Boosting demand for transportation services to promote tourism in Quang Nam.

Quang Nam province is hoping to boost railway tourism after signing a cooperation agreement with Vietnam Railways Corporation for the period 2024-2030. Photo: QT

With the increasing trend of tourists favoring small group trips using personal vehicles, the transportation sector needs to take steps to stimulate demand and better serve tourists.

The Quang Nam tourism stimulus package for 2024, recently announced, includes the participation of 6 travel and transportation companies; among them, GSM Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company has launched a promotional program offering discount travel codes to customers who purchase stimulus products under the theme "Quang Nam - Green Heritage Land".

For electric cars, tourists will receive a 20% discount (maximum 50,000 VND), with a maximum of 5 codes per month; for electric motorbikes, the discount will be 25% (maximum 50,000 VND), with a maximum of 5 codes per month.

According to a representative from Hoi An Express, as part of the stimulus program with packages such as "Freedom," "Freedom and Fun," and "Relaxation and Golf," customers booking these tours will also receive airport pick-up and drop-off services to ensure a pleasant experience for tourists.

Airlines are increasing flights during the peak domestic travel season and implementing stimulus policies to boost tourism. Photo: QT

One mode of transportation that significantly impacts the tourism industry today is air travel. Recently, Vietnam Airlines has increased travel options for tourists, especially during the April 30th - May 1st holiday and the peak summer domestic travel season, by adding 2,000 flights after 9 PM on routes from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to other localities.

In addition, the airline is offering a 10% discount on airfare for groups of 4 or more people and a 15% discount for groups of 8 or more people, applicable to tickets purchased at least 7 days in advance of the departure date. This can be seen as a solution to stimulate domestic tourism, especially for group and family travelers.

The People's Committee of Quang Nam province signed a cooperation agreement with the Vietnam Railways Corporation to promote railway tourism. Photo: QT

Reportedly, during the April 30th - May 1st holiday, Vietjet Airlines added tens of thousands of seats, equivalent to hundreds of flights, on tourist routes to serve travelers.

Mr. Tran Hoang Linh, Director of Vietjet's Central Vietnam branch, said that Vietjet Air currently has the highest number of daily flights to Chu Lai Airport, and also the highest number of international flights to Da Nang Airport. This is a positive sign that contributes to promoting tourism between Quang Nam and Da Nang.

“The Central region, especially Da Nang and Hoi An, needs to focus more on promoting the Indian and Australian markets. These are two large markets that are very fond of Da Nang - Hoi An as a destination, and we are ready to cooperate with the local authorities to promote and advertise these markets,” Mr. Linh said.

In the field of railway transportation, the People's Committee of Quang Nam province recently signed a cooperation agreement with Vietnam Railways Corporation to promote railway tourism during the period 2024-2030.

According to Mr. Hoang Gia Khanh, General Director of Vietnam Railways Corporation, the unit places great emphasis on transporting tourists to provinces and cities with railway lines. Quang Nam is a region with a system of heritage sites and scenic spots, and consistently ranks among the top localities with the highest number of visitors nationwide.

“In the coming time, to develop tourism in Quang Nam and build appropriate policies to promote railway tourism, the unit and Quang Nam province will coordinate to increase the number of visitors to Quang Nam, creating favorable conditions for domestic tourists from localities at both ends of the country to travel to Quang Nam by train.”

"In addition, the two sides will coordinate in marketing tourist destinations and promoting Quang Nam tourism programs that are connected to the railway. At the same time, they will agree on policies to support and create favorable conditions for tourism service businesses, creating new tours to increase the number of tourists traveling to and from Quang Nam by rail," Mr. Khanh said.

Source: https://baoquangnam.vn/kich-cau-dich-vu-van-tai-de-thuc-day-du-lich-quang-nam-3133452.html