Nghe An: Ensuring safety for tourists when opening tourism activities
(Baonghean.vn) - Currently, management agencies, destinations and businesses in Nghe An are focusing on the process of restoring tourism activities. In particular, ensuring safety for tourists is identified as the top priority.
Develop a plan to handle emerging situations
Economic and social life has moved to a “new normal” state, and the reopening of tourism activities is in line with the movement of life in the country as well as the world. However, the health sector believes that in the coming time, the number of Covid-19 infections may increase and more chains of infection may appear, potentially spreading throughout the province.
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| Tourist areas and spots in Nghe An have developed plans to ensure safety for tourists. Photo courtesy: Sach Nguyen |
The number of infections is increasing, most of them are asymptomatic and have mild symptoms, but with high-risk groups (elderly people, people with underlying diseases) it is forecasted that the number of hospitalized patients will increase, creating great pressure on the healthcare system. Some people, officials, service businesses, and crowded places are still subjective and do not comply with regulations.disease prevention.
Therefore, it is necessary to continue implementing the Ministry of Health's recommendations on disease prevention and control to ensure the safety of tourists.
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| Covid-19 prevention and control work is regularly deployed at Kim Lien National Special Relic Site. Photo: Diep Thanh |
Surveying some tourist attractions with a large number of visitors such as Kim Lien National Special Relic Site (Nam Dan), Emperor Quang Trung Temple (Vinh City), Co Am Pagoda (Dien Chau), etc., we found that the units always maintain good epidemic prevention and control work. The arrangement of health declaration points, hand sanitizer, free mask provision and arrangement of people to remind visitors to keep distance are carried out regularly.
Mr. Nguyen Bao Tuan - Director of Kim Lien National Special Relic Site said: "Since the opening of tourism activities, the number of visitors has increased day by day, especially when the holidays are approaching. Moving to the "new normal" state, we still strictly maintain the work of preventing and fighting the epidemic.Covid-19to ensure the safety of visitors and staff".
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| The work of preventing and fighting the Covid-19 epidemic has always been a concern of the Management Board of Emperor Quang Trung Temple. Photo: Cong Kien |
Recently opened, destinations such as Pha Lai Eco-tourism Area (Con Cuong), Hon Mat Eco-tourism Area (Nghia Dan), Lam Khang Homestay, Co Muong Village Community Tourism Site (Que Phong) have attracted a certain number of visitors. Most visitors who come to visit and experience are assured because the epidemic prevention and control work is well implemented according to the recommendations of the Ministry of Health.
Mr. Luong Duy Doanh - Director of the UNESCO Hanoi Travel Club said: "Reaching some localities and destinations in Nghe An, the first thing to note is that the epidemic prevention and control work is maintained and implemented methodically, creating peace of mind fortouristsEveryone has developed plans and solutions to deal with specific situations that arise, so visitors no longer have to worry or feel insecure.
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| Accommodation establishments in Cua Lo town implement solutions to prevent and control the Covid-19 epidemic. Photo: Cong Kien |
At the Conference on Reopening Tourism Activities and Welcoming International Visitors Back to Nghe An, Mr. Nguyen Huu Le, Deputy Director of the Department of Health, requested localities to base on the results of assessing the epidemic level in each area to provide information to tourists.
At the same time, develop a contingency plan to respond to epidemic situations that may occur during the reception and service process to ensure the safety of tourists and the community. Develop specific plans, and clarify the responsibilities of localities, tourism service providers, accommodation services and related individuals in monitoring, managing and implementing epidemic prevention and control measures.
Strengthening handling of violations
In addition to ensuring safety in preventing and combating the Covid-19 epidemic, ensuring security and safety for tourists in the "new normal" conditions also needs regular attention.
According to information from the Provincial Police, recently, a number of foreign organizations and individuals have been discovered using tourist visas for illegal activities and illegal labor such as: Installing machinery and equipment; land tax, investment under the guise of illegal residence, medical examination and treatment; taking advantage of charity activities to infiltrate mountainous areas... Criminals also take advantage of tourism to organize and broker for othersexit, staying abroad illegally.
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Officers of Na Ngoi Border Guard Station (Ky Son) guide tourists to visit landmark 422 on Puxailaileng range. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |
Some tourist areas, destinations and tourism service businesses still violate regulations and compete unfairly. These activities pose a risk of violating national security and causing social disorder and safety. We have advised, coordinated and guided sectors and localities to propagate and mobilize tourism businesses, tourists and people to strictly comply with the provisions of the law. At the same time, we will strengthen the handling of violations.ensure safetyfor tourists in the "new normal" context.
At present, districts and towns with strengths in tourism development such as Cua Lo town, Nam Dan district, Con Cuong, Quy Chau... all attach importance to security and order in implementing the plan to open operations. Most localities, areas, points and tourist service establishments have developed plans to ensure safety for tourists coming to the area.
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| The Department of Tourism provides training on food safety and hygiene for accommodation establishments, restaurants, and tourist areas and attractions. Photo: Cong Kien |
Mr. Hoang Van Phuc - Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Cua Lo town said: "After 2 years of stagnation, the reopening of tourism activities may arise many issues that need to be resolved, including ensuring safety for tourists. The People's Committee of the town has directed wards, accommodation establishments, and restaurants to develop plans and proactively coordinate to handle arising situations related to security and order."
Regarding the border district of Ky Son, according to Mr. Tho Ba Re - Vice Chairman of the District People's Committee, recently in the area there are some attractive destinations for many tourists such as Muong Long,Puxailaileng peakOn the one hand, the district directs localities and units to create favorable conditions for tourists to visit and experience.
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| Border districts direct strict inspection of tourists' activities and vehicles to ensure safety. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |
On the other hand, strictly implement regulations on entry and exit to border areas, closely coordinate and check tourists' activities and vehicles to ensure safety and limit risks and dangers during the process of exploration and experience.
“Determining that the reopening of tourism activities will have some issues related to public safety assurance, the Department has deployed a number of contents and plans. Coordinate with functional forces and local authorities to develop a plan to prevent and control the Covid-19 epidemic and ensure security and order; organize training on destination safety and food hygiene and safety for business units to ensure the safety of tourists in the new normal state.”