Nghe An deploys Plan to restore tourism activities in new normal state

In the first phase, Nghe An tourism will prioritize development in the western districts. Photo: Nguyen Dao

The plan to restore tourism activities is oriented according to a 3-phase roadmap to transition to the state of epidemic prevention and control.

Specifically, phase 1 (from October to the end of December 2021) attractstouristwithin the province and pilot welcoming visitors from other provinces based on the epidemic control situation in the area and the rate of vaccination. Priority destinations are the districts in the West, focusing on Con Cuong district, Nghia Dan district, Thai Hoa town and some historical sites.

Leaders of Nghe An Department of Tourism and travel agencies in the province surveyed the community tourism site of Xieng village, Mon Son commune (Con Cuong). Photo: Cong Kien

Phase 2 (from January to the end of June 2022) will expand to welcome out-of-province tourists depending on the Covid-19 epidemic control situation and vaccination rate. This phase will expand the space of destinations in the Western districts, relics, New Year festivals and sea tourism.

Phase 3 (from late June to the end of 2022) expands to welcomeinternational guestshave vaccine passports after being approved by competent authorities. At the same time, expand destinations according to green space in the province.

Each phase identifies the contents that need to be implemented regarding Covid-19 prevention and control, training, improving the quality of human resources, and investing, upgrading, and repairing infrastructure systems to ensure that tourism activities are restored soon and bring high efficiency.

Tourism businesses, cooperatives and households have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in tourism activities. Photo: Cong Kien

The plan to restore tourism activities also develops and implements content on work.promoteand digital transformation; develop diverse tourism products to meet new market trends and strengthen linkages and cooperation; support businesses and workers. At the same time, assign specific tasks to departments, branches, sectors, units and localities to coordinate implementation.