Tourism stimulus programme launched in Phu Quoc
VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism in collaboration with the Kien Giang provincial Department of Tourism launched a tourism stimulus programme in Phu Quoc, known as the Pearl Island in Vietnam, on November 22.
As many as 150 representatives of local airlines, travel agencies, hotels, as well as experts participated in the ceremony.
Addressing delegates, Ha Van Sieu, deputy director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, noted Phu Quoc is the first destination in Vietnam chosen to organize a tourism stimulus programme, with the engagement of travel-focused micro influencers (KOL) and farmtrip travelers.
He expressed his belief that the scheme will give a boost to tourism development in Phu Quoc following a period of stagnation due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The programme would be a model for other localities to follow suit in the coming time, said Sieu.
Le Thi Hai Chau, general secretary of the Phu Quoc Tourism Development and Investment Association, said her association will work closely other agencies to turn Phu Quoc into a place worthy of effective investment, exploration and experience.
Delegates listened to local tour operators introduce the potential for tourism development in Phu Quoc. KOLs took the stage telling about their past fascinating experience following tours of the pearl island.
The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a big blow to the tourism industry in Kien Giang province. During the past 10 months, the locality has received 5.2 million visitors, down by 40.7% year on year. Of the total, foreign arrivals numbered 184,000, down by more than 74%.
