On May 23, in Phu Quoc special zone, the An Giang Provincial Tourism Association held the opening ceremony of the 2nd Phu Quoc Open Pickleball Tournament 2026. The event opened up a vibrant sports playground, connecting the tourism business community across the country.
Continuing the success of the first season, this year's tournament witnessed a boom in the number and quality of athletes. The tournament has gathered 200 athletes who are businessmen and people working in the tourism industry nationwide to participate.
The large presence of tennis players in the tourism industry not only brings dramatic and eye-catching matches but also shows the noble, healthy and civilized sports spirit.
In recent years, sports tourism has become a trend, creating a lever to promote the image of Phu Quoc and An Giang in general.
This tournament is considered a breakthrough sports tourism product, catching up with the development trend of modern tourism.
This is a golden opportunity for tourism businesses to strengthen meetings and exchange experiences, thereby promoting linkages, development cooperation and jointly improving service quality in the coming time.
Mr. Nguyen Vu Khac Huy, Chairman of the An Giang Provincial Tourism Association, said: "This tournament has the first purpose of enhancing the spirit of sports training, in addition to connecting business cooperation in the tourism industry and expanded industries. Besides, developing sports tourism, one of the fields that can be said to be the current trend in the world. Tourism combined with sports culture can be one of the opportunities to help businesses in the tourism industry have more new products, new services and we can access new markets".
Through the tournament, the Phu Quoc special zone government also aims to spread the spirit of sports in the community, especially developing sports culture associated with tourism, creating a unique tourism product contributing to promoting the image of a dynamic, modern, friendly and hospitable Phu Quoc to friends and tourists at home and abroad.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Kim Loan, Vice Chairwoman of Phu Quoc Special Economic Zone People's Committee, said: "The leaders of the Special Economic Zone People's Committee identify tourism development as one of the key economic sectors in the area.
At the same time, we also want the companionship of organizations and individuals in fields such as culture, sports and community events, to elevate Phu Quoc's position in the international arena.
Leaders of the Special Zone People's Committee also hope that the spirit of sports will continue to spread in the community, in businesses, in organizations and individuals living and working in the area.
APEC 2027 will soon take place in Phu Quoc, and the organization of the tournament by the An Giang Provincial Tourism Association also affirms the proactiveness and creativity in stimulating demand and promoting the tourism image of Phu Quoc.
The harmonious combination of trendy sports and modern tourism promises to open up new directions, attracting more high-quality tourists to Pearl Island.
