Destinations in Nghe An are ready to serve visitors during the April 30 and May 1 holidays.

Urgent mobilization of human resources

These days, the number of tourists flocking to the coastal town of Cua Lo and the Kim Lien National Special Relic Site (Nam Dan) is increasing. Tourist attractions, accommodation facilities and food services here not only serve daily visitors and vacationers, but also prepare facilities and human resources to meet the sudden increase in demand of tourists during the upcoming April 30 and May 1 holidays.

It is expected that Nghe An will welcome a large number of tourists for sightseeing and relaxation on April 30 and May 1. Photo: Thanh Cuong

Kim Lien Special National Monumentmainly welcomes and serves tourists who come to visit and learn about the hometown, family and childhood of President Ho Chi Minh. There are activities to explain and introduce to groups of tourists in need. During holidays, when many groups of tourists come at the same time, the tour guides will flexibly combine 2-3 groups to listen to the explanation together. This is a reasonable solution, both meeting the needs and receiving sympathy and sharing from tourists.

The 4-day April 30 and May 1 holiday this year is forecasted to have no significant changes in weather, favorable for activities.sightseeing, tourism and resort. Therefore, the number of visitors to the coastal town of Cua Lo in the coming days is predicted to increase dramatically. However, with many years of experience in tourism, and having just experienced the Hung Kings' death anniversary holiday, Cua Lo is ready to welcome and serve guests.

When many groups of visitors arrive at the same time, the Kim Lien Special Relic Site tour guides will flexibly combine 2-3 groups to listen to the tour together. Photo: Cong Kien

According to Mr. Hoang Thanh Son - Head of the Town's Department of Culture and Information, a series of cultural and artistic activities to welcomeCua Lo Tourism Festivalwill continue to take place to attract tourists during the holidays. Restaurants and food service businesses have also planned to find food suppliers to serve the large number of customers.

Mr. Nguyen Van Huy, owner of a restaurant near Cua Lo beach, said: “For more than a month now, we have been serving customers and expanding the restaurant space. The number of customers will increase during the upcoming holidays, so we have pre-ordered seafood and signed seasonal contracts for 2-3 more employees to serve them best.”

Restaurants in the coastal town of Cua Lo have planned to source seafood to serve tourists. Photo: Duc Anh

Up to now, thehotel3-5 star hotels in Cua Lo are almost fully booked for the April 30 and May 1 holidays, and on April 30 alone, the rooms are fully booked. Accommodation establishments are urgently mobilizing human resources to serve during the time of full operation, especially housekeeping staff and kitchen staff.

Improve service quality

Like Uncle Ho's hometown and Cua Lo beach town, other localities and tourist areas are also speeding up preparations to welcome and serve guests during the upcoming holidays. Homestays and Farmstays in Con Cuong, Tuong Duong and Que Phong districts have renovated, supplemented and completed their facilities, ready to welcome guests in the coming days.

Put into operationtourismAlthough it has not been long, Nhat Minh Farmstay (Que Phong) has attracted many tourists to experience. According to Mr. Dinh Ba Cuong, a member of Nhat Minh General Agricultural Service Cooperative, in preparation to welcome and serve guests during the holidays, the unit has installed additional electric fans, air conditioners and lighting systems.

Lam Khang Homestay (Que Phong) is ready to welcome and serve guests to experience. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

At the same time, order foods such as pork, chicken, fish and green vegetables to prepare traditional dishes and ensure nutritional needs and food safety. All aim to help tourists have an enjoyable holiday, have more memorable experiences about life, customs and cuisine in the Western region of Nghe An.

Areaecotourismi Hon Mat (Nghia Dan) has recently been chosen by many people as a destination for their holidays, although it has only been open for about 2 years and has encountered many difficulties due to the epidemic. Director Dang Trong Tan said that all the guests have booked for the April 30 and May 1 holidays, the unit is increasing human resources, adding facilities, and is ready to welcome and serve guests.

Khe Co Eco-tourism Area (Tuong Duong) builds a check-in point to serve tourists. Photo: CSCC

Hon Mat Eco-tourism Area (Nghia Dan) has added and upgraded its facilities, ready to welcome guests. Photo: CSCC

“We have built 5 more bungalows for guests to sit and enjoy the scenery and specialties, expanded the banquet area and children's play area. We have checked the electrical system, boats, life jackets, and life buoys to ensure the safety of visitors when experiencing services at Hon Mat…” – Mr. Tan said.

On this occasion, some localities are preparing to organize cultural activities to attract tourists during the holiday.holidaysand promote tourism potential. For example, the Beer Festival in Tham Nang Man Cave (Yen Khe) and Muong Chon Market (Binh Chuan) in Con Cuong District; opening a tourism festival in Tam Dinh Commune, Tuong Duong District.

Nghe An Department of Tourism has directed tourist areas and spots to ensure safety for visitors. Photo: CSCC

“On the occasion of April 30 and May 1, it is expected that many tourists will visit and experience tourist areas and spots in the province. The Department of Tourism has directed localities and tourist areas and spots to prepare well in all aspects to welcome tourists, improve service quality, ensure safety and strictly implement measures to prevent and control the Covid-19 epidemic.”

Mr. Nguyen Manh Loi - Deputy Director of Nghe An Department of Tourism