Increasing number of passengers The US airlines lack pilots

As of: 22.06.2021 10:05 a.m.

The number of air travelers in the US is rapidly increasing again. In the meantime, the remaining pilots at some airlines are no longer sufficient to carry out all the planned flights.

By Torsten Teichmann, ARD studio Washington

The US airline Delta is looking for staff again. 1000 pilots are to be hired in the coming months. A year ago, in the middle of the corona pandemic and with constantly falling passenger numbers, the airline threatened to fire 1,700 pilots. In the end, the airline forced the unions to accept indirect wage cuts. Now Delta could even have to pay more for new employees in order to find staff again.

American Airlines is canceling flights as a precaution

American Airlines has similar problems. Especially on weekends, the number of pilots who have already been trained and tested is apparently not enough. In the event of delays and bad weather, flights are canceled because pilots would otherwise exceed their working hours and there is no one who can take over the shift. Now American canceled almost 1,000 flights for July as a precaution. The staffing level is so tight that the airline has been overwhelmed by rising demand and its own ambitious plans. The Wall Street Journal reports that there is also a frequent lack of ground crews to refuel aircraft.

Vacation trips partly at pre-crisis level

The number of vacationers in the US could return to pre-pandemic levels this month for some airlines. Delta expects the restrictions on transatlantic traffic to fall in the second half of the year. So far, travelers from Schengen countries such as Germany are still banned from entering the USA. US President Joe Biden has not yet announced that he will change anything

(Photo: Tribun Travel) Lake Kawah Ijen, or Kawah Ijen crater, doesn’t “sputter” loudly underground compressed carbon gas, it’s just calm there with a beautiful turquoise color. When the night comes, this place completely changes the scenery, no longer as beautiful as the fairy scene, but with a ghostly charm that captivates visitors. The unique feature of the volcanic lake Ijen is that at around 2am to 4am every day, around the crater you can see the phenomenon of blue fire (blue fire) which is likened to “wispy ghost” flames. “. (Photo: Vntravellive) (Photo: Vntravellive) Explaining this unique phenomenon, scientists believe that sulfur is the key factor that makes Kawah Ijen crater so beautiful. The magma chambers beneath the volcano push sulfuric into the lake bed, which combines with dissolved metals in high concentrations, resulting in gas in the lake that turns the water blue. Besides, the above process also makes Kawah Ijen crater the most acidic lake in the world with a pH of 0.5. (Photo: Vntravellive) The best time to visit Indonesia’s unique volcano is between April and October, because this is the dry season, so the weather is relatively favorable for climbing journeys. If visitors come here from November to March, they will encounter more obstacles because the road up the mountain is quite muddy and slippery. Blue flames are only seen when it is dark at night. If you want to witness and admire this scene with your own eyes, you have to climb from midnight to reach the top before dawn (ticket counter opens at 1:00 am). Arriving there, visitors will witness a unique landscape, unique in the world, which is the image of blue flames erupting from the ground. The temperature here is low, especially at night, the temperature can drop to 2 degrees. (Photo: Viator) When the first rays of sunlight appear, the surface of Lake Ijen gradually shows its poetic beauty through the white smoke, which is a pale blue water color, mixed with the brilliant pink color of the dawn. a truly majestic picture of nature, in harmony with both colors and landscapes. (Photo: Nusa Daily) (Photo: Fodor Travel Guide) The higher the sun rises, the more clearly the rocky slopes of the volcanic cliffs reveal their strong, arid lines, enveloping Lake Ijen, which was then brilliant with a haughty jade green color, not and a dreamlike appearance in the mist like early morning. In addition to the magical blue fire, this Ijen volcanic complex also holds another “dark secret” because this is one of the largest and most dangerous sulfur mining places in the world. (Photo: Wonderfulborobudurtours) Daily workers will go into the crater to mine and have to carry 70-90 kg of sulfur on their backs to climb the mountain home. Although the work is hard and adversely affects health, these miners are not equipped with any protective gear, even they have to take dangerous shortcuts to ensure their safety. most trips per day. Thanks to the increasing number of tourists visiting the Kawah Ijen volcano, the miners have found a way to supplement their income by selling sulfur drawings and ornaments for as little as $1.74 per month. each item. (Photo: 24 Travel) (Photo: Hipwee)

With many years of experience in the field of tourism and tour organization, CEO Huyen Bui shared that in order for every cheap travel trip to be complete, customers need to choose a destination, learn about that destination and know how to go about it. Find accommodation that fits your budget. Select destination Before choosing a favorite destination, customers need to thoroughly research about tourist destinations, and consult people who have been here to get an overview of the culture, people and landscape. . Taking the time to research, customers will save a considerable amount of money, and at the same time anticipate the factors that adversely affect the trip. Phu Quoc is one of the ideal destinations for those who love to explore. Choose a place to stay The choice of accommodation will depend on the ability to pay as well as the utility requirements of each individual. CEO Huyen Bui shared that cheap places to stay will not provide too many amenities like in luxury resorts. These locations will only include some basic utilities such as self-contained bedrooms, air conditioners, and electric fans, with an average price of 300,000-600,000 VND/single room. If chosen at the right time, customers can find convenient, airy and reasonably priced places to stay. If there is no high demand for accommodation, customers can refer to local homestays. Although not too prominent in terms of utilities, this will be an opportunity for each person to have closer contact with the local culture, better understand the land and local people. Choose where to eat Regarding places to eat, the female CEO encourages each person to consult the restaurants in the destination in advance to have an overview, to avoid being passive when they arrive. On the other hand, careful reference will give customers many culinary options, as well as estimate the cost to pay for each meal, thereby making a realistic spending plan before going. Actively researching and researching before each trip is the secret to getting quality cheap travel. As a professional travel service provider, DAC always tries to bring customers interesting travel experiences at a reasonable cost. DAC always tries to build cheap tours to serve the needs of customers, directing customers to the form of community tourism with many spiritual values. DAC Trading and Service Co., Ltd provides professional cheap travel services. This is also how DAC supports visitors who do not want to spend too much time to learn, as well as minimize the cost of each trip, thereby keeping in themselves beautiful and unforgettable memories of the land they once set foot in.

A person with COVID-19 has appeared on the top of the world’s 7th highest mountain Dhaulagiri. Photo: Nepal Travel Guide According to Sputnik, in the past two days alone, at least 19 people have been evacuated from the main stop on the top of Dhaulagiri after some showed signs of infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. After testing, 7 of the evacuated climbers tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Mr. Mingma Sherpa – Chairman of Dhaulagri Seven Summits travel agency confirmed the latest developments. Located in western Nepal, Dhaulagiri is the 7th highest mountain in the world. The second wave of COVID-19 is causing extremely heavy damage to India and neighboring South Asian countries. Nepal – a country with a population of 30 million people similar to the Indian capital New Delhi – has begun to record more than 2,000 new infections a day. In April, a Norwegian climber was the first to test positive for COVID-19 after being taken from the Everest base station to a hospital in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, for testing. The climber said he had symptoms similar to high-altitude pulmonary edema, which is common among people 2,500 meters above sea level. To date, Mount Everest has seen at least 30 climbers infected with COVID-19. Despite consistently recording COVID-19 cases on top of the world’s highest mountain, Nepal remains open to expeditions to balance its economy hit by the pandemic. The Ministry of Tourism of Nepal has issued permits for 377 climbers to climb Mount Everest. After detecting positive cases of COVID-19 at the Everest and Dhaulagiri rest stops, the Nepalese military began to conduct tests on the remaining climbers. Meanwhile, on the other side of the mountain range, China suspended tours to explore Everest before the pandemic.

