Phu Quoc's continuous honoring in prestigious world rankings affirms its increasingly clear mark on the world map. Photo: Vinh Gau. |
CNBC (USA) news channel cited the Unpack' 26 - The Trends in Travel report of Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo, according to which, Phu Quoc ranked 4th in the list of 10 most popular destinations globally in 2026.
The report was based on flight and accommodation searches by 24,000 global travelers on the Expedia platform over the past year. Notably, Phu Quoc recorded a 53% increase in search interest - an impressive figure that affirms its global appeal. It is also the only representative of Southeast Asia to appear in the rankings.
Topping the list is Big Sky (Montana, USA) with a 92% increase, Okinawa (Japan) ranked second with a 71% increase, followed by Sardinia (Italy) with 53%. In addition, the top 10 also includes other famous landmarks such as Savoie (France), Fort Walton Beach (Florida, USA), Ucluelet (Canada), Cotswolds (UK), San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) and Hobart (Australia).
Introducing Phu Quoc, Expedia experts write: "With idyllic fishing villages, white-sand beaches and a lush national park covering nearly half of its area, this Vietnamese island is an ideal destination for a truly relaxing holiday. From vibrant towns to luxurious beach resorts, Phu Quoc offers a myriad of options for travelers to start their journey of discovery ."
Tourists can visit Dinh Cau in Duong Dong to watch fishermen go out to sea, worship Thien Hau and enjoy the brilliant sunset. Then, visit the nearby night market to enjoy the cuisine and buy souvenirs.
In addition, visitors can book a tour to visit a pepper farm, immerse themselves in the clear blue water at Bai Dai, explore An Thoi archipelago, enjoy the pristine nature at Phu Quoc National Park, and enjoy fresh seafood...
Visitors can scuba dive, SUP, and enjoy fresh seafood when coming to this island. Photo: Vinh Gau. |
This recognition continues Phu Quoc's string of successes, such as surpassing Maldives, Maui and Bali to enter the world's top 3 and leading Asia at Condé Nast Traveler 's Readers' Choice Awards 2025 with a score of 95.51 or becoming the best destination in Asia voted by DestinAsian .
The Unpack '26: The Trends in Travel report also points out new travel trends such as hotel hop (changing hotels) with 54% of travelers tending to book multiple hotels in the same destination to make the most of their trip, especially popular among Gen Z and Millennials.
Additionally, more and more people are choosing slow travel - guests prioritize booking accommodations near farms, choosing hiking, experiences related to local life; movie-based travel - 81% of Gen Z and Millennials travelers plan their trips based on what they see in movies.
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