Thanks to good Covid-19 control and determination of restoring the trademark of “safe, friendly, and appealing destination”, the picture of Quang Ninh’s tourism has painted bright again.
Since mid-day of May 1st when Quang Ninh resumed tourism activities, the number of domestic tourists to the province has increased by 50-70% over the period prior to Covid-19 outbreak. To promote tourism demand after freezing time, tourism businesses in the province have launched great promotion campaigns, in the short term, focusing on domestic market.
Mr. Le Trong Thanh, Deputy Director of Tung Lam Development Joint-stock Company said that the company paid attention to posting images of the company and tourists, who had been to Yen Tu relic, on social media network, for example, facebook or instagram in addition to traditional platform. The company also enhances more interaction with visitors and connects with travel agencies to set up relaxation tours or special tours with discount to attract more visitors. The company plans to complete the dossier submitted to UNESCO for recognizing Yen Tu Relic as the world cultural heritage.
Along with enterprises doing business in tourism and services, more than 80 travel agencies have gradually resumed a range ofinteresting tours.
Ms. Vu Thi Hong Quyen, Director of Saigontourist Travel in Quang Ninh said “ We will gives priority to Quang Ninh’s well-known tourist attractions, for example Ha Long Bay, Yen Tu Relic, and sea and island tourist site. Of course, it is based upon tourists’ safety in the new period of Covid-19 prevention and control. We have built full package tours suitable for people from all walks of life. This month, we will re-operate cultural experience tours in Quang Yen Town”.
Besides, Quang Ninh plans to create competitive productsto stimulate tourism, namely, “Grateful to visitors who have been joining hands in the fight against Covid-19”, “Ha Long – international tourism hub”, “Travelling to Ha Long – Enjoying Cheerful Christmas and Happy New Year”, and offer promotion campaigns to encourage visitors to travel to new tourist sites in Quang Ninh, including Quang Hanh High-class Mineral Hot Spring Resort which is expected to open on June 1.
According to Director of Quang Ninh Tourism Department, Pham Ngoc Thuy, in the long term, Quang Ninh will organize a series of events to attract more tourists, or example, Ha Long Tourism Week and Ha Long Carnival, Quang Ninh Culinary Festival, Ha Long International Gliding Festival, etc..and strengthen tourism promotion and advertisement both inside and outside the province.
Translated by Quynh Trang
