(HBO) - On June 10, the Hoa Binh provincial Tourism Association held the 3rd Congress, for the 2023-2028 term. Attending the event were Dr. Vu Tien Loc, deputy of the 15th National Assembly, Chairman of the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre; leaders of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, the Vietnam Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises, and the Vietnam Tourism Association; Bui Van Tinh, former Secretary of the provincial Party Committee; Bui Duc Hinh, Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the provincial People's Council; and Nguyen Van Toan, Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee.
Vice Chairman of the
provincial People's Committee Nguyen Van Toan presents flowers to congratulate
the success of the congress.
In the previous term from 2015 to 2019 and 2022, the
provincial Tourism Association actively mobilised members and businesses to
make efforts to exploit the province’s potential and advantages to build
attractive tourism products and improve service quality to attract more
visitors.
According to data from the provincial Department of Culture,
Sports and Tourism, in the 2015 – 2019 period, the target groups of the Tourism
Development Programme all overfulfilled the targets. In 2022, after the
COVID-19 pandemic was put under control, the number of tourists increased
again. The province welcomed 3 million visitors last year and earned 3.1
trillion VND (132 million USD), equal to 203% and 204.9% of those of the
previous year, and 116.3% and 129.3% of the yearly plans, respectively.
The congress set out directions and goals for the 2023-2028
term, with focus on improving the operational capacity of the association's
Executive Board, mobilising resources to build a financial fund to ensure the
operation and sustainable development of the association, stepping up tourism
and investment promotion in various forms, and improving the quality of
services.
Addressing the congress, Toan took note of and praised the
achievements of the provincial Tourism Association in the last term. He asked
the association to coordinate with relevant departments and agencies in
developing the market and promoting tourism; focus resources on building new,
unique and attractive products to meet the increasing demand of tourists;
improve the quality of human resources; promote digital transformation and the
application of technologies in business management and administration; and
further increase the effectiveness of the Smart Tourism Portal.
The congress elected and debuted the association’s new
Executive Board with 28 members. Ha Van Thang, Chairman of March 26 joint Stock
Company, was elected as Chairman of the association.
On this occasion, the Vietnam Tourism Association awarded certificates
of merit to eight collectives and 15 individuals with outstanding achievements
in tourism service business and contributions to the development of the
business community, and the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism also
presented certificates of merit to three collectives and five individuals with
excellent achievements in tourism business in the 2015-2023 period. Within the
framework of the congress, the association donated 50 million VND to the
provincial Children's Fund to help disadvantaged children.
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.
