Focus on helping and solving difficulties for tourism businesses
(Baonghean.vn) - The People's Committee of Nghe An province directed the Nghe An Department of Tourism to promptly advise the province on solutions and policies to support businesses to quickly overcome difficulties caused by COVID-19.
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| Delegates attending the meeting discussed tourism development directions in 2020. Photo: Thanh Chung |
On the afternoon of February 18, the Steering Committee for Tourism Development of Nghe An province held a meeting to evaluate the direction of the implementation of tasks in 2019 and discuss plans and directions for activities in 2020. Comrade Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Head of the Steering Committee for Tourism Development of Nghe An province chaired the meeting. The meeting was attended by members of the steering committee, relevant departments and branches and the Tourism Association of Nghe An province.
In 2019, Nghe An tourism maintained a stable growth rate. Many activities had positive changes. The whole province welcomed and served 6.59 million tourists, of which 4.72 million were overnight visitors, up 9.5% compared to 2018. Total revenue from tourists reached VND 8,891 billion, of which tourism revenue reached VND 4,581 billion, up 22% compared to 2018, reaching 104.1% of the assigned plan.
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| International visitors to the 2019 Sunflower Festival. Photo: Duy Son |
Nghe An tourism strives to welcome and serve 5.1 million overnight guests, equal to 108.5% compared to 2019; tourism revenue reaches 5,260 billion VND, up 14.8% compared to 2019 and completes the targets set by the Resolution of the 18th Provincial Party Congress.
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| Leaders of Nghe An Department of Tourism reported on tourism development results in 2019 and development orientation for 2020. Photo: Thanh Chung |
Concluding the meeting, comrade Bui Dinh Long stated: In 2020, Nghe An tourism has been, is and will face many difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the expectation for a successful tourism year is still very high when the area has many important events such as the 990th anniversary of Nghe An's name, the 130th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh... promising to attract tourists. After the pandemic, tourism will certainly have strong and positive movements.
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| The Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested the Department of Tourism to promptly advise on solutions and policies to support tourism businesses to overcome difficulties soon. Photo: Thanh Chung |
Departments and branches pay more attention to promoting the development of tourism in the province, removing difficulties for tourism businesses. The Department of Culture and Sports coordinates well to organize major holidays, and does a good job of environmental sanitation at historical sites. The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development pays attention to developing agricultural and experiential tourism. Districts, cities and towns focus on beautifying historical sites, constructions and roads, ensuring a clean and green environment./.
