The Union of Myanmar Tourism Market Offers Natural Attractions and a Rich Cultural Experience.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Travel & Tourism International 2005 - Profile of Burma to their offering.

Dublin (PRWEB) February 24, 2006 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c33410) has announced the addition of Travel & Tourism International 2005 - Profile of Burma to their offering.

Burma, renamed the Union of Myanmar in 1989 by military decree, has endured tumultuous economic and social conditions, contributing to it being one of the world’s poorest countries. The size of France and England combined, Myanmar’s overall undeveloped economic conditions contribute to the country’s interest in tourism as an economic generator and source of hard currency. Myanmar’s legendary tourism experience, while basic in its amenities, is rich in the cultural and natural attractions sought by many.

Despite its long coastline, Myanmar appears to have suffered minimally, in comparison to other areas, from the region’s tragic December 2004 tsunami, in which 64 people died. However, over 600 homes in 29 villages were demolished, leaving nearly 3,500 Myanmar residents homeless.

This country profile report is part of the Travel and Tourism International subscription. This series provides quarterly tourism profiles of destination countries. Each quarterly issue features six profiles, all providing a cross-section of countries either established or emerging as tourism destinations.

Vital to industry professionals who must accurately evaluate a country’s tourism prospects and capacity, each report pools together the most relevant market-based information and analysis.

The reports are compiled by a global network of industry analysts who provide market-based information as well as detailed, insightful and localised interpretation of facts and figures. Covering 24 individual tourism destinations over a 12 month period, each report provides an overview of a country’s:

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