Heaven and water Tam Giang Lagoon City distance. 12km from Hue, Tam Giang lagoon stretching through 4 districts of Phong Dien, Quang Dien, Huong Tra and Phu Vang, visitors can really immerse themselves in experiencing nature on the river, watching the sunrise and beautiful natural scenery. This is one of the recent tourist destinations attracting a large number of tourists, especially young people who love to explore. However, according to Mr. Huynh Viet Hoang, Director of Da Nang Community Tourism Co., Ltd., visitors can not only enjoy the beautiful sunrise and sunset, but can also participate in experiential activities with them. people like pouring fire, catching shrimp, fish, catching crab… then grilled to enjoy right on the boat, very interesting. Visitors experience boating on Tam Giang lagoon Let’s take pictures to check-in the beautiful scenery here “When participating in the experience tour at Tam Giang lagoon, we can return to nature, experience activities with the local community, such as fishing and boating on the river with people. In the morning, we go to watch the sunrise and visit the floating market,” said a tourist from Hanoi. In addition, the cuisine is also a unique feature that attracts visitors. According to the local people, the fish is a specialty fish of Tam Giang brackish water, a precious fish and for medicinal purposes, eating will have a good night’s sleep. In particular, the dish “fish pancakes”, with the combination of the fragrant and flexible flavors of pancakes with coconut milk and fish, will make diners satisfied. Mr. Huynh Viet Hoang said that watching the sunset on Tam Giang lagoon is a “hot trend” attracting not only young people from Da Nang, Thua Thien – Hue but also tourists from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces. close. Every afternoon, sitting on a small boat going out to take pictures, enjoying specialties on the boat… is really an interesting experience. “Our company is cooperating with tourism service providers in Hue to bring guests here. In the coming time, this place will attract more visitors, especially those who like to travel and explore” – Mr. Hoang to speak. “With the advantages that nature offers, the aquatic resources of the Tam Giang lagoon area create unique culinary features that cannot be found anywhere else” – Mr. Vo Viet Hung, owner of Con Toc restaurant , share. “Visitors from near and far know more about Tam Giang’s products, such as crayfish, crayfish, and other seafood sources. Previously, this source of seafood was offered to the King, now we want to see more. many people know and enjoy”, Mr. Hung promoted. Welcoming dawn on Con Co island Those who are passionate about travel and discovery cannot ignore Con Co island (Quang Tri). After exploring Tam Giang, visitors can move to Cua Viet port in the early afternoon to board the boat to the island. Arrived at about 3pm, just in time to salute the flag, then explore tourist attractions and catch the sunrise on the island. Con Co Island is about 30km from the mainland of Quang Tri province, taking 1 hour by train. The island has an area of ​​​​about 4km2, a circumference of 8km, an altitude of 5-30m above sea level with a slightly rounded shape. In the past, the island was like an outpost located in the middle of the 17th parallel, guarding the east of the country. Not only famous during the war, occupying a strategic position in the entire Northern coast, and marking the zero mark on the baseline of Vietnam’s sea and islands, Con Co is also considered the most beautiful and pristine island. country. Another special thing is that Con Co island has a forest cover of nearly 70%, so the air here is very fresh, the beach is pristine, seafood is abundant,… Director of Ken Travel (Quang Tri) Pham Hoang Phuong, a unit specializing in organizing tours to Con Co island, said: “There are only 2 ships to Con Co island, one with a capacity of 80 people, the other with 150 people. The facilities on the island are only enough to accommodate 150-200 guests. Therefore, on Tet holidays, if you want to go to the island, you must book the service in advance. “After this survey, we have more opportunities to cooperate with travel and tour companies across the country to bring visitors to Con Co and Quang Tri” – Mr. Phuong expected. In harmony with the life of the Paco, Van Kieu people During the journey of the Vietnam Community Tourism Association, the delegation surveyed and learned about the cultural identity of the Paco and Van Kieu people in A Nor – A Luoi village (Thua Thien – Hue). Visitors can experience washing their hair by A Nor . waterfall The village is imbued with the culture of the Pa Ko ethnic group such as: Waterfall bathing, tooth brushing with folk leaves, washing hair with forest leaves right at the three-tiered A Nor waterfall. Despite going through many ups and downs of history, nature and people here still retain the idyllic and pristine features along with unique customs, captivating visitors to visit. Ta Lang village – Tay Giang is a mountainous district of Quang Nam province, bordering Laos, a long-standing area of ​​the Co Tu ethnic group. There are many potentials for eco-tourism and community-based tourism, with rare and primeval forests listed in the Red Book such as: green ironwood forest, po mu forest, ancient rhododendron forest… The model of community eco-tourism contributes to awakening, restoring and properly exploiting Co Tu cultural treasures in combination with developing eco-tourism and community-based tourism in a scientific and effective manner. help create jobs and income sources for the village community. This is considered a way of sustainable economic development, helping to improve people’s livelihoods, contributing to local economic development, reducing dependence on limited resources from forests, and limiting swidden work. farming, hunting wild animals, protecting forests better and better. Vice Chairman of Vietnam Community Tourism Association (VCTC) Huynh Viet Hoang acknowledged that, with the responsibility of developing for the community, VCTC organized the survey “Central region welcomes you” with the goal: “Introducing Central is the safe destination. Consulting to organize people to do community tourism in Tam Giang – Ta Lang lagoon. Introduce to travel agents in the country tourism products such as Dawn of Con Co Island; Afternoon on Tam Giang lagoon, Ta Lang mountain range at night. Exchange of travel businesses in 3 regions to connect, exchange and study and support each other to overcome difficulties after Covid-19. Towards sea and island tourism and patriotism”.

People are vaccinated against COVID-19 by Johnson & Johnson Company in Chicago, Illinois, USA on April 6, 2021. Photo: AFP/VNA New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio recently announced the city will offer COVID-19 vaccination services to foreign visitors at mobile vaccination centers, starting this summer. But before that time, tourists, mostly Mexicans, have flocked to the US for the opportunity to get vaccinated. Up to now, tens of thousands of tourists from Mexico and some other countries have “landed” in many states such as Texas and Florida to be vaccinated. Some states in the US, including Texas, do not require visitors to present proof of residency. USA Today previously reported that thousands of wealthy tourists, including politicians, TV stars, leaders of companies and corporations in Latin America, have traveled to the US to receive vaccines. Some rent a private jet to go to the US. Mexico has so far only vaccinated enough doses for about 6% of the population and the vaccination program is only applicable to people over 60 years old. Many tour operators in Mexico have promoted travel packages including vaccinations to the US. “Enjoy Dallas and get a COVID-19 vaccine,” a travel agency ran an ad. Mexican airlines also recently increased flights to south Texas to serve the growing demand of travelers. A Thai travel company is also offering a package “COVID-19 vaccine tour” to the US. More than 200 people are already booked, at a cost of $2,400 per person for a 10-day trip to California that includes a single dose of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine. The above amount does not include the cost of airfare.

Many Mexican airlines also increase the frequency of flights to the United States to serve the needs of tourists to get vaccinated early. In Thailand, “vaccination tours” are also being offered by many tour operators. A travel agent said it had just arranged a tour for 200 guests to California to get a Covid-19 vaccine. On average, each visitor has to pay $2,400 for a 10-day trip, including a dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine, without airfare. These vaccine tours are said to be helping to revive the economy in some parts of Texas, as more tourists book hotels, shop locally and visit attractions while there. while waiting for vaccination. Many foreigners flock to the US to get a Covid-19 vaccine. Photo: Getty. Earlier, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city would soon offer Covid-19 vaccination services to tourists this summer when the city reopens. However, many people still want to inject earlier for peace of mind. According to information on the website of the US State Department, medical tourism is considered a valid reason to visit the country. States like Texas and Florida are popular destinations because they don’t require residency certificates to get the Covid-19 vaccine. Two of the many people who came to the US to get the vaccine successfully were Virginia Gónzalez and her husband. The two flew from Mexico to Texas, then took a bus to the vaccination site. In total, to receive 2 injections soon, the couple traveled more than 2,200 km. “This is a matter of survival. Mexican officials don’t buy enough vaccines, it’s like they don’t care about their own people,” Gónzalez said. Mexico has now vaccinated 6% of its population, with priority given to those over 60. In addition to the US, Russia is also a country chosen by many people who want to be vaccinated soon. A 23-day tour from Thailand to Russia to get the Sputnik V vaccine costs about 210,000 baht ($6,700).

