(HBO) - The Hoa Binh chapter of the Vietnam Women's Union in collaboration with the center for community education and development and the Coca-Cola Vietnam has organised a conference on training skills for developing community-based and sustainable tourism in the province. Attending the event were representatives of the provincial Department of Industry and Trade, Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and more than 50 officials and businesswomen working in the field.
At the conference.
The event aimed to raise awareness of the public,
particularly women working in the accommodation service sector, on the
importance of community-based development in line with the province’s socio-economic
growth, improvement of living standards, promotion of cultural identities, and
quality of lodging services.
At the conference, experts analysed the opportunity for
developing the domestic travel market after COVID-19 and presented a series of
knowledge to participants. The knowledge includes how to build a community
network for homestay services; how to build trademark and advertise based on
local culture; and how to cook and decorate local food; among others.
Tan Lac district’s three highland communes of Quyet Chien, Ngo Luong, and Van Son sit at altitudes ranging from 800 to 1,000 metres above sea level. Known for their wide forest coverage and rich biodiversity, the areas boast a cool, temperate climate in summer and is home to several scenic spots and caves recognised as provincial and national heritage sites. Besides, the region still preserves the cultural traditions of the Muong ethnic group, alongside a variety of agricultural products, which add to its unique appeal for visitors.
The survey on selecting and developing the new tourism products and tours.
On September 27th and 28th, the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism collaborated with Hanoi Unesco Travel Club to organize a survey program to select and develop the new tourism products and tours that highlight the unique features of the lake region in Da Bac district. The survey group included the experts for developing the tourism product, the members of the Vietnam Travel Club, the Vietnam Travel Association, the representatives from businesses, travel companies, domestic and international tourism operators, and media agencies from both inside and outside the province.
Blessed with a stunning natural landscape, fresh air, and a unique cultural identity, Mai Chau district, where the Thai people make up over 60% of its population, has located itself on the Vietnamese tourism map with community tourism.
Leveraging the natural landscapes and the cultural identity of the ethnic minority communities, many rural areas in Hoa Binh province have developed the unique tourism products to promote rural tourism (RT).
Boasting stunning landscapes, and standout cultural traits, many localities across Hoa Binh province have developed unique offerings to bolster rural tourism.
The People's Committee of Hoa Binh province hosted a conference on August 22 to evaluate the implementation of a project to develop Hoa Binh Lake tourist area into a national tourist area by 2025. Nguyen Van Toan, Permanent Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee and head of the steering committee for implementing the project, presided over the conference.
