(HBO) - On October 14th, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held the opening of a training course on English and communication skills on rural tourism services OCOP in 2021 in in Mai Chau district. There were 35 learners who are the households doing community tourism of Lac village - Chieng Chau commune, Hang Kia - Hang Kia commune attending the course.

The lecturers are exchanging and
guiding homestay owners to communicate in English.
In the past time, with the efforts
of the whole political system, Hoa Binh province is a green area, a safe
tourism destination. Currently, the development of Covid-19 epidemics in Hanoi
capital has been basically controlled. The conditions in the tourism spots in
the province are being prepared to reopen one day, focusing on attracting
domestic tourists.
Lasting from October 14thto 25th, including 11 days of the classroom study and 1 day of field
trips, the learners were taught how to acquire topics on psychology and
communication skills, the basic concepts of communication skills in tourism.
The theme on the English tourism includes 6 topics: welcoming guests to the
home accommodation/ restaurant, introducing the services and the
infrastructure/ the services at the homestay, food and drink, handling the
needs of tourists, directing sales, taking orders and recommending traditional
dishes and paying bills.
The training program helps improve
the communication skills and equip the basic English knowledge to apply in
welcoming international guests.
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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