(HBO) – The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hoa Binh province has opened a training course on skills related to "One commune – one product” (OCOP) rural tourism services in Mai Chau district. Attending the course were 45 officials in charge of tourism and socio-cultural affairs in the district as well as representatives from households involved in tourism.
The trainees were equipped with general
knowledge on tourism and community-based tourism and on how to develop
community-based tourism. They were provided with important measures to attract
visitors, and communication skills with visitors.
The course was also a chance for them to
practice reception, room-making and dining professions.
It has helped train and improve the quality
of human resources serving in the sector, especially those involved in
community-based tourism so as to boost the development of this type of tourism
in Mai Chau district, thus contributing to raising their awareness of building
local products, effectively implementing the OCOP programme and developing
community-based tourism in line with the new-style rural area building.
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.
Doan Ket commune of Yen Thuy district has recently held a ceremony to receive a certificate recognising Ta communal house as a provincial-level historical and cultural relic site.
In Lac Thuy district, the fertile alluvial land along the Boi River is now home to lush green mulberry gardens, marking the emergence of a new agricultural industry - mulberry cultivation and silkworm farming.
Officially opening in February, Ngoi Hoa Ecotourism Site (PriorBay Resort) in Suoi Hoa commune, Tan Lac district, has quickly become a sought-after destination. It offers visitors a chance to indulge in distinctive and enticing experiences.
Gia Trang Heian Homestay, a unique cultural oasis in the heart of Hoa Binh city, has become a compelling attraction for tourists seeking ethnic cultural experiences within an urban setting. Bui Thi Hien, a local in Kim Boi district with aspiration for ethnic culture and community-based tourism development, created the homestay that seamlessly blends traditional and contemporary features.