According to information from Phu Quoc International Airport, over the past few days, there have been an average of 60 flights bringing and receiving international passengers to Phu Quoc (more than 10,000 international passengers/day, not including domestic flights). High-speed boats from Rach Gia City and Ha Tien City to Phu Quoc City also take passengers to this island.
The festive atmosphere has filled the entire pearl island of Phu Quoc, turning it into a vibrant entertainment paradise. Phu Quoc Night Market, Sunset Town and entertainment complexes such as Grand World are always bustling with tourists. Special art performances, diverse food stalls and vibrant entertainment activities have created a truly bustling atmosphere, attracting a large number of tourists to experience. High-end accommodation establishments have also recorded positive business situations with the room rate reaching over 80%, many places have even been fully booked since the beginning of December.
Phu Quoc is once again becoming a top destination for excursions.
In the last months of the year, Phu Quoc is witnessing an influx of international tourists, affirming the growing appeal of the destination to the world. Accordingly, in December, Phu Quoc welcomed 27-28 international flights/day, while compared to the same period last year, this number only reached 2-5 flights/day.
According to statistics from the Kien Giang Department of Tourism, in December, international visitors to Phu Quoc were estimated at 84,370 (up 133% over the same period). By the end of 2024, the number of international visitors to Phu Quoc will reach approximately 1 million, surpassing the "golden age" of Vietnamese tourism in 2019 by 43%.
The atmosphere of New Year's Eve in Phu Quoc is becoming more exciting than ever. According to the latest survey by MustGo, rooms at 5-star hotels in both the North and South of the island are more than 90% full. This shows the strong attraction of the pearl island to domestic and foreign tourists. With such impressive numbers, it can be affirmed that Phu Quoc tourism is having an extremely favorable start to the new year.
Kien Giang Department of Tourism has been constantly striving to improve the quality of tourism human resources. Regularly organized, in-depth training programs equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to serve tourists in the most professional manner. Thanks to that, the quality of tourism services in Kien Giang is increasingly improved, contributing significantly to affirming the position of Phu Quoc on the world tourism map.
During this time, international and especially domestic tourists are bustling back to Phu Quoc Island (Kien Giang).
In 2024, Kien Giang recorded a bumper year when it welcomed more than 9.8 million visitors, including nearly 1 million international visitors. This impressive number shows the undeniable attraction of this land. With the target set for 2025 of more than 10.6 million visitors, of which international visitors exceeded 1 million, Kien Giang is affirming its position as one of the leading tourist destinations in the country. This remarkable growth is a clear demonstration of the local government's relentless efforts in investing in developing tourism infrastructure and promoting the image of Kien Giang tourism to international friends.
The island is constantly innovating to meet the increasing demands of tourists. With the synchronous coordination between the government, businesses and the local community, Phu Quoc is on its way to becoming a global destination where every tourist wants to set foot at least once in their life.
