Myanmar scored the highest spike in tourist arrivals among the world’s 10 fastest-growing travel destinations in 2019, TTR weekly reported quoting the United Nations World Tourism Organisation.

Based on tourist arrival growth rates, Myanmar topped the ranking list with a year-on-year increase of 40.2% in 2019, followed by Puerto Rico (31.2%) and Iran (27.9%).

The Myanmar government has introduced new regulations to facilitate easier access for tourists to visit the country.