Australian tourism delegation explores Quy Nhon and Gia Lai to boost visitor link

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.

Diên Hồng Food Street in Pleiku has rapidly become a popular nighttime destination, attracting both residents and tourists since its trial launch in late March 2026.

The People’s Committee of Gia Lai Province has approved a master plan to 2045 to develop Bien Ho Commune into a major eco-cultural tourism hub for both the province and Vietnam’s Central Highlands region.

Northern Vietnam in April offers a period of calm transition, where fading spring drizzle gives way to clear skies and mild warmth, creating an ideal backdrop for quiet travel and cultural reflection.

A growing influx of international tourists to the Central Highlands is exposing a critical gap in community tourism: a shortage of local storytellers able to communicate cultural heritage in foreign languages.

Gia Lai province will promote its tourism potential at the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2026, which opens in Hanoi on April 10, positioning itself ahead of its role as host of the National Tourism Year 2026.

Quy Nhon, a coastal city in central Vietnam, is gaining international recognition for its clean environment, relaxed lifestyle and growing appeal among repeat foreign visitors, positioning itself as an emerging destination in Southeast Asia.

Community-based tourism is expanding across Vietnam, emerging as a key driver of rural development by improving local livelihoods while preserving cultural identity.

A local content creator is reshaping how audiences experience Vietnam’s Central Highlands, using visual storytelling to promote the culture and landscapes of Gia Lai Province.

A delegation of foreign ambassadors and consuls visited Banh It Tower in Gia Lai province in late March, promoting the locality’s cultural heritage and tourism potential to the international community.

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.

Local content creators in Gia Lai province are emerging as informal “tourism ambassadors”, using social media platforms to showcase indigenous culture, traditional rituals and cuisine, with the aim of attracting visitors and supporting sustainable livelihoods.

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.

International visitors are increasingly flocking to Vietnam’s Gia Lai highlands, attracted not by curated attractions but by the authenticity of local culture and daily life.

Gia Lai is advancing a strategy to develop tourism by leveraging a coastal-highland corridor, aiming to create distinctive, culturally rich travel experiences and strengthen interregional connectivity.

Authorities and tourism stakeholders in Vietnam’s Central Highlands province of Gia Lai are promoting a “forest-to-sea” tourism model as a strategic driver for growth during National Tourism Year 2026, aiming to combine highland and coastal experiences into a single journey.

A French visitor from Corsica has found an unexpected sense of belonging in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, drawn by the fragrance of coffee blossoms, fresh air and the region’s unhurried pace of life.

Gia Lai authorities on March 25 outlined preparations for the National Tourism Year 2026, announcing a wide-ranging programme of 244 events and calling for strong media coordination to promote the province’s tourism potential.

The second Tà Má Stream Wild Azalea Festival will take place on March 21 in Hà Ri village, Vĩnh Thịnh commune, offering visitors a blend of natural scenery and Bahnar Kriêm cultural traditions.

Gia Lai province is aiming to welcome 15 million visitors in 2026 and generate VND 35 trillion (about USD 1.4 billion) in tourism revenue, as local authorities and industry leaders prepare to convene a major forum to accelerate the sector’s growth.

Gia Lai is positioning itself for a significant tourism surge as Vietnam prepares to host National Tourism Year 2026, an event expected to draw 15 million visitors and generate VND 35 trillion (approximately USD 1.4 billion) in tourism revenue, up 20.7% from 2025.

Authorities in Gia Lai province have completed key preparations for the opening week of National Tourism Year 2026, with officials emphasising safety, logistics and visitor management ahead of the main event on March 28.

A growing network of eco-friendly farmstays in Vietnam’s Central Highlands province of Gia Lai is attracting visitors seeking tranquility, cultural immersion and nature-based experiences, as the locality prepares for National Tourism Year 2026.

(GLO) – Nestled amid the rolling mountains and forests, the Ia Ly Hydropower Dam curves gracefully like a bow, embracing the deep blue reservoir. From this monumental energy project, a series of new destinations have emerged, offering a wealth of fresh experiences that captivate visitors.