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Phu Quoc Prepares for Holiday Visitors with Focus on Service and Fair Prices

Phu Quoc Prepares for Holiday Visitors with Focus on Service and Fair Prices

From Tuổi Trẻ · (14m ago) Vietnamese Positive tone

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Phu Quoc is preparing to welcome tourists for the upcoming April 30th and May 1st holidays, focusing on enhancing service quality and ensuring fair pricing.
  • Local authorities are increasing inspections to prevent price gouging and ensure tourist safety and order at transportation hubs.
  • Several attractions, including VinWonders and Grand World, are offering special decorations and promotions to attract visitors.

Phu Quoc is gearing up to welcome a surge of domestic tourists during the upcoming national holidays, with a strong emphasis on providing a positive and memorable experience. The island's tourism department is implementing measures to ensure visitors are treated fairly and safely, aiming to solidify Phu Quoc's reputation as a premier destination. This proactive approach includes heightened scrutiny of businesses to prevent the age-old problem of 'chặt chém'—price gouging—which can tarnish the visitor experience.

Đối với các trường hợp cố tình chặt chém và ép giá du khách, địa phương sẽ kiên quyết xử lý để tạo điểm đến du lịch an toàn, thân thiện

— Bui Quoc ThaiDirector of the Department of Tourism for An Giang province, emphasizing strict action against price gouging.

Director of the Department of Tourism for An Giang province, Bui Quoc Thai, has issued directives to local authorities and tourism enterprises, urging strict adherence to listed prices and a commitment to service quality. The message is clear: Phu Quoc aims to be a safe, friendly, and welcoming destination. This focus on fair pricing and service excellence is crucial for encouraging repeat visits and fostering positive word-of-mouth, essential elements for sustained tourism growth.

Phú Quốc hiện đẩy mạnh kiểm tra, khuyến khích quán ăn, nhà hàng bán đúng giá phục vụ du khách. Đặc biệt địa phương luôn chú trọng vấn đề an ninh trật tự để hướng đến là điểm đến an toàn trong mắt khách du lịch

— Tran Minh KhoaChairman of Phu Quoc Special Administrative Region, highlighting efforts to ensure fair pricing and safety.

Beyond regulatory measures, Phu Quoc is also enhancing its appeal through vibrant attractions and special holiday offerings. Major entertainment complexes like VinWonders Phu Quoc and Grand World Phu Quốc are decking their grounds with festive decorations and unique experiences, including impressive 3D mapping shows that highlight Vietnamese culture and national pride. These efforts, combined with attractive discounts and promotions, are designed to create an immersive and engaging environment for holidaymakers. The anticipated influx of visitors, with projections of over 22,000 travelers passing through Phu Quoc International Airport daily, underscores the island's popularity and the importance of these preparations.

Lễ 30-4 và 1-5 này, tour ca nô bên đơn vị đã được du khách đặt kín. Lượng khách Việt đổ về Phú Quốc chơi đông. Chúng tôi vẫn giữ ổn định giá tour tuyến để phục vụ khách

— Nguyen Minh TamDirector of Cano Tâm Đăng Khoa, reporting full bookings and stable prices for boat tours.
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Originally published by Tuổi Trẻ in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.