Western Union to Launch International Money Transfer Services in Myanmar

The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in payments, today announced the signing of Myanmar Oriental Bank, its first Agent to offer Western Union® Money Transfer^SM Services in Myanmar. The service will offer Myanmar citizens a reliable and swift way to receive money from family and loved ones from around the world.
Western Union is one of the first global money transfer companies to operate in Myanmar, paving the way for formalized international money transfers three months after countries led by the US, European Union and Australia decided to lift investment and trade bans against the country.
Over two million Myanmarese are estimated to be employed across Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Bangladesh, Japan, Korea, US, Europe and Australia.
Myanmar Oriental Bank, a leading domestic bank in operation for 19 years, is among the first batch of private banks to be authorized to operate foreign currency services in Myanmar.
With a network of 19 locations, including representation in main commercial cities of Yangon, Mandalay, Mawlamyaing and Monywa, the Bank will work with Western Union to activate its services in accordance with Central Bank regulations.
“We are encouraged by the speed with which Myanmar Oriental Bank, the Myanmar Central Bank and others in Myanmar are facilitating economic change for their people. Western Union is pleased to be a part of this defining economic change in Myanmar,” said Drina Yue, Managing Director and Senior Vice President, Western Union, Asia Pacific.
“We are proud to provide a reliable financial link between overseas Myanmarese and their families back home. Our aim is to expand our network expeditiously and provide 100 percent coverage of countries popular with millions of Myanmarese abroad,” she said.
“We are extremely proud to be linked into Western Union’s impressive global network linking Myanmar to the rest of the world,” said Mr. Mya Than, Chairman of Myanmar Oriental Bank.

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source:pymnts.com

Orient-Express to Launch New River Cruiser in Myanmar

Orient-Express Hotels, owners or part-owners and managers of 45 hotel, cruise and luxury rail businesses in 22 countries, is to launch a new river cruiser in Myanmar in July 2013.

For details go to:

http://www.orient-express.com/latest_news.jsp

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Singapore Airlines to start daily Yangon service

SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) said Wednesday it will start a daily service to Yangon in October to meet growing business and tourist demand for flights to Myanmar’s largest city.
The announcement by one of the world’s top airlines comes amid growing international interest in once-isolated Myanmar, which launched political reforms after ending nearly half a century of military rule last year.
“Demand has been growing strongly for both business and leisure travel to Myanmar, and Singapore Airlines looks forward to serving the country for the first time,” SIA executive vice president Mak Swee Wah said in a statement.
SIA will take over seven of the 16 flights run every week by its regional wing SilkAir from October 28, using 323-seat Boeing 777-200 aircraft to boost the group’s weekly seat capacity to Yangon by 55 percent.

For details go to:

http://www.brecorder.com/business-a-finance/industries-a-sectors/77326-singapore-airlines-to-start-daily-yangon-service-.html
source:Business Recorder

Announcement from Ministry of Hotel & Tourism of Myanmar

Union of Republic of Myanmar, Ministry of Hotel & Tourism announced that foreigners are NOT permitted to travel to Sittwe, Mrauk U, Vesali, Mahamuni and Mailar temporarily until further notice. (30th August 2012)

Flight Check in Reminder

In order to manage air traffic flow, starting from 1st September 2012, all the domestic flights must be operated on time by departure SLOT period which is allocated by DCA. Therefore, for the convenience of the passengers and to provide better quality service, kindly be informed that package tour groups and individual passengers are requested to check-in one and a half hours ahead of departure time and check-in counters will be closed 30 minutes before the departure time.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued support to us.

Statement on Rakhine State, Western Part of Myanmar

Inflicted by an incident in a village in Rakhine State, there was a series of riots in Sittwe and small towns along the border with Bangladesh in Rakhine. Therefore, the state of Emergency was declared the whole state of Rakhine and curfew was imposed in Sittwe, Kyauktaw, Buthidaung, and Maung Taw.

Over the last two weeks, the situation in Sittwe has been improved and the curfew in Sittwe has been reduced by 1 hour, i.e. from 18:00-06:00 to 19:00-05:00. Although there is no curfew in Mrauk U, the people are advised to stay in their houses between 22:00 and 04:00. Despite the fact that curfew is in place in the above mentioned towns, there are no restrictions for the visits and the people are leading their daily lives as usual during the day.

