Prices of Phu Quoc Island tours to drop in 2nd quarter Dao Loan By Dao Loan - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC – Tourists to Phu Quoc Island can enjoy lower tour prices from the second quarter this year as Kien Giang Province and travel firms are joining hands to lower service prices following the island’s connection to the national electricity grid through a submarine cable line. Le Minh Hoang, director of Kien Giang’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said the department would meet with lodging providers and tour operators to lower room rates and service charges. The new prices are expected to be applicable in the second quarter. Earlier, service prices on the island were high as enterprises had to pay higher electricity and water bills than on the mainland. As power prices are lower now, they should cut service fees to lure more guests, Hoang said. Hoang has yet to announce how much service prices would slide. However, many enterprises said room rates on … [Read more...] about Prices of Phu Quoc Island tours to drop in 2nd quarter
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Investment Projects Lined up on Phu Quoc Island
(CPV)- Kien Giang Province had licensed 21 projects on Phu Quoc Island by August, 2008, worth a total of USD 1.72 billion, according to a report by the Kien Giang People's Committee. The projects were undertaken on a site of 1,000 hectares along the beach in the East-West region of Phu Quoc Island. Some projects have been completed and are showing good returns, contributing to a raise in the island district's economic growth to 16 percent a year, over the last three successive years. In addition, Phu Quoc had another 154 projects approved by the Province to be built on a site of 5,600 hectares, with a total registered capital of USD 890 million. These projects are currently making detailed plans for building tourism related works. Aiming to creating favorable conditions for investors, Kien Giang Province has simplified procedures and established the Phu Quoc Development and Investment Management Board to remove any obstacles for businesses. Furthermore, the province has speed up work … [Read more...] about Investment Projects Lined up on Phu Quoc Island
The ‘hidden’ charms of Phu Quoc Island
Hanoi Times — Vietnam's PhuQuocIsland has been ranked as one of the leading five most beautiful "hidden beaches" in the world by Concierge.com. Concierge.com said the Bai Dai (Long Beach), on the PhuQuocIsland in the southern province of Kien Giang, is an excellent place for travelers to rest and relax from October through March. The other beaches to follow Bai Dai are the WildcatBeach in California, PinkBeach on Barbuda, CayoCostaState Park in Floria's southern GulfCoast and Majahuitas Cove of Mexico. An untapped pearl in the Gulf of Thailand about 120km from Rach Gia Town, Phu Quoc Island is a mixing pot of flavors, history and beauty that is sure to be dazzle even the most traveled person. There are 99 mountains on the 22-island archipelago, all low and covered by a canopy of green that evokes travelers with a refreshing feeling. Phu Quoc is also well-known for its Cay Dua (Coconut Tree) Prison, the erstwhile detainment centre familiar to tens of thousands … [Read more...] about The ‘hidden’ charms of Phu Quoc Island
Phu Quoc Island – Vietnams Pearl
The PhuQuocIsland is endowed with beautiful beaches, pleasant climate and untouched forests Just nearly an hours flight from Ho Chi Minh City or three hours by speed boat from the RachGiaPort, is PhuQuocIsland. Phu Quoc - the pearl of Vietnams islands - is located in the Gulf of Thailand. The island - the biggest offshore territory - is 593.05sq.km, approximately the same size as Singapore. The center of the island is Duong Dong town which is located in the northwest of the island. With beautiful beaches, pleasant climate, untouched forests and a diverse ecosystem, Phu Quoc has great potential to develop tourism and economy. Recently, the island has focused on infrastructure improvements to meet the demand for economic development, becoming an economic and administrative center and a luxury international standard ecotourism zone. In May 2010, the Prime Minister launched Decision 633/QD-TTg approving the master plan on transforming PhuQuocIsland in Kien Giang province until 2030. … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc Island – Vietnams Pearl
Submarine cable to bring power to light up Phu Quoc Island
Locals in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang's Phu Quoc District usually describe their island as "having everything but electricity," but this joke will no longer be told as an undersea power cable system is scheduled to begin installation at the end of November. It will provide a sustainable power supply for the island where most locals still rely on diesel generators to light up their homes and power their TV sets. Once completed, this will be the longest submarine cable system in Southeast Asia. The project will begin on November 21, and is expected to be completed on January 13, 2014, local authorities have announced. Italy-based Prysmian Powerlink is the main contractor of the US$93.4 million project. Other construction units involved in the project are the 18.2-km 110KV cable line from Kien Luong to Ha Tien which cost VND76.7 billion, and two substations in Ha Tien and Phu Quoc, which consumed some VND156.2 billion worth of investment. These facilities have reached … [Read more...] about Submarine cable to bring power to light up Phu Quoc Island