The Paper reporter Wang Yu comprehensively reported
Recently, the Market Management Department of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued the "Third Edition of the Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of COVID-19 Epidemic for Travel Agencies". After there are no medium and high-risk areas in the province (region, city), travel agencies and services can be resumed. Online travel companies operate inter-provincial group travel and "air tickets + hotel" business in the province (region, city).
According to the requirements of the latest guidelines, we must adhere to the organic combination of normalized precise prevention and control and local emergency response, and in principle do not implement "one size fits all" for the entire industry. Combined with the management measures for high-risk areas in epidemic prevention and control, joint management of cross-provincial tourism business activities will be implemented. For provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) with medium and high risk areas, travel agencies and online travel companies will immediately suspend the operation of inter-provincial group travel and "air tickets + hotel" business in the province (autonomous regions and municipalities). After there are no medium- and high-risk areas in a province (autonomous region, city), travel agencies and online travel companies can resume operating inter-provincial group travel and "air tickets + hotel" business in the province (autonomous region, city).
In addition, the guidelines also make it clear that travel agencies must conduct safety risk assessments on tourism products. will not organize group tours to medium- and high-risk areas, will not accept travel groups from medium- and high-risk areas, and will not organize tourists from medium- and high-risk areas to travel. When the relevant area is classified as a medium or high risk level for the epidemic, tourist groups that have not yet departed must immediately cancel or change their travel itinerary.
At the same time, travel agencies should control the size of group groups and promote small-scale travel teams. It is necessary to strengthen data analysis, scientifically arrange group travel routes, scale and travel time, carry out tourism activities in different periods, batches and regions to avoid tourist gatherings. strengthens pre-trip inspections, collects tourist information, health files, and tests and registers. Tourists are required to truthfully inform personal health information related to tourism activities when registering, present the health code and verify it again before traveling.
So which provinces have resumed inter-provincial group travel and "air tickets + hotel" business? Let’s take a look.
Hainan
Since 10 a.m. on August 19, as the Haikou High-tech Zone Yunlong Industrial Park has been adjusted from a medium-risk area to a low-risk area, all Hainan Province has been classified as a low-risk area. Travel agencies and online travel companies can resume inter-provincial group travel and "air tickets + hotel" business, but they are not allowed to organize group travel to medium- and high-risk areas, and are not allowed to undertake travel groups from medium- and high-risk areas. At the same time, various tourism, cultural and sports activities across the province will be launched.
It is reported that as the epidemic prevention gradually stabilizes and provinces gradually open up surrounding and inter-provincial tourism, Hainan has launched an autumn tourism promotion campaign focusing on safe travel and safe travel.
Hainan Airlines has launched a reservation travel product for free flights, allowing you to enjoy more affordable prices from Haikou to and from many domestic cities; nearly 40 hotels in Haikou and Sanya have also launched affordable packages for citizens and tourists to choose from; in order to minimize the impact of the epidemic The lowest, China Duty Free Group , China Service Duty Free, Hailv Duty Free, Shenzhen Duty Free and other major duty-free stores have launched various activities and preferential measures to stimulate and activate the tourism market; Nanshan, Hainan Haiye, Betel Valley, Boundary Island, Hainan Major tourist attractions in the province, such as Flower Island, Yanoda, Nanwan Monkey Island, Rice National Park, Wuzhizhou Island, Big and Small Cave Sky, and Wenbi Peak, have launched various preferential and promotional activities for islanders and tourists.
It is understood that travel agencies on the island have also innovated new tourism models to help the tourism consumer market. For example, China Travel Service Group will further expand the tourism market in central and western Hainan by developing niche special routes; Hainan Kangtai Travel Agency hopes to create a new "immersive" travel experience for high-end customers and adjust the original group tour of 30 people to a boutique tour of 10-20 people Small groups or single groups can improve overall satisfaction and experience while ensuring travel safety.
Hainan has launched an autumn tourism promotion campaign focusing on safe travel and safe travel.
