TTC Hotel is one of the highly-rated 4-star hotels in Can Tho. Not only does TTC Hotel have a good location (e.g. near Ninh Kieu Wharf, pedestrian bridge, etc), it also has 107 rooms and a variety of services. After several waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, TTC still maintains operations, adapting in each phase with many suitable options.

Ms. Ton Nu Thanh Hoa, Director of TTC Hotel, said: “Despite many difficulties, we always strive to maintain operations. We have established a team and a steering committee on COVID-19 pandemic prevention. At the same time, we also develop a COVID-19 workplace safety plan and procedures to welcome guests from regions according to each level of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the complicated situation, only about 30% of our staff work at the hotel. Receiving and welcoming guests is carried out in accordance with regulations on 5K message, vaccine passport, COVID-19 tests (PCR test, quick test), etc. Additionally, we also prepare an isolation area and a response plan in case of suspected cases of coronavirus infections. Most of the guests at the hotel are business travelers or long-stay guests. When receiving guests, we carefully check the regulations on the COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control. Depending on which region the guests come from, we also have an arrangement according to the appropriate area. At TTC Hotel, more than 90% of the staff have injected the 2nd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. In addition, TTC Hotel also cooperates with the nearby hospitals to support customers in case of medical need to ensure safety”.

Meanwhile, at the International Hotel, the hotel began to resume all activities despite many difficulties. Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoai An, General Director of Can Tho Tourism Joint Stock Company, the owner of the International Hotel, said: “Human resources are very scarce. Currently, we arrange 4-5 people for each shift. Currently, there are not many guests, but the hotel is still open to maintain operation. Regarding the regulations on the pandemic prevention and control, we always try to follow them properly to ensure the safety of guests and hotel staff.” 100% of staff at the Hotel have also been vaccinated with one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The International Hotel also plans and arranges an isolation area when there is a suspected case of coronavirus infections”.

In the current period, it is difficult to attract visitors from other provinces and cities, so accommodation establishments and gardens also keep an eye on the domestic market. Accordingly, the suburban resorts in Cai Rang and Phong Dien have become the top choice of many tourists in Can Tho city. Mr. Nguyen Minh Giau (Xuan Khanh, Ninh Kieu), who chose Mekong Silt Ecolodge (Phong Dien), said: “At the weekend, I brought my whole family here to relax. The air here is fresh, cool. Moreover, the resort is close to nature, thus creating a very comfortable feeling. There are also many services for the family to relax and experience to regain energy”.

Mekong Silt Ecolodge has just reopened for more than a month but has already had a steady flow of visitors. Ms. Huynh Thi Bich Tuyen, owner of Mekong Silt Ecolodge Resort, said: “During the temporary suspension, I have decorated and redone many things to prepare for welcoming back visitors waiting for the recovery of the tourism sector because many people really want to relax after these frustrating days caused by the pandemic. Many people are afraid to travel afar. Then why don’t we choose a spot in the city that is safe but also has many interesting experiences of the river countryside”. Accordingly, Mekong Silt Ecolodge welcomes guests in compliance with the 5K message. Visitors to the resort must have been fully vaccinated or have a negative PT-PCR COVID-19 test result...

Mr. Vo Thanh Giup, Director of the Center for Trade - Tourism Promotion and Monuments Management Phong Dien district, said: “Adapting to the new normal state, Phong Dien is also making efforts to reopen tourism. Specifically, we encourage businesses to build new products, improve product quality so that they can contribute to shaping the Phong Dien tourism brand. On the other hand, we strive to advertise famous tourist destinations and promote local products. Furthermore, we are now carefully selecting customers from the green area, giving priority to Can Tho guests, then depending on the situation, we will welcome international visitors step by step”.

Mr. Nguyen Minh Tuan, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Can Tho city, said: “Over the past time, businesses and agencies in Can Tho have made great efforts to both maintain activities and ensure pandemic prevention and control. The city has also developed the program “Can Tho people travel Can Tho”, to revive tourism. In addition, the city will soon organize an online tourism fair, which is also an opportunity for businesses to introduce new products and access key markets”.

In the current situation, the tourism sector in Can Tho faces many difficulties. However, businesses still try to maintain operations in a way that is both adaptive and safe. In fact, the pandemic that has negatively affected the hospitality industry in the past 2 years has caused many businesses and tourist establishments to close or restructure their company and operations. Therefore, although the rate of tourism activities in Can Tho is still low (about 30-35%), it also shows the enthusiasm and efforts of many business leaders in fighting against the pandemic for the recovery of the tourism sector.