The Vietnam’s largest island received 9.2 million tourist arrivals in the first 10 months, up 30% year-on-year, including 2.14 million foreign tourists, a 59% increase year-on-year and surpassing its full-year goal of 2 million.
In October alone, the island generated VND5.1 trillion in tourism revenues, up 37.8% year-on-year as foreign tourist arrivals surged 50% to 223,000, according to An Giang Province’s Department of Tourism.
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Tourists relax under the sun on a beach in Phu Quoc. Photo by Linh Huynh |
The strong growth reflects Phu Quoc’s growing appeal as a holiday destination, underpinned by investment in tourism infrastructure and a wider range of visitor experiences.
Improved air connectivity has also helped attract international visitors, with direct flights linking the island to key markets such as South Korea, Central Asia and Eastern Europe.
Phu Quoc’s peak tourist season runs from November to April, coinciding with the island’s dry season, which typically brings sunny weather, calm seas and low humidity.