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(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.

The afternoon of March 5 in Hanoi, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngo Le Van and Vice Chairwoman of the Gia Lai Provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Thanh Lich co-chaired an international press conference on the National Tourism Year - Gia Lai 2026.

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.

Vietnam recorded around 14 million tourist arrivals during the nine-day Bính Ngọ Lunar New Year 2026 holiday, marking a 12% increase from the same period last year, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.

Gia Lai welcomed an estimated 848,000 visitors during the 2026 Bính Ngọ Lunar New Year, generating tourism revenue of 900 billion VND (approx. USD 36 million), according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The Guardian, a British newspaper, has released a list of the four 'most outstanding' cities in the Asia-Pacific region that are best suited for purposeful travel trends in 2026.

Quy Nhon has been named among the world’s top 25 trending destinations for 2026, securing fourth place in the travelers’ choice awards Best of the Best by Tripadvisor, the leading global online travel platform.

Bright red pơ lang blossoms are transforming the border route along National Highway 19B in Vietnam’s Gia Lai province, drawing travelers toward the Lệ Thanh International Border Gate as spring approaches.

Gia Lai Province and the Vietnam Tourism Association have agreed on a series of strategic cooperation initiatives to prepare for Vietnam’s National Tourism Year 2026.

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 is preparing for a sharp rise in visitor numbers during the nine-day Lunar New Year holiday in 2026, as the province readies to host Vietnam’s National Tourism Year 2026. Authorities and businesses say the festive season is expected to kick-start a vibrant year for local tourism.

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.

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.

A major tourism initiative featuring 244 cultural, sporting and promotional events was announced in Hanoi on February 2, marking the launch of the National Tourism Year - Gia Lai 2026.

The King Sejong Institute Quy Nhon on January 29 signed a memorandum of understanding with Anya Hotel Group Quy Nhon to expand cooperation in Korean language training, cultural exchange and tourism development in Gia Lai Province.

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.

Gia Lai province introduced its tourism potential and the theme of National Tourism Year 2026 at the “Gia Lai Day in Hanoi” event held Friday on Trinh Cong Son Street in Tay Ho District, aiming to boost national and international visibility for the Central Highlands locality.

Wild apricot and đỗ mai blossoms are transforming the mountains of Vietnam’s Gia Lai province, while vibrant green moss carpets the coastal villages to the east, creating contrasting scenes that signal the arrival of spring across the Central Highlands.

Rubber forests across Gia Lai are reaching the height of their annual leaf-shedding season, transforming vast highland areas into sweeping vistas of yellow, red and brown beneath the rotating blades of nearby wind turbines.

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.

TasteAtlas has released its latest ranking of the 100 best dishes in Vietnam, based on 8,499 diner reviews collected as of January 10, 2026. The culinary platform validated 5,537 of those ratings to compile the list.

Asia's largest lantern festivals are not only grand-scale light shows but also gatherings that celebrate history, spirituality, and folk art.

Miss Hoàng Thùy has completed an eight-hour trekking journey to the summit of Chư Nâm Mountain in Bien Ho commune, the highest peak in the western region of Gia Lai province, reaching an altitude of 1,472 metres above sea level.