(HBO) – The steering board for local tourism development recently held a conference to realise tourism development targets set for 2020.
Vice
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./.
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.
