To improve human resources at small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those operating in tourism, Dong Nai City’s Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Center has organized a series of professional training courses for participants from tourism areas, attractions and historical sites across the city.
With more than 370,000 hectares of forests and land planned for three types of forests, Dong Nai possesses one of the large forested areas and the most outstanding biodiversity values in the Southeast region.
According to the Dong Nai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the “Katien Ranger Patrol” tourism product at Cat Tien National Park has been named a finalist in the Best Wider World Tourism Project category of the BGTW International Tourism Awards 2026, organized by the British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW).
Cat Tien National Park in Nam Cat Tien commune, Dong Nai City, has long been a major nature-based tourism destination, attracting both international and domestic visitors, particularly school and university students, weekend visitors from neighboring areas, and MICE (combining tourism with meetings and conferences) groups.
Dong Nai City welcomed more than 4.4 million tourist arrivals over nearly nine months in 2026, reaching nearly 77% of its full-year target, according to statistics from the Dong Nai City Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Following the merger, Dong Nai has expanded its tourism development space, creating more opportunities for ecotourism, resort, cultural and spiritual tourism, community-based tourism and other forms of tourism.
Participating in internationally oriented domestic events, promoting Dong Nai’s image in airline magazines, and coordinating with and supporting international journalists visiting Dong Nai to produce stories for foreign newspapers and magazines are among the activities being carried out by the Dong Nai City Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Center (ITTPC) to step up the promotion of Dong Nai tourism in international markets.
To effectively tap into its historical and cultural potential and values, the Tri An Ward People’s Committee has stepped up the organization of cultural and sporting activities while promoting the locality’s image.
Dong Nai’s tourism sector has recently shown positive signs of growth as tourism products have been developed by leveraging existing strengths while introducing new products, creating breakthroughs in distinctive tourism products to meet the needs of domestic and international visitors.
Originally built as an irrigation project, the Ta Lai spillway, also known as Vam Ho dam in Ta Lai Commune, is gradually emerging as a popular destination for recreation and experiences among local residents and tourists. It is expected to become a key destination as Ta Lai seeks to develop community-based tourism.
Nguyen Danh Thinh, Acting Director of Buu Long Tourist Area in Tran Bien Ward, said the attraction welcomed 20,000 visitors during this year’s National Day holiday on September 2, including visitors who came for sightseeing and overnight stays.
During the annual “floating season” from September to November, Tra Su Cajuput Forest in An Cu Commune, An Giang Province, emerges as one of the most attractive destinations for domestic and international visitors.
On August 28, at Buu Long Tourist Area in Tran Bien Ward, the Dong Nai Chefs Association held the 2026 Dong Nai Chefs Festival and unveiled a list of 106 signature dishes made from distinctive local ingredients.
Tran Thi Thu Trang, Deputy Director in charge of the Dong Nai Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Center, said the center has set up a tourism promotion booth at the 20th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC 2026) to showcase Dong Nai’s tourism potential, natural and cultural attractions, and local people, while creating opportunities for local tourism businesses to connect with domestic and international partners.
The five-day National Day holiday (September 2) is also the final peak period of the summer tourism season, providing tourist destinations across Dong Nai with an opportunity to launch promotions and attract visitors.