[Explanation] New Year's Day and the "Double Festival" of the Spring Festival are approaching, how to prevent and control the epidemic and ensure the safety of tourists?

On December 28, the reporter learned from the fourth quarter regular press conference of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism that according to the current domestic and international epidemic situation, during the "double festival" period, China will continue to temporarily not resume inbound and outbound group tours of travel agencies and online travel companies And "air ticket + hotel" business, and continue to implement "75%" and other epidemic prevention policies.

At the same time, in accordance with the principle of "make appointments, do everything possible", promote the normalization of reservations in tourist attractions.

　　[Concurrent] Hou Zhengang, First Inspector, Market Management Department, Ministry of Culture and Tourism

　　The number of tourists in the scenic spot does not exceed 75% of the maximum capacity, the number of audiences in theaters and other performance venues does not exceed 75% of the seats, and the number of consumers in Internet service venues, song and dance entertainment venues, and entertainment venues does not exceed 75% of the approved number.

Promote the normalization of reservations in tourist attractions in accordance with the principle of "can make appointments and make all appointments."

Guide travel agencies and online travel companies to strictly implement the epidemic prevention and control requirements of various places in transportation, accommodation, catering, sightseeing and shopping; guide star hotels to strictly implement sanitation and epidemic prevention requirements, and carry out regular elimination.

　　[Explanation] Hou Zhengang reminds tourists to arrange reasonable itineraries during New Year's Day and Spring Festival, reduce unnecessary travel, and do a good job of personal protection.

　　[Concurrent] Hou Zhengang, First Inspector, Market Management Department, Ministry of Culture and Tourism

　　I hereby remind visitors that during the New Year's Day and Spring Festival, they must arrange their itineraries reasonably, reduce unnecessary travel, and do not arrange outbound travel if it is not necessary, and do not travel to domestic high-risk areas.

Before traveling, please understand and abide by the latest epidemic prevention and control policies at the place of departure and destination through official authoritative channels.

Pay attention to personal hygiene protection during travel, and develop hygiene habits and lifestyles such as "one-meter noodles", washing hands frequently, wearing masks, and using chopsticks.

　　[Explanation] In addition, in order to adapt to the situation of epidemic prevention and control, during the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival in 2021, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism will carry out the "Video Live Hometown Year" activity on the online platform to record and show local customs through short videos and live broadcasts. activity.

Areas with medium and high risks for epidemic prevention and control are not included in the scope of activities.

　　[Concurrent] Zhong Jianbo, Deputy Director of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Department of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism

　　At present, we have collected and compiled the key folklore activities and annual folk intangible cultural heritage projects recommended by various regions, a total of 309 items.

(Prevention and Control of the Epidemic) Medium and high-risk areas are not included in the "Video Live Home Year" activity.

For folk activities organized in low-risk areas for epidemic prevention and control, we require that we always strictly abide by local epidemic prevention and control regulations, control the scale of activities and the flow of people, and take measures such as killing, measuring temperature, and wearing masks in the event venues.

At the same time, local governments are required to strengthen various safeguards such as personal safety, traffic safety, and fire safety during activities.

　　Lang Jiahui reports from Beijing

Editor in charge: [Lu Yan]