Airport, bustling travel agency On the evening of April 18, at Noi Bai airport (Hanoi city), the group of nearly 200 charter passengers (with full-flight charter) of Vietravel Airlines was waiting in line for procedures. Tourists have just finished their tour 5 days 4 nights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, Ha Giang. Ms. Huynh Thi Cam Hong (living in Tan Binh district, Ho Chi Minh City; tourists on Ha Giang’s discovery tour of Vietravel Company) said that she and her mother decided to travel after the Covid-19 translation period. This is her first visit to Ha Giang and the Northeast. “I was greeted with the Fatherland flag on Lung Cu peak, visiting Ma Pi Leng pass on Dong Van rocky plateau, and found that the people here are very hospitable and friendly. The schedule is recovering. After this trip, I plan to continue to other places if the translation is still under good control “- Ms. Hong shared. Mr. Luu Viet Dung, a tour guide of Vietravel Company Hanoi Branch, said that he had just finished leading the delegation to explore Da Nang, and then continued to lead the group of more than 150 scheduled guests from Hanoi to the Northeastern provinces. On April 20, he continued to return to Da Nang to welcome another delegation. “The number of tourists in destinations such as Da Nang, Hanoi, Ha Giang, Phu Quoc … increased sharply compared to the previous period, so the schedule of the tour guides was also thicker” – Mr. Dung said. According to records at many travel companies, the number of visitors registered for tours on the occasion of April 30th and the whole summer tour is increasing rapidly. The major tour operators in Ho Chi Minh City such as Saigontourist, Vietravel, TST, Fiditour … said that the number of tourists booking holiday tours is continuing to increase. The destinations chosen by many customers are Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Da Lat, Da Nang, Northern provinces, East – Northwest region … According to businesses, the disease is well controlled, the tour price has not increased compared to the same period last year, even many promotional tours, cheap prices … have attracted tourists. Some provinces and cities also apply many preferential programs or policies for free, entrance fee to stimulate demand, attract tourists. Saigontourist Travel Company is expected to increase the number of seats for summer tours by more than 20% compared to the same period last year. Vietravel continuously sells tours for the holidays and summer tours with the most chosen locations are Sa Pa, Ha Long, Phu Quoc, Da Nang, Da Lat … SACO Travel Company promotes goods. A series of attractive tours with destinations such as Da Nang, Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Vung Tau, and Western regions … Not only promoting the operation of tours, a number of businesses also actively cooperate with localities and destinations to “shake hands” to promote tourism, create new tourism products for tourists. At Vietravel, from April 14 to 18, this business cooperated with Vietravel Airlines, Department of Culture – Sports and Tourism of Ha Giang province to organize a tourism survey and promotion program with the theme “Ultimate quintessence North – Colorful Ha Giang “, to introduce the tourism potential of Ha Giang province as well as stimulus programs. Visitors to Nha Trang City are increasing rapidly compared to previous months. Photo: SOUTH AFRICA Many places “fire” rooms As noted by the newspaper reporter Workers Currently, many accommodation establishments in the tourist areas have been fully booked during the upcoming April 30 and May 1-5 holidays. Representatives of Nui Than Tai Tourist Area (Hoa Vang District, Da Nang City) said that according to the forecast from Da Nang airport, on the occasion of the next 30-4 ceremony, the airport receives 210 flights every day to Da Nang. Therefore, Nui Than Tai Tourist Area is also expected to welcome a large number of tourists since the Covid-19 epidemic up to now. Currently, the accommodation in this tourist area has run out of rooms on the occasion of April 30. Mr. Cao Tri Dung, Chairman of Da Nang City Tourism Association, commented that tours for the holidays of April 30 and May 1 have had good signals and increased strongly compared to 2020. The number of guests booking hotel rooms and booking tour to Da Nang is expected during this holiday to increase sharply. The number of tourism businesses reopening also increased by 70% compared to the previous year to prepare to welcome guests for this holiday. Similarly, the number of tourists registering to visit Ly Son Island (Quang Ngai province) on the occasion of April 30 also increased dramatically. Currently 133 accommodation establishments – including 8 hotels, 60 motels, the rest are homestay services with over 1,000 rooms – have “burned out”, there are no vacancies. Because many delegations cannot book rooms, they change their places to visit Binh Dinh or Quang Nam. Mr. Tran Minh Khanh, owner of Dai Duong hotel (Ly Son island district), excitedly: “Nearly half a month, all rooms of the hotel have been booked by guests. Many groups contacted to make reservations to go to the island to play. April 30, but we do not accept “. Mr. Khanh said that not only his premises but all other accommodation places are “out of room”. According to Mr. Truong Van Suu, Head of the Department of Culture and Information of Ly Son Island District, on the occasion of April 30 and May 1, Ly Son is expected to welcome over 10,000 tourists inside and outside the province. In Khanh Hoa, travel companies said the number of retail customers who contacted to book for relaxation in the province during this ceremony also increased. Room capacity at resorts such as: Amiana Nha Trang, Six Senses Ninh Van Bay, L ‘Alya Ninh Van Bay, Movenpick resort Cam Ranh, Cam Ranh Riviera … has reached from 95% to 100%. In the central area of ​​Nha Trang City, the occupancy of hotels such as Novotel Nha Trang is 100%, Liberty Central Nha Trang, Eastin Grand, Yasaka Saigon Nha Trang, and Champa Island Nha Trang Tourist Area are about 70%. Mr. Doan Hai Quan, Director of Vietravel Nha Trang Branch, said that there are currently about 15,000 visitors registered for Vietravel’s tours for the holidays of April 30 and May 1-5, many of whom book tours to Nha Trang. Currently, the number of tourists booking tours increases every day, so surely in the upcoming ceremony, Khanh Hoa will welcome a huge number of tourists. According to Mr. Tran Minh Duc, Deputy Director of Long Phu Tourism Joint Stock Company, hotel prices in Nha Trang are very good with 3-star hotel prices of about 350,000 – 450,000 VND / night, 4-5 star hotels are also very expensive. soft from 450,000 – 750,000 VND / night, except for hotels of international corporations that still maintain the same price. This can be said to be the deepest decline ever. Therefore, it is forecasted that the holidays of April 30 and May 1 will be very exciting with the number of visitors from the Central Highlands, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City … Along with that are a series of stimulus programs to exchange guests between localities. very convenient. Khanh Hoa also has a direct flight to Phu Quoc. Hopeful Mr. Huynh Binh Thai, Head of Nha Trang Bay Management Board, said that from the beginning of April up to now, the number of tourists going on tours to Nha Trang Bay started to increase again 3-4 times compared to the previous month. This is a positive signal for the Nha Trang tourism industry after a long period of influence due to the Covid-19 epidemic. According to Nha Trang Bay Management Board, the average daily from 1,000 to 1,500 visitors comes to the boat pier to visit the islands. On Saturdays and Sundays, the number of tourists increases, reaching 2,000-2,500 passengers / day. Mr. Tran Van Phu, Head of Nha Trang Tourist Port, said that in the early months of 2021, every day, only about 250-300 guests were welcome, then by March, the number of tourists increased to about 500 people / day. Particularly from the beginning of April up to now, the number of visitors has doubled, doubled compared to the previous month. “In my opinion, the good control of Covid-19, the safe tourism environment in Khanh Hoa province is the main cause of this growth. In addition, recently, the tourism industry of Khanh Hoa province. continue to stimulate tourism demand, with many stimulus packages to reduce preferential service prices, plans to reduce tickets to visit destinations.In addition, this time, the weather in Khanh Hoa is sunny and convenient to go. travel, experience … so domestic tourists are very interested “- Mr. Phu evaluated. Mr. Tran Minh Duc also excitedly said that the tourism market in Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa is getting warmer compared to the previous time. The two tourist resorts of Monkey Island and Hoa Lan Stream of the unit have a number of pre-booked visitors during this holiday about 5,000 people / day. According to the Department of Tourism of Khanh Hoa province, last time, the tourism industry has implemented a series of stimulus programs with the motto “discount but not quality reduction” to attract domestic tourists. Recently, the famtrip program “Nha Trang called” from travel companies in the North – Central – South regions with more than 130 members. The units have signed a memorandum of understanding to organize tours with preferential prices and quality products to attract domestic tourists to Khanh Hoa. Share with Reporters Workers Mr. Nguyen Van Son, Chairman of Hoi An City People’s Committee (Quang Nam Province), is also very excited that tourists to Hoi An are thriving again. Mr. Son said on weekends, famous attractions such as Hoi An ancient town, Bay Mau coconut forest (Cam Thanh commune), many visitors come to visit. Cu Lao Cham alone welcomes about 2,000 visitors on weekends and midweek with more than 1,000 people. “It is forecasted that on this occasion of April 30 and May 1, visitors will come to Hoi An Dong because of long holidays, Covid-19 translation has been controlled” – Mr. Son confidently. Also according to the Chairman of Hoi An City People’s Committee, the attractions in the city now have promotions to stimulate demand, ticket prices down to 50%. Many restaurants and hotels also have their own discounts to attract tourists. In addition to the regularly held cultural – cultural activities, Hoi An City People’s Committee also plans to organize many art programs, folk games, activities in the old town to serve tourists during the holidays. April 30 as the summer is coming. However, the prevention of epidemics, ensuring a safe destination is always the top priority for visitors to Hoi An to always feel secure. Meanwhile, in Da Lat city (Lam Dong province) from the beginning of April up to now, the number of visitors pouring in is relatively equal compared to the same period last year. Ms. Huynh Thi Thu Hang – owner of the accommodation establishment combining agricultural tourism in Da Lat Bunny Hill (Ward 11, Da Lat City) – said: “Currently, although it is April 20, their accommodation establishment I have been fully booked.According to the general rule, the accommodation increases the price by 10% on the occasion of April 30, an average of 300,000 VND / room / person; and the package ticket to participate in the experience of being a farmer, planting trees, pet care… is 80,000 VND / person. Visitors are very excited and give positive feedback “. Opening of the National Tourism Year 2021 On the evening of April 20, the opening ceremony of the National Tourism Year 2021 – Hoa Lu by the Ministry of Culture – Sports and Tourism in coordination with the People’s Committee of Ninh Binh province officially took place at the special national relic area of ​​the ancient capital. Lu (Truong Yen commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province). Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam attended and directed the festival. Speaking at the opening, Mr. Pham Quang Ngoc, Chairman of Ninh Binh Provincial People’s Committee, said the National Tourism Year 2021 with the theme “Hoa Lu – Thousand year old capital” is a series of activities throughout the year with 38 activities. held in Ninh Binh and 104 responding activities of provinces and cities to encourage and promote the tourism industry in the country to have more motivation to overcome difficulties, recover, develop, and prepare to welcome national tourists. is in a state of “new normal”; building the image of Vietnam as a safe, friendly and attractive destination for domestic and international friends and tourists. The opening ceremony of the National Tourism Year 2021 was held on the occasion of the Hoa Lu Festival – National Intangible Cultural Heritage, and at the same time celebrated 1,053 years when Dinh Bo Linh was crowned emperor, making it even more solemn. the value of the ceremony. Thereby, honoring the traditional cultural values ​​of the nation, expressing the deep respect and gratitude to the ancestors and ancestors who have publicly established the kingdom in their journey of long-term development. Ethnic Vietnam. In the National Tourism Year 2021, Ninh Binh province – the host locality – will preside over 38 activities, the Ministry of Culture – Sports and Tourism will lead 4 activities. There are 104 events organized by 27 provinces and cities to celebrate the National Tourism Year 2021, of which the focus is on the opening ceremony, Hoa Lu festival, Bai Dinh pagoda festival, Trang An festival, Kinh Thien flock, Tourism Week. “The golden color of Tam Coc – Trang An” …

