The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism and the Myanmar Tourism Federation recognised that the rapid tourism development may succeed in boosting the sector and creating swift economic development, but may fail in the long-term success for sustainable tourism development in the country. In response to this challenge, the first Responsible Tourism Week was held in Nay Pyi Taw from 21st to 23rd February 2012. The Myanmar Responsible Tourism Policy was formulated from 22nd May to 5th June 2012. It included information gathering working sessions with public and private stakeholders from Yangon, Bagan, Inlay Lake, Kyaing Tong and Ngwe Saung. Nearly 350 stakeholders participated in the working session process.
