Phu Quoc - the island of surprises

From the perspective of many domestic and international tourists, Phu Quoc is an extremely attractive island in both nature and experiences and activities, strong enough to compete with famous tourist destinations in the region and beyond. In the world.

From the perspective of many domestic and international tourists, Phu Quoc is an extremely attractive island in both nature and experiences and activities, strong enough to compete with famous tourist destinations in the region and beyond. In the world.

Phu Quoc is a luxurious resort paradise with many attractive experiences from the perspective of the international press.

“A global tourism hotspot”

Not Ha Long Bay, Hanoi or Da Nang, Phu Quoc is the destination most mentioned by international media in the last months of 2023, when writing about Vietnam tourism.

From October alone until now, the island has appeared non-stop in leading travel newspapers. Condé Nast Traveler voted Phu Quoc as one of the most wonderful islands in the world, Travel Lemming honored the pearl island 6th in the ranking of the 50 best global destinations. And in early December, Phu Quoc was awarded the "World's Leading Natural Island Destination" award for the second time by the World Travel Awards.

From the perspective of international reporters, Phu Quoc is an island of "thousands of experiences". According to writer Ava Skoupsky of Demotivateur newspaper (France), Phu Quoc is both luxurious and different, an ideal place that tourists should choose for their vacation next year. George Diamantopoulos of Travel Daily News emphasized that the inherent appeal of Phu Quoc's natural beauty is increasingly amplified by the local cultural identity and world-class attractions.

"Phu Quoc is quickly becoming a global tourist hotspot" - Travel Daily News wrote.

The island of surprises

Phu Quoc's greatest strength is its wonderful natural landscape with a mild climate all year round. Beautiful, pristine beaches with crystal clear water create an unforgettable impression on visitors. Coral reefs of all colors and shapes invite anyone to quickly dive into the water to dive and watch. Domestic and foreign tourists cannot forget the feeling of "satisfaction" when enjoying fresh seafood in Phu Quoc, experiencing "taste explosion" specialties that only Phu Quoc has, such as fried vermicelli or salad. Herring.

Scuba diving to see coral in clear sea water in Phu Quoc.

For many tourists, Phu Quoc is also an island of surprises, when they experience unique things that very few places in the world can offer. "I was really overwhelmed when I came to Phu Quoc," was the comment of Lee Seo-yeon, 26 years old, from Korea. Not only was she stunned when looking at the beaches in Phu Quoc, she was also "fascinated" by many experiences that can only be had here.

It is a breathtaking sea view from above seen from the Hon Thom cable car. Or the feeling of being "captivated" when watching the magical sunset at the beaches. "I will never forget the feeling of accidentally seeing a shooting star while looking at the night sky in Phu Quoc," Lee said. Phu Quoc - a pristine island without light pollution, helped many tourists fully watch the Geminids meteor shower on the night of December 13.

Turn potential into advantage

Talking about Phu Quoc, Mr. Nguyen Quoc Ky, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vietravel, assessed that the island has the potential to reach out to the region, attract many types of tourists and have the ability to bring Vietnam's position even higher. , on the global tourism map.

Cau Kiss - where you can admire the spectacular sunset of Phu Quoc waters, promises to be the sweetest check-in destination during this year's festival season.

In addition to the wonderful landscape, Mr. Ky said that Phu Quoc's strong investment in infrastructure and services was a decisive factor. For tourists looking for a high-end resort experience, Phu Quoc can please even the most demanding people, with a full range of services, from exceptional cuisine to water sports activities or relaxation at resorts. top spa.

Despite having so much potential, Mr. Ky also believes that to turn them into real advantages, the island government needs to take stronger measures to ensure sustainable and positive tourism development.

“Phu Quoc needs to have stronger measures in stabilizing prices at accommodation establishments and eating places in the area, and protecting the natural environment. Investment in infrastructure, personnel training, and smart tourism promotion are also indispensable factors to keep the destination attractive and maintain a luxury level," Mr. Ky commented.

La Festa Phu Quoc Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton is a "big hit" launched at Sunset Town at the end of the year.

Maybe currently, Phu Quoc has not really promoted 100% of its inherent potential, due to inconsistent thinking of service workers, unstable prices and many other objective factors. However, this is the island with the most potential among Vietnam's destinations, when even in difficult times during the economic crisis, Ngoc Island, with the investment of large economic groups, still does not exist. Stop launching new quality and different products.

For example, in just the last few days of 2023, a series of unique products and projects will be launched by Sun Group in the south of the island, from Cau Hon; luxury hotel La Festa Phu Quoc, Curio Collection by Hilton; Vui Phet Night Market (VUI-Fest Bazaar) - the first creative night market in Vietnam to come to Loang Xang show - a street show combining circus and music from kitchen utensils, fishermen's fishing gear...

"We have invested many thousands of billions, together with the government and the islanders, to gradually turn this place into a unique destination of the world, vibrant 365 days a year, day and night", representative Sun Group said.

Loang Xoang show at Vui Phet night market will bring a breath of fresh experience to tourists visiting Ngoc Island.

According to Mr. Ky, understanding the needs of tourists is important to develop sustainable tourism for the island, building a unique and luxurious destination. The flexible combination of natural elements and service elements will create a good experience, satisfy visitors' wishes, and keep them coming back every time they have the opportunity. In addition, Mr. Ky also emphasized that close cooperation between government, businesses and the community will play an important role in ensuring sustainable and positive development for Phu Quoc in the coming time.

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