The survey on selecting and developing the new tourism products and tours

10/1/2024 - 10:32:37 AM

The survey on selecting and developing the new tourism products and tours. On September 27th and 28th, the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism collaborated with Hanoi Unesco Travel Club to organize a survey program to select and develop the new tourism products and tours that highlight the unique features of the lake region in Da Bac district. The survey group included the experts for developing the tourism product, the members of the Vietnam Travel Club, the Vietnam Travel Association, the representatives from businesses, travel companies, domestic and international tourism operators, and media agencies from both inside and outside the province.

The travel and tourism companies were exploring the community tourism site in Ke Village, Hien Luong Commune.

The survey team took the commemorative photos at the ecological tourism site of Dua Island in Vay Nua Commune (Da Bac).

selecting the itineraries focused on the routes and destinations prioritized for tourism development around the lake area in Hoa Binh, the survey team visited several destinations: Xoan Retreat, Mo Village, Hien Luong Eco, and the homestay in Ke Village, Hien Luong Commune; the tourism site on Dua Island, Vay Nua Commune; and the community tourism households in Doan Ket Village and Maida Lodge in Tien Phong Commune.

Through the survey and experiences, the members of the team highly appreciated the tourism development potential of the district, especially in resort and community tourism. They also provided some feedback and suggestions for the destinations and localities on how to exploit these opportunities best and create attractive tourism products for the sustainable development. The recommendations included focusing on preserving the cultural identity, maintaining the pristine natural landscape, and developing the products that meet the needs of the specific customer groups. They also noted the need to address the issues such as insufficient infrastructure investment and a lack of professional expertise...

The tourism businesses and travel agencies expressed particular interest in the destinations within the tourism area within Hoabinh lake in Da Bac district. They committed to increasing support for promoting and introducing visitors, especially during off-peak seasons.

The feedback from the survey team was acknowledged by the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and the People's Committee of Da Bac district, who will continue to refine the tourism products and improve the infrastructure such as transportation, electricity, communication, and ports to promote the development of tourism in Hoa Binh, particularly the Hoa Binh lake area.

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