Hotels in Myanmar are operating under the assumption that the new government will welcome foreign investment and will support the growth of the tourism industry. Hilton is entering the market in a big way with three hotels opening in the next two years and two already in operation. Perhaps a bigger sign of an impending travel boom is the arrival of boutique hotels in the country. These hip venues occupy the space between luxury hotels and budget guesthouses. They are a signal that the hotel scene is filling out the areas between “fancy” and “cheap.” A more complete choice of hotels will give Myanmar’s largest metropolis, Yangon, more mainstream appeal.
