Binh Thuan minimises COVID-19 impact to boost domestic tourist arrivals this year
The south-central province of Binh Thuan is taking preventive measures against COVID-19 so as to fulfil its goal of welcoming 6.5 million visitors in 2021.
Co Thach moss beach - a tourist attraction in Binh Thuan (Photo: VNA)
BinhThuan (VNA) - The south-central province of Binh Thuan is takingpreventive measures against COVID-19 so as to fulfil its goal of welcoming 6.5million visitors in 2021.
Theprovince expects over 90 percent of all tourist arrivals this year to beVietnamese and for revenue to reach 15.5 trillion VND (672.2 million USD),according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
To thisend, it is crucial to keep the COVID-19 pandemic at bay, the department said,adding that it has been sticking to guidelines on preventive measures in thenew context.
Aninter-sectoral force from the provincial Department of Culture, Sports andTourism, Department of Health, and local administrations has been establishedto inspect the implementation of the guidelines and grant safety labels to thosestrictly following them.
Accordingto the guidelines, local tour operators and providers of lodging and othertourism-related services must require their tour guides and staff as well as visitorsinstall and use the Bluezone contact-tracing app.
Each mustalso set up an information board providing guidelines on how to stay safe andprevent the spread of the coronavirus. The local hotline for medical reportsmust be visible at reception areas, public spaces, and private rooms in lodgingfacilities.
Temperaturechecks and hand sanitiser should also be made available to tourists, while servicescan only be provided if safe distancing rules are adhered to.
Binh Thuanremained a safe destination for travellers last year though it was hit hard bythe pandemic. It welcomed 3.2 million tourist arrivals, representing just 46percent of the annual plan. Tourism revenue plunged 38 percent year-on-year to9.4 trillion VND./.
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Co Thach moss beach - a tourist attraction in Binh Thuan (Photo: VNA) 
