The total number of tourists to Thua Thien-Hue is estimated at only 1.7 million this year. (Photo: VNA)Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – The centralprovince of Thua Thien-Hue put forth different scenarios for local tourism basedon COVID-19 developments in 2021, during the 11th session of the provincialPeople’s Council (seventh tenure) that concluded on December 8.
Under the first scenario when the pandemic is yet tobe contained both nationally and internationally, the locality expects towelcome only 2-2.2 million visitors, mainly domestic tourists, and earn from 4-4.4 trillion VND (173.1-190.4 million USD) from the sector.
The province aims to serve 3– 3.5 million holidaymakers and rake in 6.5–7 trillion VND if the pandemic is put undercontrol at home but not many international flights are resumed.
Under the last scenario when COVID-19 is controlled both at home and abroad thanks to vaccines, Thua Thien-Hue hopes to welcome 4-4.5 million tourists, andpocket more than 8 trillion VND from the industry in 2021.
This year, the total number of tourists to ThuaThien-Hue is estimated at only 1.7 million.
According to Le Huu Minh, Acting Director of theprovincial Department of Tourism, his agency has used an app called “Blue map”to promote safe destinations among vacationers.
He suggested developing leisure tourism apart fromculture and heritage tourism products amidst the difficult circumstances causedby COVID-19, saying local leaders should pay more heed to removing difficultiesto tourism projects.
In an effort to recover local tourism, Thua Thien-Huewill organise various culture and sportsevents this month, including a marathon tournament with the participation of around7,000-8,000 people, along with programmes promoting Ao dai (Vietnam’s traditionaldress) and local cuisine from December 18-20. /.
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