NyaungU, 24 June
The local government reportedly allowed the hoteliers to reopen 20 hotels and one guesthouse in Bagan-NyaungU ancient cultural region in Mandalay that were once closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, said U Win Aung, Deputy Director of the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism.
“The entrepreneurs lodged the complaint letters to the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism to let them allow reopening hotels and guesthouses in Bagan-NyaungU Region. An inspection team led by the Department of Public Health made a trip to check out as to whether the hotels and guesthouse meet the criteria set by the Ministry of Health and Sports,” he explained.
The deputy director continued that, “We compiled the list of hotels and guesthouse that meet the set standard and submitted the list to the General Administration Department and the local government. Hotels are reopened after being sought permission from the local government. Four hotels and four guesthouses are being scrutinized to resume business,” he added.
UNESCO World Heritage listed Bagan-NyaungU Region attracts a large number of local and foreign visitors yearly. Hoteliers are also prepared to offer better services to the globetrotters when their businesses reopen.
Kyaw Min Oo (Yenangyoung)
Translated by Kyaw Htike Soe
