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Phu Quoc voted Asia's 6th best island

Phu Quoc voted Asia's 6th best island

Phu Quoc off the southern province of Kien Giang was the sixth best tourist island in Asia as voted by readers of American magazine Conde Nast Traveler.
Phu Quoc one of world's best tourist destinations: Travel+Leisure

Phu Quoc one of world's best tourist destinations: Travel+Leisure

Phu Quoc most searched for on Google by Vietnamese travelers

Phu Quoc most searched for on Google by Vietnamese travelers

Korean Air to launch Seoul - Phu Quoc direct flights

Korean Air to launch Seoul - Phu Quoc direct flights

Korean Air will start direct flights connecting Seoul to Phu Quoc from late November to meet the increasing travel demand of South Korean tourists to Vietnam's largest island.
October 17, 2023 | 06:29 pm PT
Kazakh, Russian tourists flock to Phu Quoc Island

Kazakh, Russian tourists flock to Phu Quoc Island

Phu Quoc is seeing an influx of tourists from Kazakhstan and Russia coming by charter flights while South Korean carriers are preparing to start direct flights to the island.
October 24, 2023 | 03:31 pm PT
Phu Quoc to crack down on price gouging amid tourism crisis

Phu Quoc to crack down on price gouging amid tourism crisis

Phu Quoc authorities have pledged to improve the quality of tourism services on the island and prevent price gouging as they seek to reverse the recent slump in tourism.
November 15, 2023 | 06:12 pm PT
Vietnam's 'pearl island' faces growing trash pollution

Vietnam's 'pearl island' faces growing trash pollution

Phu Quoc, Vietnam's largest island, is grappling with major challenges from plastic waste that is seriously hurting the island's tourism reputation.
November 20, 2023 | 07:22 pm PT
Low demand sees flights to Phu Quoc suspended

Low demand sees flights to Phu Quoc suspended

Many flights to Phu Quoc Island from Da Nang, Can Tho and Nha Trang have been suspended due to low demand amid a brewing tourism crisis.
December 11, 2023 | 06:25 pm PT
Hotels, travel firms struggle as domestic flights to Phu Quoc suspended

Hotels, travel firms struggle as domestic flights to Phu Quoc suspended

The travel and hospitality industries in Phu Quoc are feeling the pinch as the suspension of flights from Da Nang, Nha Trang and Can Tho means fewer visitors.
December 13, 2023 | 10:13 pm PT
US band Maroon 5 concert sends Phu Quoc hotel occupancy rates soaring

US band Maroon 5 concert sends Phu Quoc hotel occupancy rates soaring

Some luxury hotels in the north of Phu Quoc Island where U.S. pop-rock band Maroon 5 will perform Saturday night have reported occupancy rates of up to 90%.
December 15, 2023 | 05:52 pm PT
Phu Quoc crackdown on dubious businesses nets just one shop

Phu Quoc crackdown on dubious businesses nets just one shop

Phu Quoc authorities found a shop selling a local specialty not listing prices Thursday as they began a crackdown on dubious business practices amid a brewing tourism crisis.
December 21, 2023 | 08:46 pm PT
Phu Quoc emerges as new trending destination among South Koreans

Phu Quoc emerges as new trending destination among South Koreans

Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam southern coast has emerged as a new trending destination, spurred by the introduction of new air routes by Korean Air.
January 16, 2024 | 10:23 pm PT
Phu Quoc taxi drivers turn violent following argument over foreign tourist

Phu Quoc taxi drivers turn violent following argument over foreign tourist

A driver of a taxi service in the tourist island of Phu Quoc and his accomplice are under arrest after they violently attacked another electric taxi driver who was alleged to steal their foreign passenger.
January 19, 2024 | 02:31 am PT
Ferry operator Superdong loses $277,000 from falling Phu Quoc tourism

Ferry operator Superdong loses $277,000 from falling Phu Quoc tourism

After three consecutive profitable quarters, ferry operator Superdong Kien Giang recorded a VND6.8 billion (US$277,211) loss last quarter due to bad weather and declining tourism demand to Phu Quoc island.
January 22, 2024 | 11:46 pm PT
Foreign tourists to Phu Quoc increase six-fold over Tet holiday

Foreign tourists to Phu Quoc increase six-fold over Tet holiday

The southern island of Phu Quoc was estimated to welcome 52,000 international visitors during the seven-day Tet break, recording an increase of nearly six times in number and eight times in revenue year-on-year.
February 14, 2024 | 03:06 am PT
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