Vietnam travel firms fret over demotivating entry restrictions

A group of foreign tourists welcome the new year in Hanoi, 2020. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy

Travel firms and tourism experts say it would be difficult to welcome back foreign tourists if the health ministry tightens quarantine and testing requirements.

They are worried about the Ministry of Health's response to a draft plan prepared by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on reopening international tourism reopening from March 15.

The Ministry of Health has recommended that foreign tourists remain in their place of accommodation for 72 hours after arriving in Vietnam; the first 24 hours being mandatory. They would be tested for Covid twice on the first and third day after arrival. In case the tourists want to travel to other places after one day, they would have to be tested three times in as many days.

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