According to the An Giang Provincial Department of Tourism, accumulated for 6 months of 2026, An Giang province is estimated to welcome more than 16.6 million visitors (up 17.1% compared to the same period, reaching 66.6% of the annual plan). Of which, it is estimated to welcome more than 1.3 million international visitors (up 47.5% compared to the same period, reaching 63.2% of the annual plan). Total revenue from tourism is estimated at 39,283 billion VND (up 34.4% compared to the same period, reaching 56.1% of the annual plan).
For Phu Quoc special zone alone, accumulated in the first 6 months of 2026, it is estimated to welcome more than 5.7 million visitors (up 30.2% compared to the same period, reaching 67.9% of the annual plan). Of which, it is estimated to welcome more than 1.3 million international visitors (up 50.3% compared to the same period, reaching 65.7% of the annual plan); total revenue from tourism is estimated at 31,507 billion VND (up 46% compared to the same period, reaching 69.2% of the annual plan).
Also according to Phu Quoc International Airport, in June 2026, the number of take-offs and landings (number of flights to and from) both increased more than both the number of flights and passengers compared to the same period in 2025. It is forecast that domestic passenger volume in July 2026 will increase by about 40%.
An Giang Provincial Department of Tourism said that it has directed communes, wards, special zones and businesses in the province to implement a number of tasks: Ensuring conditions to serve tourists during the Via Ba Chua Xu Nui Sam Festival in 2026; Strengthening management of foreigners participating in tour guide activities in Phu Quoc special zone; Strengthening the work of preventing and combating accidents, injuries and child drowning during the summer and rainy and storm season; Proactively responding to low pressure areas at sea...
Currently, Phu Quoc special zone is busy with works and projects serving APEC 2027. In which, tourism also contributes to promoting and introducing the image of Phu Quoc to international friends.
An Giang Provincial Tourism Association said that recently the Association proposed considering the Phu Quoc - An Giang Green Tourism Standards as one of the key programs preparing for APEC 2027; building the image of Phu Quoc as a green, smart, sustainable and responsible destination of the Asia-Pacific region. Green certification businesses should be prioritized to participate in activities serving APEC 2027 to spread the message of sustainable development of Phu Quoc.
Mr. Nguyen Vu Khac Huy, Chairman of An Giang Provincial Tourism Association, said that the Green Tourism Standard set is built to support businesses to comprehensively review green transformation activities, minimizing negative impacts on the environment. This is also a synchronous tool for local authorities to manage effectively, towards the goal: By 2027, reach 30%, by 2030, reach 50-60%, and by 2035, 80-85% of tourism business establishments in Phu Quoc and An Giang will be labeled green.
The Provincial Tourism Association has also proposed that the Drafting Committee continue to complete the Standards set in the direction of both ensuring advancedness, international integration, and being suitable for business practices. The Standards set needs to become a driving force to promote green tourism development, improve competitiveness, and contribute to making Phu Quoc a leading green tourism destination in the region.
