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Southern Vietnam hotspots overwhelmed by Tet holiday crowds

Southern Vietnam hotspots overwhelmed by Tet holiday crowds

Large numbers of travelers flocked to popular southern destinations such as Vung Tau, Da Lat and Phu Quoc during the Tet break, packing beaches and causing severe traffic jams on nearby roads.
Vietnamese woman who vowed to stay single for life marries Russian-French in 2 weeks

Vietnamese woman who vowed to stay single for life marries Russian-French in 2 weeks

Asia's 'most beautiful island' welcomes record-breaking international flights ahead of Lunar New Year

Asia's 'most beautiful island' welcomes record-breaking international flights ahead of Lunar New Year

Sa Pa, Phu Quoc brace for Tet tourist rush as hotel occupancy rates reach 90%

Sa Pa, Phu Quoc brace for Tet tourist rush as hotel occupancy rates reach 90%

Popular tourist destinations like Sa Pa and Phu Quoc have reported high hotel occupancy rates during this year Tet holidays, which peak on Feb. 17.
February 14, 2026 | 08:00 pm PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' experiences unprecedented rise in interest among Korean tourists

Asia's 'most beautiful island' experiences unprecedented rise in interest among Korean tourists

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, has seen an unprecedented spike in interest from South Korea, with volumes shooting up by as much as 71% year-on-year, according to Booking.com data.
February 10, 2026 | 04:50 pm PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' records 123% rise in foreign tourists in January

Asia's 'most beautiful island' records 123% rise in foreign tourists in January

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, welcomed 278,347 foreign arrivals in January, up 122.9% year-on-year and meeting 13.8% of this year's target, according to An Giang Province's Department of Tourism.
February 8, 2026 | 07:00 pm PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' sees 60% growth in tourist arrivals in January

Asia's 'most beautiful island' sees 60% growth in tourist arrivals in January

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, enjoyed a good start to the year with 983,387 arrivals in January, a 60.7% year-on-year increase.
February 6, 2026 | 02:59 pm PT
Phu Quoc a hidden gem worth a 16-hour flight, US journalist says

Phu Quoc a hidden gem worth a 16-hour flight, US journalist says

After a 16-hour journey from San Francisco, a writer for U.S.-based travel publication TravelPulse described Phu Quoc as a destination that offers a sense of discovery beyond more established beach locations such as Bali or Thailand.
February 3, 2026 | 06:45 pm PT
Sun Group and 13 elite brands join hands to shape hotel city in Phu Quoc

Sun Group and 13 elite brands join hands to shape hotel city in Phu Quoc

Accor, Hilton Worldwide, Marriott International and Lotte are among the hotel groups participating in a large-scale urban resort complex in Phu Quoc developed by Sun Group, which broke ground on Jan. 28.
January 30, 2026 | 07:00 pm PT
Vietnam’s Phu Quoc launches $2.6B mega hotel projects for APEC 2027

Vietnam’s Phu Quoc launches $2.6B mega hotel projects for APEC 2027

Phu Quoc has launched two massive urban developments worth a combined VND69.55 trillion (US$2.6 billion) as the island accelerates preparations for APEC 2027, reshaping its skyline to host world leaders and top officials.
January 28, 2026 | 03:00 pm PT
Phu Quoc records 49% rise in accommodation searches from international tourists

Phu Quoc records 49% rise in accommodation searches from international tourists

Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island recorded a 49% year-on-year increase in accommodation searches from international tourists in 2025, reinforcing its growing appeal as a global travel destination, according to travel platform Agoda.
January 27, 2026 | 04:33 pm PT
Phu Quoc emerges as race-cation destination for Korean travelers

Phu Quoc emerges as race-cation destination for Korean travelers

With conditions favorable for outdoor running, Phu Quoc is drawing increasing attention from South Korea's running community as a potential race-cation destination.
January 27, 2026 | 11:15 pm PT
Phu Quoc named one of Asia's lowest-cost flight destinations in 2026

Phu Quoc named one of Asia's lowest-cost flight destinations in 2026

As travel demand in 2026 increasingly reflects sensitivity to costs as well as experiences, Phu Quoc has emerged as a beach destination that combines relatively affordable air access with a growing range of tourism offerings.
January 27, 2026 | 08:30 pm PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' braces for deluge of visitors during Tet holiday

Asia's 'most beautiful island' braces for deluge of visitors during Tet holiday

Tourist arrivals to Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, have surged since the start of 2026, far outpacing last year's figure, and the island is bracing for a deluge of visitors during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
January 25, 2026 | 04:26 pm PT
Hong Kong actress Ashley Chu explores Asia's 'most beautiful island'

Hong Kong actress Ashley Chu explores Asia's 'most beautiful island'

Popular actress Ashley Chu and her friends went on a holiday to Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, in the first days of the New Year.
January 21, 2026 | 11:14 pm PT
Phu Quoc named destination of movement by Korean media

Phu Quoc named destination of movement by Korean media

Korean media report that outbound travel preferences among South Korean travelers are gradually shifting from long-haul urban destinations toward locations that offer moderate seasonal change and convenient travel conditions, and Phu Quoc has been cited as an increasingly popular choice for early-year travel.
January 21, 2026 | 07:30 pm PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' named must-visit cold-weather escape by Korean media

Asia's 'most beautiful island' named must-visit cold-weather escape by Korean media

The Korea Herald, one of the South Korea’s most respected business and consumer dailies, highlights Phu Quoc as a standout choice for the early months of the year, particularly January, when demand for winter escapes among Korean travelers peaks.
January 18, 2026 | 03:23 pm PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' urged to launch tourist police amid travel boom

Asia's 'most beautiful island' urged to launch tourist police amid travel boom

A tourism association has proposed that Phu Quoc authorities establish a tourist police force, build more public toilets, and provide free public water taps and phone charging stations to accommodate the island's recent travel boom.
January 12, 2026 | 12:13 am PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' eyes 8.5 million tourists in 2026 after booming year

Asia's 'most beautiful island' eyes 8.5 million tourists in 2026 after booming year

Phu Quoc Island, voted the most beautiful in Asia by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, expects to welcome 8.5 million tourists this year, up 5% from last year.
January 8, 2026 | 08:03 pm PT
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