Phu Quoc is running out of hotel rooms

In recent years, Phu Quoc has been becoming one of the most favourite tourist destinations in Vietnam. This leads to over demand for hotel rooms that this island will need around 3,000 new hotel rooms in the next two year.

According to Le Minh Hoang, Director of The Kien Giang’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the average number of tourists to Phu Quoc in the beginning of this year was 38,000 tourists. At the present, this rate is nearly doubled to approximately 70,000. However, the number of hotels room is far below this demand, with only 2,900 rooms, including 600 high-star rooms.

Explanation for this booming demand might thanks to the open of Phu Quoc International Airport last year, as well as the excellent services of the hospitality industry on this small but beautiful island.

Hoang also reveal a plan to open sea routes connecting Phu Quoc and Thailand and Cambodia to attract more international tourists to the island in the near future. Additionally, an air route Phu Quoc – Thailand is being proposed to the Government.

By the end of this year, there would be three new hotels, with a total capacity of 200 rooms. However, this seems to be still inadequate compare to the increasing demand.