(GLO) - The 2026 Summer Tourism Festival is a major cultural and tourism event, part of a series of activities in response to the National Tourism Year - Gia Lai 2026.
Mr. Thai Dai Ngoc
Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee
Mr. Pham Anh Tuan
Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee
Mr. Rah Lan Chung
Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council
Mr. Chau Ngoc Tuan
Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Provincial Delegation to the National Assembly
Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Luong
Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee
(GLO) - The 2026 Summer Tourism Festival is a major cultural and tourism event, part of a series of activities in response to the National Tourism Year - Gia Lai 2026.
After years of delays caused by infrastructure bottlenecks and land clearance disputes, Hoa Hoi Industrial Park is showing significant progress, with phase 1 infrastructure largely completed, new investors entering the project, and preparations underway for phase 2 expansion.
Quy Nhon University's Youth Union and Vietnam Student Association on May 31 held the final round of the 2026 Student Singing Contest, attracting strong participation and support from students and youth union members across the university.
Authorities in Ia Dom commune in Gia Lai province are moving to unlock the tourism potential of the border locality by developing eco-tourism, experiential travel and community-based cultural tourism centered on its pristine natural landscapes and indigenous heritage.
Former provincial youth football player and national referee Dang Quoc Dung is dedicating his experience and passion to developing grassroots football in Quy Nhon, helping young players build skills, discipline and a lasting love for the game.
Authorities in Ia Dom commune in Gia Lai province are moving to unlock the tourism potential of the border locality by developing eco-tourism, experiential travel and community-based cultural tourism centered on its pristine natural landscapes and indigenous heritage.
Officers and soldiers from Engineer Brigade 7 are carrying out hazardous mine-clearance operations in former war-affected areas of Bong Son Ward and An Toan Commune, helping restore land safety and support local development decades after the conflict ended.
A delegation of Australian tourism partners, travel agents, wholesalers, buyers and media representatives is surveying tourism destinations in Quy Nhon and Gia Lai as part of a famtrip program aimed at promoting Vietnam's central region to the Australian market.
Artists participating in the reality TV show “Say Hi Rực Rỡ” held a lively music exchange on Cù Lao Xanh island on the evening of May 21, attracting large crowds of local residents and tourists after three days of filming on the island.
Lakeside camping and outdoor recreation are rapidly gaining popularity on the Gia Lai plateau as locals and tourists seek nature-focused escapes during the summer months.
The Gia Lai Provincial Association of Literature and Arts inaugurated the second phase of the “Land and People of Gia Lai” sculpture complex on Monday at the Hoi Phu Stream Urban Area in Hoi Phu Ward, expanding the province’s growing public art space with 11 additional works.
Gia Lai province is accelerating the digital transformation of traditional martial arts activities, aiming to preserve heritage values, modernize professional operations and improve long-term archival management.
A striking avenue of flamboyant trees in Gia Lai province has transformed a remote mountain road into a vivid crimson landscape, drawing attention for its cinematic beauty amid the forests and valleys of Vietnam’s Central Highlands.
Authorities on Nhơn Châu island commune in Gia Lai province are promoting new livelihood models linked to experiential tourism as the locality seeks to diversify incomes and reduce residents’ dependence on fishing.
Dozens of households and businesses in Gào Commune have voluntarily donated land and funds to accelerate the construction of a key rural road, helping local authorities resolve long-standing transport bottlenecks and support economic development.
A new eco-historical tourism corridor is taking shape in Bàu Cạn commune, combining pristine landscapes, cultural heritage and upgraded infrastructure to drive local socio-economic growth.
Nestled deep in the highlands of Mang Den commune in Quang Ngai province, Kon Tu Ma village offers a rare blend of unspoiled nature and enduring cultural traditions, drawing visitors in search of quiet authenticity.
A surge in offshore fishing activity has brought unusually large oceanic tuna to Tam Quan fishing port in central Vietnam, including a specimen weighing more than 300 kilograms, as total catches nearly doubled year-on-year.
Authorities in Gia Lai Province on April 24 launched the art programme “Twin Towers Night - Legendary Colors” at the Twin Towers historical site in Quy Nhon Ward, positioning it as a flagship event for National Tourism Year – Gia Lai 2026.
In order to achieve socio-economic development targets in the tourism sector and successfully organize the National Tourism Year, the Gia Lai Provincial People’s Committee has issued a plan to implement the province’s tourism development project for 2026.
Authorities in Gia Lai have intensified inspections and tightened controls on passenger transport services as tourism demand surges, aiming to ensure traffic safety, stabilize fares, and improve service quality.
In Bình Thái hamlet in Tuy Phước commune, Gia Lai province, the centuries-old bả trạo folk performance continues to thrive, sustained by strong community efforts and growing support from local authorities.
Hang Pagoda, with a history spanning over 300 years, captivates visitors with its natural stone cave, sacred atmosphere, and tranquil surroundings. Here, tourists can explore spiritual and cultural values while enjoying the serene beauty nestled in the heart of East Quy Nhon.
Students at Hung Vuong High School for the Gifted have secured places among the top 1% of SAT test-takers worldwide in the 2026 examination, with several achieving near-perfect scores, underscoring both academic rigor and disciplined preparation strategies.
Nestled along a branch of the legendary Pô Cô River in Ia Krái commune, the Mơ Waterfall cascades day and night amid the pristine, majestic wilderness of the Central Highlands. Its breathtaking beauty has become a powerful draw, attracting large numbers of visitors.
Authorities in Quy Nhon have intensified beach safety measures following a recent drowning that underscored growing risks for swimmers amid rising tourist numbers and changing coastal conditions.
The Vietnamese film “See you on the day of the eclipse” has emerged as a box office success while igniting fresh interest in tourism across Gia Lai and Quy Nhon, as audiences seek out its filming locations.
Đinh Văn Châu, a Bahnar student at Gia Lai College, has emerged as a standout example of resilience, overcoming family tragedy, chronic illness and financial hardship to achieve academic and extracurricular success.
Amid prolonged heatwaves during the dry season in the western region of Gia Lai province, water-saving irrigation is no longer just an option but has become an essential requirement in agricultural production.
Hundreds of children and their families gathered in Quy Nhon Bac Ward, Gia Lai Province, over the weekend for “Ngọ Ngoạy – Paperfest,” a hands-on creative event designed to promote learning, sustainability and family connection.
Phu Cuong Waterfall in Gia Lai province is gaining prominence as a key eco-tourism destination, drawing visitors with its dramatic basalt cliffs, seasonal beauty and pristine natural setting during National Tourism Year 2026.
Hosting National Tourism Year - Gia Lai 2026 is being viewed as a pivotal opportunity for the province to strengthen its position on Vietnam’s tourism map and enhance links between the Central Highlands and the South Central Coast.