{"id":4273,"date":"2025-11-15T15:59:05","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T08:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietstar-rental.com\/?p=4273"},"modified":"2025-11-15T15:59:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T08:59:05","slug":"phu-quoc-an-giang-ranks-among-the-worlds-top-4-destinations-of-the-year-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vietstar-rental.com\/en\/phu-quoc-an-giang-ranks-among-the-worlds-top-4-destinations-of-the-year-for-2026","title":{"rendered":"Phu Quoc (An Giang) ranks among the world\u2019s top 4 Destinations of the Year for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Expedia, one of the world\u2019s leading online travel platforms, has just named Phu Quoc (An Giang) among its Top 10 Destinations of the Year 2026. The Vietnamese island stands out as the only representative from Southeast Asia and one of just two destinations from Asia, alongside Okinawa, Japan.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As part of its annual tradition, Expedia releases the \u201cUnpack\u201d report –\u00a0a comprehensive global travel trends study forecasting travel behavior\u00a0for\u00a0the upcoming year. This report is highly anticipated by the global tourism industry, serving as a trusted source for\u00a0emerging trends and insights into traveler behavior. It highlights the destinations that are capturing the world\u2019s attention, shifts in accommodation bookings, and evolving travel styles for\u00a0the coming year.<\/p>\n

In its latest\u00a0\u201cDestinations of the Year 2026\u201d\u00a0list, Expedia named Phu Quoc among the world\u2019s top four destinations, citing a remarkable 53% surge in travel searches. The ranking is based on the year-over-year growth in searches for\u00a0flights and accommodations compared to the previous year. Notably, Phu Quoc stands as the only Southeast Asian destination and one of just two from\u00a0Asia, together with Okinawa, Japan.<\/p>\n

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The stunning beauty of beaches like Bai Kem, ranked among the world\u2019s most beautiful, continues to earn Phu Quoc international acclaim<\/p>\n

Describing Phu Quoc, Expedia praised it as \u201ca wonderful island for\u00a0a relaxing vacation.\u201d The global travel platform highlighted the island\u2019s natural charm, with golden sandy beaches, stunning sunsets, and pristine islets ideal for\u00a0snorkeling and diving. Beyond nature, Phu Quoc also offers a wealth of entertainment experiences –\u00a0from\u00a0riding the world\u2019s longest three-wire cable car to visiting the iconic Kiss Bridge, or\u00a0watching the world-record multimedia spectacle\u00a0Kiss of the Sea, which holds a Guinness World Record.<\/p>\n

On its official Instagram account, Expedia\u2019s travel experts also recommended that travelers explore Sunset Town in Phu Quoc: \u201cThere\u2019s nothing better than riding a scooter around the town, stopping by vibrant neighborhoods and bustling night markets as the sun begins to set,\u201d one expert noted.<\/p>\n

Phu Quoc\u2019s inclusion in Expedia\u2019s list demonstrates the island\u2019s rapidly rising brand on the international tourism map. Recently, the prestigious travel magazine\u00a0Travel Leisure\u00a0described Phu Quoc as \u201ca phenomenal rising star.\u201d The Pearl Island was also named\u00a0Asia\u2019s Best Island\u00a0and one of the\u00a0Top 3 Best Islands in the World\u00a0at the\u00a0Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler Readers\u2019 Choice Awards 2025. Meanwhile, the BBC praised Phu Quoc as \u201ca great place to live\u201d for\u00a0expats, thanks to its reasonable cost of living and friendly locals.<\/p>\n

The island\u2019s growing appeal to international travelers lies not only in its natural beauty and people but also in its strong infrastructure investments as it prepares to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in 2027. Over the past three years, a wave of new developments has been transforming Phu Quoc from\u00a0a once-little-known island into a global phenomenon.<\/p>\n

In the first seven months of 2025, international visitor\u00a0arrivals to Phu Quoc increased sharply by 74.1%, supported by the growing network of direct international flights. Particularly notable is the launch of\u00a0Sun PhuQuoc Airways, the island\u2019s namesake airline, which officially debuted on October 15th, 2025, and will operate its first commercial flight on November 1st, 2025. This new carrier is expected to further strengthen Phu Quoc\u2019s position as a premier global destination and a new aviation hub for\u00a0the region.<\/p>\n

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By the end of this year, Phu Quoc will unveil a host of new experiences, ensuring the island remains endlessly captivating. Highlights include the opening of the Eric Kayser bakery by the renowned French brand Maison Kayser at Sunset Bazaar in Sunset Town; the return of Symphony of the Sea Season 2; and the upcoming\u00a0Phu Quoc Tropica Fest\u00a02025 at the Sun Paradise Land complex in the island\u2019s south. The festival will feature dazzling light shows, beer celebrations, and lively street performances from\u00a0morning until late night.<\/p>\n

From being one of the world\u2019s most-searched destinations to receiving consistent recognition from\u00a0top international travel magazines,\u00a0Phu Quoc\u00a0continues to prove its irresistible charm. Phu Quoc is steadily emerging as a new symbol of Asian tourism –\u00a0a paradise that instantly comes to mind when one thinks of tropical escapes, just as Bali, Phuket, and the Maldives have done before.<\/p>\n

Source: VCCI<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Expedia, one of the world\u2019s leading online travel platforms, has just named Phu Quoc (An Giang) among its Top 10 Destinations of the Year 2026. The Vietnamese island stands out as the only representative from Southeast Asia and one of just two destinations from Asia, alongside Okinawa, Japan. As part of its annual tradition, Expedia […]\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":4274,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[292],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4273","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t