Phu Quoc faces challenges in infrastructure, environment and low global tourism standards

On the afternoon of June 6, the Kien Giang Department of Tourism coordinated with the People's Committee of Phu Quoc City to organize a workshop to consult on the project to build Phu Quoc into a center of high-quality services, eco-tourism, sea and island tourism of national and international stature.

Conference scene - Photo: CHI CONG

Waste and wastewater treatment in Phu Quoc is very difficult and requires careful calculation.

Associate Professor Dr. Huynh Van Da - Can Tho University - said that the project demonstrates a clear and long-term strategic vision on setting goals for developing high-quality, sustainable, international-standard ecotourism , Net Zero, preserving culture and craft villages.

Mr. Da said that because Phu Quoc Island has limited space, the locality needs to calculate the pressure on infrastructure, the capacity to accommodate tourists, and the waste treatment system. The problem of waste treatment in Phu Quoc is not easy, and needs to be calculated and clarified.

Localities need to consider the quality of tourism services and the marine environment. Tourists are now concerned about the impact on the environment.

Mr. Pham Duc Huy - Deputy General Director of Sungroup Southern Region - informed that to develop sustainable tourism in Phu Quoc, the most important thing is infrastructure and speeding up the upgrading and expansion of Phu Quoc International Airport, because this is an important bottleneck to bring visitors to Phu Quoc.

"The locality should have a communication program I Love Phu Quoc and need to take advantage of AI technology to shorten time, train foreign languages ​​for officials, and local tourism human resources to better serve tourists. After successfully organizing APEC 2027, the locality needs a scenario to continue developing Mice tourism (conference and seminar tourism)," said Mr. Huy.

Tourists visiting Phu Quoc - Photo: CHI CONG

Developing Phu Quoc tourism in harmony with the environment and community

Mr. Bui Quoc Thai - Director of Kien Giang Department of Tourism - said that Phu Quoc is facing challenges in infrastructure, environment and Phu Quoc's global tourism standards only reach 13%, lower than Da Nang (30%).

When developing the project, Kien Giang has a strategy to position Phu Quoc as a high-quality eco-tourism center, ensuring tourism develops in harmony with the environment and community.

The project focuses on solving infrastructure, environmental pollution and service quality, aiming for Net Zero by 2030; converting 100% of means of transport to electricity and treating 50% of waste with renewable energy...

The locality is currently expanding Phu Quoc International Airport to reach a capacity of 10 million passengers by 2030 (2.5 million international passengers), with revenue of VND50,000 billion; by 2045, welcoming 15 million passengers (3 million international passengers), with revenue of VND75,000 billion; developing a seaport capable of receiving ships of 4,000 passengers.

Phu Quoc is currently focusing on attracting investors through the public-private partnership (PPP) model in the fields of renewable energy, high-end tourism and smart infrastructure, implementing strategic projects to serve APEC 2027.

This project will help about 17,500 households in Phu Quoc City benefit from jobs, homestay development and tourism services, with the goal of achieving an average income of 150 million VND/household/year by 2030.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/phu-quoc-doi-mat-thach-thuc-ve-ha-tang-moi-truong-va-tieu-chuan-du-lich-toan-cau-dat-thap-20250606175941586.htm