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Sun Group, Marriott International partner to develop 10 hotels with 8 international brands in Vietnam

Sun Group, Marriott International partner to develop 10 hotels with 8 international brands in Vietnam

Sun Group and Marriott International signed an agreement on March 23 to expand their strategic partnership, announcing plans to develop 10 new hotels and resorts in Phu Quoc and Vung Tau.
Da Nang, Phu Quoc gain popularity among Korean travelers seeking value and convenience

Da Nang, Phu Quoc gain popularity among Korean travelers seeking value and convenience

Tell us your favorite travel destination in Vietnam!

Tell us your favorite travel destination in Vietnam!

Asia's 'most beautiful island' expands flight connection to regional tourism hubs

Asia's 'most beautiful island' expands flight connection to regional tourism hubs

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, is set to expand direct flight connections to seven Asian markets, including South Korea, Thailand, India and Malaysia, this year amid a surge in tourism demand.
March 19, 2026 | 09:13 pm PT
Phu Quoc highlighted as global showcase for architecture by US magazine

Phu Quoc highlighted as global showcase for architecture by US magazine

U.S. travel magazine Travel + Leisure has described Phu Quoc as an emerging "showcase of global architectural influences."
March 17, 2026 | 11:30 pm PT
Phu Quoc blends global architectural influences into evolving tourism landscape

Phu Quoc blends global architectural influences into evolving tourism landscape

Architectural landmarks inspired by Europe and the Mediterranean are becoming increasingly visible in Phu Quoc, reflecting the island's effort to integrate global design influences into its tropical tourism setting.
March 17, 2026 | 01:30 am PT
Middle East oil crisis hits Phu Quoc megaprojects for APEC 2027

Middle East oil crisis hits Phu Quoc megaprojects for APEC 2027

A global oil crisis triggered by the Middle East conflict is choking diesel supplies to Phu Quoc Island, where Vietnam is racing to build a convention center, roads, and hotels and expand the airport for the APEC 2027 Economic Leaders' Week.
March 11, 2026 | 03:01 pm PT
Phu Quoc surpasses Maldives to be named Asia's second best island in DestinAsian ranking

Phu Quoc surpasses Maldives to be named Asia's second best island in DestinAsian ranking

Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc has overtaken Maldives to be voted Asia's second best island after Bali as part of leading travel magazine DestinAsian's Readers' Choice Awards 2026.
March 10, 2026 | 04:47 pm PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' sees 86.4% growth in foreign arrivals

Asia's 'most beautiful island' sees 86.4% growth in foreign arrivals

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, welcomed more than 2.2 million visitors in the first two months of 2026, up 57.7% year on year, with international arrivals soaring 86.4% to nearly 600,000.
March 6, 2026 | 04:50 pm PT
Phu Quoc among Vietnam's 10 friendliest places: Booking.com

Phu Quoc among Vietnam's 10 friendliest places: Booking.com

Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc ranked 9th in a list of 10 friendliest destinations in Vietnam as voted by Dutch-based travel agency Booking.com as part of the 14th annual Traveller Review Awards.
March 5, 2026 | 04:37 pm PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' welcomes 1.2 million tourists in February

Asia's 'most beautiful island' welcomes 1.2 million tourists in February

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, received 1.2 million visitors in February, up 55.4% year-on-year, driven by upgraded infrastructure and intensified promotional campaigns.
March 4, 2026 | 07:08 pm PT
Vietnam's Phu Quoc hailed as a worthy alternative to Bali

Vietnam's Phu Quoc hailed as a worthy alternative to Bali

In its list of "the best Bali alternatives worth exploring," published by Australia’s leading travel site Escape, Phu Quoc, is highlighted as a standout Southeast Asian destination, thanks to its appealing blend of reasonable costs, striking scenery, and diverse experiences.
March 3, 2026 | 06:28 pm PT
US media highlights Phu Quoc's growing profile as tourism destination

US media highlights Phu Quoc's growing profile as tourism destination

Travel + Leisure has recently published an article examining the appeal of Phu Quoc, describing the island as entering a "golden era" in which infrastructure, natural assets and visitor demand are converging to elevate its regional standing.
March 3, 2026 | 07:10 pm PT
Phu Quoc moves to strengthen tourism standards ahead of APEC 2027

Phu Quoc moves to strengthen tourism standards ahead of APEC 2027

Drawing lessons from recent challenges faced by Thailand's tourism sector, Phu Quoc authorities are implementing measures aimed at tightening service standards across the visitor experience, as the island prepares to host APEC 2027.
March 3, 2026 | 02:45 am PT
Vietnam's Phu Quoc races to build $47.5M water and waste plants before APEC leaders arrive

Vietnam's Phu Quoc races to build $47.5M water and waste plants before APEC leaders arrive

Three water and waste treatment projects worth a combined VND1.238 trillion (US$47.5 million) broke ground in Phu Quoc on Feb. 27 to close the gap in infrastructure before the island hosts APEC 2027 next year.
February 28, 2026 | 03:00 pm PT
Phu Quoc launches rapid response team to safeguard tourists

Phu Quoc launches rapid response team to safeguard tourists

Authorities on Phu Quoc Island have established a tourism rapid response team to better protect visitors and address service-related concerns amid the local tourism boom.
February 26, 2026 | 06:40 pm PT
US media highlights Phu Quoc's nightly fireworks as distinctive tourism feature

US media highlights Phu Quoc's nightly fireworks as distinctive tourism feature

Leading travel magazine Travel + Leisure has published an analysis of Phu Quoc's tourism appeal, describing its nightly fireworks displays over the past two years as an unusual feature in the global travel landscape.
February 25, 2026 | 09:00 pm PT
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.
February 22, 2026 | 01:20 am PT
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

Once adamant that she would never marry, Trinh Ha changed her mind after spending two days caring for Serguei Koudriachov, a Russian-French traveler six years her junior.
February 18, 2026 | 04:00 am PT
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