Quang Ninh manages sports services on Ha Long Bay
Tuesday, April 18,2017AsemconnectVietnam - Vice Chairwoman of the Quang Ninh People’s Committee Vu Thi Thu Thuy has requested authorities of Ha Long city to finalize measures to manage sport services on Ha Long Bay and report to the committee later this month.
Sport activities on Ha Long Bay, including kayaking, are created to serve the increasing demand of tourists, she said, adding that it is necessary to devise management plans to ensure safety for visitors and promote the world natural heritage site’s values.
On April 11, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism asked the authorties of Quang Ninh to consider effective management measures and enable businesses to continue providing the kayaking services on the bay.
The ministry said kayaking is an attractive entertainment form for both domestic and international tourists.
The bay is an iconic destination for visitors to Quang Ninh, with rich biodiversity, stunning beauty, and significant historical and cultural values.
In 2016, Ha Long welcomed 6.3 million tourists and earned 7.7 trillion VND (over 338 million USD) in revenue, respective increases of 14 percent and 65 percent from the previous year. About 2.7 million of the visitors were foreigners, a year-on-year growth of 16 percent.
Source: VNA
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