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.
Leveraging the natural landscapes and the cultural identity of the ethnic minority communities, many rural areas in Hoa Binh province have developed the unique tourism products to promote rural tourism (RT).
Boasting stunning landscapes, and standout cultural traits, many localities across Hoa Binh province have developed unique offerings to bolster rural tourism.
The People's Committee of Hoa Binh province hosted a conference on August 22 to evaluate the implementation of a project to develop Hoa Binh Lake tourist area into a national tourist area by 2025. Nguyen Van Toan, Permanent Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee and head of the steering committee for implementing the project, presided over the conference.
In recent years, Hoa Binh province has rolled out a rural tourism development programme to tap into the potential of its rural areas. This policy has played a crucial role in boosting the local economy, enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of new rural area building efforts.
Kim Boi district, identified as a key zone of tourism, urban, and service development, has been coordinating with relevant sectors and units to carry out various measures on planning, investment attraction, tourism product development, and brand building to maximise its distinctive tourism potential and advantages.
Since the beginning of the year, Mai Chau district has focused on organizing the numerous major events of culture, sport, and tourism, highlighting the local ethnic cultural identity to attract visitors and stimulate the local tourism.