossroads of tourism development. The country is one of the worlds most exciting new travel destinations. As a spectacular choice for international visitors, it also faces the challenge of growing tourism while preserving the authenticity of the indigenous travel experience.