Shandong
Since 18:00 on August 18, the medium-risk areas for epidemic prevention and control in Shandong Province have been cleared, and the entire province has been classified as a low-risk area.In accordance with the spirit of the "Notice of the General Office of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Actively Responding to the New Crown Pneumonia Epidemic and Further Strengthening Inter-Provincial Tourism Work" (Wenlv Diandai 2921] No. 214), it is determined that from August 19, travel agencies and online tourism companies in Shandong Province can Resumption of inter-provincial group travel and "air tickets + hotel" business. Travel agencies and online travel companies in Shandong Province are still not allowed to organize group tours to medium- and high-risk areas, and are not allowed to undertake travel groups to medium- and high-risk areas.
It is understood that since the Shandong Provincial Development and Reform Commission and the Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism issued the "Notice on Reducing Ticket Prices for State-owned Scenic Areas in the Province", from August 1 to December 31, 81 state-owned scenic spots in Shandong Province have reduced prices. . Among them, on the basis of the ticket prices set by the original government, all 9 5A-level scenic spots will implement a discount of not less than 50% off the ticket price (except for statutory holidays); for the remaining 72 state-owned scenic spots, the ticket prices set by the original government will be reduced. Basically, the fare is 20% off on weekdays and 50% off on weekends and statutory holidays.
Inner Mongolia
It is understood that Hulunbuir City Novel Coronavirus Infection Pneumonia Prevention and Control Headquarters issued Announcement No. 25. Starting from 0:00 on August 19, 2021, Shenbao Community, Fendou Town, Hailar District, will be adjusted from a medium-risk area to a low-risk area. Risk areas. At this point, the entire Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is a low-risk area. In order to better coordinate epidemic prevention and control and economic and social development, do a solid job in " six stability ", fully implement the "six guarantees" task, and promote the healthy development of the tourism industry in the region, starting from August 20, all travel agencies in Inner Mongolia will And online travel companies have resumed operations of inter-provincial group travel and "air tickets + hotel" business.
According to reports, in order to effectively protect the legitimate rights and interests of tourists across the country, the Inner Mongolia Department of Culture and Tourism will actively guide all regions in the region to conscientiously implement epidemic prevention and control and orderly opening of businesses. The Inner Mongolia Department of Culture and Tourism will strengthen the business supervision of travel agencies throughout the process, scientifically strengthen the management of scenic spots, strengthen normalized epidemic prevention and control in theaters and other performance venues, and handle abnormal situations in a timely and effective manner.
Sichuan
Starting from August 22, Sichuan Province has resumed travel agencies (including online travel companies) to organize receptions for inter-provincial travel groups and "air tickets + hotel" business. Travel agencies and online travel companies are not allowed to operate group tours and "air tickets + hotel" business to domestic medium- and high-risk areas, and are not allowed to undertake travel groups from domestic medium- and high-risk areas.
According to " Sichuan Daily ", on August 22, the proportion of tourists from other provinces who went to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding exceeded 45%, indicating a strong recovery trend. Many travel agencies said that after the resumption of inter-provincial travel, the number of tourists inquiring has increased significantly; some tourists are also making travel plans to Sichuan recently. Different from the traditional way of tourists coming in groups, the majority of tourists who come to Sichuan in separate groups book through OTA (online travel) platforms.
According to Sichuan Youth Hostel , after the resumption of inter-provincial travel, travel agencies received tourists from all over the country, but the main destinations were Jiuzhaigou , Huanglong , Daocheng Yading and other Western Sichuan Plateau attractions. In addition, established 5A-level scenic spots such as Qingcheng Mountain - Dujiangyan are also popular destinations for tourists. Many scenic spots and travel agencies are also targeting autumn tourism products, seizing the middle-aged and elderly tourist market, and using the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day Golden Week to drive overall business recovery in the second half of the year.
In addition, hotels have also recovered significantly, with mid- to high-end hotels being more popular. Many popular hotels will find it hard to find a room for the next few weekends, and rooms for the Mid-Autumn Festival are also fully booked.
The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding has seen a strong recovery in tourists from other provinces.
