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A culinary gala featuring traditional dishes, live tuna sashimi preparation and cocktail-making demonstrations was held in Gia Lai province on October 16, highlighting the distinctive food cultures of Vietnam’s coastal and Central Highlands regions.

A seminar in Gia Lai province on October 17 explored ways to use cinema, television, short videos and Vietnamese cuisine to attract visitors, promote cultural heritage and support sustainable tourism development.

Delegates visited a traditional food producer and an organic farm in Gia Lai on October 17 as part of a programme connecting the province’s agricultural products with its culinary culture and tourism promotion.

Gia Lai will hold the “Charming Tour Guide of Gia Lai Province 2026” competition on November 19–20 at the 2-9 Hall in Pleiku Ward, with registration open until November 5.

Young entrepreneurs in Vietnam’s Gia Lai province are developing tourism businesses around family farms, local cuisine and forest landscapes, creating new livelihood opportunities in their home communities.

Gia Lai is using the National Tourism Year 2026 as a catalyst to reshape its tourism sector, moving beyond event-based promotion toward an integrated ecosystem linking tourism with investment, trade, culture, sports, agriculture, aviation and infrastructure.

Every late summer, as the rainy season begins to give way to autumn, former residents of western Gia Lai now living in Ho Chi Minh City start looking forward to returning to their mountain hometown to see the wild sunflowers bloom and experience its gong culture.

Gia Lai province has inspected two community-based tourism sites as it considers selecting a destination to represent the province in Vietnam’s 2026 “Best Rural Tourism Destination” competition.

Gia Lai is exploring the use of existing fishing port infrastructure for passenger transport and marine tourism, with Nhơn Lý Fishing Port among the first locations under consideration as the province seeks to expand the value chain of its marine economy.

Homestays and farmstays in western Gia Lai are upgrading facilities and expanding nature-based, culinary and cultural experiences as they prepare for the five-day National Day holiday beginning September 2.

To ensure a smooth journey while exploring Quy Nhon and Pleiku during the National Day holiday on September 2, travelers are advised to keep a list of essential phone numbers handy. This will allow them to quickly contact the appropriate services for assistance and other tourism-related needs.

Hotels and accommodation providers in Quy Nhon are stepping up preparations for the September 2 National Day holiday, upgrading facilities, refining services and offering promotions as advance bookings continue to rise.

The five-day National Day holiday from August 29 to September 2 offers travelers an opportunity to explore Gia Lai through a journey linking its forests, cultural heritage and coastline.

The 2nd Vietnam Travel Day 2026 opened in Gia Lai on August 15, bringing together tourism authorities, associations and businesses from Vietnam and overseas to strengthen market connections, develop new products and showcase the province’s evolving tourism landscape.

Hundreds of domestic and international tourism businesses surveyed attractions, cultural experiences and facilities in Gia Lai on August 14, exploring opportunities to develop new travel programs and partnerships in the province.

Mui Vi Rong, a dramatic rocky promontory jutting into the East Sea, is attracting a growing number of visitors to Phu My Dong, bringing new tourism opportunities to the centuries-old fishing community of Tan Phung.

Three whales were spotted simultaneously hunting for food off the coast of Vũng Bồi in An Lương commune at around midday on August 5, marking a rare wildlife sighting that has attracted widespread public attention.

A 1.2-hectare organic vineyard in Gia Lai province has evolved into a leading agritourism destination, attracting between 20,000 and 30,000 visitors annually while demonstrating how organic farming and experiential tourism can generate sustainable rural livelihoods.

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has outlined its priorities for the second half of 2026, focusing on institutional reform, cultural development, tourism growth, digital transformation after reporting broad progress across the sector during the first six months of the year.

Gia Lai province will host the second Vietnam Travel Day from August 13 to 17, bringing together around 550 domestic and international businesses in an effort to expand international visitor markets, strengthen industry partnerships and develop new tourism products.

National Tourism Year 2026 offers Gia Lai more than an opportunity to attract visitors. It provides a foundation for the province to establish a lasting tourism brand by transforming its rich cultural and historical heritage into distinctive visitor experiences.

Nhơn Châu island commune is reshaping its tourism strategy by focusing on authentic cultural experiences, environmental protection and community participation, as it seeks to create a distinctive destination while preserving its natural and cultural heritage.

Deep inside the Kon Ka Kinh forest, students are leaving behind mobile phones and internet access to learn practical outdoor skills through immersive experiences as Kon Ka Kinh National Park develops a new school tourism program focused on life skills and nature conservation.

The People's Committee of Gia Lai Province has approved a 12-month pilot program for jet skiing and motorized paragliding in Quy Nhon Ward as part of efforts to promote marine tourism development. The pilot will begin once the activities receive official authorization to operate.