The Prime Minister requested to urgently develop and implement the plan, roadmap and solutions to open the door to international tourism activities safely, scientifically and effectively.
The Government Office has just issued a telegram conveying the direction of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on building a safe, scientific and effective opening schedule to welcome international tourists.
Dispatch to Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of Government-attached agencies; Chairman of the People’s Committee of provinces and centrally-run cities In particular, the tourism industry suffered serious losses, the number of international visitors to Vietnam in 2020 decreased by 76.7% compared to 2019 and in 2021 decreased by 95.9% compared to 2020.
Thereby affecting many related industries and fields in the value chain such as: transportation, catering, hotel, travel, retail, commerce…, especially at tourist destinations and most all the key tourist destinations of the country.
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The number of international visitors to Vietnam in 2020 will decrease by 76.7% compared to 2019 and in 2021 will decrease by 95.9% compared to 2020 |
To promoting the recovery and development of the tourism industry, especially international tourism in the context that the whole country is implementing the motto of safe adaptation, flexibility, control To effectively overcome the Covid-19 epidemic and gradually open the economy, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to assume the prime responsibility for, and coordinate with the Ministries of Health, National Defense and Industry Security, Foreign Affairs, Transport, Information and Communication, relevant ministries, branches and localities shall urgently develop and implement plans, roadmaps and solutions to open up national tourism activities. safe, scientific and effective economy in the spirit of Resolution No. 155 dated December 8, 2021 of the Government.
Simultaneously organizing seminars of experts, scientists, managers and influencers to create consensus and unification; promote information and communication on ensuring safety for tourists and the message “Vietnam is a safe destination”, develop a specific route and make a public announcement for relevant stakeholders to know, proactively implement.
People’s Committees of provinces and centrally run cities shall actively coordinate with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ministry of Health and relevant agencies to develop , issue specific plans to organize the implementation; prepare medical capacity, be ready in human and material resources, take the initiative in plans and solutions to ensure safety for epidemic prevention and control and handle arising medical incidents.
The Prime Minister assigned Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on behalf of the Prime Minister to directly direct the formulation and implementation of the plan and roadmap to open international tourism, ensuring safety and science. , effective.
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