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Tung Lam Development Joint Stock Company (Yen Tu, Quang Ninh) announces a 50% reduction in cable car ticket prices for one-way trips (up or down). The round-trip cable car ticket price for both routes will be reduced from 350,000 VND/ticket to 200,000 VND/ticket, valid until June 30th.
According to Mr. Nguyen Van Phuc, Deputy Director of the Thua Thien Hue Provincial Department of Tourism, the locality is currently running a promotional program offering a 20% discount on packages including 3 or 4 tourist attractions. Tourists who register for this package will be able to visit additional sites such as Gia Long Mausoleum, Hon Chen Island, Dong Khanh Mausoleum, etc., without paying extra. This promotional program will last until the end of 2020.
The Quang Nam Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has proposed waiving entrance fees to the two heritage sites of Hoi An Ancient Town and My Son Sanctuary for tourists staying in the area; groups of five tourists will receive one free ticket for non-residents.
The Head of the Gia Lai Provincial Tourism Department, Phan Thi Ngoc Diep, confirmed that Dong Xanh Park in An Phu commune, Pleiku city, will reduce services by 50%; and the Ialy hydroelectric plant will reduce entrance fees by 10% until the end of the pandemic to stimulate tourism.
According to Mr. Tran Dinh Dung, Director of the Khanh Hoa Provincial Center for Conservation of Historical Relics, every 7 to 10 days, tourist attractions such as the Ponagar Tower and Hon Chong scenic spot will be disinfected (in the evening) to ensure safety at the destination. The entrance fee to these attractions "is currently very low," only 20,000 VND per person.
Dai Nam Tourist Area (Binh Duong) is offering free entry from March 1st to 31st. This announcement comes after the park closed for over a month due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Services inside, such as the zoo and games, are also discounted for children between 1 and 1.4 meters tall, with ticket prices 50% lower than adult prices.
Dam Sen Tourist Park (Ho Chi Minh City) also offers free entrance tickets or a 50% discount on package tickets for visitors born in March. The policy of two people buying one ticket (entrance ticket, package ticket) applies to groups of 6 or more, and is valid until May 31st.
At tourist attractions in Mui Nai and Thach Dong (Ha Tien district, Kien Giang province), representatives from the Ha Tien Tourism Promotion Center stated that they are maintaining discounted prices of 10 to 30% for visitors.
Resort brands
The Vinpearl resort brand is offering a 40% discount to local residents of 18 provinces and cities in the South Central, Central Highlands, and Southwestern regions, where Vinpearl Land and Safari are located. For tourists nationwide, booking a one-night stay at a Vinpearl resort between now and April 1st will entitle them to free access to the resort's entertainment facilities. Additionally, visitors will receive free entry to the Vinpearl Land Phu Quoc amusement park complex, featuring over 100 premium rides.
Sun World is giving each visitor a discount voucher with 3 benefits: 10% off buffet tickets, 20% off selected fast food items, and a free drink when the total food bill at the restaurant reaches VND 600,000 or more. For every additional VND 400,000 spent, customers will receive an extra free drink. This program is being introduced in March at Sun World Ba Na Hills, Da Nang.
Airline services
Numerous airlines are offering super cheap airfares. A quick look at the websites of airlines like Vietjet, Bamboo, and Jetstar reveals many tickets priced from 49,000 VND, 99,000 VND, 199,000 VND… (excluding taxes and fees).
Vietnam Airlines has proactively launched stimulus programs across all three segments: domestic, international visitors entering Vietnam (inbound), and Vietnamese people traveling abroad (outbound). Accordingly, the airline has committed to reducing domestic airfares by up to 50%, focusing on high-demand routes to maximize effectiveness. Vietnam Airlines has also implemented a zero-fare (excluding taxes and fees) promotion on routes between Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), and Singapore, and launched a "Buy Early, Get Great Price" program on over 50 international routes.
