(HBO) - Defining tourism as a spearhead economic sector, Hoa Binh province has carried out many measures to develop the sector over the past years, with attention paid to building and upgrading infrastructure.
Residents in Sung hamlet, Da Bac
district’s Cao Son commune, participate in training course in community-based
tourism.
At present, the province has 72 valid
investment projects worth over 20 trillion VND in tourism, accounting for 12.2
percent of total projects in the locality. It has 434 licensed accommodation
facilities with more than 4,000 rooms, one provincial-level tourist site and nine
sites at the local level. The sector has generated jobs for over 14,000
labourers, of whom over 4,000 are working directly in this sector.
The provincial People’s Committee has
invested in building or upgrading road transport infrastructure as well as coach
stations and parking lots. In addition, Hoa Binh has paid more attention to
promoting investment in tourism development, facilitating enterprises’ and
locals’ engagement in this aspect, and encouraging them to invest in developing
cultural, spiritual and sport tourism and eco-tourism.
Priority has been given to several major
groups such as Sun Group, Tan Hoang Minh and FLC which are studying the
implementation of large-scale and high-quality projects in the Hoa Binh Lake
tourism site and Kim Boi and Lac Son district.
The province has provided support for travel
companies in protecting intellectual property rights, strictly dealt with
frauds and unfair competitions in tourism business activities, and worked to
ensure safety for visitors.
It has also facilitated the participation
of organisations and individuals in tourism activities by providing them with
financial assistance and knowledge about community-based tourism.
Hoa Binh has encouraged several enterprises
to invest in developing big shopping and services centres in Hoa Binh city and
other localities, and coordinate with local People’s Committees in organizing
trade fairs and night markets to introduce visitors to local agricultural
products and specialties./.
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, visitors from near and far are eager to come to the mountainous district of Da Bac to have unique cultural experiences such as learning to wrap traditional cakes of ethnic minorities, practicing writing ancient Tay characters or immersing themselves in the Tay melodies.
Tan Lac has great potential for tourism development. In addition, the Provincial Party Committee issued Resolution No. 13-NQ/TU, dated October 17, 2022, on building the highland communes in Tan Lac district into provincial-level tourism areas by 2030, with a vision to 2050. However, according to the assessment, implementing the goals in the spirit of Resolution No. 13-NQ/TU has had limited results.
Recognising that tourism and agriculture are local strengths, Mai Chau district is committed to building a green economy through an action program with specific pathways, achieving notable results in line with the resolution of the 26th Party Congress of the district.
With its majestic natural landscapes, diverse ethnic cultures, and numerous unique festivals, Hoa Binh province is an attractive destination that entices travellers from far and wide to explore and experience during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
Being held around the 30th of the 11th lunar month right after the harvest season ends, the traditional New Year of Mong ethnic group lasts until the last day of the 12th lunar month. On this occasion, the community tourism destinations of Pa Co and Hang Kia communes (Mai Chau) attract many visitors to experience and explore the unique customs of New Year.
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