Air routes specifically aimed at promoting increased tourism between Phu Quoc and the Republic of Korea (RoK) is to officially open in early November.
The information was released at a working session on August 25 between Phu Quoc district People’s Committee and Phu Quoc International Airport Board of Directors and representatives of Okay Airwas and Korean Hanjin tourism company.
At the meeting the parties agreed to implement measures to promote Phu Quoc tourism in the RoK.
Phu Quoc introduced its incentives, such as visa exemption for foreign visitors, and infrastructure development policies, as well as coordination with the RoK to bring Korean visitors to Phu Quoc.
Phu Quoc People’s Committee leaders said they hope that Korean travel agencies and Okay Airwas will further accelerate close cooperation to keep the air route operating stably.
Okay Airwas and Hanyin Company will officially open the first flight to Phu Quoc in November in coincidence with Vietnam Airlines’ opening two international flights: Phu Quoc-Singapore and Phu Quoc – Siem Reap and the inauguration of five-star resort Vinpearl Phu Quoc.