Phu Quoc Food Tourism Festival taking place from April 29 to May 1 on the Pearl Island attracted a large number of tourists and locals to participate.
Diverse activities such as: Kien Giang tourism promotion space; Phu Quoc culinary space; space to introduce export products, OCOP products, typical products of the province; Phu Quoc tourist destination survey program; trade connection program to bring Kien Giang products to Phu Quoc shopping centers. This is also an activity to continue promoting tourism on the Pearl Island, creating opportunities for businesses and tourism service providers, commercial products in the province to meet, exchange, and introduce products and services to domestic and foreign tourists...
Ms. Danh Ngoc Cuc - Co Nam Traditional Bread Stall. shared: "People and tourists came to participate in large numbers, very happily and excitedly. I also hope that Phu Quoc tourism will develop further so that more people know and thereby introduce and promote the traditional beauty that is still preserved.
The festival is also an event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025) and in response to the 2027 APEC Summit being held in Phu Quoc City.
At the same time, it is an opportunity to promote the unique culinary quintessence, typical OCOP products of Phu Quoc and districts and cities in Kien Giang province, as a bridge for cultural exchange and tourism, bringing visitors experiences in Phu Quoc.
Ms. Cao Nha Lan - a tourist from Can Tho City - said: "I watched many videos and images of Phu Quoc in newspapers, radio stations, and social networks and found it very beautiful and bustling. This time, traveling right on a holiday will see the atmosphere being more crowded than watching online. Although it is crowded, I see people still happy together, without disorder. I go shopping and visit with peace of mind.
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Phong - Vice Chairman of Kien Giang Provincial People's Committee - said: This festival is an opportunity for businesses to exchange, meet, introduce, and promote the image and tourism products of Phu Quoc to domestic and foreign tourists.
Phu Quoc is currently a destination that attracts many domestic and international tourists, so the festival not only contributes to promoting the beauty of the culture, traditional cuisine, and people on the island, but also serves as a stepping stone to prepare for the upcoming APEC 2027 event in Phu Quoc, Mr. Phong emphasized.
According to Kien Giang Department of Tourism, on April 30 (the first day of the holiday), the total number of tourists to Kien Giang was estimated at more than 62,600 visitors, up 57.6% over the same period; Of which foreign visitors are more than 6,200 times, up 3.5% over the same period; Guests stayed more than 26,000 times, up 28.4% over the same period. The total revenue reached 220 billion dong, up 55.6% over the same period.
Phu Quoc City alone is estimated to welcome more than 29,000 visitors, an increase of 25.5% over the same period; of which international visitors were more than 5,700, an increase of 2.1% over the same period; overnight visitors were more than 13,600, an increase of 23.5% over the same period.
Mr. Bui Quoc Thai - Director of the Department of Tourism of Kien Giang province - said: In general, the preparation for serving tourists during the holiday has been well prepared by localities and tourism service businesses, products and services have been consolidated and renewed, some new products have been put into operation and are ready to serve tourists.