“This year, we will increase the promotion and promotion of tourism to bring visitors from provinces to Ha Giang, especially tourists in Ho Chi Minh City as well as Southern provinces. In the middle of May, the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival will take place, from Ha Giang side, we will contribute and introduce a series of excellent products with good prices to attract tourists and encourage Vietnamese people to experience the products. unique tourism of our country ”, said Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoai. According to Ms. Huynh Phan Phuong Hoang, Deputy General Director of Vietravel, with the disease situation being well controlled, businesses expect summer tours to thrive … In the survey to find destinations from tourists. Vietravel has just deployed shows that Ha Giang is the most sought-after destination, ranking 2nd in the summer tourism survey this year. Currently, a series of tourism products bringing tourists to the top land of the country (Ha Giang) are being actively deployed by travel agencies, which are of great interest to tourists. For example, products deployed by Saigontourist, Vietravel, Fiditour – Vietluxtour … Fiditour Travel Representative – Vietluxtour information, on the occasion of April 30, 1-5 as well as this summer, visitors ask a lot about products to the Northeast, Northwest … Particularly with Ha Giang, the winding road, spectacular sleeve bends, the legendary pass Ma Pi Leng – one of the four great peaks of the North has always made many visitors admire. Guests take a photo at a coffee shop overlooking the gentle green Nho Que river Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hoa, living in District 12 (HCMC) confided, 1 week ago she was with more than 200 tourists in Ho Chi Minh City to experience Ha Giang tourism. “For the first time in my life, I conquered the top of Ma Pi Leng, watched the clear Nho Que river, saluted the flag at Lung Cu flagpole, visited Vi Xuyen National Martyrs Cemetery … The trip was really emotional, helping me have more experiences ”, said Ms. Ngoc Hoa. A young family keeps beautiful moments in Ha Giang Before that, on the evening of April 23, at the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Hoa, Director of the Department of Tourism of Ho Chi Minh City also said that this year will promote the promotion of stimulus, attracting two-way visitors from the region. Northeast, Northwest, Mekong Delta – Central Highlands provinces come to Ho Chi Minh City and vice versa, Ho Chi Minh City will bring visitors to these localities. Product highlights include shopping travel, healthcare, agriculture, and relaxation … Mr. Tran Duc Quy, Vice Chairman of Ha Giang Provincial People’s Committee: Open highways, promote tourism to develop Our concern is how to attract customers to stay long, spend more. From the feedback of visitors we will continuously change, step by step overcome difficulties, and satisfy customers. Ha Giang strengthened the reception of many delegations, including investors, to effectively exploit the strong local tourism products. We have also proposed the Party, State and Government to support the construction of Ha Giang Expressway. Convenient traffic will contribute to speeding up economic development, tourism … the province.

The most popular choice of many tourists coming to Thua Thien – Hue is short-term tours at eco-tourism resorts, coastal resorts, lagoons combined with visiting famous monuments. of the Imperial City of Hue. An Hien garden house with typical architecture at 58 Kim Long, Hue. Photo: Quoc Viet / VNA Located about 10 km from the center of Hue city, Lapochine Resort owns a beautiful beach and peaceful scenery along the coast of Thuan An, Phu Vang district. According to the receptionist of this resort, all 78 ordinary rooms and Villa here were booked by tourists three weeks ago, with prices from 2 million – 6.5 million VND / night. Ms. Nguyen Thi Nga, a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City, said that the sea in the Central in the summer is very beautiful, plus the reasonable price, so the family decided to stay at a coastal resort. The distance from Thuan An beach to visit the relics in the Hue Citadel Complex is also close, so it is convenient for day travel, facilitating visitors to explore Hue more in time. short. In early 2021, the Hai Van 2 road tunnel connecting Thua Thien – Hue province with Da Nang city was put into use, helping to shorten the traffic time through the tunnel to only about 6 minutes. This creates favorable conditions to attract tourists from Da Nang city to explore the wild beauty of Lang Co Bay, once honored as the most beautiful bay in the world with many luxury resorts. Chairman of the Tourism Association of Thua Thien – Hue Province Dinh Manh Thang said that during the upcoming April 30 and May 1 holidays, the province’s room occupancy rate is estimated to reach 80%. . This is a very positive signal in the context that the tourism industry has had to go through a long difficult period. The current travel trend of domestic tourists is still in groups of family and friends, traveling in a short time of 3-5 days. With many tourist attractions and accommodation establishments offering discounts while still ensuring quality, it is a good opportunity for local people to experience high-class services. Many measures to stimulate tourism According to the Department of Tourism of Thua Thien – Hue province, in addition to the provincial policy, the province has implemented a 50% reduction in entrance fees from March to August 2021 for travel service business units that bring tourists to tourist attractions under Hue ancient capital relic, many tourist establishments also offer attractive stimulus packages. Specifically, Le Ba Dang memorial area reduces 60% of entrance fee (from January to June 2021); Alba Thanh Tan Hot Spring Tourist Area also reduces up to 50% of the fare if guests book combo with meals (from March to August 2021). Accommodation in Thua Thien – Hue province also simultaneously reduced 50% of the price of their rooms in 3-5 star hotels in 2021. Deputy Director of the Department of Tourism of Thua Thien – Hue Province Nguyen Van Phuc said: Over the past time, many travel businesses combined with service providers offer a number of experience tours, preferential service packages such as : Program Mind and Body with Hue, Return to Hue from Hai Van Quan; Live active, explore your limits with Hue; tour series Save the golden capital imperial capital; cyclo and Ao Dai experience tours … Recently, Hue Monuments Conservation Center has also resumed the organization of cannon fire shooting at Ky Dai Hue every Saturday and during major national holidays, creating tourism products. night calendar attractive to tourists. In the central area of ​​Hue city, with the complete investment in the walking route along the Huong River, there is a new space for visitors to explore the poetic beauty of Hue. In recent years, Thua Thien – Hue also has many applications to help visitors experience smart travel with extremely impressive and attractive virtual reality. Outstanding among such applications can be mentioned the program “Finding the lost palace” at Dai Noi. With VR360 virtual reality technology, visitors can see with their own eyes the old Imperial Hue space with multidimensional architectural works dating back hundreds of years. . In addition, there is also an automatic narration system with 12 different languages ​​in the Palace area and mausoleums. In addition, visitors can also use the QR code of the VN Guide application to experience visiting antiques through 3D at the Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities … Since the beginning of 2021, in response to the program “Vietnamese people travel to Vietnam” of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Thua Thien – Hue tourism has linked with Quang Nam, Da Nang and Quang Binh to organizing the program to attract tourists to four localities with many new, unique, high-quality products and services with attractive demand stimulating prices bearing the theme “Miraculous Heritage Domain”. The program contributes to promoting the tourism strengths of localities in the region, creating a recovery momentum for the tourism industry in a new normal state.

