(HBO) – Implementing Action Programme No. 15- CTr/TU dated September 22, 2017 of the Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee on the performance of the Politburo’s Resolution No. 08-NQ/TW dated January 16, 2017 on turning tourism into a spearhead economic sector in the 2017- 2022 period, Hoa Binh province has promoted the development of human resources for the tourism industry and organised training courses to improve professional skills for state management officials and tourism companies.
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many tourist attractions in Na Phon commune, Mai Chau district.
Every year, the provincial Steering Committee for Tourism arranges trips for
its members to exchange experiences relating to tourism development management
in a number of provinces and cities, whose tourism sectors have developed such
as Quang Binh, Quang Nam, Khanh Hoa, Quang Ninh, Thua Thien-Hue and Da Nang.
The province prioritises developing human resources towards
professionalism, civilisation and improving their competitiveness to meet the
needs of tourists. Attention will be paid to on-the-spot training at resorts,
tourist attractions, hotels and restaurants, especially at Hoa Binh lake and
Mai Chau tourist areas. Priority will be given to supporting professional
training for ethnic minorities engaged in tourism in community-based tourism
villages.
Over the past five years, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has
coordinated with a number of universities and colleges to organise 30 courses
for 1,630 participants. They include six training courses on One Commune One
Product (OCOP) rural tourism services in Mai Chau, Tan Lac, Cao Phong and Da
Bac districts.
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development held training courses to
improve the quality of human resources in the field of tourism service
business, focusing on supporting start-ups, transport businesses and households
that engage in community-based tourism.
The Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs asked vocational training
institutions to offer training on tour guides, cooking and receptionists for
households that offer homestay services as well as restaurants in the districts
of Da Bac, Mai Chau, Kim Boi, Cao Phong, Tan Lac and Hoa Binh city to
contribute to promoting tourism development in general and community-based
tourism in particular./.
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.
