Hotel and Tourism sector: Meeting with Hpa-an Hoteliers Association held

Union Minister for Hotels and Tourism Dr Htay Aung addressed a coordination meeting with Hoteliers Association (Kayin Zone) and entrepreneurs from travels and tours companies at the Thiri Hpa-an Hotel in Hpa-an, Sunday morning. During the meeting, the Union Minister said that Hpa-anis a popular tourist destination due to its abundance of tourist attractions.

New destinations need to be identified in the state as well as existing destinations need to be developed for long term development. Hotels also need to provide good health and safety services to the visitors. Afterwards, U San Ko, Minister for Ethnic Affairs of the Kayin State Government, and businessmen explained the next steps for the development of hotels and tourism sector in Kayin State.

Afterwards, the Minister for Ethnic Affairs of the Kayin State presented local level certificates to the hotels that have been inspected and reopened in accordance with the COVID-19 regulations under the Enchanting Myanmar Health and Safety Protocol, and the chairman of the Myanmar Hoteliers Association (Kayin Zone) accepted.

Afterwards, the Union Minister accompanied by Karen State Cabinet Ministers visited Barmei Hill Natural Park on Garden Road, No. (4) Ward, Hpa-an Township.