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Reputable international travel news sites such as Travel Daily News and Travel Weekly identify Phu Quoc as a luxury destination in Vietnam, with increasing allure thanks to the arrival of world-class resorts.

The Pearl Island of Phu Quoc continues to catch the eye of international media when it is named by world-famous travel news sites as a luxury destination of Vietnam and the region. In early December, Travel Daily News (Greece), Travel Weekly (Australia), and Demotivateur (France) reported on the allure of Phu Quoc, with comments on why the island is considered a "brand face". of luxury tourism in Vietnam.

Hon Thom cable car is an experience suggested by many international newspapers as a "must try" when coming to Phu Quoc.

The island of "myriad experiences"

That is the compliment that the French news site Demotivateur gave to Phu Quoc. According to writer Ava Skoupsky, Phu Quoc is a destination that is both luxurious and distinctive, an ideal place that tourists should choose for their vacation.

In addition to praising the natural beauty of Pearl Island, Demotivateur emphasized that Phu Quoc has many interesting experiences to explore. These include enjoying marine sports, diving to see coral, going to the night market to enjoy local cuisine, or taking the Guinness World Record-winning Hon Thom cable car to see breathtaking sea views from above. On December 16 this year, the island will also host a tour by the famous music group Maroon 5, which is considered a milestone for the arrival of international stars to Vietnam in the future.

According to Travel Daily News, Phu Quoc with its enchanting natural beauty has quickly become a global tourist hotspot. “Famous for its pristine beaches, primeval forests, and biodiversity, Phu Quoc's appeal is increasingly amplified by its local cultural identity and world-class attractions,” Travel Daily News author George Diamantopoulos commented.

Attracting rich customers from all over the world

True to George Diamantopoulos's judgment, Phu Quoc is emerging as a global tourism hotspot, especially luxury tourism. The island serves wealthy tourists from all over the world thanks to its world-class resorts and unique experiences.

Travel Daily News said that Sun Group - a pioneer in the field of high-end resorts in Vietnam, is bringing Phu Quoc into an unprecedented "era" of luxury tourism. Cooperating with famous brands, architects, and designers, the corporation is developing a series of unique 5-star hotels and resorts. These facilities not only enhance the island's luxury appeal but also set new standards in the Vietnamese and regional hospitality industry.

Having the same perspective as Travel Daily News, Travel Weekly positioned Phu Quoc as a destination representing the development of luxury tourism in Vietnam.

JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort is one of the luxury resort symbols on Pearl Island

News sites identify that the resort ecosystem in Phu Quoc possesses its own uniqueness. Prominent among them is the JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort, an architectural masterpiece by architect Bill Bensley, which has won many prestigious international awards and is known as an ideal place for billionaires to hold their lavish wedding. This is also the place where a super luxurious wedding was held for Indian billionaire Kaabia Grewal for 7 days, with the presence of 700 guests and 125 performers.

Meanwhile, the luxurious New World Phu Quoc Resort, with a design inspired by a traditional Vietnamese fishing village, was honored as "Asia's Best Villa Resort" by the prestigious Haute Grandeur Global award and is also on the list of the most sought-after accommodations in Phu Quoc.

Adding to Phu Quoc's list of luxury accommodation options is the La Festa Phu Quoc Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel, inspired by the Amalfi region of the Italian Mediterranean, which will welcome guests from the end of December.

The Luxury Collection Hon Thom Island carries the image of a giant wind-filled sail stretching out into the ocean

In particular, all public expectations are focused on the "promising" handshake between Sun Group and Marriott International in launching two of the world's most luxurious resort brands on Hon Thom Island, Phu Quoc. The spectacular sail-shaped The Luxury Collection Hon Thom with 305 rooms was designed by a team of talented architects of 10 Design - a globally famous design consulting unit. It is expected that when put into operation, this accommodation location will bring full amenities and classy entertainment to guests when they come to relax.

Along with that is Ritz Carlton Reserve Hon Thom - a 6-star resort masterpiece with a "reservation park" theme, including 40 villas designed in the style of typical Northern islands of Oahu and Hawaii Polynesian high-roofed houses, both modern and wild, liberal and free yet also very private and mysterious. When launched, the project promises to offer guests surprisingly luxurious amenities. Currently, there are only 6 Ritz Carlton resorts worldwide in Dorado (Puerto Rico); Niseko (Japan); Bali (Indonesia); Krabi (Thailand); Los Cabos (Mexico); and Jiuzhaigou (China). And Hon Thom is the 7th "reservation area" address of this brand.

Visitors can expect unexpected surprises at Ritz Carlton Reserve Hon Thom - a unique resort immersed in nature

No longer an "emerging destination"

Being continuously named by international media has shown that Phu Quoc is increasingly asserting its position on the world tourism map. This year alone, the island has appeared non-stop in leading travel newspapers. In October 2023, Phu Quoc was voted by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the most wonderful islands in the world. In November 2023, Lonely Planet suggested Phu Quoc in the top 10 most beautiful beaches in Vietnam, while the Travel Lemming website honored it 6th in the ranking of the 2024’s best 50 destinations in the world.

The fact is also proven by the figures, when Pearl Island attracted nearly 5 million tourists in 2022, with the hotel occupancy rate skyrocketing to 80-90%, showing that Phu Quoc is no longer just an emerging destination of the world, but has become a globally recognized high-end tourism paradise.

Source: Thanh Niên