“外国游客免费”难提升旅游形象

• 作 者: 李清
• 出 处: 旅游时代
• 发表日期: 2009年08期
• 关键词: 海外市场 参观游览 大英博物馆 商业伦理 韩国留学生 “国际惯例” 聪明误 文峰塔 消费权 服务水平

河南安阳市日前推出一项新政策从7月1日起至2009年年底,该市所有景点对外国游客免费开放。此消息一出,社会一片哗然,很多人指责安阳市“崇洋媚外”。对此,该市旅游局相关负责人解释称,这样做主要是为了拓宽海外市场,挣外国人的钱。另外,有利于安阳景区申报5A级景区,因为根据有关规定,外国游客达到一定数量时,景区才有资格申报5A级景区。

Anyang City, Henan Province, has introduced a new policy from July 1 until the end of 2009, all attractions in the city of foreign tourists free of charge. This news came out, an uproar in society, many people accused Anyang City “worship foreign ”. In this regard, the city’s tourism officials explained that this is done mainly to broaden overseas markets and earn foreign money. In addition, Anyang scenic area is conducive to the declaration of 5A-level scenic spots, because according to the relevant provisions of foreign tourists reach a certain number, the scenic area is eligible to declare 5A-level scenic spots.