(Source: GSO) According to the General Statistics Office released on April 29, international visitors to our country in April 2021 increased slightly compared to March 2021 but still decreased by 25.8% over the same period last year. Generally in the past four months, international visitors to our country decreased 98.2% over the same period last year. The report states that the reason is that Vietnam continues to take measures to prevent and control the Covid -19 epidemic, not opening up international tourism. The arrivals are mainly experts, foreign technical workers working in projects in Vietnam and driving goods at road border gates. Revenue from accommodation and catering services in the first four months of the year was estimated to increase by 10.1% over the same period last year because the accommodation and food service establishments were operating again. Travel tourism revenue is estimated at 4,000 billion, down 49.2% over the same period in 2020 … The General Department of Tourism said that the holidays of April 30 and May 1 and the summer tourist season are approaching, the number of guests booking and touring has increased sharply. For example, Khanh Hoa will welcome about 70,000 tourists staying. The hotel occupancy is estimated at about 70%. In particular, tourists mainly focus on hotels and resorts in Nha Trang city and Bai Dai area (Cam Lam – Cam Ranh). The reservation capacity in Quang Ninh province during the holidays April 30 and May 1 reached about 75.5% on April 30 and 66.5% on May 1-5. The Hanoi branch of Vietravel Travel Company said that the holidays of April 30 and May 1 this year will serve about 15,000 visitors with the most chosen destinations such as Sapa, Ha Long, Phu Quoc, Con Dao. , Da Nang, Quy Nhon, Buon Me Thuot, the West …

On the evening of April 12, the people of London (UK) poured into the streets, sat around bars in Soho neighborhood (West End area) to celebrate after the disease control measures were eased. This is the first time in 4 months since the beginning of the year, restaurants and pubs in the UK are open to welcome guests to sit outdoors. Photo: AP.

Hair salons, manicures, gyms, theme parks and many other businesses in the UK also reopen on the first day of the week. On the bustling Soho street, many groups of people could not hide their excitement, with spontaneous applause and dancing that lasted all night. Photo: Standard.

Some streets in the West End area have been closed to prevent traffic from 17:00 to 23:00 to create a space for outdoor dining and parties. This plan is implemented by the City Council of Westminster (London) to support entertainment and restaurant businesses. Photo: Standard.

Attila Kulcsar, a press media director in London, said the crowd down the street felt “like a real partying feeling in Soho in the 1990s” on the first night the bar welcomed guests back. again. “Everyone is happy when the ban and regulations to restrict Covid-19 have ended,” said Kulcsar. Photo: Standard.

Westminster City Council said it is still in the process of working with restaurants and businesses to ensure they operate “responsibly and safely as directed”. “We are delighted that residents can return to the city’s play areas and safely enjoy their meals and drinks outdoors. To maintain disease prevention, we have created more zero. pedestrian spaces and barriers in the area, “said a spokesman for the council. Photo: The Times.

Earlier, at the beginning of the day, London residents eagerly went shopping when the non-essential stores welcomed customers back. Springboard Retail Analyst said visitor arrivals to all retail destinations in the UK at 5pm on Monday had increased by 146% from the same time a week ago. Meanwhile, London’s main shopping streets saw the number of customers in early April reaching 44%, slightly higher than expected. Photo: The Times.

Although the people of London are happy, scientists and health officials warn the crowd not to be engrossed in the task of preventing epidemics, separating the society, and protecting themselves from pathogens. Many shared images and videos on social networks show crowds in Soho area sitting close to each other in stores, not hesitate to hug, kiss, and spread their shoulders while dancing. Photo: BBC.

Police patrol busy areas in London while residents are enjoying the fun. Lawrence Young, an epidemiologist at Warwick Medical School, describes people having “had a good day” but warns caution is never superfluous. “The reduction in the number of cases has not only been successful because of the vaccination program but also from measures to stop the spread of the virus,” he said. Photo: BBC.