(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 …

Quang Binh Tourism industry welcomes visitors on the Charter train. This is the second Charter train return to Quang Binh by the Unesco Hanoi Travel Club and the Hanoi Railway Transport Joint Stock Company. Train Charter Hanoi – Quang Binh departs from Hanoi Railway Station on the evening of April 29 and arrives in Quang Binh on the morning of April 30, bringing with 250 tourists. In the complicated context of the Covid-19 epidemic, Hanoi Railway Station, Dong Hoi Station, the tour group and the tour guides have strictly followed the rules of disease prevention and control such as: sterilization of the entire train, train stations, passenger cars, wearing masks, hand disinfection when entering the platform and before getting on the car … Tourists strictly follow wearing a mask and check their temperature before visiting Quang Binh. In addition, the tourist attractions have actively coordinated with businesses and travel agencies to coordinate delegations of visitors, limit the concentration of people at the same time, monitor the health of tourists. According to the Department of Tourism, this is a new and unique tourism product, built by the travel agencies of Unesco Hanoi Travel Club to provide visitors with many interesting experiences on new generation carriages.

Tourists make bonfires and experience a hot dance at Surf village. Strength of community tourism Lao Chai 1 Community Tourism Village (Khum Ha Commune, Tam Duong District, Lai Chau Province) is located in the middle of the mountain, a great challenge for first-time visitors because of the “crab-sleeve” slopes. But arriving, the close and friendly natural space, especially the orchid flower, makes visitors quickly forget the feeling of “suffocating” of the way up the mountain. Perhaps that is why, for a long time, Lao Chai 1 village has been named quite nicely by many tourists – “Garden of Eden”. The head of Cu A Chu village enthusiastically introduced, the whole village has 39 households of H’Mong ethnicity, of which 5 households are homestay households, more than 10 households raise livestock, the rest grow vegetables, trees, and orchids to serving tourists and beautifying the landscape and environment in the village. “All streets in the village, flower miniatures are contributed by the people to do. We divide into 4 groups, take turns cleaning every day. The fresh environment makes not only visitors like it, but also them. I also find my life happier, “said Mr. Xu A Chu. Not far from Lao Chai 1 village is Si Thau Chai village of the Dao ethnic group. Si Thau Chai is only 6km from Tam Duong town (Tam Duong district, Lai Chau province) but located on a mountain at an altitude of 1,400m above sea level. Here, visitors can enjoy the panoramic view of the vast and majestic mountains. With this charming beauty, Si Thau Chai village is the destination that attracts many groups of traveling tourists, caravan tour groups to experience. The village head, Si Thau Chai – Lu A Nghi, said that the village started to work in community tourism in 2017, in the village, there are currently 10 households working as a homestay. Since welcoming tourists, the Dao people in the village are very conscious of preserving the landscape. Besides planting perennial crops such as peaches, pears, and plums, households also plant roses around the house. “We have had a better life when doing tourism. Dao people still try to keep their identity, wear traditional costumes to welcome guests,” said Mr. Lu A Nghi. Si Thau Chai Community-Tourism Village (Lai Chau) planted many trees and roses. Not only in Lai Chau, many Northwest provinces also consider the community based tourism a tourism strength that needs to be developed. Surf village (Ngoc Chien commune, Muong La district, Son La province) is one of the community based tourism villages in the Northwest attracting many tourists. The feature here is that the white Thai community knows how to take advantage of the natural hot springs and culinary quintessence to draw visitors to experience. Mr. Lo Van Phang, the owner of a homestay facility in Surf village, shared that his establishment welcomes tourists from August 2020, in the first stage of difficulties due to the influence of Covid-19, but at the end of the year. , the number of arrivals is large, must book in advance to have a place to stay. “Everything to us was a surprise, but people understand very well, when doing tourism, you need to learn how to do services, work more disciplined”, Mr. Lo Van Phang said. The scenery in Si Thau Chai village is quite charming, the environment is clean and beautiful. Keep identity, increase travel route connection Currently, one of the raised issues is how to keep people cultural identity as well as increase connectivity between destinations in order to develop community tourism in the Northwest in a long term. Tam Duong Tan Thi Que District Party Secretary admitted that there are many ethnic groups living in the district such as Thai, Dao, Mong, Lu …, in which, many villages have lost their own culture. “We always send officers to each propaganda to preserve identity, regularly wear national costumes, promote culinary quintessence and folk dance, folk dance”, said Ms. Tan Thi Que. Lao Chai 1 village (Lai Chau) of the H’Mong people also attracts tourists because of its fresh environment and many green trees. To promote tourism development, the Northwest provinces have links with many Hanoi travel agencies to conduct product survey and construction trips. Chairman of the Hanoi Travel Association, Director of Hanoitourist Travel Company Phung Quang Thang, said that when translating Covid-19 affects the tourism industry, Hanoi visitors experience Northwest tourism quite a lot, contributing to the market. The tourist school has a certain bustle. “However, the development of tourism in the highlands still needs a methodical orientation and a closer connection with the travel agencies to introduce visitors to the experience,” said Mr. Phung Quang Thang. Over the years, Hanoi and the Northwest provinces have closely linked to making tourism products, in which the community based tourism is a highlight. Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Tourism Tran Trung Hieu said that the connection between tourist regions, including Hanoi and the Northwest, creates a vibrant tourist market, but localities need a tourism strategy. in the long term, guide and train people in upland areas to become a sustainable product for community based tourism.

Similarly, this unit also designed the program “1 day explore Hai Phong” for tourists from localities such as Hanoi, Hung Yen, Bac Ninh … Visitors will take the train to Hai Phong, visit port city and enjoy the street food of Hai Phong such as: coconut milk coffee, pickled coconut, spicy bread, crab cake, snails, price … or take a walk on Tam Bac pedestrian street, visit big bridges of Hai Phong and witness the bustling atmosphere on the harbor at night … Travel companies in Hai Phong target specific groups to have suitable tourism products Mr. Luu Hoang Diep, Director of S9 Travel Company, said: Due to the influence of Covid-19 epidemic, the fear of epidemic diseases of tourists forces travel and tourism businesses to change to adapt. The company has created more short-term programs, not focusing on travel combo packages anymore, but building cultural experience programs. “The company does not sell to large groups of customers, but for each family, change means of transportation, change the way of travel, change the way of doing. Previously, referring to Hai Phong was thinking of association tourism. conferences, seminars, swimming, now direct customers to products associated with the marine landscape.When they change their mindset and outlook, they will be able to create new programs, approach customer groups to bring them. about “- said Mr. Luu Hoang Diep. Diversifying tourism products but not massively, but targeting specific groups of customers, many tourism businesses in Hai Phong are succeeding with this approach. Especially, with the trend of tourists often traveling with family or small groups and using high-end services; Restaurants and hotels in Hai Phong have offered many attractive combos. Ms. Nguyen Bich Dung, Sales Manager of Flamingo Cat Ba (Hai Phong) said: “In response to the tourism stimulus program in Hai Phong, we immediately deployed resort packages with extremely attractive prices, like packages accommodation services with seminars; resort packages on weekends, guests only pay the cost of accommodation and are given unlimited utility services … Quickly adapt to new conditions Flamingo Cat Ba has welcomed a large number of tourists during Tet and weekends with a frequency of 400-500 passengers / day “. With many attractive stimulus packages, tourism and resort businesses in Hai Phong attract many tourists Not only changing the way of approaching customers and product specifics to suit new tourism trends, businesses also have a close linkage, cooperation for mutual development. Restaurants and hotels in Hai Phong offer many service packages for travel and sell only to travel companies. It is a commitment to accompany and overcome difficulties together after the pandemic of travel agencies and accommodation businesses. The Hai Phong Tourism Association also plays the role of connecting travel agencies in Hai Phong and other localities to promote and stimulate tourism demand. Mr. Hoang Tuan Anh, Vice Chairman of Hai Phong Tourism Association said: “The Tourism Association also mobilizes units to continue building new tourism products, combining new points and routes in the city. and the surrounding areas, with premium service and combined with airlines.From 28/3, a series of routes are re-operated by airlines, this is also a very good condition to combine Businesses are also more prepared for product packages for the summer tourism season. Hai Phong will hold the Red Phoenix Flower Festival on May 11-13, 2021, one of the major events to promote the image of the city and stimulate tourism. In 2021, Hai Phong strives to welcome 9.5 million visitors. To attract tourists and promote the image of the city, from May 11-13, Hai Phong city will hold the Hai Phong Red Phoenix Flower Festival with the theme “Hai Phong – A successful destination”. At this event, the Hai Phong Tourism Association will host a number of large regional events, such as the Northern Coastal Travel Fair, the Hai Phong Chef Competition, and the Wine Festival. .. Along with that, localities with strong tourism strengths of Hai Phong also organize many tourism promotion programs such as: “Do Son – Color of the Sea 2021” Tourism Festival, program Opening of Cat Ba tourism (scheduled to take place on April 30, next May).

