The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the south central province of Binh Thuan is discussing plans to reopen Mui Ne to visitors on October 20 after a months-long shutdown.
Mui Ne Beach has been deserted for more than a year due to the COVID-19 epidemic. (Photo thanhnien.vn)
BinhThuan (VNS/VNA) - The Department of Culture, Sports andTourism of the south central province of Binh Thuan is discussing plans toreopen Mui Ne to visitors on October 20 after a months-long shutdown.
BuiThe Nhan, its director, said allowing back travellers soon is imperative forsaving the tourism industry.
Morethan 80 percent of tourist facilities in Mui Ne have been closed sinceFebruary last year due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
Butwith the situation in the province now controlled, the department has beenworking with the Tourism Association to develop tourist safety guidelines tosubmit to the province People's Committee for approval to be able to reopen.
Sothe province needs to immediately give the second dose of vaccine to staff athotels and resorts, Nhan said.
Tostart with, Mui Ne would allow in domestic tourists, including foreignersliving in Vietnam, who have received two vaccine shots or had recovered fromCOVID-19, he added.
NguyenVan Khoa, chairman of the association, said since COVID continues to plaguemany localities, allowing in tourists again requires safety criteria likemandating staff and tourists are fully vaccinated./.
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Mui Ne Beach has been deserted for more than a year due to the COVID-19 epidemic. (Photo thanhnien.vn) 
