Alliance launched to stimulate tourism demand in Vietnam
The Vietnam Tourism Association (VTA) debuted a tourism demand stimulus alliance on February 21 in an effort to help shore up Vietnam’s tourism industry, which has been strongly affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
The tourism demand stimulus alliance makes debut at an event in Hanoi on February 21 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam TourismAssociation (VTA) debuted a tourism demand stimulus alliance on February 21 inan effort to help shore up Vietnam’s tourism industry, which has been stronglyaffected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
At the launching ceremony in Hanoi, VTA ViceChairman Vu The Binh said the COVID-19 outbreak has seriously influencedsocio-economic development, including tourism. The Government has highexpectations for this sector as it has recorded growth for three consecutiveyears but is currently stagnant due to the epidemic, Binh said.
In a recent meeting, the Government also pledgedto create the most favourable conditions for the tourism sector to recover assoon as possible, he noted.
The VTA doesn’t restrict the number ofbusinesses taking part in the tourism demand stimulus alliance. Each membermust provide safe services, offer attractive and suitable packages fordifferent groups of travellers, and set competitive prices, according to Binh.
He said this time’s stimulus programme will becarried out nationwide. However, in the first phase, lasting through June, itwill focus on Binh Dinh, Phu Yen, Gia Lai and Dak Lak, which are southerncentral and Central Highlands provinces completely safe for tourists. Afterthat, it could be extended through the end of this year or to next yearaccording to localities and businesses’ wish.
The basic tours, four days and three nights, arePhu Yen – Binh Dinh, Dak Lak – Gia Lai and Phu Yen – Gia Lai with pricesdiscounted by 40 percent compared to normal programmes. Basing on these tours,travel companies will design more products, he added.
The VTA said although COVID-19 first appeared inVietnam less than two months ago, the local tourism industry has suffered fromheavy losses. Foreign arrivals in February and March may decline by over 60percent, and the number of domestic visitors may nosedive by up to 80 percent.
This time’s programme is expected to helpstimulate tourists’ demand and encourage them to visit disease-free localities,according to the VTA./.
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The tourism demand stimulus alliance makes debut at an event in Hanoi on February 21 (Photo: VNA) 
