YANGON, Myanmar (Feb. 24, 2020) — Myanmar tourism trailblazers Memories Group has announced the appointment of Mr. Thibaut Stettler as Hotel Manager at Awei Metta hotel in Yangon, while outgoing GM Mr Eric Laurent takes over as General Manager at the firm’s sister resort, Awei Pila, in the Mergui Archipelago. Though just 30 years old,...
BAGAN, Myanmar (Dec. 18, 2019) — Look at any travel story or poster promoting tourism in Myanmar and chances are it will feature one of two iconic images – the shimmering golden stupa of Shwedagon Pagoda, or a hot-air balloon drifting celestially over the ancient temples of Bagan at sunrise. While Shwedagon is said to...
YANGON, Myanmar (Dec. 5, 2019) — “Of the many golf courses I have seen in the world, Pun Hlaing Golf Club has to be in the top five. It reminds me of Augusta, Georgia”. So said golfing legend Gary Player back in 2002. Of course, he may have been patting himself on the back when...
LOIKAW, Myanmar (Oct. 9, 2019) – Keinnara Lodge Loikaw, an eco-lodge owned and operated by Myanmar tourism trailblazers Memories Group, has launched what it hopes will be a tasteful introduction to Western cuisine in the remote region of Kayah State. The resort’s new menu was unveiled on October 1 by Chef Thu Ra Aung, who...
KAWTHAUNG, Myanmar (September 4, 2019) – Burma Boating is set to launch monthly cruises around the Mergui Archipelago, combining two of the most sought-after activities in these pristine waters – yachting and scuba diving. The SY Dallinghoo, a 30-meter classic gaff-rigged schooner crafted by renowned US yacht designer Dudley Dix, will cast off from the...
It’s summertime, and the living is easy, especially if you happen to find yourself in Asia with a thirst. So where to go? A rooftop with sweeping views of a frenetic city. Or a smouldering man cave where the whisky is as good as it gets? No worries. We’ve got you covered from Burma and...
KAWTHAUNG, Myanmar (May 21, 2019) — A team of experienced divers from around the world have launched a campaign to clear lost and disused fishing nets – known as ghost nets – from the coral reefs in Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago. Ghost nets, or ALDFG (abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear), include fishing nets, lines and...
YANGON, Myanmar (May 3, 2019) — Myanmar tourism trailblazers Memories Group announced this week that it had bought a minority share in Strand Hotel International Ltd. The US$3.19 million investment gives the Group stakes in a cruise ship and three hotels, most notably the world-famous Strand Hotel, an iconic landmark on the Yangon waterfront, which...
YANGON, Myanmar (Mar. 6, 2019) — Awei Pila, an exclusive resort set on a remote tropical island, has opened a SCUBA diving center in Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago, offering Open Water courses and certification to first-time divers. The Awei Pila Dive Center will provide all levels of PADI diving courses from DSD (Discover Scuba Diving) to...
LOIKAW, Myanmar (Jan. 15, 2019) – One of Myanmar’s most iconic and recognizable tours, Balloons Over Bagan, has set sail for new horizons this month with the launch of a new hot-air balloon flight in the remote ethnic region of Kayah State. Balloon Over Loikaw becomes the fourth option in the arsenal of this enterprising...
