A coral diving spot in Phu Quy Island off Binh Thuan Province. Photograph by Huynh Ka
The variety of institutions providing lodging on Phu Quy Island off the southeastern coast elevated by 60% final 12 months from pre-Covid ranges in 2019 amid a journey growth.
Bui The Nhan, director of the Division of Tourism of Binh Thuan Province, residence to the island, mentioned Phu Quy acquired 165,000 guests final 12 months, double the 2022 quantity and 4 instances 2019’s.
At the moment there are 60 motels and motels with greater than 1,000 rooms.
Many individuals notice the potential for tourism on the island and have invested in constructing motels and homestays.
Huynh Nhu of HCMC mentioned she visited the island twice in 2022, realized its tourism potential and determined to hire a home, renovate it right into a homestay and begin a enterprise in March final 12 months.
Her homestay reached 100% occupancy in Might-June.
However she has to compete with lots of different new institutions, particularly alongside the coast.
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A homestay alongside the coast in Phu Quy Island. Photograph by La Isla Bonita |
The tourism growth has additionally pushed up home and land rents.
When Nhu rented the property final 12 months to arrange the homestay, rents have been solely VND30-40 million (US$1,205-1,607) for a home a 12 months.
However this 12 months they’ve elevated to VND80-100 million at some locations.
Phu Quy, 56 nautical miles (104 kilometers) from the mainland Phan Thiet, the capital of Binh Thuan, has pristine seashores, lush inexperienced landscapes and excellent seafood.
Excessive-speed boats take guests to the island from the mainland, with a visit taking three hours.