The 2024 Tour Guide Competition was held in the framework of the Hoa Binh Provincial Culture and Tourism Week, bringing together 13 contestants from seven districts and cities to celebrate the vital role of tour guides as cultural ambassadors.
A contestant from Hang Kia community tourism site, Mai Chau district impresses judges with his guiding skills.
The event aimed to honor tour guides who connect visitors with the region's rich history, cultural heritage, traditions, and local attractions, including historical sites, cuisine, and customs.
The competition featured two segments, one in tour guiding skills and the other in personal talents. The contestants demonstrated good skills, creativity, and confidence in introducing their chosen destinations. Some stood out for their poise and expertise, delivering impressive and memorable presentations.
The event provided a vibrant platform for professional development, allowing local tour guides to exchange experiences, enhance their skills, and strengthen their role as representatives of the province's tourism. It also aimed to elevate the overall quality of tour guiding in the region and boost the province’s appeal to domestic and international travelers.
The organising committee awarded three first prizes, three second prizes, and four third prizes. The top performers were Nguyen Dieu Linh from the Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant in Hoa Binh city; Nguyen Thi Ngan from Dong Thech Ancient Tombs in Kim Boi district; and Dinh Thi Hang from Tan Lac district.
The organising committee of the 2024 Hoa Binh Culture and Tourism Week on November 17 took a group of guests from various provinces and cities on a tour to survey several attractions within the Hoa Binh Lake Tourism Area.
Thanks to the development of social networks, Thung waterfall is gradually becoming known as a new destination, attracting tourists from inside and outside the province thanks to its wild beauty. This is a positive sign opening up opportunities for tourism development in the mountainous commune of Quyet Chien, Tan Lac district.
Da Bac district has pinpointed culture as a key driver of tourism development, a direction clearly outlined in the Resolution of the 25th district Party Congress for the 2020-2025 tenure.
Go Lao waterfall in Go Mu hamlet, Son Thuy commune, Mai Chau district is a hidden gem of the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh.
In the first 9 months of 2024, Hoa Binh province continues to implement the expanded tourism development cooperation program plan of 8 Northwest provinces with Ho Chi Minh City; deploying digital transformation content in tourism and developing a smart tourism province. Hoa Binh province received about 3.6 million views, an increase of 7.9% over the same period. In which, international visitors are about 380 visitors, domestic visitors are estimated at 3 million 220 visitors.
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