(HBO) - In order to ensure the implementation of the dual goals of COVID-19 prevention and control and socio-economic development, a number of tourist areas and attractions in Hoa Binh province are preparing to reopen, mainly serving local visitors.

After the pandemic situation showed positive signs in provinces and cities across the country and some localities are loosening social distancing measures, Serena Resort Kim Boi has launched a welcome programme to call for tourists to come to the site for hot mineral baths.

Luu Dinh Tien, executive director of the tourist site said that the site has prepared all necessary conditions to welcome visitors, and at the same time adhere to pandemic prevention and control regulations. The tourist site only accepts adults with "vaccine passports” and children under 12 years old. Along with local tourists, Serena Resort Kim Boi also opens its door to those from outside the province who get full two shots of vaccine and have the negative result of a rapid antigen test performed within 72 hours.

Mai Chau Lodge resort in Mai Chau town (Mai Chau) has just launched a special promotion programme called "Finding peace amidst COVID-19" exclusively for families in Hoa Binh. The programme is applied to families including two adults, two children under 12 years old and visitors who are eligible to stay in accordance with provincial regulations. Previously, the price of each luxury room was 1.7 million VND per night for two adults and two children, while in the promotion programme, the room price is reduced to 899,000 VND and one set of special food for the whole family is offered as well.

Currently, as tourists outside the province are still hesitant to travel, promoting tourism within the province is in accordance with the trend of boosting tourism in association with ensuring safety against COVID-19. According to Bui Xuan Truong, Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in the context that the pandemic is put under control in the province and is abating in localities nationwide, tourist areas and attractions begin welcoming visitors, with focus on those who are living and working in the province, and are fully vaccinated. The reopening of tourism activities helps local tourists experience services with many incentives right where they live.

The local tourism industry has directed units, enterprises, organizations and individuals doing business in tourism to strictly implement pandemic prevention and control measures, and ensure service quality and interests for tourists./.