The Guide
From The Report: Myanmar 2018
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This chapter offers suggested hotel listings for business and leisure travellers, and contact numbers for a variety of local services and associations. It also offers useful tips for first-time visitors to the country.

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Sweet dreams: Hotel options in multiple cities
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CHATRIUM HOTEL ROYAL LAKE YANGON 40 Natmauk Road Tamwe Township T: +951 544 500 F: +951 544 400 info.chry@chatrium.com www.chatrium.com Rooms: 300 rooms and suites, with 165 deluxe rooms (40 sq metre), 89 Chatrium club rooms (40 sq metre), 10 corner deluxe rooms (55 sq metre), 7 studio suites (61 sq metre), 8 junior suites (71 sq metre), 15 deluxe suites (75 sq metre), 5 luxury suites (85 sq metre) and 1 royal lake suite (300 sq metre). Business & Conference Facilities: Meeting and banquet…

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Facts for visitors: Helpful tips for all first-time travellers
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Etiquette In a formal setting “U” should be used in front of a name when addressing a man and “Daw” when addressing a woman, roughly translating to Mr and Lady. It is common practice to remove your footwear before entering someone’s workplace or home, but not always required. Removing shoes before entering a pagoda or temple is a must. A handshake is usually the first introduction in a business setting and is used in greeting and as a farewell. When handing over something such as a business…

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Facts for visitors: Helpful tips for all first-time travellers
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Etiquette In a formal setting “U” should be used in front of a name when addressing a man and “Daw” when addressing a woman, roughly translating to Mr and Lady. It is common practice to remove your footwear before entering someone’s workplace or home, but not always required. Removing shoes before entering a pagoda or temple is a must. A handshake is usually the first introduction in a business setting and is used in greeting and as a farewell. When handing over something such as a business…