La Veranda received an award at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2017.

The World Luxury Hotel Awards are the most prestigious awards in the travel industry, often considered the "Oscars of the hotel industry." Each year, the World Luxury Hotels Awards present hundreds of awards to honor hotels and resorts with the most beautiful architecture, impeccable facilities, and best service. The winners are determined based on votes and reviews from over 300,000 international travelers over a four-week period. This year, La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc Mgallery was recognized and became the winner in the Luxury Romantic Beach Resort category across Asia.

“Being recognized as having the most romantic beach in Asia is truly a source of pride and honor for the entire staff at La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc. I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to our guests who have trusted and voted for us, as well as our partners who have always been with La Veranda Resort throughout this time, helping us create so many memorable moments.” – CEO – Jean Pierre Gerbet.

In 2017, the “World Luxury Hotels Awards” marked the fourth consecutive award that La Veranda Resort had received. Earlier in the year, the resort also won the “TripAdvisor's Travelers Choice 2017”, “Asian Lifestyle Tourism Awards – Outstanding Beach Resort 2017” and “The Guide Awards 2017”.

Officially opened in 2006, this luxurious resort with 70 rooms, a member of Sofitel's Mgallery group of hotels, La Veranda was the first upscale resort to open in Phu Quoc. Located in the heart of Duong Dong beach, La Veranda offers services and experiences that evoke the feeling of the French colonial era on the coast. The architecture and design create a unique and comfortable atmosphere reminiscent of a bygone Indochina. The resort has two restaurants and a bar: The Peppertree, Le Jardin, and Le Bar. With Le Spa, a wellness and beauty center using premium organic ingredients, and a newly launched service, the “La Veranda Romance Menu,” featuring 12 different romantic options, it has become one of the perfect beachfront experiences for couples on holidays, vacations, and honeymoons.

Phu Quoc Island, located in the south of Kien Giang province, attracts an estimated 1.8 million tourists annually. Estimated revenue reached over 11.15 trillion VND (equivalent to 499 million USD) in 2017.

Mr. Huynh Quang Hung, Vice Chairman of Phu Quoc District, said: "The district plans to support and promote tourism, including activities such as festivals and improving the quality of maritime services. Phu Quoc aims to become a high-quality tourist destination in the region and internationally by 2020."

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