Gia Lai launches community tourism training for ethnic minority residents

Vietnamese tourist arrivals to Japan hit a record in October 2025, with more than 53,000 visitors, up 4.4% from the same month last year, according to data from the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO).

According to Travel+Leisure, Vietnam offers a “complete” experience for solo travelers, ranging from breathtaking natural wonders to vibrant local culture.

With prominent destinations in Phu Quoc, Da Nang, and Lam Dong, Vietnam's tourism sector will have the opportunity to widely promote itself to audiences in India, China, and South Korea.

For decades, small family-run food stalls have remained a defining feature of Pleiku, the highland city in Gia Lai Province. Amid rapid urban development, these modest eateries continue to preserve traditional flavors, memories, and a sense of community that spans generations.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has approved Gia Lai Province to host the Việt Nam National Tourism Year 2026, according to the provincial People’s Committee.

Gia Lai Vice Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Thanh Lịch on November 17 inspected Ơp Village in Pleiku Ward and Ia Nueng Village in Biển Hồ Commune to evaluate their potential for developing community-based tourism rooted in Jrai cultural heritage.

(GLO) – The American travel magazine National Geographic has just featured seven of the world’s most stunning sunrise spots, with Da Lat, Vietnam topping the list.

Once focused solely on agriculture, Gia Lai’s lush organic coffee farms and thriving orchards are now becoming sought-after destinations for experiential tourism. Visitors can pick fresh fruit, enjoy local produce, and immerse themselves in the tranquil rhythms of rural life.

The People's Committee of Gia Lai Province has announced that the main activities of the wild sunflower - Chu Dang Ya volcano festival will be merged with Vietnam’s Cultural Heritage Day celebration, in an effort to redirect resources toward recovery from the severe impacts of Storm No. 13.

The 2025 Chư Đang Ya wild sunflower and volcano festival is underway across Gia Lai province, featuring a vibrant series of cultural and sporting events from November 2 to 16.

Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Committee Nguyễn Thị Thanh Lịch on Monday led a delegation to inspect key tourism sites in Quy Nhon, calling for greater coordination to strengthen the province’s distinctive “science tourism” brand and preserve its cultural and natural heritage.

Kayaking on the crystal-clear Nặm Chang River in Lâm Bình District, Tuyên Quang Province, has become one of northern Vietnam’s most distinctive ecotourism experiences, offering visitors the chance to explore pristine natural landscapes and vibrant local culture.

Just a 10-minute boat ride from the center of Quy Nhon, Hai Minh fishing village on the Phuong Mai Peninsula offers a serene contrast to the city’s hustle.

The 2025 wild sunflower - Chu Dang Ya volcano festival will be held from November 14 to 16, featuring a series of cultural, sports, and tourism activities that highlight the rich identity of the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai.

Local authorities in Gia Lai province have launched a campaign urging residents and visitors to help preserve the famed wild sunflower fields that bloom each October on the slopes of Chu Dang Ya volcano in Bien Ho commune.

(GLO) - At the end of October, the Central Highlands sky turns a clear blue, with wisps of white clouds drifting playfully in the golden sunlight. The foxtail grass along the path down to the coffee fields has grown tall, swaying gently in the breeze. 

Quy Nhon Dong Ward in Gia Lai Province is emerging as a model for sustainable coastal tourism by linking its development with OCOP (One Commune One Product) initiatives.

Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam’s “Pearl Island,” has become the leading destination for Eastern European travelers, according to data from digital travel platform Agoda. The report shows a 113% rise in accommodation searches for Phu Quoc compared with the same period in 2024.

At the Best Tourism Villages 2025 awards ceremony in China on Friday, UN Tourism recognized Lo Lo Chai Village in Tuyen Quang Province and Quynh Son Community-based Tourism Village in Lang Son Province for their outstanding contributions to sustainable rural tourism.

With pristine landscapes surrounding the deep-blue Núi Một Lake, the small Canh Tiến Village in Canh Vinh Commune is embracing a bold vision: transforming itself into a community-based tourism destination that both safeguards cultural identity and creates sustainable livelihoods.

Vietnam’s culinary specialities are abundant across regions. If promoted and developed effectively, they could stimulate the food processing industry while attracting tourists to taste, experience, and purchase specialities as gifts.

Quy Nhon is a land blessed by nature, renowned for having the "cleanest bay in Asia." Today, those living in Quy Nhon as well as the province and the entire region, can take pride in their homeland's new international-class symbol of luxury living: Best Western Premier Sailing Quy Nhon.

From a legendary resistance village during the war against French colonialists, Stor has today evolved into a shining example of cultural and historical tourism, contributing to the building of new-style rural areas while preserving and promoting ethnic identity.

Vietnam continues to enchant international visitors who choose not only to travel, but to stay, drawn by its warmth, vibrant culture, and captivating landscapes. From Ho Chi Minh City to Phú Quốc and Hội An, many foreigners describe the country as a place that has changed their lives.