Plan to welcome back foreigner visitors to Phu Quoc remains unchanged
The pilot plan to welcome back foreign tourists to Phu Quoc island city remains on schedule, said Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of the southern province of Kien Giang Nguyen Luu Trung on September 23.
Kien Giang (VNA) – The pilot plan to welcome back foreigntourists to Phu Quoc island city remains on schedule, said Vice Chairman of thePeople’s Committee of the southern province of Kien Giang Nguyen Luu Trung onSeptember 23.
Trung said after COVID-19 infection cases were found, theprovincial authorities held a meeting with local leaders and decided to zoneoff and trace down cases, lock down several hamlets in An Thoi ward, and raisewarning level from “new normal” to “at risk”.
Therefore, the plan will still be launched in November.However, testing for SARS-CoV-2 will be added in order to ensure safety for local residentsand visitors. At the same time, all residents will also be fully vaccinated,including workers coming from other areas.
The province and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourismadvocated making thorough preparations for the plan, contributing to promoting thecountry’s anti-pandemic achievements and popularising the images of Phu Quoc asa friendly, modern and safe destination for foreign visitors.
Director of the provincial Tourism Department Bui Quoc Thai saidthe reception to tourists from the airport and hotels will be rehearsed fromNovember 1-11 before the island city is officially open.
During the pilot period, the scheme is only applied for those involvedin full-package tours organised by travel agents, and not for those with otherpurposes. Foreign tourists joining in the scheme will make immigrationprocedures via charter or commercial flights.
♛ The province has chosen seven enterprises in Phu Quoc, 14 fourto five-star hotels with 8,000 rooms to serve foreigners. All of theirstaff have been given two full vaccine shots./.
The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang is preparing for a pilot plan on welcoming international tourists with vaccine passports to its Phu Quoc resort island for six months from October in a bid to revive its tourism industry.
After two years of “freezing”, the Phu Quoc island city in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang is expected to be first destination in the country to receive foreign tourists after the Government approved the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’ proposal on a pilot plan to welcome tourists back under the vaccine passport programme.
The southern province of Kien Giang is giving the top priority to accelerating COVID-19 testing to early detect and quarantine positive cases in order to cut off the source of infection, and put the pandemic under control before September 20.
A video clip titled “Viet Nam: Di de yeu! Roam Phu Quoc” was officially launched on YouTube on September 22, aiming to give viewers a taste of the “Pearl Island” - Phu Quoc.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
Hanoi has directed lodging providers and tourist destinations to bolster preparations in staffing, service quality, security, and sanitation. Community-based lodging platforms such as Airbnb are also being promoted strongly to expand housing supply during the holiday period.
A beach in Phu Quoc (Photo: VNA) 
