Domestic Tourism and its spatiality in Myanmar: a dynamic and geographical vision Le tourisme domestique et ses espaces en Birmanie: une perspective et géographique
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2018
- handle: 10670/1.82ue4k
- hal: hal-01827958
- doi: 10.12982/AJTR.2018.0005
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Martin Michalon, « Le tourisme domestique et ses espaces en Birmanie: une perspective et géographique », HAL-SHS : géographie, ID : 10.12982/AJTR.2018.0005
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Although little-known, domestic tourism in Myanmar widely outweighs inbound tourism. Its dynamics are a relevant lens to understand Myanmar's fast integration into globalization. Statistical analysis, in-depth interviews and field observation in Southern Shan State show that the domestic tourism system relies on its own stakeholder network (travel agencies, sellers, boat drivers); pilgrimages and festivals generate temporary spaces (markets, pilgrim camps) and structure perennial territories (boat driver villages); and visitors have their own distinct spatiality, accommodation and itineraries. Although religion remains a major travel framework, the better access to mobility and information that has followed the 2010 political transition has transformed expectations and practices: more families travel by private cars, couples sometimes transform pilgrimages into romantic getaways; shopping, leisure and rest are becoming increasingly important. These more-individual, hedonistic practices are gaining legitimacy and hybridize traditional frameworks and modern travel modalities. They shed a new light onto the little-known domestic tourism in Myanmar.