Tourists experience culture at Trai Hamlet, Hoa Binh. (Photo: Phung Thang) Self-holding the steering wheel Covid-19 season Starting from the National Museum of History, which holds many cultural and historical heritages of the country, early in the morning, we eagerly embark on a five-day, four-night journey to explore many different landmarks on Northwest road in the blooming season like Ngoc Chien (Son La) – Mu Cang Chai (Yen Bai) – Tam Duong (Lai Chau) – Dien Bien – Hoa Binh … For veteran Luu Van Thanh living in Hanoi, this was his couple’s first trip since the Covid-19 epidemic. Therefore, when participating in this exciting experiential activity in the Northwest, he hopes to relive his youth on the battlefield. Caravan travel is not a new concept, but it is not yet popular in Vietnam with self-driving car travel or group of two or more individuals traveling by road. many different regions. Self-driving means that visitors can own the journey, can stop hunting, rest or camp at their favorite destinations, participate in festivals or learn about people’s cultural life, the land I passed through, creating a lasting impression. According to Mr. Phung Quang Thang, Chairman of the Hanoi Travel Association, Chairman of the Hanoi Sustainable Tourism Club, due to its many advantages, caravan tourism in recent years has been favored by many tourists. favorite translation. With the impact of Covid-19, when the trend of traveling in small groups of family and friends becomes a popular choice, the caravan proves its strength because it is limited to crowds of people on the same means of transportation. . In addition, the rise of private car vehicles, the recent development of Vietnamese traffic, and the stretch of natural, cultural and historical sites in the country are also These are favorable factors for this type of tourism to become a growing trend in the coming time, especially when there is a strong entry of travel agencies. The instructions given in the tour itinerary such as ensuring safety, preventing epidemics, protecting monuments, limiting plastic waste, protecting nature, supporting communities doing tourism, volunteering … will helps stimulate sustainable and socially responsible tourism development. In particular, when combined with travel agents, safety factors in the trip will also be more guaranteed because you always have medical staff, logistics team and navigation department, key car. the first, the last post of the group. The tour operators also arrange experienced drivers who are proficient in the terrain to be able to drive instead when tourists need to rest, along with the equipment for each vehicle to facilitate communication and repair. trouble. Tourists at Ban Tham, Tam Duong, Lai Chau. (Photo: Phan Chau) Every day opens a door of history Not only is the experience tour not just an ordinary tour, the Northwest Vgreen caravan program – the recent blooming season is also a story of history. Here, visitors not only drive by themselves – ensuring safety during the season, but also experience the majestic conquest of the beautiful Northwest Pass, with a different tour program, bold nature exploration, with depth. cultural history. Along with conquering the most beautiful winding pass roads such as Khau Pha Pass, Pha Din Pass, cloud hunting in Nam Nghiep and Pu Ta Leng, or experience the feeling of flying in the air at Tam Duong; yacht on the lake of Da river (Quynh Nhai), we discover the historical story throughout the journey of human life, from the National Museum of History to the Dien Bien Museum and the Muong Culture Museum. Peace. Unlike the traditional Northwest discovery tours, this caravan tour brings us to explore many new lands, many destinations are also potential in building tourism products in the future. It was interesting that we also had the experience of being a citizen transporting food and food to the front lines at Pha Din pass. Sometimes, the uphill road with many sharp curves makes many drivers sweat, but the result is to experience a very beautiful and civilized community-based tourism version of the ethnic people. Notably, in the last activity of the journey, the convoy stopped at Xom Trai cave (Hoa Binh) – a national-level archaeological relic, with many relics about the life of ancient Vietnamese people two thousand years ago. For the first time, the tour operators, tourists and people of the Muong ethnic group here experience a return to prehistoric times by making their own costumes out of leaves and wearing masks that simulate the human face in the cave Dong Noi in Hoa Binh was excavated by the French (now this cave has lost track, all images are only in documents stored at the National Museum of History). Coming from Tien Giang, Mr. Nguyen Hien Hau was really fascinated by the beauty of the Northwest mountains and experiences bearing cultural and historical elements. After this trip, he said he would introduce his friends to join the caravan trips in a similar form. Caravan travel is not a new concept, but it is not yet popular in Vietnam with self-driving car travel or group of two or more individuals traveling by road. many different regions. Self-driving means visitors are in control of the journey Revitalize tourism activities As a tourism association product of the Hanoi Travel Association, VGreen Sustainable Tourism Club and the National History Museum, the caravan tour recently aims to build new tourism products for Hanoi and other Northwest province. This is also one of the newly selected directions of responsible tourism, sustainable tourism development, with the aim of bringing a differentiated tourism product, preserving and promoting cultural values ​​and protection. environment. According to Mr. Phung Quang Thang, the development of sustainable tourism products based on historical and cultural values ​​will give businesses an advantage to boost tourism demand when economy and life. The people’s spirit has been improved day by day. Thus, the role of the partners of tourism businesses is very important in developing and making different products, so that tourism businesses can easily convey historical and cultural values. to visitors in a gentle, attractive and diffuse way. “At a time living with the pandemic, caravan tours are being seen as a sustainable path opening opportunities for tourism recovery. The program is both finding a new way, operating and developing tourism in the context of the Covid-19 epidemic, and at the same time, hit visitors’ mentality when they are guaranteed safety in the journey ”, Mr. Vu The Share Binh – Standing Vice Chairman of Vietnam Tourism Association.

