Heavy damage
On the afternoon of September 13, the Department of Tourism of Quang Ninh province said that storm No. 3 had caused heavy damage to the tourism industry of Quang Ninh.
Most of the accommodation establishments in Ha Long City, Cam Pha, Van Don District, and Co To District had broken glass and roof tiles; the wind caused the ceilings and furniture to collapse and break; trees and lamp posts in the premises fell; and electrical, air conditioning, and water systems were damaged.
Tourist groups can continue to visit Ha Long Bay.
In Ha Long Bay alone, most of the management and operation points of Ha Long Bay Management Board had their roofs blown off, were damaged, and sunk.
The Cua Van Floating Cultural Center was severely damaged, 15 preserved floating houses at Cua Van were completely submerged. The stone railing of the bridge leading to Thien Cung cave was also broken...
Many machines, equipment, signs, and regulation boards were broken; ornamental plants at tourist attractions in Ha Long Bay were almost completely broken.
Property of people and businesses at service points (rowing boats, kayaking) on Ha Long Bay (Ba Hang, Cong Do, Cua Van, Hang Luon, Vung Vieng) was severely damaged.
Vehicles carrying tourists to visit Ha Long Bay are always ready to serve tourists.
Tuan Chau International Port's roof was damaged, offices, headquarters, and reception areas of businesses at the port were all damaged. At Ha Long International Passenger Port, pier number 3 had its entire pontoon washed away; pier number 2 had two pontoons sunk...
During storm No. 3, 27 tourist ships and 4 cargo ships sank, including 23 tourist ships at Tuan Chau International Port, 2 ships sank in Ha Long Bay, and 2 tourist ships sank in the Poland area.
Fortunately, in Quang Ninh province in general and Ha Long Bay in particular, there have been no recorded casualties related to tourists and tourism industry staff.
Quick recovery, ready to welcome guests
Despite such heavy damage, immediately after the storm passed, the Ha Long Bay Management Board and units of the Quang Ninh Department of Transport actively took action to repair the damage that affected the routes and tourist attractions on Ha Long Bay.
By the afternoon of September 13, according to the assessment of the Quang Ninh Department of Tourism, it is now possible to restore tourist itineraries and overnight stays in Ha Long Bay.
Many international tourists visited Ha Long Bay right after storm number 3.
The itineraries HL1, HL2, HL5 and the two overnight stops Nha Lat and Sung Sot have been inspected and cleared, ready to welcome guests. The Department of Transport has also directed the Inland Waterways Port Authority to issue permits from the morning of September 13 for visitors and guests staying on Ha Long Bay on these itineraries.
Currently, at Tuan Chau and Hon Gai International Passenger Port, there are 359 sightseeing, restaurant and accommodation ships, of which 315 are ready to operate... Since storm No. 3 passed until now, the total number of tourists visiting Ha Long Bay is 8,621, including 8,145 international visitors...
Mr. Nguyen Lam Nguyen, Deputy Director of Quang Ninh Department of Tourism, said: Quang Ninh province affirms that it is ready to serve tourists as soon as the storm passes. Quang Ninh is still a safe, friendly and attractive destination for domestic and international tourists.
"Currently, the Ha Long Bay Management Board is presiding over and coordinating with the Ha Long City People's Committee and relevant departments and agencies to simultaneously deploy forces to clean up Ha Long Bay. Thereby, all tourist itineraries and overnight stays on Ha Long Bay can be served as before," said Mr. Nguyen.
Quang Ninh tourism will remain one of the pillars of local growth. Quang Ninh is determined to maintain the scenario of welcoming 19 million tourists in 2024, including 3.5 million international visitors.
Tourism revenue is expected to reach VND46,460 billion, contributing to the locality's efforts to achieve a growth rate of over 10% in 2024, continuing 10 consecutive years of double-digit annual growth.
Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/san-sang-phuc-vu-cac-hanh-trinh-du-lich-tren-vinh-ha-long-sau-bao-so-3-192240913173213246.htm
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