Methodical planning to ensure sustainable development for agricultural tourism in Nghe An

From November 6 to 7, the working delegation of the Department of Tourism led by Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh An - Deputy Director conducted a survey program to assess the potential and current status of destinations, agricultural and rural products and services associated with new rural construction.

Delegation from the Department of Tourism surveyed the old rose growing model in Thai Hoa town. Photo: Cong Kien

The delegation included representatives from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; Center for Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion; Steering Committee for the National Target Program on New Rural Development; Provincial Cooperative Union; Farmers' Association; Gardening Association; Nghe An Tourism Association and a number of travel agencies in the province.

The survey and evaluation program aims to prepare content for the Conference.tourism stimulusconducted by the Provincial People's Committee in the near future to find solutions to attract tourists and restore the operations of tourism service businesses after the second outbreak of Covid-19.

Survey of a comprehensive fruit garden in Nghia Dan district. Photo: Cong Kien

Within two days, the Working Group conducted a survey of agricultural tourism models in the districts of Nam Dan, Nghi Loc, Yen Thanh, Nghia Dan, Quynh Luu, Dien Chau and Thai Hoa town.

At the end of the survey, members of the Working Group had initial assessments of the potential, current situation and prospects of this type of business.agricultural tourismin Nghe An. Accordingly, the potential for agricultural tourism in Nghe An is quite rich and diverse, which can create attraction and attract many tourists, especially at the end of the year.

Surveying flower hills in Nghia Dan district. Photo: Cong Kien

Members of the Department of Tourism's working delegation check in at Phu Quy flower valley in Nghia Dan district. Photo: Cong Kien

Especially the sheep farm, the ancient rose garden in Thai Hoa town and the general fruit garden and Phu Quy flower valley inNghia Dan districtOn that basis, contribute to solving employment, increasing income and improving the lives of farmers and preserving the environmental landscape and promoting cultural identity.

The working group conducted a survey at Co Am Pagoda, Minh Chau Commune, Dien Chau District. Photo: Cong Kien

However, to build attractive destinations that meet the needs of tourists, localities and businesses need to invest and plan systematically to ensure sustainability. Investing in building infrastructure, accommodation facilities, food services, and traininghuman resourcesensure standards, create connections between points, do a good job of protecting the landscape, environment, security and order, and strengthen promotion and advertising work...

Cultural exchange with the Arts and Sports Club of Minh Chau commune, Dien Chau district. Photo: Cong Kien

After the survey, members of the Working Group will continue to comment and evaluate tourism products combined with the national target program on new rural construction in Nghe An in a systematic and detailed manner. Travel agencies will connect and build tours and routes for exploitation.tourism potentialfarming in the area.