This is the directing opinion of Mr. Le Huu Hoang - Vice Chairman of Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee at a meeting with the Provincial Tourism Development Steering Committee on the overall evaluation of the work in 2019, directions in 2020, take place on the morning of February 28th.
Photo: Tourists visit Vinpearl Land Resort Nha Trang. Illustrative picture.
At the meeting, Mr. Le Huu Hoang asked the members of the Steering Committee to make efforts to deploy and complete the targets and work in the action program of tourism industry in 2020; focus on planning and implementing solutions to overcome the impacts of the Covid-19 epidemic on the provincial tourism industry. Provincial Department of Tourism issues a document to the provincial People's Committee to list specifically what need to be supported for damage caused by epidemics in the whole industry; coordinate with related units to study, enhance propaganda, introduce and exploit tourism potentials at the historic monument of C235 ship (in Ninh Hoa town). The provincial Department of Health implements measures to ensure a safe environment for travelers during the time of prevention and control of epidemics. Department of Culture and Sports of the province develops program to boost the demand for tourism in relic areas to suit the practical situation of each specific location. Relevant agencies focus on communication, promoting Khanh Hoa image as a safe, civilized and friendly destination. The Provincial Tax Department presides over and coordinates with relevant units to study and formulate a regulation on coordination of tax management in tourism business activities, in which, prescribe sanctions to strictly handle violations. Nha Trang City People's Committee checks and resolves the problem of relocation of Cau Da tourism pier to a new site that has been completely built in Vinh Truong ward ... Each district, town or city should consider organizing at least one tourism events and activities before March 31st 2020 to ensure newness and attractiveness to attract tourists.
It is known that in 2019, the total number of visitors to the province reached more than 7 million, an increase of 13.3% compared to 2018, of which, international visitors increased by 28.4%, visitors; tourism revenue reaches 27,100 billion Dong, up 24.2%. According to the forecast of the Provincial Tourism Development Steering Committee, due to the impact of Covid-19 epidemic, in the first quarter of 2020, the total number of tourist arrivals to Khanh Hoa is only 49.66% compared to the same period in 2019; the number of tourists in the second quarter will be 98.4%; to the third and fourth quarters, the number of visitors will increase by 41% and 19% respectively.
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