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Young people across Gia Lai province are driving a wave of tourism promotion through a short-video competition launched by the Gia Lai Provincial Youth Union.

Vietnam has added three more sites, Pù Mát National Park, Đồng Nai Nature and Culture Reserve, and Xuân Thủy National Park, to the list of ASEAN heritage parks, further cementing its status as one of the countries with the highest number of recognized conservation areas in Southeast Asia.

The western region of Lam Dong province is emerging as a beacon of Vietnam’s green culinary movement, where indigenous dishes rooted in nature and tradition are being reimagined to meet modern sustainability standards.

The Government’s resolution on visa exemption for citizens of 12 countries has been assessed as a strategic move, giving fresh momentum to Vietnam’s tourism recovery and strengthening the country's position on the global tourism map.

As early October brings cool winds to Vietnam’s Central Highlands, the dormant Chư Đang Ya volcano, recognized among the world’s top 10 most beautiful volcanoes, transforms into a mesmerizing landscape of vibrant colors and tranquil beauty.

The Gia Lai provincial Youth Union on October 7 announced the 10 video clips shortlisted for the online voting round of the “Gia Lai youth and tourism development” contest 2025.

The country welcomed about 1.5 million foreign visitors in September - down 9.6% from August but 19.5% higher year-on-year. Total international arrivals surpassed 15.4 million in the first nine months, up 21.5% from 2024, with 84.5% arriving by air.

Gia Lai Province will invest VNĐ270 billion (US$10.6 million) in building three tourist sites in the island commune of Nhơn Châu (in the former province of Bình Định), including a resort complex and a coastal park.

Vietnam has launched its first-ever “Outstanding smoke-free hotels” ranking for 2025, honoring pioneering accommodation establishments that create smoke-free service environments and promote healthier tourism.

(GLO) - Just 30 minutes by speedboat from Quy Nhơn, the island of Cù Lao Xanh (Nhơn Châu commune) is emerging as a tranquil getaway that blends pristine landscapes, cultural heritage, and heartfelt hospitality.

Vietnamese folk dishes such as “bánh xèo” (crispy pancake), “bánh khọt” (mini pancake), “bún đậu mắm tôm”, mì Quảng (Quang Nam-style noodles) and “nộm rau” (vegetable salad), have been highlighted by international magazines as humble street foods with distinctive flavour. 

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young expressed hope Monday to resume an inter-Korean tour program to North Korea's Mount Kumgang and expand it to the newly developed Kalma beach resort.

(GLO) – The traditional cuisine of Tơ Tung commune, home to the Bahnar ethnic group, offers more than sustenance. It reflects centuries-old knowledge of the forest, blending food and medicine in dishes that embody a philosophy of harmony with nature.

Hanoi has surpassed many of its neighbors, including Singapore, Bangkok, and Phnom Penh, to be named Asia’s second-best street food city, according to British magazine Time Out.

From fiery maples to golden ginkgos, here’s where Asia puts on its best autumn show

Local authorities in Tuy Phuoc Dong Commune, Gia Lai Province, Vietnam have joined forces with a private sponsor to plant 11,500 mangrove trees as part of an effort to restore the wetlands of Thi Nai Lagoon.

From small villages nestled along narrow bays to alleyways draped in bougainvillea, the world's most beautiful villages for 2025 have just been announced, with one location in Vietnam making the list.

Travelers in Vietnam are increasingly choosing lesser-known destinations over traditional tourist hubs, according to digital travel platform Agoda.

International searches for Vietnam's tourism have increased sharply since late 2024 and early 2025, heard the 2025 national tour operators' conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on Sept. 5.

The Quan Son Lake area, near Huong Son commune on the southwestern outskirts of Hanoi, has earned a reputation for its signature dish, carp salad, now regarded as a culinary highlight for visitors traveling to the Hương (Perfume) Pagoda.

(GLO) – The National Day holiday highlighted Vietnam’s growing appeal as a safe and adaptable destination, laying a positive foundation for the year’s final months.

(GLO)- The Bien Ho - Chu Dang Ya project is part of a ncstrategy to boost large-scale urban and tourism development in Gia Lai province.

Vietnam’s major destinations, from coastal Da Nang to the central highlands of Gia Lai and the riverine orchards of Vinh Long, drew hundreds of thousands of visitors during the National Day holiday, boosting tourism revenue and hotel occupancy nationwide.

(GLO) – Vietnam’s Gia Lai province attracted more than 293,000 visitors during the four-day National Day holiday, earning an estimated VND 623 billion (US$24.6 million) in tourism revenue, provincial authorities said.