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Myanmar as your Team Building Destination

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Team Destinations in Myanmar

Myanmar is an intrepid choice for corporate MICE events and incentive trip destinations. The opening up of Myanmar offers an incredible chance to witness a country that had previously been closed for decades. Companies choosing Myanmar are trailblazing and encouraging the growth of the hospitality and conference facilities.

The relative recent opening up of Myanmar to tourism has led to an increase in affordable flights to the capital Yangon and Mandalay from Bangkok. Business visa processing has been streamlined and this has also led to an increased interest in Asian companies looking for their next incentive trip destination. Making Teams makes things happen on the ground and work tirelessly to deliver a high quality team building incentive trip experience.

MICE clients choosing Myanmar should look forward to experiencing a country that has resisted much of the Western influences prevalent in the rest of the developing world. There is also the national jewel of Bagan, an ideal space to engage in team building activities in almost ageless surroundings.

Another of Myanmar’s big selling points is the low cost of living and big value can be found when booking hotel, conference facilities, or arranging team building events.

Why Myanmar?

5 Reasons Myanmar is the Intrepid Incentive Trip Destination

Myanmar is now pulling in between 2 million and 5 million tourists a year since opening up to tourists in 1992 and political changes that have made the country more hospitable and unleashed a wave of optimism in the country. Cultural and historical gems in Myanmar such as Bagan, Shwedagon pagoda in Yangon, and the relaxed walled city of Mandalay which has a Chiang Mai sort of vibe from 20 or more years ago all stand out as great locations to foster improved team dynamics. As the country is so far behind in development in comparison to neighboring Thailand, Myanmar is open to all kinds of visitors from backpackers, flashpackers, families, solo travelers, and indeed corporate clients on team building incentive trips.

Here are 5 reasons Myanmar is an intrepid choice for your next incentive trip or team building event:

1. Trailblazing

Tourism to Myanmar has only really opened up since 2010 and so the country still retains much of its authentic culture and hospitality. Myanmar is one of the only countries remaining in Southeast Asia that has an underdeveloped tourism sector and so there is much to be seen and explore.

2. Value

Although not as cheap as it was a few years ago, Myanmar still firmly falls within the budget range of destinations. Transportation, eating out, activities, and accommodations can be found for a range of clientele at affordable prices. It is best to bring USD and then convert it to the local Kyat otherwise paying in USD will be more expensive.

3. Untouched beaches and islands

As the southern most part of the country is more remote, the rate of development has been slower here than in other regions of the country meaning there are scores of untouched beaches and islands. The idyllic nature of these environs make them perfect for Survivor type team challenges. Imagine having the chance to visit Maya Bay near Koh Phi Phi or Koh Samui thirty years ago, this is that chance in Myanmar. Come now to beat the crowds and experience the unspoilt natural beauty of the Burmese south.

4. Bagan

The area of surrounding Bagan is an archeological site containing literally over 2,000 pagodas and other religious monuments spread out over a dry and harsh land. This is most impressively observed via a hot air balloon at first sunrise to take in a site of true majestic beauty. The sprawling site makes it an ideal location for Amazing Race and treasure hunt type team challenges. Many regard Bagan as the equal to Angkor Wat in Cambodia and as such is becoming ever more popular with international visitors to the country.

5. Inle Lake

The 2nd largest fresh water lake in Myanmar is popular with visitors due to the ability to get up close and see the local’s daily routines that have barely changed for hundreds of years. You’ll see men fishing and farming using traditional methods and the women making authentic woven crafts for visiting tourists. Not only is Inle Lake renowned for the ability to glimpse into the past but Inle Lakes for a very relaxing and serene location after spending time in Asian mega cities.

Myanmar Benefits

Unforgettable memories

It is not often now in the age of globalized travel that you can take your employees on incentive trips to locations off the beaten trail and experience an emerging tourist and team building destination on budget prices.

Welcoming locals

As Myanmar has yet to be exposed to the levels of Western culture and tourism as other Southeast Asian countries have, the Burmese people are typically warm and friendly people who will go out of their way to help a foreigner in need.

Unique CSR opportunities

As a still very much developing country, Myanmar provides a fantastic destination to contribute back to the local community through civic or environmental team building projects.