(Yangon, 30th - Comprehensive Report) Several regions in Myanmar have successively received a variety of ASEAN tourism awards for the period of 2025 to 2026, covering areas such as clean cities, sustainable tourism, green hotels, and community-based tourism, highlighting Myanmar’s remarkable achievements in promoting sustainable tourism development.
According to reports, Loikaw, the capital of Kayah State, and Pindaya in Shan State have both won the 2026 ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award, while Kalaw in Shan State has been awarded the 2026 ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Award. Previously, in 2025, Loikaw also clinched the 6th ASEAN Environmentally Sustainable City Award, with an outstanding performance.
In terms of the ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards, Pindaya was recognized as an ASEAN Clean Tourist City; Kalaw’s Heritage Hotel and SS-Aungban Hotel in Aungban Township each received the ASEAN Green Hotel Award; the carousel conference room at Merriment Hotel in Kalaw also received the ASEAN MICE Venue Award (Conference Room Category). In addition, Kalaw once again won the ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Award in the “Urban Sustainable Tourism Product” category.
Meanwhile, southern Shan State also achieved great results in 2025. The community-based tourism project in Seikkyaung Village, Pindaya Township, received the ASEAN Community-based Tourism Award, while the public toilet facilities at Kula Monilokachanda Pagoda in Taunggyi City were granted the ASEAN Public Toilet Award.
These awards are seen as recognition of the continued efforts of Myanmar’s local governments and the tourism industry to improve infrastructure, environmental management, and tourism service quality. They are also expected to further enhance Myanmar’s image and competitiveness within the regional tourism landscape.
In terms of the ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards, Pindaya was recognized as an ASEAN Clean Tourist City; Kalaw’s Heritage Hotel and SS-Aungban Hotel in Aungban Township each received the ASEAN Green Hotel Award; the carousel conference room at Merriment Hotel in Kalaw also received the ASEAN MICE Venue Award (Conference Room Category). In addition, Kalaw once again won the ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Award in the “Urban Sustainable Tourism Product” category.
Meanwhile, southern Shan State also achieved great results in 2025. The community-based tourism project in Seikkyaung Village, Pindaya Township, received the ASEAN Community-based Tourism Award, while the public toilet facilities at Kula Monilokachanda Pagoda in Taunggyi City were granted the ASEAN Public Toilet Award.
These awards are seen as recognition of the continued efforts of Myanmar’s local governments and the tourism industry to improve infrastructure, environmental management, and tourism service quality. They are also expected to further enhance Myanmar’s image and competitiveness within the regional tourism landscape.