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Acting Minister for Economy and Innovation, Minister for Energy Žygimantas Vaičiūnas and Head of Travel in Lithuania Dalius Movėnas on Wednesday presented a plan to the Government on how Lithuania intends to revive its tourism sector.
Will pay every third night
“In order to promote inbound tourism, we intend to compensate tourists every three nights for accommodation services. We estimate that this would also have significant added value, such an investment would be beneficial. We plan that around 10,000 people can use this tool . tourists “, Ž. Vaičiūnas.
According to D. Movėnas, the head of “Travel in Lithuania”, a measure was chosen to increase Lithuania’s competitiveness among other countries competing for tourists.
“We hope that this campaign receives a lot of attention and draws attention to Lithuania as a possible holiday destination. In the post-crisis period, there has been a sharp increase in competition for tourists and all countries that invite neighbors or residents of distant lands to compete with each other. Lithuania also needs to have competitive offers that can attract and invite Lithuania to come, “said D. Movėnas.
Palanga
Lithuania is also sending the message abroad that it is a safe country where you can spend your summer holidays. Tourists are offered the choice of various types of tourism here.
“There is a campaign for specific tourism products: camping offer in Lithuania, cycling is popular. We also have offers for family tourism focused on neighboring markets. We are also preparing a gastronomic proposal: experiencing Lithuania and Lithuanian gastronomy, the dishes of Lithuania, “said D. Movėnas.
Positive trends
After the announcement of the quarantine and the closure of Lithuania’s borders, the country’s tourism sector experienced a shock. However, according to Ž. Vaičiūnas, the first signs of recovery are already visible.
“We are seeing positive trends in the accommodation and catering sector. If since the beginning of the quarantine in this sector around 1.3 thousand. More employees than hired, it is 1.4 thousand in the last week. More workers hired than fired. Of course, It is related to seasonality, with the start of the season, but the situation is definitely improving, “said the minister.
The government also provides financial support to the tourism sector, including liquidity, guarantees and loans.
“As for the ease of liquidity, the Seimas yesterday adopted the Public Debt Law, which will guarantee guarantees for tour operators. With regard to guarantees and loans, it is important to note that we plan to coordinate these measures with the European Commission next week. This means that guarantees for tour operators could be provided next week and loans next week, “said Ž. Vaičiūnas.
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