(HBO) – The Provincial Tourism Association has held a conference to review the tasks in 2017 and deploy the duties in 2018.
The whole conference scene.
In 2017, the Tourism Association already
launched positive activities to mobilize members and enterprises to increase
investment to exploit the potential advantages of the province to build and
strengthen tourism products, train and foster professional skills to improve
service quality; connect to launch and promote tourism to attract tourists,
contributing to promoting the provincial tourism. Enterprises have invested in
developing many new products in attractive tourist areas such as tourist
destinations in Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh city and Hoa Binh Lake area to
attract many visitors coming there. During the year, the whole province
welcomed nearly 2.5 million visitors, increasing by 9.8% compared to the same
period, of which the number of international visitors was 260,730 visitors, the
number of domestic visitors was over 2.2 million visitors; total revenue
reached nearly 680 million dongs; the tourism income was over 1,215,979 million
dongs.
At the conference, the delegates focused on
discussing the difficulties and obstacles in tourism development, such as
support for tourism product development, the limitation of developing the
market and information, promotion and introduction for tourism products.
In 2018, the Tourism Association will
continue to create favorable conditions for members to run the business in
tourism services in the province, to well perform the role of public or private
partnerships, advising provincial leaders on strategies and plans for tourism
development in Hoa Binh province., to participate in the cooperation program of
tourism development in 8 provinces of northwestern expansion in 2018.
As the new year begins and festive spirit fills the air, visitors flock to Hoa Binh lake, often dubbed the "Ha Long Bay on land," to enjoy its breathtaking beauty and serene atmosphere. In spring, the lake comes alive with lush greenery and delicate blossoms, while boats carrying eager tourists glide across its tranquil waters.
With effective business operations, significant increases in the number of visitors at weekends and on public holidays, and being listed among the 71 most beautiful places to visit worldwide by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller, Hoa Binh’s tourism is "spreading its wings" on its journey towards the targets of welcoming 4.9 million visitors, including 1 million foreigners, and achieving total tourism revenue of 5.4 trillion VND (211.89 million USD) in 2025.
On February 21, the Provincial People's Committee held a conference to implement the tourism plan in 2025 and meet with tourism businesses operating in the province. The event was chaired by Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and the Head of the Provincial Tourism Steering Committee.
Tien Pagoda is located in the valley of Lao Noi and Lao Ngoai villages, Phu Nghia commune, Lac Thuy district; it is surrounded by two mountain ranges stretching like two giant dragons reaching for the blue sky. Every year, when spring comes, thousands of Buddhists and tourists from all over the country make a pilgrimage to Tien Pagoda. The relic complex of Tien Pagoda is ranked as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism with 21 relic sites of many types: historical and cultural relics, scenic relics, and archaeological relics.
Cao Phong has paid due attention to developing tourism, creating impetus for socio-economic development towards completing the targets set in the resolution of the district’s 28th Party Congress for the 2020-2025 tenure.
A great number of visitors have flocked to tourist attractions in Hoa Binh province in the first lunar month every year to admire the beautiful scenery, fully enjoy the spring atmosphere, and immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere in many localities.
