(HBO) – The steering board for local tourism development recently held a conference to realise tourism development targets set for 2020.
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Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Bui Van Cuu, who is also head of
the steering board for local tourism, speaks at the conference.
In 2019, the province welcomed 3.1 million visitors, accounting for 103.7
percent of the yearly plan, and up 15.4 percent from the previous year. Of the
total, over 406,300 were foreign, a year-on-year surge of 30.1 percent, and
more than 2.7 million domestic, rising 13.5 percent. The total revenue from
tourism exceeded 1.15 trillion VND.
The province is housing 434 accommodation facilities, including 39 hotels.
This year, the province will invest heavily in tourism infrastructure and pay
due heed to promotion campaigns, development of standout products, and human
resources training, among others.
The locality will mobilise resources to effectively implement the central and
local resolutions, programmes, plans and projects on tourism development. It is
striving to host 3.3 million arrivals in 2020, 500,000 of them foreign, and
gain 2.5 trillion VND in tourism revenue.
Concluding the conference, Cuu said that it is necessary to accelerate
administrative reform, build rational mechanisms and preferential policies for
tourism development, as well as enhance management of natural resources and
tourism environment.
In addition, priority should be given to boosting tourism cooperation with
eight northwestern localities, Hanoi and several cities and provinces across
the nation, he said, adding developing new tourism products and paying
attention to preserving and promoting local culture and values of relic sites
are seen as effective measures to branch out local tourism./.
Nestled at the foot of a mountain with the serene Sia stream flowing by, Hich 2 village in Mai Hich commune, Mai Chau district, offers a tranquil retreat and an authentic cultural experience of the Thai ethnic community. Known for its unspoiled nature and preserved traditions, it has become a favourite destination for international tourists.
The People’s Committee of Tan Lac district recently hosted a cultural, sports and tourism festival of local highland communes and a ceremony to receive the Heritage Tree designation.
Hien Luong commune in Da Bac district is blessed with beautiful landscapes, thanks to its location besides a vast, picturesque reservoir with clear waters year-round. This natural advantage has allowed the local ethnic minorities to develop sustainable tourism, becoming a community tourism destination.
The 2024 Tour Guide Competition was held in the framework of the Hoa Binh Provincial Culture and Tourism Week, bringing together 13 contestants from seven districts and cities to celebrate the vital role of tour guides as cultural ambassadors.