Guangdong
Starting from August 24, travel agencies and online travel companies in Guangdong Province can orderly carry out inter-provincial group travel and "air tickets + hotel" operations. However, travel agencies and online travel companies in various places are not allowed to organize group tours to provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) where medium- and high-risk areas are located in the country, are not allowed to undertake travel groups from provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) where medium- and high-risk areas are located, and are not allowed to organize tourists from medium- and high-risk areas to travel.
It is understood that after the news was released, local tourism companies responded quickly and quickly started to re-launch inter-provincial tourism products.At the same time, the Guangdong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism will launch the Guangdong Golden Autumn Cultural Tourism Consumption Season and issue cultural and tourism consumption subsidies to benefit the people.
Hunan
Starting from 8:00 on August 25, the entire Zhangjiajie City has been adjusted to a low-risk area. The Hunan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism announced that as the entire province is a low-risk area, inter-provincial tourism will be launched in an orderly manner.
According to the Hunan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, Hunan strictly implements the "Notice on Actively Responding to the New Crown Pneumonia Epidemic and Further Strengthening Inter-Provincial Tourism Management" issued by the General Office of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. ) Inter-provincial tourism operations are suspended and will be resumed after there are no medium and high-risk areas in the province (autonomous region, city). After Hunan Province turns into a low-risk area, travel agencies and online travel companies in the province will resume operations of inter-provincial group travel and "air tickets + hotel business" in an orderly manner.
At present, most scenic spots in Hunan Province have reopened. Many scenic spots have launched preferential policies for anti-epidemic workers. Most tourists come from surrounding counties and cities, and family tours are the mainstream.
htmlAt 8:00 on August 25, all traffic checkpoints were removed in Zhangjiajie and public transportation was restored in an orderly manner. From 8:00 on August 27, Wulingyuan Core Scenic Area, Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area and Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Scenic Area will resume opening. All reopenings are expected to be completed in early September.In order to quickly launch the Zhangjiajie tourism market, relevant departments have introduced a series of measures. Zhangjiajie issued a thank-you letter "Thank you for your love and warmth in Zhangjiajie", announcing that from the opening of the scenic spot to September 30, 2021, Zhangjiajie's A-level scenic spots and transportation within the scenic spots will offer half-price tickets to tourists nationwide. Zhangjiajie will also provide appropriate subsidies for each flight that resumes from September 1 to September 30, 2021; continue to reward special tourist trains; encourage scenic spots to carry out actions to support travel agencies, etc.
It is understood that after the opening of relevant scenic spots in Zhangjiajie, contactless ticket purchase and settlement methods will be adopted to strengthen the supervision of prevention and control measures for tourists, and implement prevention and control management such as wearing masks, taking body temperature, checking QR codes, and keeping a one-meter distance between all persons entering the scenic spots. As a measure, temporary isolation points were established at ticket stations. Establish a daily health monitoring account for employees and organize nucleic acid testing in accordance with relevant regulations. The vaccination rate of frontline employees has reached 100%.
The Hunan Provincial Travel Agency Association stated that many travel agencies in the province are already preparing for the resumption of work and production. However, due to the impact of the epidemic and the fact that the summer vacation is coming to an end, tourists are not willing to travel. It will take time for the tourism industry to fully recover. Self-driving tours and peripheral tours that are more flexible may be the first to recover.
From the opening date of the scenic spot to September 30, 2021, Zhangjiajie’s A-level scenic spots and transportation within the scenic spots will offer half-price tickets to tourists from all over the country.
Guangxi
html On August 25, the Culture and Tourism Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region issued a notice: From now on, various travel agencies and online tourism companies in Guangxi can orderly carry out inter-provincial group travel and "air tickets + hotel" business operations. However, we do not organize group tours to provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) where medium- and high-risk areas are located in the country, we do not accept tourism groups from provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) where medium- and high-risk areas are located, and we do not organize tourists from medium- and high-risk areas to travel; for provinces where medium- and high-risk areas are located, (district, city), immediately suspend cross-provincial (city, district) tourism operations; if an outbreak or suspected infection case occurs during the itinerary, the itinerary must be adjusted or canceled in a timely manner and tourism activities must be stopped.It is understood that for cross-provincial group tourists, under the normalization of epidemic prevention and control, many scenic spots in Guangxi have launched a series of preferential policies. For example, China Travel Service Detian Transnational Waterfall Scenic Area, together with China Travel Service Huashan Rock Paintings, Longgong Wonderland, Gulongshan Grand Canyon, and Detian Old Kapok, will launch a Guangdong-Guangxi tour to benefit the people in September. The five major scenic spots in southwestern Guangxi will be open to residents of Guangdong Province free of charge. The first ticket activity attracts Guangdong guests to travel to Guangxi for sightseeing and vacation by themselves or in groups.
