After a series of long days of closing to prevent the Covid-19 pandemic, at the end of April, Cat Ba tourist area (Cat Hai district, Hai Phong city) welcomed visitors back.
However, according to statistics of the People's Committee of H.Cat Hai, as of May 20, tourists to Cat Ba only reached 195,470 arrivals, equaling 55% compared to the same period in 2019. In which, international visitors were only 640, equal to 0.7% over the same period in 2019. Total revenue from accommodation and catering services reached 117.3 billion VND, equaling 56.9% over the same period in 2019.
Through 5 months of 2020, the total number of tourists to Cat Ba reaches 379,970 arrivals, reaching 11.7% of the year plan. Total revenue from accommodation and catering services reached VND 255.8 billion, reaching 12.2% of the year plan.
Therefore, in order to stimulate demand for Cat Ba tourism after the effects of the Covid-19 epidemic, the People's Committee of H.Cat Hai proposed and submitted to the People's Council of Hai Phong City to allow a 20% reduction of the ticket price on Lan Ha Bay.
Mr. Pham Quang Hien, Chairman of H.Cat Hai People's Committee, said: "If the schedule is right, in 2020, the fare to visit Lan Ha Bay will have to increase by 50%, nearly equal to the fare to visit Ha Long Bay ( Quang Ninh). Due to the effects of the Covid-19 epidemic, the city halted the fare increase. If we continue to reduce 20%, it means a decrease of about 70%".
However, this reduction has not satisfied tourism service businesses and tourists. Mr. Ngo Anh Quyen (40 years old, living in Hai Ba Trung district, Hanoi city) said: "While Hai Phong has not yet discounted, Quang Ninh has been free to visit Ha Long Bay since May 14. Many of my friends have changed directions to Quang Ninh even though they originally planned to go to Cat Ba".
In fact, Cat Ba opened to welcome tourists earlier than tourist areas in Quang Ninh. During the holiday season from April 30 to January 1, visitors to Cat Ba are quite crowded. However, with strong hands, agility and richness in tourism in Quang Ninh, tourists will soon return to this locality and "ignore" Cat Ba.
This is also seen by the tourism businesses in Cat Ba. Mr. Truong Quoc Hung, Chairman of the UNESCO Tourism Club Association, said: "Visitors are only interested in the current reduction, not interested in the roadmap. Therefore, the level of 20% is not enough to stimulate demand. We think that it should be free or at least 50% discount during the 2020 tourist season".
According to the analysis of Mr. Truong Quoc Hung, with the complicated situation of Covid-19 epidemic, domestic tourism is the trend chosen by the people. "Opportunities will come to all localities. Where promoting, better image, with deeper discount, the travel agencies will actively bring visitors. Cat Ba needs to understand and have the best plan to stimulate demand", Mr. Truong Quoc Hung said.
In addition to offering more free or discount to visit Lan Ha Bay, businesses have also actively reduced their service prices. Mr. Vu Thanh Liem, Director of Pelican Ha Long - Cat Ba Yacht Joint Stock Company, said: "All businesses unanimously reduce service prices to stimulate demand. Therefore, the fare to visit the bay must also be reduced accordingly. This will also create a better communication effect to the visitors.
Besides, tourism service businesses also hope that the local government develops more attractive tourism, festivals, competitions ... to better exploit the potential of Cat Ba. Sharing with Thanh Nien, Mr. Nguyen Viet Tung, Director of Cat Ba Discovery Company, proposed: “With topography, topography, Cat Ba can organize mountain climbing, marathon, bicycle racing, Sailing of international stature. Those will be the brand to attract visitors ”.
In response to the above comments, Mr. Nguyen Tien Lap, Head of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Tourism Department, H.Cat Hai, said: "The District People's Committee has submitted to Hai Phong City to propose a 50% discount on entrance fees and overnight on Lan Ha Bay". However, Hai Phong City People's Committee will also have to wait until the 14th session of the City People's Council this June to submit and approve the proposal of H.Cat Hai.
Through 5 months of 2020, the total number of tourists to Cat Ba reaches 379,970 arrivals, reaching 11.7% of the year plan. Total revenue from accommodation and catering services reached VND 255.8 billion, reaching 12.2% of the year plan.
Therefore, in order to stimulate demand for Cat Ba tourism after the effects of the Covid-19 epidemic, the People's Committee of H.Cat Hai proposed and submitted to the People's Council of Hai Phong City to allow a 20% reduction of the ticket price on Lan Ha Bay.
Mr. Pham Quang Hien, Chairman of H.Cat Hai People's Committee, said: "If the schedule is right, in 2020, the fare to visit Lan Ha Bay will have to increase by 50%, nearly equal to the fare to visit Ha Long Bay ( Quang Ninh). Due to the effects of the Covid-19 epidemic, the city halted the fare increase. If we continue to reduce 20%, it means a decrease of about 70%".
However, this reduction has not satisfied tourism service businesses and tourists. Mr. Ngo Anh Quyen (40 years old, living in Hai Ba Trung district, Hanoi city) said: "While Hai Phong has not yet discounted, Quang Ninh has been free to visit Ha Long Bay since May 14. Many of my friends have changed directions to Quang Ninh even though they originally planned to go to Cat Ba".
In fact, Cat Ba opened to welcome tourists earlier than tourist areas in Quang Ninh. During the holiday season from April 30 to January 1, visitors to Cat Ba are quite crowded. However, with strong hands, agility and richness in tourism in Quang Ninh, tourists will soon return to this locality and "ignore" Cat Ba.
This is also seen by the tourism businesses in Cat Ba. Mr. Truong Quoc Hung, Chairman of the UNESCO Tourism Club Association, said: "Visitors are only interested in the current reduction, not interested in the roadmap. Therefore, the level of 20% is not enough to stimulate demand. We think that it should be free or at least 50% discount during the 2020 tourist season".
According to the analysis of Mr. Truong Quoc Hung, with the complicated situation of Covid-19 epidemic, domestic tourism is the trend chosen by the people. "Opportunities will come to all localities. Where promoting, better image, with deeper discount, the travel agencies will actively bring visitors. Cat Ba needs to understand and have the best plan to stimulate demand", Mr. Truong Quoc Hung said.
In addition to offering more free or discount to visit Lan Ha Bay, businesses have also actively reduced their service prices. Mr. Vu Thanh Liem, Director of Pelican Ha Long - Cat Ba Yacht Joint Stock Company, said: "All businesses unanimously reduce service prices to stimulate demand. Therefore, the fare to visit the bay must also be reduced accordingly. This will also create a better communication effect to the visitors.
Besides, tourism service businesses also hope that the local government develops more attractive tourism, festivals, competitions ... to better exploit the potential of Cat Ba. Sharing with Thanh Nien, Mr. Nguyen Viet Tung, Director of Cat Ba Discovery Company, proposed: “With topography, topography, Cat Ba can organize mountain climbing, marathon, bicycle racing, Sailing of international stature. Those will be the brand to attract visitors ”.
In response to the above comments, Mr. Nguyen Tien Lap, Head of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Tourism Department, H.Cat Hai, said: "The District People's Committee has submitted to Hai Phong City to propose a 50% discount on entrance fees and overnight on Lan Ha Bay". However, Hai Phong City People's Committee will also have to wait until the 14th session of the City People's Council this June to submit and approve the proposal of H.Cat Hai.
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