Nine-month tourism revenue tops annual target as Phú Quốc keeps the experience going after sunset

VietnamNews - Sep 30, 2026

In the first nine months of 2026, Phú Quốc is estimated to have welcomed more than 8.57 million visitors, up 30.5 per cent year on year. These included more than 1.92 million international visitors, an increase of 60.2 per cent.

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