Phu Quoc welcomes more than 636,000 tourists in July
The island of Phu Quoc, dubbed the Pearl Island, off the coast of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang received more than 636,000 tourists in July, showing a recovery, the provincial Tourism Department announced on August 6.
Phu Quoc welcomes more than 636,000 tourists in July (Photo: Sggp.org.vn)
Kien Giang (VNA) ✱- The island of Phu Quoc, dubbed the Pearl Island, off the coast of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang received more than 636,000 tourists in July, showing a recovery, the provincial Tourism Department announced on August 6.
During the reviewed period, international arrivals numbered about 63,116, up 24% year on year.
Total revenue from tourism activities reached more than 1.6 trillion VND (nearly 64 million USD), an increase of 14.1% against the same period in 2023.
Local authorities attributed the surge in the number of visitors to a promotion campaign advertising its image to international tourists.
Phu Quoc is among the three most popular international destinations for Korean tourists, according to a survey unveiled on July 15 by Korean news outlet Rankify Korea.
The newswire made use of an extensive data analysis programme to calculate the search volume of Google Trend Index and Naver in the first week of July, before then comparing it with the last week of June.
Earlier, Phu Quoc surpassed Bali to rank second on the list of the 25 best islands to visit around the world, reported Travel+Leisure of the United States.
Over 186,000 readers voted for the best islands on the planet as part of the magazine’s annual "World’s Best Awards" survey for 2024.
In addition, the administration of Kien Giang has continuously promoted new international flights to the pearl island.
Low-cost Korean airline Eastar Jet recently launched a new route from Cheongju city to Phu Quoc city with a frequency of four flights per week.
Vietravel Airlines also started operating flights connecting the island with Taipei (Taiwan, China) with a frequency of three flights per week up to August 2025.
The number of international flights to Phu Quoc in July shot up 186% from the same period last year./.
In the first half of 2024, international flights to Phu Quoc island in the southern province of Kien Giang increased by 186%, and international visitors rose by 134.8% compared to the same period in 2023. These positive trends underscore the growing appeal of Phu Quoc's tourism sector and its emerging status as a prominent destination.
Pristine nature and unique experiences on offer have made Phu Quoc island, off the coast of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang, surpass renowned Nha Trang and Da Nang, and even Bangkok and Tokyo, to become the most favourite destination for tourists from the Republic of Korea (RoK).
Snorkeling trip, taking the cable car over Hon Thom, and sea walking amidst the colourful coral and schools of fish are among top picks for those who choose Phu Quoc island, off the coast of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang, as their escape, according to travel guide book Lonely Planet.
Phu Quoc island off the coast of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has been voted as the second most beautiful island in the world, only after the Maldives, by readers of US magazine Travel+Leisure at this year’s World's Best Awards.
Phu Quoc island in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has been honoured by US magazine Travel+Leisure as one of the 10 most affordable tropical destinations to visit around the world, while the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Dailian journal has described the “pearl island” as the most popular healing destination.
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