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VinGroup’s new complex poised to turn Phu Quoc into world-class tourism hub

VinGroup on April 21 officially opened Phu Quoc United Centre – a brand-new resort and entertainment complex in Phu Quoc Island, the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang – which is poised to help turn the “Pearl Island” into a world-class tourism hub.
VinGroup’s new complex poised to turn Phu Quoc into world-class tourism hub ảnh 1Dubbed as “Sleepless City,” Grand World – part of the Phu Quoc United Centre – is expected to set the scene for the development of night-time economy in Vietnam. (Photo: Internet)
Hanoi (VNA) – VinGroup on April 21 officiallyopened Phu Quoc United Centre – a brand-new resort and entertainment complex inPhu Quoc Island, the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang – which is poised tohelp turn the “Pearl Island” into a world-class tourism hub.

The all-in-one tourism universe is holding 5 nationalrecords recognized by the Vietnam Record Association, namely Vietnam's largestcomplex with diverse entertainment and resort forms, Vietnam's largest bambooconstruction, Vietnam's first Teddy Bear Museum, 3D multimedia show with themost Vietnamese historical references, Vietnam's largest floating multimediashow inspired by European culture.

Dubbed as “Sleepless City,” Grand World – part of the PhuQuoc United Centre – is expected to set the scene for the development ofnight-time economy in Vietnam, with the splendid Grand World Phu Quoc NightMarket, NightZone 68, and Saigon Seafood Hub Market.

These are places where tourists can eat, play and buyanything from a series of bars, restaurants and shopping streets teeming withdomestic and international brands.

Before Grand World, Phu Quoc only had a night market inDuong Dong, said Managing Director of John’s Tours Phu Quoc Pham Thi Tu Quyen.Now Grand World is offering a wide range of activities for tourists at night,she continued, they can spend a night here.

VinGroup’s new complex poised to turn Phu Quoc into world-class tourism hub ảnh 2Sao Beach in Phu Quoc. (Photo: VNA)
Visitors will have to stay at least one more day to exploreThe Grand World and this would provide a significant push for the localtourism, she added.

It will be surely a must-go destination in Phu Quoc, theequivalent of Universal Studio or Disneyland in tourist hotspots worldwide,said Huynh Van Son, Director of tour operator Sea Star Sai Gon JSC. Thisproject plays a vital part in boosting Phu Quoc’s tourism, he added.

Speaking at the launching ceremony, Chairman of the PhuQuoc People’s Committee Huynh Quang Hung said the presence of prestigiouscorporations like VinGroup and their major projects, Phu Quoc has been given afacelift and seen an enormous growth in tourism.

Tourist arrivals in Phu Quoc is on a rise, surging around25 – 30 percent annually./.
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