Ha Long Bay - one of the must-see destinations in Quang Ninh (Photo: VNA)Quang Ninh(VNA) – Improving tourism services without increasing prices will make thenorthern coastal province of Quang Ninh become more attractive to both domesticand foreign holiday-markers, said Secretary of the provincial Party CommitteeNguyen Van Doc.
As visitors have a wide range of choices of destinations for their holidays,Quang Ninh has to channel more efforts to become alluring to them, he said.
Joining the province’s efforts towards a modern and hospitable tourismlocality, Ha Long city is working towards sustainable tourism development andcreating a fair competitive environment. Strict surveillance has been carriedout to ensure that no goods with unknown origin are sold to the visitors.
Price listing has come under rigorous scrutiny while spontaneous tourismservices are banned.
The city is accelerating investment in some beaches in Ha Long Bay, striving tobring Soi Sim beach into operation in the end of June to ease pressure on Titovbeach. In addition, it will enhance management of tourism boats, and quality ofmeans of rescue. The moves aim to create satisfaction and ensure safety fortourists.
The tourism sector of Quang Ninh province has been growing at a fast pace inrecent years, establishing its important role in the province’s economy andmoving towards sustainability.
Quang Ninh is endowed with natural advantages for sea and island tourism. It ishome to the Ha Long and Bai Tu Long Bays, the Ha Long Bay National Park andsome well-known islands like Co To and Van Don.
In particular, Ha Long Bay has been twice recognised as a World NaturalHeritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and CulturalOrganisation (UNESCO). The Heritage site has become a magnet drawing visitorsto Quang Ninh.
Besides, Quang Ninh is expanding space for sea and island tourism farther fromHa Long Bay towards islands such as Co To, Van Don and Hai Ha.
Equipped with astrategic vision for developing the sea-based economy, the province in 2014approved an Overall Plan for tourism development to 2020 with a vision to 2030.Under the scheme, the sea space in Quang Ninh is divided into five zones, whichare the strictly preserved Ha Long Bay, the conservation area in Bai Tu LongNational Park, the tourism zone, the zone with restricted development to servenational defence and security, and the zone with no development. Each zone,with their specific characteristics, has close links with each other to supportthe development of sea-based tourism and economy while ensuring nationaldefence and security and serving the province’s sustainable development.
The Overall Plan hasmade positive impacts on the local tourism sector, helping attract a series ofinvestment projects. Many big investors such as Vingroup, Sun Group, Myway,Tuan Chau and FLC have poured money into tourism infrastructure andentertainment facilities in Quang Ninh.
Also during the2010-2017 period, the province’s administration issued many directives,resolutions and decisions on concentrating resources on tourism development,especially Resolution 07-NQ/TU dated May 24, 2013 of the provincial PartyCommittee. At the same time, the provincial authority strengthened leadershipand guidance over tourism development.
Guided by thestrategic orientations, Quang Ninh’s tourism sector has recorded high growth inthe number of visitors, revenue, workforce and service infrastructure.
The province haspaid attention to the creation of new tourist products and improvement ofservice quality. A diverse range of sea and island tours are now available forvisitors, from relaxation to entertainment and adventure.
All those effortshave contributed to building and establishing a unique trademark for Quang Ninhsea-based tourism.
In 2017, a total of 9.87 million tourists visited the province, including 4.28million foreigners. More than 70 percent of the tourists came in sea and islandtours.
In 2018, Quang Ninh welcomed more than 10 million visitors, and 4 million ofthem came from other countries. The province aims to attract over 12 millionvisitors this year, including 5 million foreigners.-VNA
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