Vietnam reviews bar opening hours

23 May 2017  2040 | World Travel News

HANOI Vietnam Tourism Association has submitted a proposal to the government asking it to further extend opening hours for the country’s nightlife to keep the country in play to compete head-on with neighbouring destinations.

The association argues the country would attract more tourists if opening hours for evening entertainment and dining are extended.

Local media said if the proposal gains approval, nightclubs, bars and restaurants could remain open until 0200. Some provinces allow late closing, but the association wants a national ruling on opening hours.

                                                                               

Currently, only nightclubs, bars and restaurants in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem District are allowed to open until 0200 from Friday to Sunday.  The association wants the rule applied over the entire week.

Meanwhile a nationwide ruling states  that places offering live performances, dance clubs and karaoke bars can only operate from 0800 to 2400 (midnight), while Internet cafes can open from 0800 to 2200.

Vietnam National Administration of Tourism head, Nguyen Van Tuan, was quoted saying that the midnight closing cuts tourism earnings and makes it difficult for entertainment spots to gain an acceptable return on investment.

“The administration supports the Vietnam Tourism Association’s proposal… but there is a need for policies and guidelines to manage recreational services especially those permitted to operate until 0200.”

Khanh Hoa Province’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism director, Nguyen Khac Ha, agreed entertainment establishments can remain open to 0200.

However, he added that bars and night clubs near residential areas had to ensure they didn’t disturb neighbours.

Lam Dong Province’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism deputy director, Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc, claimed longer opening hours should be applied to tourism locations, which attract a large number of foreign holiday makers.

For January to April, the country welcomed 4,284,130 international travellers increasing 30.3% over the same period last year.

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