Gia Lai eyes sports tourism boom as experts map development strategy ahead of National Tourism Year

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.

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.

Thousands of Asian Openbill Storks have returned to the southeastern fields of Vietnam’s Gia Lai plateau following the rice harvest, creating sweeping aerial displays across the Central Highlands during the dry season.

The East Quy Nhon Ward will hold its first Tourism Festival on May 29 and 30, 2026, featuring a wide range of cultural, sports and tourism activities aimed at promoting the area’s coastal heritage and tourism potential.

Tourism and cultural activities surged across Gia Lai province on the first day of Vietnam’s April 30-May 1 holiday, as visitors flocked to destinations and joined festivals marking the start of the peak travel period.

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.

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.

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 growing number of international tourists are heading to Vietnam’s Central Highlands to experience hands-on farming, as agricultural tourism gains traction in the region.

Gia Lai province stepped up efforts to boost its summer tourism market at the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival, showcasing destinations, cultural experiences and promotional offers to attract visitors in 2026.

After hours of trekking through dense forests and steep terrain, visitors reaching the 1,748-metre summit of Kon Ka Kinh are rewarded with sweeping views of untouched greenery and drifting clouds, underscoring the growing appeal of Kon Hà Nừng Biosphere Reserve as a leading ecotourism destination.

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.

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.

Residents living at the foot of Chư Đang Ya volcano in Gia Lai province are preparing to welcome an expected surge of visitors during National Tourism Year 2026, offering a blend of natural landscapes, traditional culture and community-based experiences.

Authorities and tourism stakeholders in Vietnam’s Central Highlands province of Gia Lai are developing immersive coffee farm tours, aiming to launch them as a flagship product for National Tourism Year 2026.

Gia Lai authorities have completed a final review of preparations for the Opening Week of the National Tourism Year 2026, as the province gears up to host a series of high-profile events aimed at promoting tourism and investment.