In terms of resources for tourism development, the 6 provinces of Viet Bac including Cao Bang, Bac Kan, Lang Son, Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang and Ha Giang are not inferior to any region. In nature, Viet Bac is blessed with many beautiful and majestic landscapes such as Cao Bang Non-water Geopark, Dong Van Rock Plateau (Ha Giang), Ba Be Lake (Bac Kan), Mau Son Mountain. (Lang Son), Nui Coc Lake (Thai Nguyen), Na Hang Lake (Tuyen Quang). Tourists go kayaking on Ba Be Lake, Bac Kan There is an important system of historical and cultural relics in the tourist areas of Dinh Hoa (Thai Nguyen), Tan Trao (Tuyen Quang), Cho Don (Bac Kan), Pac Bo (Cao Bang) … These are also The land bearing the distinctive cultural identity of the ethnic minorities of Tay, Nung, Mong, Dao, Cao Lan, San Diu, Lo Lo … is reflected through customs, customs, folk rituals, and folklore. ca, folk dance, special traditional festivals such as the Tày people’s cages festival, the Ceremony of the Dao ethnic group, the fire dance festival of the Pa Then ethnic group … However, it seems that there are many options that make Vietnamese Bac tourism lack of highlights, lack of effective linkages and duplicate products. At the seminar “Tourism Development Cooperation in 6 Vietnam Bac Provinces”, Mr. Ha Van Sieu – Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism said that despite many efforts, Vietnam North tourism has not met expectations. of the people doing the tourism here; products and services have not awakened the needs of tourists. Ms. Nguyen Thi Mai – Director of Thai Nguyen Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism speaking at the seminar “Cooperation in tourism development in the six provinces of Viet Bac” Ms. Nguyen Thi Mai – Director of Thai Nguyen Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said that, along with the diversity of cultural values ​​and tourism resources, the North Vietnam region now basically meets the requirements of facilities, rich in different types of tourism products. However, the linkage of tourism development in the North of Vietnam is only in the form of exchanging experiences, mainly organizing events, not really effective for businesses. , has not contributed much to local economic development. According to Mr. Nguyen Tuan Linh – Vice Chairman of the Tourism Association of Bac Kan province, the link between the Viet Bac provinces has existed but the products are duplicated, there has not been research deepening to create unique tourism products. , peculiarity. Without a specific product, without large-scale tourism infrastructure, it is difficult to keep guests staying longer, spending more but often passing quickly. Units and enterprises of Viet Bac provinces signed cooperation agreements to promote tourism activities in the coming time. Need to find a common voice The majority of experts and businesses at the seminar “Tourism Development Cooperation in 6 Viet Bac Provinces” said that linking and creating a common product is the “key” for Viet Bac tourism to have breakthroughs. next time. Regarding the type of tourism, Mr. Ha Van Sieu – Deputy Director of the General Department of Tourism said that with the North Vietnamese provinces, the cultural factor will be a sustainable, distinctive product with long-term value. Mr. Vu The Binh – Vice Chairman of Vietnam Tourism Association said that tourism to experience Vietnamese Bac culture is the highlight to conquer visitors, because some natural products are easily duplicated with other places. It is necessary to take advantage of the existing strengths and create simple, easy-to-walk and convenient products for visitors. The sanctuary of Thai Hai ecological stilt village village is a unique destination in Thai Nguyen. Source: Thai Hai Village Mr. Pham Van Bay, Deputy Director of Hanoi Branch – Vietravel Company, said that the 6 provinces of Viet Bac need to connect more closely and find “a common voice” about the product to promote and promote: ” Destinations in the North of Vietnam were relatively familiar to visitors in the North, but not many in the Central and the South. To exploit this potential market, from 6 tourism brochures of 6 provinces today, the provinces of Vietnam should gather to draw into 1 book and introduce specific products including tours, tourist destinations. , prestigious hotels, restaurants … From there, travel companies can build services to provide tourists ”. Regarding tourism promotion, Mr. Vu The Binh said that when promoting in new markets, the association and coordination always bring good efficiency, cost saving and right target. Instead of just organizing rotational activities in 6 provinces, there are tourist days and weekdays in Viet Bac in major tourist centers of the country, especially in the South. Mr. Pham Van Bay suggested that the Viet Bac provinces build products and promote tourism in different stages of the year, for example tourism according to the flower season, summer, promoting cultural and historical attractions. At the end of the year, it will attract MICE delegations. For many years, the tourism industry of Viet Bac provinces has maintained the tourism program “Through the regions of the Viet Bac heritage”. This is an important mechanism of association and cooperation, contributing to strengthening the exchange and learning experiences between provinces, serving as a bridge to help businesses expand links and cooperate to develop tourism in Vietnam. with the whole country. Delegates visited the photo exhibition “Cultural tourism, history and ecology of the North Vietnam” in the framework of the program “Through the regions of the Viet Bac heritage” in 2021 in Thai Nguyen. Particularly for Thai Nguyen province, the program “Crossing the Heritage regions of the North Vietnam” in 2021 is also an opportunity for the locality to review routes, tourist attractions and connect to develop products, attracting tourists. At this point, Thai Nguyen will introduce two typical tourism products, including cultural and historical tours, back to the source (National Historical Relic Company 915, Team 91 Bac Thai; Diem Temple Relic; Diem Special National Historical Site ATK Dinh Hoa Thai Nguyen) and cultural, ecological and resort tour (Museum of Vietnamese Ethnic Culture, experience Tay ethnic culture in Thai Hai village, explore tea culture in Tan Cuong tea area) ./.

Marco Polo is considered the first European to make a journey across Asia, bridging the bridge between Western civilization and the Middle East in the Middle Ages. Depart from Venice to Shanghai a thousand miles away, along the treacherous Silk Road, and to the court of Kublai Khan – grandson of Genghis Khan, where he won the trust of one of the most feared and powerful leader in the world at that time. A fascinating biography about Marco Polo has just been released to readers in Vietnam Polo introduced China’s cultural wealth to Europe, sparking the West’s centuries-old fascination with Asia. His journey has marked as a legendary journey that few astronauts in history have matched, in terms of its impact on the minds of both contemporaries and posterity. Author Laurence Bergreen (b. 1950) – an American historian who followed Marco Polo to his hometown – Venice, and throughout China, visits the places that Marco Polo has described, including Beijing in the east, Hangzhou to the south and Kunming to the west. The author also visited Shanghai, Taiwan to track down the theories and relics that Polo left behind. Visit Mongolia in particular and live in a simple round tent to experience Asia and the mysteries of Mongolia like Marco Polo did. The author also relied significantly on Marco Polo resources in English, French, Italian, Persian, Latin, Mandarin and Mongolian … to write this work to explore the controversies. stretches around the legend of Polo and long-standing questions that have not been answered. In a lively blend of history, biography and travel, author Laurence Bergreen separates legend from history, narrative and writes with a keen eye to detail to create a document that is most relevant. about Polo’s adventures. “Marco Polo – From Venice to Shanghai” is as fascinating as the life it describes. According to author Laurence Bergreen, today there are more Marco Polo ever. With this film biography, he is talking about global entrepreneurs who pioneered East-West trade promotion. Like Marco in the past, they discovered that trade is a common language that can cross all religious, political and geographical boundaries. The author also said that with Marco Polo’s life more or less “fictional”, this traveler still made him go from surprise to surprise. The first is how to apply his observations to today’s world, to international trade, to diplomacy, global conflict and the weakening and demise of political systems, and finance. Another aspect is how Marco Polo is classified. Marco Polo has always been considered a typical medieval explorer, but the medieval period in which he grew up was extremely prosperous and dynamic. It is not a rigid stage where everything becomes one. Venice is one of the most developed regions in Western Europe. Just being born there gave him the advantages of the times. Despite a medieval mindset, Marco aimed to go beyond the limits and challenge the mainstream. “By today’s standards you have done many things beyond common sense. Although he does not say clearly, but he sees man as the measure of everything, so in my eyes he looks more like a person from the Renaissance “- author Laurence Bergreen wrote.

The sea tours are the most chosen by tourists during the holidays April 30 and 1-5. In the photo : The cable car route across Hon Thom sea starts from An Thoi station and ends at Hon Thom (Phu Quoc city, Kien Giang province). Photo: Quynh Danh Many incentives and attractive discounts This year, the 4-day holiday season of April 30 and May 1 is a favorable opportunity for tourism businesses and destinations to attract tourists, increasing revenue in the context of the well-controlled Covid-19 epidemic. in water. To anticipate this tourist season, from the beginning of March 2021, airlines and many travel agencies have introduced attractive stimulus products, suitable to the trends and psychology of tourists. In addition to some flights with “hot” prices every day, such as the one from Hanoi to Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa province), Phu Quoc (Kien Giang province), Con Dao (Ba Ria – Vung Tau province), the Airlines Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airways, and Pacific Airlines also reserve low-priced tickets in some routes: Hanoi to Quy Nhon (Binh Dinh province), Da Nang with less than 1 million VND / leg; Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh city about 2 million VND / leg. From the travel perspective, Vietravel Tourism Company launched many resort and discovery travel packages with “hitting the floor” price from only 699 thousand VND; Tour Da Nang – Hanoi – Ha Giang 4 days, 3 nights cost 5.39 million VND / person. VietSense Tourism Company introduces tours from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao (Ba Ria – Vung Tau province), Da Nang – Hoi An (Quang Nam province), Phu Quoc (Kien Giang province) , Moc Chau (Son La province) … has a discount from 10% to 25%. Flamingo Redtours Travel Company introduces domestic road tour priced from only 1.69 million / person, air tour priced from 8.29 million / person. Evaluation of tourism activities on the holidays April 30 and 1-5, Director of Vietravel Travel Company – Hanoi Branch Pham Van Bay said, as of the end of March 2021, more than 50% of the total 15,000 air tickets that Vietravel Tourism Company reserved to serve customers during the holidays have been sold. Meanwhile, Chairman of the Hanoi Travel Association, Director of Hanoitourist Travel Company Phung Quang Thang, informed that the number of visitors calling or booking online is quite a lot, up from 50% to 100% over the same period last year. . It is forecasted that the number of tourists who ordered tours will increase in the coming days. Director of Vietrantour Tourism Company Nguyen Thi Huyen said that the number of tourists increased and the demand for service quality also increased. And the director of VietSense Tourism Nguyen Van Tai information, marine tourism routes, such as Quy Nhon (Binh Dinh province), Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa province), Phu Quoc (Kien Giang province), Ha Long (Quang province). Ninh) … is still the most chosen by tourists. In addition, many people find information about routes to the East – Northwest, Central Highlands, and West areas. Tourists experience the product of caravan tourism to explore the Northwest of VGreen Club (Hanoi Travel Association). “Leverage” to restore the market According to the travel agencies, due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic, tourists do not book tours early, often close to the new registration date, so the holiday tourism activities on April 30th, 1-5 and beyond, summer tourism is subject to change. Many new travel trends such as self-sufficient travel, small group travel, family travel or caravan travel (self-driving) will “take the throne”. Standing Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Association Vu The Binh assessed that the tourism demand stimulus for the holidays of April 30 and May 1-5 will be “leverage” to regain the growth momentum for the tourism industry in the year. now on. “Psychology of tourists wanting to travel again is clear. The units need to step up their stimulus program, improve service quality, increase product experience to attract more customers, get growth momentum for summer tourism and the rest of the year ”, Mr. Vu The Binh said. Tourism activities across the country in general and Hanoi capital in particular are showing the bustle and excitement again with many promotional activities and events attracting tourists. Notably, the festival of tourism and culinary culture in Hanoi 2021 takes place from April 16 to 18; Opening ceremony of the National Tourism Year 2021 on April 20 in Ninh Binh province; Vietnam International Tourism Fair – VITM Hanoi 2021 took place in May … In order to maintain the stability of the domestic tourism market after the stimulus phase, proceed to prepare conditions to welcome international visitors, according to the Director of the Hanoi Department of Tourism Dang Huong Giang, in addition to strengthening the promotion stage, To build new products, tourism agencies need to pay attention to retraining tourism human resources, attracting back the workforce that has quit their jobs due to the effects of the Covid-19 epidemic. And the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung noted that localities and tourism business units need to give prominence to the prevention and control of Covid-19 epidemic in operations, in compliance with regulations on prevention and combat. according to the recommendations and requests of the Ministry of Health as well as the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. “Tourism is the industry most clearly affected by the Covid-19 influence. Just appear cases in the community, tourism activities are stopped immediately, so the request for epidemic prevention and control must be of primary concern ”, emphasized Minister Nguyen Van Hung.

