Nghe An welcomes nearly 250,000 visitors during the holidays, strictly implementing '5K'
(Baonghean.vn) - During the 4-day holiday, Nghe An welcomed nearly 250,000 tourists, of which about 120,000 stayed overnight, with revenue from tourism services estimated at more than 150 billion VND. To serve visitors safely, destinations in Nghe An have strictly implemented the "5K" recommendations of the Ministry of Health.
The April 30 and May 1 holidays this year last for four days, with favorable weather for tourism, entertainment and recreation activities, so Nghe An welcomed quite a crowd.touristto visit and relax. However, due to the complicated developments of the Covid-19 epidemic in many countries in the region, and the risk of an outbreak in the country, many out-of-town visitors are hesitant and cancel their tours.
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| Tourists visit Kim Lien National Special Relic Site during the April 30 and May 1 holidays. Photo: Huy Thu |
Before the holiday, the Department of Tourism requested localities, units, businesses and tourist destinations to resolutely direct, organize inspections and supervise the strict implementation of measures.prevention and control of epidemics. Strictly follow the Ministry of Health's "5K" recommendations, especially mandatory mask wearing at tourist attractions, accommodation facilities, tourism services and public places, limit unnecessary crowded events at tourist attractions...
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| Tourists strictly follow the regulation of wearing masks when visiting Kim Lien Special National Relic Site. Photo: Huy Thu |
During this time, the Department of Tourism Inspectorate will coordinate with the Department of Foreign Security - Provincial Police to inspect preparations to welcome and serve guests for the 2021 tourist season; prevention and control work.Covid-19 epidemicand comply with the law in tourism business activities in key tourist districts such as Thanh Chuong, Con Cuong, Dien Chau and Cua Lo town.
The work of ensuring security, order, safety in preventing the Covid-19 epidemic, and welcoming guests at tourist areas, attractions, and tourism service establishments is being carried out seriously.Cua Lo TownDisinfectant spraying has been deployed in areas expected to be crowded and accommodation facilities; staff have been deployed 24/7 to promptly remind visitors to wear masks.
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| Tourists swim at Cua Lo beach during the April 30 and May 1 holidays. Photo: Duc Anh |
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| Accommodation facilities in Nghe An strictly implement regulations on Covid-19 prevention and control. Photo: Duc Anh |
Accommodation establishments in the province have provided hand sanitizer and reminded visitors to follow the Ministry of Health’s “5K” message. During the 4-day holiday, there were no major problems.
According to the Department of Tourism, it is estimated that during the 4-day holiday, Nghe An will welcome nearly 250,000 tourists (over 110,000 in 2020), of which 120,000 will be staying guests (31,000 in 2020); revenue from tourism services is estimated at over 150 billion VND. The places with a large number of visitors are Cua Lo town, Kim Lien National Special Historical Site and tea island (Thanh Chuong).
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| Tourists visit the tea island (Thanh Chuong) during the April 30 and May 1 holidays. Photo: Huy Thu |
