Ngoc Linh, 39, of HCMC’s District 1 mentioned her household at all times visits the island throughout nationwide holidays.
This yr, regardless of attempting to e book tickets greater than a month upfront, she discovered them 1.5 instances the traditional fee, and so determined to journey to another seashore locations close to HCMC similar to Vung Tau or Mui Ne to chop prices.
Nguyen Ho Phong, 50, and his spouse have booked excursions to Thailand through the holidays.
They too needed to journey to Phu Quoc however a four-day tour package deal to the island value VND8 million (US$319) per individual, the identical as to Thailand, and they also modified journey plans.
VnExpress discovered that the most affordable return fare between Hanoi and Phu Quoc between April 28 and Might 1 is VND5.3 million for early-morning and late-night departures, almost double the speed in mid-March.
It prices VND3.3-3.8 million from HCMC.
Phan Van Manh, director of Phu Quoc Golden Dragon Firm, which gives land excursions and vehicles for hire, mentioned he didn’t dare enhance costs through the upcoming holidays as a result of airfares are so excessive.
He mentioned he has few bookings although the vacations are solely two weeks away.
His firm hopes airways scale back fares nearer to the vacations and the scenario improves.
Some journey companies have even eliminated Phu Quoc excursions from their itineraries due to the excessive airfares.
Hoang Viet Journey Firm mentioned it isn’t promoting Phu Quoc excursions through the holidays.
Luu Thi Thu, its deputy director , mentioned: “The value of a tour package deal to Phu Quoc through the holidays is dearer than a four-day tour to China’s Fenghuang Guzhen historical city.”
A consultant of Mustgo, a reserving platform with 2,000 associate accommodations throughout the nation, mentioned most accommodations in Phu Quoc have eradicated vacation surcharges aside from some worldwide five-star accommodations that solely get overseas vacationers.
A spokesperson for a five-star resort within the north of the island mentioned airfares have change into an impediment for vacationers, and predicted that folks dwelling within the south would go for close by seashore locations similar to Phan Thiet, Mui Ne and Ho Tram whereas these in Hanoi and different northern localities would additionally keep away from touring to the island.
Well-known for its lengthy, sandy seashores, turquoise waters and dense forests, Phu Quoc has change into a well-liked vacation vacation spot for each home and overseas vacationers.
Final yr too it suffered a tourism disaster as a result of excessive airfares, scams and different points.