According to Mr. Le Tan Thanh Tung, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Tourism Joint Stock Company (Vitours), the company is focusing mainly on the domestic market and has prepared most carefully to welcome visitors this summer. As long as domestic epidemic control is good, domestic tourism will thrive, Tung said. It is predicted that in the second half of May to the end of August, domestic tourists will boom strongly. If visitors who previously went abroad, people waited until 2020 until 2021, they will still not be able to travel abroad, this year will definitely go in the country as long as we are under control of the epidemic. “In my opinion, this object will help recover 70-80% from the time when tourism thrives in 2019. We have now fully prepared for transportation, accommodation and especially human resources. service forces, guides, to be ready to welcome visitors “, said Mr. Tung. Da Nang beach was crowded again on weekends, including many tourists. Ms. Tran My Quyen, Deputy Director of Hanh Huong Viet One Member Limited Company, said that in the summer, tourists want to tour in the direction of family, group of friends and want to go to places of entertainment, swimming and relaxation. check in the beautiful landscape. Therefore, the company has given many options to meet all requirements of all components and groups of customers. For example, cooperating with other travel companies to sell vacation tours connecting Da Nang with other lands and localities (Hue, Hoi An, Da Lat, Phu Quoc, Ha Long, Con Dao. ..). “We continue to explore resort services at homestays, villas, 4-star hotels or more with swimming pools and buffet and eco-tourism areas, vegetable gardens … At the same time, price promotions. Best for travelers who choose tours with experience activities on the sea such as rowing, fishing, swimming, … combining rustic tours, camping, fire, overnight cultural exchanges, pick me up … like a tour “ Thong Son Cha “That we have introduced to visitors”, Ms. Quyen shared. Tourists are excited to experience yachts watching the Han River at night. Identifying the tourism trend this year has a big change, with the first priority of visitors is ensuring health safety, Ms. Le Thi Bich Huong, Marketing and Communication Director of Mineral Park Tourist Area hot Nui Than Tai (Da Nang), said the unit focused more on the quality of the destination, interested in medical tourism and health care, towards ecology. “In preparation for the tourist recovery this summer, Nui Than Tai Hot Spring Park renovated and put into operation new service items to increase the experience for visitors such as renovating and expanding the mineral lake. Hot Huyet Long Ho with new lake clusters, planting more orchid species to create a fresh landscape; both taking care of your health but meeting the need of taking check-in photos for visitors, creating for visitors to like To be in harmony with nature At the same time, we add the Himalayan salt rock sauna, with free Japanese style Onsen bath service to help visitors have more new experiences … to meet the needs tourism demand for health care “, Ms. Huong shared. Mr. Nguyen Son Thuy, Director of Dong Duong Duy Nhat Tourism Co., Ltd said, in the past year, tourism businesses not only of Da Nang but also neighboring localities have very close links to create. products to stimulate demand according to customer needs. The new trend of domestic tourists is going in small groups, choosing safe spots, so tourism businesses also choose to increase service values, increase new experiences for tourists at their tourist destinations. Da Nang in particular, Central in general. “Enterprises are proactively diversifying products, building products close to nature, targeting the practical needs of domestic tourists to attract tourists in this tourist season,” said Thuy. know. All destinations measure body temperature, are equipped with masks, disinfectant water … for customers to ensure safety. According to the General Director of Tourism Nguyen Trung Khanh, in 2021, the tourism industry determined that domestic tourism is still the main direction of exploitation. To do that, localities need to support businesses, especially mechanisms and policies to attract visitors back; building new tourism products suitable to the context and needs of tourists. For Da Nang, the city has been very creative in developing tourism stimulus programs that are attractive in both price and quality. This shows the determination of the city tourism industry, as well as the local tourism businesses. “Da Nang needs to identify specific solutions to both recovering and doing business in tourism; concentrating on domestic tourists as the main source, but also preparing plans to welcome international visitors when eligible and available. appropriate policies to attract returning visitors Special attention should be paid to the structure and reconstruction of unique and attractive tourism products suitable for new types of tourism such as sea resorts, mountain resorts, health care, short-term travel … At the same time, ensuring quality human resources for the tourism industry when activities are gradually returning “, said Mr. Nguyen Trung Khanh. More than anyone, each tour company must commit to ensuring the 5K criterion when welcoming tourists on their tour. It is necessary to keep the safety on the tour so that we can hope and expect the exciting return of the tourism industry in the coming time.

A place where elite contemporary art and science are gathered

Entrepreneurs who come to Lion Island often do not miss the world-class mobile exhibitions at the ArtScience Museum – the leading exhibition space, where the magical world of art and science intertwine.

The ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands is home to many large and constantly changing international traveling exhibitions, from Eric Valli’s multimedia works of people’s lives along the Yangtze River to Interesting perspectives on cartoon art through DreamWorks Animation.

The museum also has a permanent exhibition called Future World: Where Art Meets Science. Guests will be immersed in a vibrant digital universe of 1,500 square meters displaying interactive works of art. This exhibition area will give visitors the opportunity to experience a unique combination of art, science, culture and technology.

One of the 5 newest exhibits in Future World in the ArtScience Museum. Photo: Singapore ArtScience Museum.

Colorful culinary background and night life

Singaporeans are proud that their island nation has more dishes than they can eat in their lifetime. From Michelin-starred specialties and international cuisines, to the delicacies of local chefs’ creations. Enjoy new flavors, new ambience, and discover the wonders behind each dish’s preparation that will give you a valuable experience on every trip. In 2020, Singapore has 8 restaurants in the list of the 50 best restaurants in Asia, while in 2019, Singapore has 58 dining places awarded with Michelin Bib Gourmand awards and 44 Michelin star restaurants.

To experience a blend of tradition and creativity to create new forms, visitors can visit Candlenut – the world’s first and only Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant. This restaurant serves novel cuisine that is both contemporary in style and celebrates the traditional Peranakan flavors.

A corner at Candlenut restaurant, Dempsey Hill. Photo: SG Food on Foot.

For delicious street food that has become a staple of Singapore, visitors often visit Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle. This eatery is home to the most affordable Michelin-starred meals in the world.

Along with food, Singapore’s nightlife is extremely vibrant with music, drinks and entertainment venues open throughout. Depending on the improvisation, guests can swing to the tunes of world-class DJs at a large nightclub, enjoy a specially prepared wine at a discreet cocktail bar, or watch the ban Live music performed before stopping by a comedy stage for a refreshing laugh. Singapore has many places in the list of the top 50 bars in the world:

Ranked seventh in the world and number one in Asia, the Manhattan bar will immerse guests in the cultural, design and historic beauty of New York City in the United States. Visitors come here to sip drops of old-style spirits like vermouth in a bottle of old terracotta, and cultivate new friendships with patrons in the bar reminiscent of New York’s quintessential pubs .

The enchanting exterior of a Manhattan bar, located in the Regent Hotel. Photo: AdventureFaktory

The first stop for socializing must be Zouk – one of the world’s most popular nightclubs recognized by critics. Attica nightclub in the Clarke Quay area is famous for banquets, attracting many domestic and foreign tourists. Finally, visitors can go underground to find the exciting nightclub Club Kyō: Located in the downtown area, this is where music meets art with interesting and delicate music, DJs from all over the world, plenty of champagne, and the crowd is polite and chic.