(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s domestic tourism has been recovering after a long gloomy period due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Major tourist centers have become more crowded thanks to new promotional programs.
 Tourist sites in Vung Tau are crowded again. (Photo: VOV) |
The Ba Ria-Vung Tau provincial Tourism Association said that since early this month the province has been receiving 2,000-3,000 tourists on week days and 10,000 tourists on Saturday and Sunday.
Vice Chairman of the Association Hoang Ngoc Linh said that once northern provinces lift their social distancing rules, the number of tourists coming to Ba Ria-Vung Tau will surge.
“Traveling to Ba Ria-Vung Tau province is convenient by any means of transportation. Given the current situation, tourists prefer short tours, so Ba Ria – Vung Tau is a good choice,” said Linh.
Tran Thi Thu Hien, Deputy Director of Ba Ria – Vung Tau’s Tourism Department, said from now to the national holiday on April 30th, Vung Tau city will receive an increasing number of tourists.
“Spring in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province is beautiful. If the COVID-19 pandemic remains under control, we expect to receive lots of tourists between now and April 30th,” said Hien.
The province has encouraged businesses to launch promotional programs, offer additional services, and join national and regional tourism marketing campaigns.
 "Da Nang by night" is a highlight of this year's tourism program. (VOV) |
Da Nang city has many beautiful beaches. Night tourism at My An beach will be a highlight this year. Cao Tri Dung, President of Da Nang city’s Tourism Association, said: “Businesses have worked with the Da Nang city’s Tourism Department to design night tours of Ba Ha Hills and Da Nang city. River tours will offer more exciting activities. We expect to launch new products on April 30th and May 1st."
This year Da Nang city plans to receive 5 million tourists, an increase of 86% over last year. In addition to night tourism, Da Nang has launched new meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) tourism.
Quang Ninh province, a northern tourism hub, is preparing to welcome tourists once the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. Tickets to Ha Long Bay and other scenic spots are discounted 50% on week days and are free on the weekend.
The provincial Department of Tourism is working with the Tourism Association and individual tourism businesses to resolve difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.