A corner of Phu Quoc island, Kien Giang province (Photo: VNA) Khanh Hoa (VNA) – A photo exhibition on Vietnam’s sea and island cultural and tourism heritages will take place in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa from June 14-18, as part of National Tourism Year 2019 themed “Nha Trang – Colour of the Sea”. The event will be organised by the provincial People’s Committee, the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts, the departments of culture, sports and tourism of Khanh Hoa, Quang Ninh, Bac Giang, Hung Yen, Thanh Hoa, Da Nang, Phu Yen, Dak Lak, Ho Chi Minh City, Kien Giang, Ca Mau and folk art troupe from the Culture Centre for the Vietnam Elderly. It will also introduce the potential of sea and island tourism, contributing to the affirmation of the nation’s sea and island sovereignty. Over 200 photos, artefacts and maps featuring Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos, Nguyen dynasty’s … [Read more...] about Photo exhibition to feature Vietnam’s seas, islands
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Phu Quoc, a rising star in Asian luxury tourism
But in the last couple of years it has become one of Asia’s most talked about destinations, especially for luxury tourism. At the turn of the 21st century Phu Quoc, blessed with stunning beaches and an attractive year-round climate, was an undeveloped tropical island with little tourism. But even then many tourism observers believed it had the potential to one day compete with the likes of Indonesia’s Bali and Thailand’s Phuket. The island would develop rather slowly for the next 10 years and remain associated with simple beachside pleasures such as eating fresh seafood, snorkelling or just flopping on an otherwise empty beach. Most visitors stayed for just two days before flying back to Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi - the island then had no direct flights from overseas. Roads to Duong Dong, the capital of Phu Quoc, were mostly of red clay and full of potholes, the first clue for visitors that tourism in Phu Quoc tourism had yet to fulfill its potential. There were very … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc, a rising star in Asian luxury tourism
Phu Quoc island, a rising star for luxury tourism in Asia
In Vietnam, highly modern theme parks strive to honour traditional cultural values, too Formosa Taffeta goes green by awarding solar rooftop contract to a Vietnamese renewable developerHow Ha Long City has been tranformed into a vibrant destinationHaving the most fun in the world while at home Vietnam’s tourism brand will benefit from developing more world-class cultural festivals Phu Quoc Island. — SunGroup photo. From many years, Vietnam’s largest island, Phu Quoc had been a rather sleepy, low-key destination. But in the last couple of years, the island has become one of Asia’s most talked about destinations, especially for luxury tourism. Remote destination At the turn of the 21 century, Phu Quoc — blessed with stunning beaches and an attractive year-round climate — was an undeveloped tropical island with minimal tourism. But even then many tourism observers believed it had the potential to one … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc island, a rising star for luxury tourism in Asia
Body of dead tourist stranded in Phu Quoc
An American tourist who died in the southern province of Kien Giang's Phu Quoc Island over 20 days ago but his family have been unable to transport his body due to financial difficulties according to local police. The body of the tourist is kept at Phu Quoc General Hospital Head of the Phu Quoc District's Police Department, Le Van Mot told Dtinews.vn on April 18 that they had sent a report about the death of the American tourist, Mitchel King, 58, to the province's Investigation Police Agency. "Initial investigations showed that the tourist died of poor health at a local guesthouse where he had been staying for several months," Mot said. "His body is now being kept at Phu Quoc General Hospital." The district police head also said that local authorities had contacted his family but they said they were unable to take his body due to financial difficulties. Phu Quoc Island (red spot) in Kien Giang Province. Photo: Google Maps According to director of Phu Quoc General … [Read more...] about Body of dead tourist stranded in Phu Quoc
Multiple investment projects on Phu Quoc Island on hold
Multiple investment projects on Phu Quoc Island on holdThe Saigon Times Daily A bird’s eye view of Phu Quoc Island off Kien Giang Province – PHOTO: TTXVN HCMC – Phu Quoc Island off Kien Giang Province has seen multiple investment projects suspended and no new projects launched in the first six months of 2018, VietnamPlus reported. According to the Phu Quoc Economic Zone Management Board, the island had had 279 investment projects as of June 2018. Of these, 249 projects got granted investment certificates and in-principle approval, with a total area of over 9,000 hectares and registered capital of nearly VND270.5 trillion, whereas the remaining 30 projects are still in the investment registration process. Thirty-six projects, whose combined investment capital is over VND14.75 trillion, have been put into operation, and 35 projects worth VND95.731 trillion are being implemented. The other projects are working to complete their investment procedures. It can be … [Read more...] about Multiple investment projects on Phu Quoc Island on hold