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Central region tries to draw more tourists
HCM City (VNA) - Several central provinces are implementing measures to attract domestic and foreign visitors at a time when the tourism industry is taking a hit from the global economic downturn.
The Da Nang People's Committee said it is developing infrastructure for two new
eco-tours on Son Tra Peninsula . It has also permitted some places of
entertainment to remain open after midnight.
Service providers in the city are offering discounts to attract visitors.
Several festivals, including Quan The Am, an international fireworks competition,
and "Soi dong bien mua he" (Vibrant summer sea) are scheduled to be held this
year.
The city plans to co-operate with neighbouring areas to develop a tour linking
Hue , Da Nang , and Quang Nam province themed "Three localities on
destination."
Its tourism sector will expand promotional activities in key markets like
Russia , Japan , Thailand , and the RoK to offset the declining tourist
numbers.
Truong Van Bay, deputy chairman of the Hoi An People's Committee, said the city
would continue to reduce prices at tourist spots and souvenir shops as well as at
restaurants.
Thua Thien-Hue province also making efforts to prevent the decline in arrivals.
It plans to organise traditional rituals like Nam Giao and Xa Tac to attract
visitors.
Lying on the East-West Corridor, a highway linking several Southeast Asian
countries, and with more than 60 kilometres of coastline and beautiful sandy
beaches, Da Nang has been a magnet for luxury-resort investors.
But the number of visitors to the city is dwindling.
Ngo Quang Vinh, director of its Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said
the numbers of foreign and domestic visitors are likely to respectively shrink by
30 percent and by 10-20 room this year.
Alarmingly, many international travellers have canceled room bookings, he added.
The two neighbouring provinces of Quang Nam and Thua Thien-Hue are also likely
to see a reduction of nearly 30 percent in the number of tourist arrivals in the
early part of the year.
Phan Tien Dung, director of the Thua Thien-Hue Department of Culture, Sports and
Tourism, said: "The province hopes to receive 2 million visitors this year, but it
seems hard to achieve."-Enditem
The Da Nang People's Committee said it is developing infrastructure for two new
eco-tours on Son Tra Peninsula . It has also permitted some places of
entertainment to remain open after midnight.
Service providers in the city are offering discounts to attract visitors.
Several festivals, including Quan The Am, an international fireworks competition,
and "Soi dong bien mua he" (Vibrant summer sea) are scheduled to be held this
year.
The city plans to co-operate with neighbouring areas to develop a tour linking
Hue , Da Nang , and Quang Nam province themed "Three localities on
destination."
Its tourism sector will expand promotional activities in key markets like
Russia , Japan , Thailand , and the RoK to offset the declining tourist
numbers.
Truong Van Bay, deputy chairman of the Hoi An People's Committee, said the city
would continue to reduce prices at tourist spots and souvenir shops as well as at
restaurants.
Thua Thien-Hue province also making efforts to prevent the decline in arrivals.
It plans to organise traditional rituals like Nam Giao and Xa Tac to attract
visitors.
Lying on the East-West Corridor, a highway linking several Southeast Asian
countries, and with more than 60 kilometres of coastline and beautiful sandy
beaches, Da Nang has been a magnet for luxury-resort investors.
But the number of visitors to the city is dwindling.
Ngo Quang Vinh, director of its Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said
the numbers of foreign and domestic visitors are likely to respectively shrink by
30 percent and by 10-20 room this year.
Alarmingly, many international travellers have canceled room bookings, he added.
The two neighbouring provinces of Quang Nam and Thua Thien-Hue are also likely
to see a reduction of nearly 30 percent in the number of tourist arrivals in the
early part of the year.
Phan Tien Dung, director of the Thua Thien-Hue Department of Culture, Sports and
Tourism, said: "The province hopes to receive 2 million visitors this year, but it
seems hard to achieve."-Enditem
