(HBO) – Implementing Action Programme No. 15- CTr/TU dated September 22, 2017 of the Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee on the performance of the Politburo’s Resolution No. 08-NQ/TW dated January 16, 2017 on turning tourism into a spearhead economic sector in the 2017- 2022 period, Hoa Binh province has promoted the development of human resources for the tourism industry and organised training courses to improve professional skills for state management officials and tourism companies.
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many tourist attractions in Na Phon commune, Mai Chau district.
Every year, the provincial Steering Committee for Tourism arranges trips for
its members to exchange experiences relating to tourism development management
in a number of provinces and cities, whose tourism sectors have developed such
as Quang Binh, Quang Nam, Khanh Hoa, Quang Ninh, Thua Thien-Hue and Da Nang.
The province prioritises developing human resources towards
professionalism, civilisation and improving their competitiveness to meet the
needs of tourists. Attention will be paid to on-the-spot training at resorts,
tourist attractions, hotels and restaurants, especially at Hoa Binh lake and
Mai Chau tourist areas. Priority will be given to supporting professional
training for ethnic minorities engaged in tourism in community-based tourism
villages.
Over the past five years, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has
coordinated with a number of universities and colleges to organise 30 courses
for 1,630 participants. They include six training courses on One Commune One
Product (OCOP) rural tourism services in Mai Chau, Tan Lac, Cao Phong and Da
Bac districts.
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development held training courses to
improve the quality of human resources in the field of tourism service
business, focusing on supporting start-ups, transport businesses and households
that engage in community-based tourism.
The Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs asked vocational training
institutions to offer training on tour guides, cooking and receptionists for
households that offer homestay services as well as restaurants in the districts
of Da Bac, Mai Chau, Kim Boi, Cao Phong, Tan Lac and Hoa Binh city to
contribute to promoting tourism development in general and community-based
tourism in particular./.
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.