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Links are the ‘key’ to tourism development in Vietnam

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Many businesses believe that the 6 provinces of Viet Bac have full potentials and advantages for tourism development, but need more links and unification of products and promotion.
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In terms of resources for tourism development, the 6 provinces of Viet Bac including Cao Bang, Bac Kan, Lang Son, Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang and Ha Giang are not inferior to any region. In nature, Viet Bac is blessed with many beautiful and majestic landscapes such as Cao Bang Non-water Geopark, Dong Van Rock Plateau (Ha Giang), Ba Be Lake (Bac Kan), Mau Son Mountain. (Lang Son), Nui Coc Lake (Thai Nguyen), Na Hang Lake (Tuyen Quang). Tourists go kayaking on Ba Be Lake, Bac Kan There is an important system of historical and cultural relics in the tourist areas of Dinh Hoa (Thai Nguyen), Tan Trao (Tuyen Quang), Cho Don (Bac Kan), Pac Bo (Cao Bang) … These are also The land bearing the distinctive cultural identity of the ethnic minorities of Tay, Nung, Mong, Dao, Cao Lan, San Diu, Lo Lo … is reflected through customs, customs, folk rituals, and folklore. ca, folk dance, special traditional festivals such as the Tày people’s cages festival, the Ceremony of the Dao ethnic group, the fire dance festival of the Pa Then ethnic group … However, it seems that there are many options that make Vietnamese Bac tourism lack of highlights, lack of effective linkages and duplicate products. At the seminar “Tourism Development Cooperation in 6 Vietnam Bac Provinces”, Mr. Ha Van Sieu – Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism said that despite many efforts, Vietnam North tourism has not met expectations. of the people doing the tourism here; products and services have not awakened the needs of tourists. Ms. Nguyen Thi Mai – Director of Thai Nguyen Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism speaking at the seminar “Cooperation in tourism development in the six provinces of Viet Bac” Ms. Nguyen Thi Mai – Director of Thai Nguyen Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said that, along with the diversity of cultural values ​​and tourism resources, the North Vietnam region now basically meets the requirements of facilities, rich in different types of tourism products. However, the linkage of tourism development in the North of Vietnam is only in the form of exchanging experiences, mainly organizing events, not really effective for businesses. , has not contributed much to local economic development. According to Mr. Nguyen Tuan Linh – Vice Chairman of the Tourism Association of Bac Kan province, the link between the Viet Bac provinces has existed but the products are duplicated, there has not been research deepening to create unique tourism products. , peculiarity. Without a specific product, without large-scale tourism infrastructure, it is difficult to keep guests staying longer, spending more but often passing quickly. Units and enterprises of Viet Bac provinces signed cooperation agreements to promote tourism activities in the coming time. Need to find a common voice The majority of experts and businesses at the seminar “Tourism Development Cooperation in 6 Viet Bac Provinces” said that linking and creating a common product is the “key” for Viet Bac tourism to have breakthroughs. next time. Regarding the type of tourism, Mr. Ha Van Sieu – Deputy Director of the General Department of Tourism said that with the North Vietnamese provinces, the cultural factor will be a sustainable, distinctive product with long-term value. Mr. Vu The Binh – Vice Chairman of Vietnam Tourism Association said that tourism to experience Vietnamese Bac culture is the highlight to conquer visitors, because some natural products are easily duplicated with other places. It is necessary to take advantage of the existing strengths and create simple, easy-to-walk and convenient products for visitors. The sanctuary of Thai Hai ecological stilt village village is a unique destination in Thai Nguyen. Source: Thai Hai Village Mr. Pham Van Bay, Deputy Director of Hanoi Branch – Vietravel Company, said that the 6 provinces of Viet Bac need to connect more closely and find “a common voice” about the product to promote and promote: ” Destinations in the North of Vietnam were relatively familiar to visitors in the North, but not many in the Central and the South. To exploit this potential market, from 6 tourism brochures of 6 provinces today, the provinces of Vietnam should gather to draw into 1 book and introduce specific products including tours, tourist destinations. , prestigious hotels, restaurants … From there, travel companies can build services to provide tourists ”. Regarding tourism promotion, Mr. Vu The Binh said that when promoting in new markets, the association and coordination always bring good efficiency, cost saving and right target. Instead of just organizing rotational activities in 6 provinces, there are tourist days and weekdays in Viet Bac in major tourist centers of the country, especially in the South. Mr. Pham Van Bay suggested that the Viet Bac provinces build products and promote tourism in different stages of the year, for example tourism according to the flower season, summer, promoting cultural and historical attractions. At the end of the year, it will attract MICE delegations. For many years, the tourism industry of Viet Bac provinces has maintained the tourism program “Through the regions of the Viet Bac heritage”. This is an important mechanism of association and cooperation, contributing to strengthening the exchange and learning experiences between provinces, serving as a bridge to help businesses expand links and cooperate to develop tourism in Vietnam. with the whole country. Delegates visited the photo exhibition “Cultural tourism, history and ecology of the North Vietnam” in the framework of the program “Through the regions of the Viet Bac heritage” in 2021 in Thai Nguyen. Particularly for Thai Nguyen province, the program “Crossing the Heritage regions of the North Vietnam” in 2021 is also an opportunity for the locality to review routes, tourist attractions and connect to develop products, attracting tourists. At this point, Thai Nguyen will introduce two typical tourism products, including cultural and historical tours, back to the source (National Historical Relic Company 915, Team 91 Bac Thai; Diem Temple Relic; Diem Special National Historical Site ATK Dinh Hoa Thai Nguyen) and cultural, ecological and resort tour (Museum of Vietnamese Ethnic Culture, experience Tay ethnic culture in Thai Hai village, explore tea culture in Tan Cuong tea area) ./.