Continuous heavy downpour has paralyzed Phu Quoc Island, with several central roads submerged under nearly a meter of water on Tuesday, disrupting the lives of both residents and tourists.
High airfares are deterring tourists from visiting Phu Quoc during the National Day holiday, as hotels across the country's biggest island recorded occupancy rates of only 30%.
Pullman Phu Quoc Beach Resort welcomed Starlux Airlines crew on their first commercial flight from Taipei to Phu Quoc, showcasing commitment to providing comfortable stays for all airline personnel.
Phu Quoc island off the coast of the Mekong Delta has surpassed Bangkok and Tokyo to become the most favorite destination for tourists from South Korea thanks to pristine nature and unique experiences on offer.
In the first half of 2024, international flights to Phu Quoc increased by 186%, and international visitors rose by 135% compared to the same period in 2023.
Superdong Kien Giang, which operates regular high-speed boat and ferry services to Phu Quoc Island, reported profits of VND27 billion (US$1 million) last quarter, the highest in a year.
Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc has been voted as world's second most beautiful after the Maldives, as voted by readers of American magazine Travel+Leisure at this year’s World's Best Awards.
Vietjet has launched two new air routes connecting Phu Quoc, Vietnam's biggest island off the southern province of Kien Giang, with Taichung and Kaohsiung in Taiwan.
The top leader of Phu Quoc has requested a halt into giving permission for officials to go abroad until the year's end to keep them focused on handling existing issues on the city island.
