
Advice on using local Agents, and pricing guidelines.
USING LOCAL AGENTS
Myanmar had been some hotels developing their own websites and also linking with hotel booking sites to further develop modern booking techniques. Airline websites are also being developed to enable users to book and pay for etickets online or reserve tickets for collection and payment on arrival.
ITERNERARY PRICING
To do as much background research on your Itinerary, including hotels and specific dates, before you approach the Agent.
PAYMENT
Many Agents will require a deposit(usually 30%) through a Bank in Singapore or Bangkok. Most Agents will also take payment by credit card but this is an expensive option because of the high merchant fees imposed on them by the Banks and the Agent will charge 5% extra for payment by CC.
Myanmar had been some hotels developing their own websites and also linking with hotel booking sites to further develop modern booking techniques. Airline websites are also being developed to enable users to book and pay for etickets online or reserve tickets for collection and payment on arrival.
ITERNERARY PRICING
To do as much background research on your Itinerary, including hotels and specific dates, before you approach the Agent.
PAYMENT
Many Agents will require a deposit(usually 30%) through a Bank in Singapore or Bangkok. Most Agents will also take payment by credit card but this is an expensive option because of the high merchant fees imposed on them by the Banks and the Agent will charge 5% extra for payment by CC.