From now until the end of 2024, Phu Quoc is expected to welcome a significant number of international visitors, especially during the Christmas and New Year 2025 holidays. The locality focuses on year-end tourism activities with high results. The Kien Giang Provincial Department of Tourism also informed that in 2024, Phu Quoc was continuously evaluated and honored by the world's leading prestigious tourism organizations, contributing to creating the position of the pearl island in the eyes of tourists.
On October 28, the Can Tho - Phu Quoc route operated by Vasco will officially resume operations, with a frequency of 5 flights to/from Can Tho - Phu Quoc on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. On November 8, Vietjet Air officially opened the Da Nang - Phu Quoc route with a frequency of 4 flights/week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
From October 2024, it is expected that more than 20 airlines will operate flights to Phu Quoc in both regular and charter form, from many countries and territories. Currently, Phu Quoc welcomes visitors from more than 150 countries and territories, with many direct flights from Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan (China)...
Director of Kien Giang Province Tourism Department Bui Quoc Thai said: Phu Quoc not only has natural beauty but also many world-class entertainment and luxury resort services. In particular, the 30-day visa exemption for all visitors in the world also contributes to making the pearl island a highly appreciated international destination.
The Kien Giang Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Center is also promoting the development of unique and attractive tourism products to increase tourist attraction. Ms. Quang Xuan Lua - Director of the Kien Giang Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Center said: From now until the end of 2024, the center plans to organize tourism events in Phu Quoc. The Center encourages businesses to organize response programs to increase tourist attraction and create new experiences in Phu Quoc.
In the first 9 months of 2024, Phu Quoc welcomed nearly 724,000 international tourists, an increase of over 56% over the same period in 2023, exceeding the 2024 plan by 8.6%. Total revenue from tourism activities reached over 16,000 billion VND, reaching 96.4% of the 2024 plan.
