Why was Phu Quoc chosen as the venue for APEC 2027?

With a strong explosion in both the number of visitors and the rapid development speed exceeding expectations of the infrastructure system, Phu Quoc was chosen as the venue for the Asia- Pacific Economic Forum (APEC) in 2027.

Phu Quoc before new opportunities

During a working trip to Phu Quoc city, Kien Giang province on the morning of January 14, President Luong Cuong said that 2027 will be the third time Vietnam holds the position of Chair of the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum (APEC), in which the Central Government has determined the venue to be Phu Quoc city.

Phu Quoc's tourism, entertainment and resort ecosystem is increasingly complete, creating competitiveness in the region and the world.

Phu Quoc - the pearl island is facing a new opportunity in the era of national development, before the opportunity to become a leading symbolic event destination known to the world. It is understandable, because there are few destinations like Phu Quoc that can and are meeting the common denominators of global event destinations such as open visa policies, convenient flights, quality tourism infrastructure on a beautiful natural background. The reason why more and more national and international events choose Phu Quoc as the venue is that the infrastructure system is increasingly being completed and developed, at an "extraordinary" speed. Ms. Weichun Liu, CEO of one of the world's largest travel platforms KKday, is constantly surprised by the development of Phu Quoc: "The first time I came here was in 2022 and at that time I was really impressed with the cable car project. This time back, there are not only infrastructure or hotels but also many programs, performances, night markets. Everything seems to be connected together, and I really see a growing ecosystem”. Australian newspaper micenet - one of the most prestigious MICE tourism information sites in the world, commented that Phu Quoc is emerging as an ideal destination for MICE tourism, increasingly attracting the international community thanks to its diverse experiences and high-class infrastructure. Phu Quoc currently has 311 projects, with a total investment of up to 428,000 billion VND, many of which are super entertainment and resort complexes that are highly competitive domestically and in the region. In particular, in the South of Phu Quoc Island, the area of ​​​​Hoang Hon Town and Bai Kem is very potential with full infrastructure to organize large-scale events. The Kiss of the Sea outdoor stage can accommodate up to 5,000 guests, with the most modern lighting, sound and fireworks technology, and especially an unprecedented design that has never appeared anywhere else in the world. For indoor events, South Phu Quoc Island can accommodate 2 conference rooms with a capacity of up to 1,000 guests at Sun Signature Gallery and Sun Tropical Ballroom. Post-event receptions will also be unforgettable when held at Bai Kem - one of the most beautiful beaches on the planet.

Fertile land for the world's leading hotel management brands

In November 2024, Phu Quoc welcomed 500 guests from Coca-Cola to organize the brand's closing event in the Asia - South Pacific region. The event's gala night was held at the Kiss of the Sea show stage, which left the guests surprised by the world's largest sea screen, 8 fire, water, light, laser performance technologies and 60 international artists... Coca-Cola's representative had to emphasize "This is probably the most beautiful stage in Vietnam, we are extremely satisfied".

Coca-Cola's event stage is stunning with a variety of effects from the Kiss of the sea stage.

Phu Quoc is also a "fertile land" for a series of famous international hotel management brands such as Marriott, Accor, Hilton, IHG... with resorts that have welcomed many Indian billionaire weddings such as JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort. Recently, the pearl island has added a badge to its collection of high-class brands when Sun Group signed with Accor & Ennismore, bringing the Rixos brand to Southeast Asia and Vietnam for the first time, in the Rixos Phu Quoc resort project. In December 2024, Sun Group started construction on the Aspira Tower project in Hon Thom. Expected to be completed in 2027, the project will become a luxury resort - entertainment - commercial complex including The Luxury Collection Hon Thom hotel, with the expectation of not only meeting the needs of entertainment and meetings but also becoming a new symbol attracting millions of tourists each year to Hon Thom, Phu Quoc. These will be world-class projects, creating conditions for Phu Quoc to successfully fulfill its mission as an APEC 2027 destination.

The Aspiration Building promises to become a new symbol of the pearl island when completed in time for APEC held in Phu Quoc.

With the potential that can be seen and predicted, Phu Quoc can completely believe in the picture of a potential destination to organize major world-class events, especially with the upcoming APEC 2027. It is expected that by the end of next year, Phu Quoc will complete the international cruise port, with a capacity of 3,000 - 4,000 passengers/time and has a plan to upgrade and expand Phu Quoc international airport, to be ready to welcome millions of international visitors each year.

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