Besides, there is no curfew in Ngapali Beach and visitors will be able to freely enjoy their stay at the beach.

(As of 17.08.2012)

YANGON AIRWAYS

Our dedicated employees at Yangon Airways are committed to offering service of the highest quality and with a warmth and professionalism that have made our company famous throughout the region.

Tourists can visit amazing sites throughout the country, from the blue waters of the Myeik Archipelago in the far south to Inle Lake in upper Myanmar. Passengers who are interested in history and culture can also visit Bagan to explore the thousands of temples in the area, or fly to Mandalay, the seat of ancient kings that is now the cultural centre of the country. A flight to eastern Shan State will reveal the beauty of the mountains and the diversity of Myanmar's ethnic communities.

Our entire staff promises to do their best to help you reach your holiday destinations and fulfill your travel desires.

Website : www.yangonair.com

AIR MANDALAY

Air Mandalay Limited is a private joint venture company that was incorporated on 6th October 1994 to operate as Myanmar’s first privately owned airline and support the country’s tourism industry. The airline, based in Yangon, has since established itself as a carrier of high standards with a wide domestic network and one regional link, to Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. It operates to all of Myanmar’s main tourist destinations and commercial hubs.

The airline also offers air charter services to destinations both within the country and regionally. Due to the growth of tourism and business investment in Myanmar, air transportation has become an increasingly important contributor to both the nation’s economic growth and its infrastructure development. The country is looking to position itself as a major tourism destination capable of handling an increasing number of foreign visitors and the airline industry will play a vital role in achieving this.

Website : www.airmandalay.com

AIR BAGAN

Corporate identity
Our logo, the LOTUS in Myanmar culture symbolizes purity, and the promise of man to aim for the highest within himself. This logo, which will be a focal point of our Corporate Identity, communicates a synthesis of bold, modern entrepreneurial principles, our aim to be the best combined with Myanmar culture, which we believe will be a symbol of achievement for a new era.

Mission
To contribute towards development of Tourism and Air Transport Industry in Myanmar, offering high quality Customer Service on every flight we operate, as well as produce a fair return on investments.

Vision
To become one of the best airlines in Asia with Myanmar Identity.

Service
Air Bagan is intent on making both cabin and ground services, customer oriented. It is our pledge to provide safe, affordable, reliable, courteous and efficient air transportation service on every flight we operate. We are confident that our flight attendants and ground service personnel will be able to make you comfortable, and ensure that you are completely satisfied with "Safe Flight. Better Services" of Air Bagan.

Website : www.airbagan.com

ASIAN WINGS AIRWAYS

Asian Wings, having been incorporated since 17 September, 2010, as a private airline based in Yangon International Airport - successfully inaugurated on 27 January, 2011. Asian Wings currently offers regular flights to all major tourist destinations in Myanmar, such as: Yangon, Mandalay, Nyaung U (Bagan), Heho, Kyaing Tong, Tachileik, Lashio, Monywa, Homalin, Thandwe, Myeik, Dawei and Kawthaung. In the very near future, Asian Wings Airways will extend its wings to regional destinations through scheduled flights as well as chartered ones.
Website : www.asianwingsair.com

AIR KBZ

Under the guidance of Myanmar Investment Commission, Air Kanbawza, otherwise known as AIR KBZ, was established in June 2010. The purpose of this establishment is to help the fellow existing airlines cater the growing demands of air travel in Myanmar. Taking off her very first commercial flight on April 2nd 2011, to this date AIR KBZ has unveiled 15 destinations altogether. Destinations during the initial phase include Yangon, Nyaung U, Mandalay, Heho, and Myeik. With the support of the valued customers and dedicated employees, as of today the airline has expanded its operation to Nay Pyi Taw, Kalay, Myitkyina, Lashio, Tachileik, Kyaing Tong, Dawei, Kaw Thaung, Thandwe and Sittwe. AIR KBZ aims to have more than 20 destinations in the near future, covering all the commercial centers of Myanmar.

Website : www.airkbz.com

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