Nghe An Department of Tourism received the Third Class Labor Medal

Attending the conference were comrade Nguyen Van De - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; leaders of the Department of Tourism; members of the Provincial Tourism Development Steering Committee; representatives of leaders of provincial departments, branches, sectors and units; leaders of districts, cities and towns in the province.

Conference scene. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Speaking at the opening of the Conference, Comrade Nguyen Manh Cuong - Director of the Department of Tourism stated: 2022 is an extremely special year, implementing the Government's policy of "Safe, flexible adaptation, effective controlCovid-19 epidemic", under the leadership and direction of the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, Provincial People's Committee, Nghe An tourism industry has shown positive signs of recovery.

Comrade Nguyen Manh Cuong - Director of the Department of Tourism delivered the opening speech at the Conference. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

In 2022, the whole province is estimated to welcome and serve 6,730,000 tourists, equal to 356% compared to the same period in 2021, of which, the number of overnight guests is estimated at 4,412,000, equal to 342% compared to the same period in 2021; international visitors reached 33,500. Total revenue from tourists reached 12,343 billion VND, of which tourism revenue reached 5,602 billion VND, equal to 502% compared to the same period in 2021.

Regarding the direction and tasks for 2023, the tourism industry continues to effectively implement Action Program No. 55-CTr/TU of the Provincial Party Standing Committee to implement Resolution 08-NQ/TW of the Politburo on developing tourism into aspearhead economic sectorin Nghe An province in the period of 2017 - 2030 associated with the implementation of the Resolution of the 19th Nghe An Provincial Party Congress.

Opening night of Cua Lo Tourism Week 2022. Photo: Thanh Cuong

From there, in order to promote the strengths, potentials and advantages of tourism of the province, speed up the progress of key investment projects associated with improving the quality of tourism products, diversifying services, building an attractive tourism environment to attract more visitors and tourists' spending.

Strive to welcome and serve 7,940 million tourists by 2023, including 5,240 million overnight guests and 82 thousand international visitors. Service revenuetourismreached 7,470 billion VND.

Authorized by the President, Comrade Nguyen Van De awarded the Third Class Labor Medal to Nghe An Department of Tourism. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

At the conference, delegates gave their opinions focusing on the following issues: Ensuring security and order at tourist areas and spots; attracting tourists to Nghe An after reopening; improving service quality at accommodation establishments; overcoming limitations in human resources to promote tourism development...

Authorized by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Van De awarded Certificates of Merit to collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Van De awarded Certificates of Merit from the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

On this occasion, Nghe An Department of Tourism was awarded the Third Class Labor Medal by the President, 01 individual was awarded the title of Provincial Emulation Fighter; 6 collectives and 2 individuals received Certificates of Merit from the Minister of Culture - Sports and Tourism; 1 collective and 2 individuals received Certificates of Merit from the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.