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Written by: Ouyang Dehao
2020-02-24 19:10
Last updated: 2020-02-24 19:10Wuhan pneumonia caused by the new coronavirus is spreading all over the world. The epidemic in South Korea is particularly serious. As of noon today (24th), there have been more than 763 confirmed cases. Kangtai Travel Agency, Dongyouyou, and Dahang Tourism announced the cancellation of South Korea tour groups.
"Hong Kong 01" reporters observed the tourist streets of Mong Kok Bank Centre gathered by travel agencies in the afternoon and found that each travel agency has a sparse flow of people, and the public can inquire about staff without waiting in line. Japan and South Korea tour groups have a bigger cut price, and I am surprised to see that South Korea ’s five-day group tour fee is only 399 yuan. I hope to attract citizens to join the tour.
A leaflet shows that a five-day group fare to Seoul, South Korea is only 399 yuan. (Photo by Ouyang Dehao)
The pneumonia epidemic in Wuhan continues to spread. South Korea has accumulated more than 763 confirmed cases. Japan was affected by the cruise Princess Diamond, and the number of cases rose to 838 yesterday. Travel agency staff pointed out that customers have recently reported more groups to travel to Southeast Asia, and also said that all group fares are already on special prices. The original 2,000 yuan Korean group reduced by 50%, even only hundreds of yuan.
Citizens hope government calls on travel agencies to cancel Japanese tour
Miss Deng, who was preparing to travel to Tohoku, Japan in mid-March, was worried about pneumonia and hoped she could retire, but now she will lose half of her fare and stop. She believes that Japan is about to host the Olympic Games and will not stop at any time. She hopes that the government will call on travel agencies to cancel the Japanese delegation.
Because Mr. Chen is preparing to travel with his daughter, he must wait until the Education Bureau announces the summer vacation arrangements before he can decide to change or cancel the itinerary. (Photo by Ouyang Dehao)
Another Miss Lin also went to the northeast in March, but she did not worry about the spread of the Japanese epidemic. She also quoted a friend who visited Lake Kawaguchi last week as saying, "No matter what! Tourists wear masks!"
Parents: Waiting for the Board of Education to announce changes in summer vacation tickets
Mr. Chen said that he had already bought a plane ticket and was planning to travel to Fukuoka with his daughter during the summer vacation in mid-July. However, it is now necessary to wait until the Education Bureau announces the summer vacation arrangements before deciding to change or cancel the itinerary. He even pointed out that before the outbreak began, he had to wait in line for half an hour to ask for details. "You can sit low as soon as you get there."
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Travel agencies send epidemic insurance at epidemic-prevention prices. <br /> Overall, the lowest price for a South Korean Seoul group tour is 399 yuan for a five-day tour, and the most expensive is only 999 yuan for a three-day tour. Touting. Compared with the average price of 2,000 yuan a month ago, it is a 50% reduction.
Japan and Europe group fares haven't changed much. As for Japan, due to the cherry blossom season near the end of March, the price has not changed much. For example, the Tokyo Five-Day Group costs about 4,999 to 7,888 yuan, depending on the date and attractions. While Europe has not been severely affected by the epidemic for the time being, the price has remained at more than 10,000 yuan, such as the Swiss group of about 17,000 to 18,000 yuan, depending on the country to which it is going, the date of departure and the length of time.
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