(HBO) - The tourism association of Hoa Binh province recently held a conference to review its work in 2019 and launch tasks for the new year.
The association’s
membership to date has reached nearly 70. Over the years, with the support of
the provincial steering board on tourism and collaboration between departments
and sectors, it has carried out various activities, particularly arranging
refresher courses to improve quality of tourism workers, creating new tourism
products and enhancing market development.
It has also called on
members and local firms to bolster investment in the fields that the province
holds potential and advantage, in a bid to build and promote local tourism
products, contributing to the province’s development in the sector.
In the previous year, Hoa
Binh welcomed over 3.11 million visitors, including 406,384 foreigners. Tourism
revenue hit about 2.17 billion VND (63,690 USD), 9.2 percent higher than the year’s
plan.
At the event, members
of the association assessed outcomes of the tourism sector in the year and
analysed its drawbacks. They also agreed on 2020 tasks of further raising
capacity of the executive board in management and building strategies for the
association’s development.
It has mobilised
sources to build a financial fund in an effort to ensure the association’s
operation, thereby creating favourable conditions for members to provide
tourism services.
In addition, the
organisation has efficiently performed its duties in the public-private
partnership and counseling local leaders about strategies and plans on tourism
development in the coming time, among others.
Participants also
discussed a plan for the provincial tourism association’s congress for the
2020-2025 tenure, slated for the first days of this year’s third quarter./.
Boasting diverse terrain, a mild climate, and rich natural resources, Cao Phong district is increasingly asserting its place on Vietnam’s tourism map, attracting both domestic and foreign visitors. The district is renowned for its stunning landscapes, majestic mountains, a crystal-clear hydropower lake, and the unique cultural identity of local ethnic groups.
With its pristine landscapes, unique cultural heritage of Muong ethnic minority, and an expanding range of visitor experiences, Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh has fast become a captivating destination for both domestic and international tourists.
Until now, Sung village in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district remains the only Dao ethnic community in Hoa Binh province to develop a community-based tourism model. Beyond its untouched natural landscapes, cultural identity serves as the cornerstone attraction for visitors.
Alongside the diverse cultural identities of the Kinh, Muong, Tay, Thai, Dao, and Mong ethnic people, Hoa Binh province is also renowned as the "capital" of the northwestern Vietnamese cuisine, offering unique and distinctive dishes. At festivals, during Lunar New Year (Tet), or on significant family or community occasions, special dishes are prepared, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.
A Phong Linh (Yellow Tabebuia) flower garden in Thang village, Thach Yen commune, Cao Phong district is currently in full bloom, drawing a large number of visitors.
Community-based tourism has been thriving in Pa Co commune, Mai Chau district thanks to advantages in natural landscape and cultural identity.