Authorities in Ia Ly commune in Vietnam’s Gia Lai province will hold a companion running event on March 22, offering participants a chance to explore the natural landscapes and cultural heritage of Kép village.
Festivals held during the first and second lunar months across eastern communes and wards are drawing large numbers of visitors, as communities celebrate the new year while showcasing traditional cultural heritage during the National Tourism Year 2026.
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.
Gia Lai province will pilot a new tourism model, the “Gia Lai Coffee & Culture Weekend Market”, from March to August 2026 in Pleiku Ward, as part of efforts to diversify tourism offerings and attract visitors during the National Tourism Year - Gia Lai 2026.
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.
Authorities in Gia Lai province are strengthening price management and food safety oversight as part of preparations for the National Tourism Year 2026, with local businesses urged to comply strictly with legal regulations.
The organizing committee of the Gia Lai City Trail 2026 has unveiled the official race routes ahead of bib registration opening on March 12, outlining five distances designed to take runners through the landscapes and cultural setting of Vietnam’s Central Highlands.
Two of Đak Rong’s most remote waterfalls, Kon Bông and Kon Lốc, are drawing attention for their unspoiled landscapes and striking geological formations, offering a rare look at the raw beauty of Vietnam’s Eastern Trường Sơn range.
With comprehensive preparations, a series of vibrant cultural, sports, and tourism activities, and impressive figures in both visitor numbers and revenue, Gia Lai is demonstrating a promising transformation from the very first days of the new year.
Vietnam’s Prime Minister has approved the development of a master plan to preserve, restore and promote the value of the Tây Sơn Thượng Đạo Special National Relic Complex, according to Decision No. 235/QD-TTg issued on 3 February.
Located about 20 kilometers from the center of Quy Nhon, the Phuong Mai sand dunes are one of the region’s most spectacular and unspoiled destinations, captivating visitors with their endless stretches of rolling sand hills.
Quy Nhon received the “ASEAN clean tourist city 2026” title at the ASEAN Tourism Awards on January 30, held during the 45th ASEAN Tourism Forum at the Nustar Convention Center in Cebu City.
Gia Lai authorities on Wednesday called for intensified preparations for National Tourism Year - Gia Lai 2026, urging all units to strictly follow the approved plan and ensure high-quality communication efforts to attract domestic and international visitors.
Gia Lai 2026: Where the great forest meets the blue sea. A year of festivals, experiences, cultural identity, and fascinating encounters between the highlands and the ocean. The National Tourism Year 2026 - Gia Lai has officially begun! Will you be part of this journey?
Tourism products from Gia Lai Province are attracting significant visitor interest at the ongoing 2026 Spring Fair in Hanoi, offering distinctive Central Highlands experiences and contributing to the promotion of the province ahead of the National Tourism Year.
Gia Lai Province will promote its cultural identity and tourism potential in Hanoi on February 1 - 2 during “Gia Lai Day,” held as part of the “Hanoi Tourism welcomes 2026 - Get on Hanoi 2026” program.
The Cho Nho night street has come into operation, creating a vibrant space for culture, cuisine, and community tourism, and has quickly become a new destination in the mountain town of Pleiku.
The National Tourism Year - Gia Lai 2026 will feature 244 events across Vietnam, marking one of the country’s most extensive tourism programs to date.
Laos has been selected as one of the world’s leading travel destinations for 2026 by global travel publication TravelPulse, following an evaluation conducted by a council of international travel experts and consultants.
Join students from Tran Cao Van High School No. 1 (Quy Nhon Ward) as they visit the fishing village of Nhon Hai, home to the vibrant Cau Ngu Festival. Here, students experience vivid lessons on cultural preservation, environmental protection, and the responsibilities toward seas and islands.
As the 14th National Party Congress convenes amid a solemn and spirited atmosphere, carrying the aspiration for a prosperous and happy nation, the Party Committee and people of Gia Lai are placing high expectations on the Congress’s strategic decisions for the country’s next phase of development.
Asia's largest lantern festivals are not only grand-scale light shows but also gatherings that celebrate history, spirituality, and folk art.
The year 2025 is gradually coming to a close, filled with vibrant sounds and surging emotions. It also marks the final year of the current five-year term, a relatively short period compared to the 80-year journey of building and developing the Culture, Sports, and Tourism sector.
Gia Lai province is positioning itself as a major tourism hub as it prepares to host and co-organise activities for Vietnam’s National Tourism Year 2026, a move local authorities and businesses see as a catalyst for sustainable growth and brand-building.
