International tourists pose for a picture in front of Chua Cau (Pagoda Bridge) in the ancient city of Hoi An.(Photo: VNA) Theministry said that treatment for COVID-19 infection is now much less expensive,and most cases do not require long-term hospitalisation.
Consideringthe situation and eased regulations in COVID-19 prevention and control,the mandatory travel insurance covering coronavirus treatment expenseswas no longer necessary, said the proposal.
Asper the current Law on Tourism, international tourists entering Vietnam stillneed travel insurance in case of accidents and illness, which does not includeCOVID-19 treatment.
Vietnamhas reopened its border for international tourism since March 15.
InApril and May, requirements for medical declaration and COVID-19 tests havealso been removed for international arrivals.
Meanwhile,during the recent third meeting session of the National Assembly (NA), severaldelegates also suggested putting forward policies to support the recovering tourismindustry.
Statingthat tourism is one of the driving forces behind economic growth in numerouslocalities, NA deputy Nguyen Duy Minh from Da Nang city advocated a more openvisa policy and expanding the visa exemption list.
Headded that Vietnam needed to further promote tourism abroad, encourageinvestment, and develop night-time tourism and the creative and culturalindustries.
DeputyTran Thi Van from Bac Ninh province agreed that the visa waiver period shouldbe extended from 15 days to 30 days.
Shealso recommended multiple-entry visas, streamlining travel agencies and touristprocedures, and simplifying the e-visa issuance at border gates.
Vansaid that promoting Vietnam’s tourism abroad needs a professional communicationprogramme, which would use digital technology and increase the presence of thecountry’s image so that international visitors can easily find information ontravelling in Vietnam from anywhere.
Ministerof Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung said that in the near future,the tourism sector would continue to submit proposals to the Government toaddress the issues on visas while also revamping its products, striving towardgreen tourism in accordance with the Visit Vietnam Year 2022.
“Communitytourism, marine tourism, and leisure tourism are the strengths Vietnam willfocus on this summer,” said Hung.
Thewhole industry will also continue to review and improve its human resources,upgrading and promoting destinations and digitalising tourism to achieve thegoal of welcoming 5 million international arrivals to Vietnam thisyear.
Thecountry welcomed more than 365,300 foreign tourists in the first five months of2022./.
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