Tourism Sector: Union Minister Holds Meeting with Concerned Officials

Union Minister for Hotels and Tourism Dr. Htay Aung on Sunday held a virtual coordination meeting for tourism development.

In the meeting with the region/state officials including Nay Pyi Taw and hotel zone chairmen of Myanmar Hoteliers Association, the Union Minister said the hotels need to be prepared to be ready for the tourists visiting regions/states.

It is necessary for the Ministry of Health and concerned ministries to cooperate in reopening the hotels in line with the Enchanting Myanmar Health & Safety Protocols. Currently, the hotels are systematically prepared in accord with the preventive health standards.

A video showing the practical services will be released soon and it should be played via TV channels of hotels, motels, lodges, lobby and dining rooms. He also urged the officials, hotel zone chairmen and entrepreneurs to work to ensure an enjoyable tourist site in their respective areas in line with the health rules.

The meeting continued with reports on the reopening of hotels, destination sites, vaccination programmes for those working in seven hotels and tourism sectors, outsourcing training via online and exploration of new destinations. The Union Minister concluded the meeting, stressing the full COVID-19 vaccination and online training courses for hotel staff.