Foreign arrivals in Phu Quoc triple in nine months

The number of foreign arrivals in Phu Quoc city, the southern province of Kien Giang nearly tripled to more than 470,500 in the first nine months of this year.

Not only does it fascinate tourists with the wonderful nature of blue seas, white sand, and a warm sunny climate year-round, Phu Quoc is now also a paradise for relaxation and peak entertainment.

Phu Quoc welcomed over 4.7 million visitors for sightseeing and leisure stay, accounting for 64% of the total arrivals in the province, up 15.5% annually.

Its combined tourism revenue surpassed 508 million USD, making up over 84% of the province's total and showing a remarkable increase of 117%.

Phu Quoc was recently honoured as Asia’s leading luxury island destination for 2023. In the accommodation category, Phu Quoc had five resorts named among the best in Asia.

Between now and the year’s end, the city will continue with concerted efforts to draw visitors and develop its tourism, including creating a pro-business environment, upgrading infrastructure and making thorough preparations to welcome tourists, especially during the Christmas, New Year and traditional New Year 2024 holidays./.

VNA