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Written by: Zhang Jiamin
2020-10-23 09:12
Last update date: 2020-10-23 09:12
The government recently announced the relaxation of epidemic prevention measures, starting today (23) to allow licensed travel agencies to organize local tours.
YUAN Zhenning, executive director of WTV, revealed on the commercial channel program "Departing on a Sorrowful Day" today that the Tourism Council held a briefing to the tourism industry yesterday and mentioned that the government intends to provide free testing to tour guides next week, but there is still no details. , And according to his understanding, the tour bus driver accompanying the group is not included.
He pointed out that the ideal approach is to arrange for the tour guide to be tested before each departure, but due to time and price considerations, it is necessary to discuss with the government.
▼Reopening of premises and relaxation measures starting on October 23▼
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YUAN Zhenning, executive director of WTV, said on the program that the Tourism Council held a briefing with the industry yesterday and mentioned that the government intends to provide free testing for tour guides next week, allowing tour guides to be tested for viruses before departure.
He said that for the time being, there are no details. He believes that the ideal is for the tour guide to check every time before taking the group. However, due to time and price considerations, and if there is no requirement for passenger inspection, it is necessary to study whether it is necessary to request the tour guide for each inspection.
He also pointed out that according to his understanding, the tour bus driver accompanying the group is not included in the government's free testing program.
The first group will depart on Saturday with about 10 group members
He pointed out that since the government announced the relaxation of local travel, there have been over 100 enquiries from customers every day, with an average of 50 to 60 people signing up. Although it is difficult to compare with the previous business volume, he thinks the response is good. "At least there are jobs and phone calls. He said that the first local tour will depart on Saturday (24th). There will be more than 10 group members. The group members will be arranged to take their body temperature before boarding the car and arrange disinfection of the supplies on the car. The tour guide will also be in the car. Get off the bus for sightseeing after the above instructions.
He pointed out that for a local group, 15 to 20 people are required to participate in order to pay back, but at present, 10 people who sign up will also form a group, referring to "eclipse and start."
Yuan Zhenning, Executive Director of WTV (Photo by Huang Weimin)
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