Gansu
html On August 27, Gansu Province issued the "Notice on the Resumption of Inter-Provincial Group Travel and "Air Ticket + Hotel" Business". Inter-provincial group travel and "Air Ticket + Hotel" business will be resumed from now on, but group travel to domestic medium- and high-risk areas is not allowed. Tourism in the province (autonomous region, city) where the area is located is not allowed to accept tourism groups from the province (autonomous region, city) where the medium- and high-risk areas are located.It is understood that with the release of the policy, Ctrip responded quickly and united with more than 10,000 travel agency suppliers across the country to provide Gansu tourists with more than 120,000 various group tours and independent travel options through online platforms and offline stores. , theme tours, customized tours and other products, and fully open bookings for car rentals, tickets, local guides, local entertainment and other services, providing one-stop services for tourists.
In order to attract foreign tourists to Gansu, Ctrip has launched more than 2,000 Gansu group tours and independent travel products, including more than 400 self-operated products and more than 1,600 products from national travel agency suppliers. For parent-child tours, Ctrip and travel agency partners have specially developed "private tours" with special cars and guides, and no group tours with strangers. The average group size is 3 to 4 people.
Zhejiang
html On the evening of August 30, Zhejiang Provincial Travel Agency Association issued the "Tips on Travel Agencies’ Epidemic Prevention and Control Work": From August 30, inter-provincial group travel and "air tickets + hotels" in provinces without medium and high-risk areas can be resumed. business.In order to further improve the epidemic prevention and control and tourism recovery work in special periods, the Zhejiang Provincial Association has put forward the following tips, please refer to and implement them by travel agencies in various places: 1. Pay close attention to the national epidemic prevention and control dynamic notification, as long as there are provinces with medium and high risk areas , travel agencies should immediately and proactively suspend the operation of inter-provincial group travel and "air tickets + hotel" business involving the province; 2. From now on, travel agency enterprises can resume the operation of inter-provincial group travel and "air tickets + hotel" in provinces without medium and high-risk areas "Business; 3. During the specific operation process, travel agencies are not allowed to provide group travel to Beijing and "air tickets + hotel" business services for people with a history of residence in prefecture-level cities with one or more local cases of new coronavirus infection within 14 days.
West Lake Scenic Area
In addition to the resumption of inter-provincial group tours in many places across the country, some provinces and regions have also launched activities where people who have received the COVID-19 vaccine can travel to scenic spots for free.
html On August 29, various scenic spots in She County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province , in response to national epidemic prevention and control requirements and to facilitate vaccination, launched the "Free Tour to Scenic Spots with COVID-19 Vaccine" activity. From August 27th to August 31st, all people over the age of 18 who receive the COVID-19 vaccine (first dose) at various vaccination sites in Shexian County must present their ID card and "COVID-19 Vaccination Record" (in Alipay Health Code Or the provincial health code below) or the vaccination certificate of each vaccination point in She County, you can visit 10 scenic spots in She County for free.In addition, Guichi District, Chizhou City, Anhui Province, and Hanshan County, Ma'anshan City, have also made it clear that people with vaccinations can visit scenic spots for free.
html On August 29, the official Weibo account of the Erlang Mountain Scenic Area in Pingdingshan, Henan Province announced that those who were vaccinated at the entrance of the scenic spot from August 29 to August 31 can enter the scenic spot free of charge. A temporary COVID-19 vaccine vaccination point has been set up at the entrance of the scenic spot, with the first, second and third shots complete. Visitors entering the scenic spot can be vaccinated directly, and after being vaccinated, they can enter the scenic spot for sightseeing.Editor in charge: Xu Ying
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