Vietjet banks on high aviation growth from rising tourism in Myanmar

[Nyi Nyi ®]

RAPID ECONOMIC growth and boom in the tourism sector is expected to lead to significant growth in Myanmar's aviation industry, an airline industry veteran said.

Thi Thuy Binh, vice president of Vietnam low-cost carrier Vietjet, said that Myanmar was in high demand among Vietnamese travellers for both business and leisure.

"If this upward trend continues, I believe Myanmar's aviation industry will continue to grow," she said. Read more on Nation Multimedia