Nghe An welcomes more than 110 thousand tourists during the holidays
(Baonghean.vn) - During the 4-day holiday, Nghe An welcomed a total of more than 110,000 tourists, of which about 31,000 stayed overnight.
During the April 30 and May 1 holidays, social activities gradually returned to normal, some service businesses, tourist accommodation establishments, restaurants, eateries, historical sites, scenic spots, and intra-provincial and inter-provincial passenger transport activities were allowed to resume operations.
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| To prevent and combat the Covid-19 epidemic, at the entrance gate of the Kim Lien National Special Historical Site, the authorities have arranged hand-washing stations and temperature measurement points for visitors. Photo: Huy Thu |
On the other hand, during the 4-day holiday, the weather was really ideal, it did not rain, nor was it too hot, very convenient for sightseeing. During the long holiday, tourists had the opportunity to extend their vacation or visit many places. And more importantly, the work of preventing and fighting the Covid-19 epidemic in Nghe An achieved good results, so it attracted a large number of tourists to tourist destinations.
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| Pilgrims return to Uncle Ho's hometown. Photo: Huy Thu |
According to the Department of Tourism, it is estimated that during the 4-day holiday, there will be a total of more than 110,000 tourists coming to Nghe An. Of these, about 31,000 will stay overnight.
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| Under the thatched roof of his hometown, visitors were moved when listening to the tour guide tell about Uncle Ho's childhood in Sen village. Photo: Huy Thu |
Some key areas with a large number of visitors, typically Cua Lo town (about 55 thousand visitors), Kim Lien National Special Historical Site (about 23 thousand visitors) and Con Cuong district (more than 10 thousand visitors).
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| Tourists visit Cua Lo beach on the morning of May 1. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
Performing the function of state management, on this occasion, the Department of Tourism conducted a survey and reviewed the situation of tourists, reception work and Covid-19 prevention and control at tourist destinations. This showed that restaurant, hotel and tourist area owners have strictly implemented Covid-19 prevention and control measures.
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| Tourists experience Pha Lai - Giang River Eco-Zone. Photo: Contributor |
Restaurant and hotel owners and tourist attraction managers have instructed guests on epidemic prevention measures such as posting signs for guests to wear masks; organizing body temperature measurements and arranging hand sanitizer stations; instructing guests to divide into small groups of no more than 30 people according to regulations. At the same time, attention is paid to ensuring food hygiene and safety and security.
“In the days before and during the holiday, the Department conducted surveys and inspections of preparations at tourism service establishments, restaurants, and shopping centers serving tourists. Basically, the agencies and units managing the inspected tourist attractions have organized quite well to welcome guests, ensuring security, order, food safety, environmental sanitation, and focusing on Covid-19 prevention and control.”
