Myanmar's Minister for Hotels and Tourism U Htay Aung has urged tour operators to promote three ancient Pyu cities that were recently awarded World Heritage site status by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the Myanmar Times reported.
Sri Ksetra in Bago Region’s Pyay township, Hanlin in Sagaing Region’s Shwebo township and Beikthano in Magwe Region’s Taungdwingyi township were recognised by UNESCO for their unique historical and cultural status on June 22.
The cities, which date from around 200 BC to 900 AD, are the first sites in Myanmar to be inscribed on the list.
U Htay Aung told a meeting of operators and hoteliers organised by the Myanmar Tourism Federation that he would like them to add the sites in their trip plans for the coming season.
But some tour operators at the meeting said they will need more detailed information on what tourist-friendly infrastructures exists before they can market the sites.
The manager of a tour company said it was up to the tourism ministry and industry bodies to assist tour operators