Myanmar's Tourism Conundrum: A Reflection of a Broader Crisis Myanmar's tourism industry has long been touted as a key driver of economic growth and development in the country.
However, the recent surge in tourist arrivals conceals a complex reality. Over 973,000 foreign tourists visited Myanmar last year, with officials hoping to nearly double that to 1. 8 million this year.
But beneath these numbers lies a more nuanced story. Years of conflict have ravaged the tourism sector, with estimates suggesting over 100,000 deaths since the crisis began in 2021.