(HBO) - Facing the complicated situation of the Covid-19 epidemic, Cao Phong district has actively promoted the propaganda, the implementation of disinfection spray and epidemic prevention and control measures in the district.
At the same time, they have been
strengthening the propaganda, inspection and supervision of the prevention and
control of Covid-19 disease in tourism activities, festivals, monuments in the
district. Due to the complicated situation of the epidemic, it has greatly
affected the tourism industry of the country in general, in which the tourism
in Cao Phong district has also been significantly affected.
According to the statistics, by the end of
the first quarter of 2020, the total number of tourists visiting Cao Phong has
been estimated at over 90 thousand, decreasing by 50% compared to the same
period, of which, the number of international visitors is 28 turns and that of
domestic visitors is over 90 thousand turns. The tourism revenue has been
estimated at 7,300 million VND, decreased by 48% compared to the same period.
The picturesque scenery of Hoa Binh Lake has endowed its tourism site with a unique allure. In recent years, localities have been harnessing the potential of the lake area and domestic and international tourists have chosen the site for sightseeing and leisure journeys.
The Hoa Binh Lake tourism area is expected to become a national tourism site by 2030, focusing on developing synchronous and modern technical facilities, and high-quality and branded tourism products imbued with national cultural identities. The tourist site also aims to become the largest tourist centre in the province, and one of 12 key tourist areas in the Northern midland and mountainous region
On April 5th, in Hoa Binh city, the Tourism Association of Hoa Binh province and Tourism Association of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province jointly organized a conference to promote cooperation and tourism development. There was the attendance of Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.
Hoa Binh has taken measures, focusing on removing barriers in terms of mechanism, policy, infrastructure, and upgrading technical infrastructure facilities serving tourism and the quality of human resources, to promote tourism development in the Hoa Binh Lake area.
Over the past time, Da Bac has deployed measures to lure more domestic and foreign visitors to the locality, aiming to turn tourism into the district’s economic spearhead.
Covering an area of over 52,000 hectares spanning districts of Mai Chau, Tan Lac, Cao Phong, Da Bac, and Hoa Binh City, Hoa Binh lake has strong potential for tourism development. In recent years, thanks to the attention of local Party Committees and authorities as well as support from international organisations, the advantages of tourism in the lake area have been utilised.