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Workshop on developing rural tourism products and points in Nghia Dan district

Cong Kien • July 31, 2024 19:02

On the afternoon of July 31, in Vinh city, Nghe An Department of Science and Technology organized a workshop on "Developing rural tourism spots and rural tourism products with regional characteristics in Nghia Dan district".

Comrade Nguyen Khac Lam - Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology chaired the Workshop.

Attending the workshop were representatives of provincial departments, branches, sectors and units; leaders of Nghia Dan district and representatives of zones and points.tourism in the district

bna_4(2).jpg — Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Thi Tuyen - Lecturer of Vinh University gave a speech at the Workshop. Photo: Cong Kien

Developing rural tourism is one of the fundamental solutions and driving forces to promote sustainable new rural development, contributing to promoting the advantages and distinct values of agriculture, rural areas and farmers; at the same time, new rural areas are the foundation to support and facilitate the diverse and sustainable development of agricultural and rural tourism.

Hon Mat eco-tourism area, Nghia Loc commune (Nghia Dan). Photo: Sach Nguyen

In that general picture, Nghia Dan is one of the localities that has exploited its potential and strengths to develop rural tourism. Every year, Nghia Dan welcomes thousands of visitors.

In the district, there are two main types of tourism: eco-tourism and agricultural tourism; in addition, community tourism is just beginning to take shape. Many organizations and individuals have been interested in promoting tourism activities in the Sunflower Field; TH Group's concentrated dairy farming and processing area; Hon Mat Eco-tourism Area; Phu Quy Flower Valley; Truong Gia Farm...

bna_2(2).jpg — Tourists experience the hammock weaving craft of the Tho ethnic group in Nghia Loi commune (Nghia Dan). Photo: Cong Kien

However, rural tourism development in the district still has many shortcomings such as many places are operating spontaneously; fragmented, small-scale activities, unprofessional, lacking experiential activities. Tourism management is still limited, directives and instructions are not specific on planning, investment licensing procedures, etc.

The workshop "Supporting the development of rural tourism spots and rural tourism products with regional characteristics in Nghia Dan district" aims to assess the current situation, propose solutions and provide initial support to perfect rural tourism spots and rural tourism products in the area.

bna_5(2).jpg — Ms. Vi Thi Tham - Director of Tay Nghe Tourism and Agricultural Services Cooperative gave a speech at the Workshop. Photo: Cong Kien

The workshop gathered 7 presentations and many discussion opinions focusing on the following issues: Developing tourism based on ecosystems in Nghia Dan district; solutions to perfect and exploit rural tourism products; cultural values of ethnic minorities in tourism activities; sharing experiences in building agricultural tourism products; building products at Hon Mat Ecotourism Area...

In his closing speech at the workshop, Mr. Nguyen Khac Lam - Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology suggested that Nghia Dan district continue to review tourism in the overall regional planning, on that basis, issue programs, plans, and projects for tourism development in the district for the period 2025 - 2030, with a vision to 2050. Clearly identify the list of tourist destinations prioritized for investment and development, and do better in orienting and consulting tourism areas, spots, and models that have been and are beginning to develop in the area./.

Cong Kien