In October alone, the island welcomed 673,000 tourists, up 30% year-on-year, according to An Giang Province’s Department of Tourism.
The Vietnam’s largest island had set its target of receiving 8.5 million tourists including 2 million foreigners for the whole year. It has already exceeded the foreign arrivals target with 2.1 million arrivals in the first 10 months, up 59% year-on-year.
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Phu Quoc seen from above. Photo by Read/Linh Huynh |
Industry insiders said APEC 2027 could reshape Phu Quoc's tourism sector by expanding international connectivity, drawing more business events and encouraging a shift towards higher-value, year-round tourism, Vietnam News Agency reported.
The island is preparing to host the summit in November 2027 with major investments in aviation, transport and conference infrastructure.