The ceremony organized to launch the contest (Photo: hcmcpv.org.vn)
The competition was launched on May 15th by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in partnership with national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, the UNESCO Hanoi Travel Club, and Mr.Linh’s Adventures.
It is also in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Vietnam’s tourism industry on July 9th, said VNAT Deputy Director Ha Van Sieu, adding that after six decades Vietnam is now renowned globally for its natural beauty and distinctive culture.
Organizers expect the contest will help inspire a love of and desire for exploring Vietnam among travellers.
Each contestant can submit a maximum of five video clips, no shorter than 30 seconds nor longer than two minutes, which depict Vietnam’s beautiful destinations, people, and culture and tell interesting stories about travelling around the country.
Entries will be accepted until June 15th and winners announced on VNAT’s official website at www.vietnamtourism.gov.vn in mid-July.
24 Vietnamese citizens returning from Russia infected with COVID-19
Twenty four people returning to Vietnam on a flight from Russia have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, raising the total to 312.
Vietnamese citizens landed at Van Don International Airport (Photo: vov.vn)
The information was announced by the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control reported on May 15th morning.
However, local health authorities have confirmed there is no likelihood of community transmission from the latest patients as they were all quarantined after the flight touched down at Van Don International Airport in the northern province of Quang Ninh.
There have been no community transmissions of the virus for 29 days and no deaths.
The new cases, aged between 24 and 47, include one woman and 23 men. One is being treated at the Hospital No2 of Quang Ninh and the rest are at Thai Binh province General Hospital.
The flight from Moscow landed on May 13th and was carrying mostly children under the age of 18, students, the elderly, sick people, tourists and people whose visas had expired but could not leave the country.
The 345 repatriated citizens as well as the crew from the Vietnam Airline flight were all immediately quarantined.
Quang Ninh approves tourism stimulus package worth nearly USD8.6 million
The People’s Council of the northeastern province of Quang Ninh recently approved a tourism promotion incentive for 2020 worth about VND200 billion (nearly USD8.6 million).
Ha Long bay (Photo: baoquangninh.com.vn)
Under the incentive, starting from May 15th, ticket fees will be exempted for all visitors, both Vietnamese and foreigners, to Ha Long bay, Quang Ninh Museum and the complex of Yen Tu monuments and landscapes until the end of the month and upcoming holidays.
In addition, passengers going through the Van Don International Airport will receive free round-trip bus rides to Ha Long and Uong Bi cities until the year's end.
Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Council of Quang Ninh Nguyen Xuan Ky underlined that the impact of the COVID-19 on the tourism sector has forced the province to adapt and devise suitable measures and mechanisms in an attempt to support the sector and its workers.
The package is part of the efforts to facilitate tourism development, which is a top priority for the province’s economic recovery.
It is hoped to attract more domestic tourists to Quang Ninh and create stable jobs for local people, ensuring social welfare and maintaining economic growth after the pandemic./.