After five editions, the VnExpress Marathon Hue has made tangible contributions to the city’s overall development landscape. Its sixth edition (taking place from April 17 to 19) is no exception, promising to provide a strong impetus for Hue’s strategy in developing sports, tourism and socio-economic growth.

The 1st Nguyen Trai Open Table Tennis Club Team Tournament – 2026 officially kicked off on the morning of April 18 at the Table Tennis Arena, 150 Nguyen Trai Street (Phu Xuan Ward, Hue City), drawing a large crowd of spectators who came to watch and cheer.

The training course on implementing the “Safe Swimming and Drowning Prevention” Program 2026, organized by the city’s Department of Culture and Sports in coordination with the Vietnam Sports Administration (the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism), officially opened on the morning of April 17 at 12 Hung Vuong Street (Thuan Hoa Ward, Hue City).

Amid the flow of visitors experiencing the Ancient Capital, the image of Mr. Nguyen Don Long - a male tour guide (born in 1986) wearing the traditional ao dai - quietly tells the story of love for culture, spreading traditional values in a distinct Hue way.

On the morning of April 13, the 38th National Cycling Tournament “Non song lien mot dai” (A Unified Country)” entered its 10 Stage, from Hue City to Danang City” with the start right in front of Nghinh Luong Dinh.

Stage 9 “Phu Xuan - Da Vien” of the 38th National Cycling Tournament “Non song lien mot dai” (“A unified country”) - 2026, officially kicked off on the morning of April 12 at the square in front of Quoc Hoc Hue High School for the Gifted.

On the morning of April 12, Hue Youth and Children Center hosted the 6th “Green Lane” Swimming Tournament 2026 at its swimming pool.

On the afternoon of April 10th, Hue Tourism College (under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism), in coordination with Cholimex Food Joint Stock Company, organized the 7th season of the “Searching for Hue Culinary Ambassadors” contest under the theme of “Preserving and Promoting the Essence of Hue Cuisine”.

By noon on April 10, cyclists competing in stage 8 of the 38th National Cycling Tournament “Non song lien mot dai” (“A unified country”) - 2026: Dong Hoi Ward (Quang Tri) - Hue City crossed the finish line at the intersection of Le Duan Street and Quang Duc Gate (approximately 150m from the Phu Van Lau area).

For a long time, tourism in Hue has largely relied on cultural and heritage assets, resulting in short visitor stays, relatively low spending levels, and limited value creation. As tourism trends shift strongly toward resort-based, experiential, and sports-oriented travel, developing marine tourism, especially coastal resort tourism, is not only a new direction but also a necessity for restructuring the visitor market toward higher-spending segments.