1. Where will APEC 2027 be held?
Regarding the question “Where will APEC 2027 be held?”, the official answer is Phu Quoc.
The selection of Pearl Island for this prestigious role not only opens up opportunities to boost tourism and attract investment but also contributes to enhancing Vietnam's image on the international stage. With its outstanding development in recent years, Phu Quoc has become a location that fully converges the important factors for a large-scale international event, with a developed tourism infrastructure system, many international-standard resorts, a modern international airport, and convenient connectivity with regional centers.
Pearl Island Phu Quoc is the host location for the APEC 2027 event.
Furthermore, APEC 2027 is expected to create a strong boost for the local economy and society, as the number of experts, investors, and international tourists coming to Phu Quoc is expected to surge, helping the island city further promote its position on the global tourism map.
2. Why was Phu Quoc chosen to host APEC 2027?
In the context of Phu Quoc continuously expanding its tourism and resort ecosystem, with heavily invested infrastructure and impressive development speed, the Pearl Island increasingly asserts its position with advantages in location, international guest reception capacity, large-scale resort areas, and a modern airport. All create a solid foundation for Phu Quoc to be ready to host APEC 2027.
2.1. Strong development of tourism and accommodation infrastructure
Phu Quoc currently possesses a rapidly developing tourism and accommodation infrastructure system, creating a foundation to become a destination for major international events. Not only does it have a network of international-standard luxury hotels and resorts such as JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa , InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort or La Festa Phu Quoc, Curio Collection by Hilton , the Pearl Island has also formed many large-scale resort and entertainment complexes stretching from the South to the North of the island.
Notable projects include Sunset Town, Kiss Bridge, Grand World Phu Quoc, and soon, the Khat Vong Tower at Hon Thom, expected to be completed in 2027 to become a luxury resort, entertainment, and commercial complex with the hotel The Luxury Collection Hon Thom.
The Ambition Tower at Hon Thom is expected to be completed in 2027.
Alongside its diverse tourism ecosystem, Phu Quoc is also increasingly recognized as attractive for the MICE market - a specialized form of tourism combining work and leisure, including 4 elements: Meeting (Hoi hop), Incentive (Khen thuong), Conference (Hoi nghi/Hoi thao), and Event (Su kien/Trien lam) . Australia's micenet, one of the leading MICE tourism information sites, recognizes Phu Quoc as an ideal destination for this type of tourism due to its modern facilities, high-quality services, and rich experiences.
Phu Quoc's connectivity infrastructure is also being upgraded with Sun Group's strong involvement in the market, comprehensive investment, and recent official takeover of the management of Phu Quoc International Airport. This enhances air traffic capacity, expands flight routes, and improves connectivity with regional countries, creating favorable conditions for Phu Quoc to welcome international delegations and host major events like APEC.
Not only is Phu Quoc International Airport being progressively completed to international standards, but in the future, the "Jade Island" will also feature a modern metro line, creating an extremely convenient transportation system for both residents and tourists.
Phu Quoc International Airport is being heavily invested in and expanded.
2.2. Rich natural landscape and environment
Phu Quoc Island boasts a unique natural ecosystem with beautiful beaches such as Kem Beach, Sao Beach... The fresh environment, clear blue waters and sunset viewing spots are rated among the most beautiful in the world, creating a special attraction for tourists and international delegations.
Phu Quoc Island boasts a unique natural ecosystem. (Source: Collected)
Not only does it have outstanding landscapes, Phu Quoc Island also offers open and flexible spaces, highly suitable for organizing parallel activities within the framework of APEC events such as meetings, exchanges, seminars, and local cultural and culinary experiences. The combination of nature and modern infrastructure makes the Pearl Island a perfect destination for international-scale events.
2.3. Expansion Policies
Phu Quoc Island also benefits from expansionary policies, notably the 30-day visa exemption policy for foreigners and Vietnamese holding foreign passports. This is a significant advantage that helps the Pearl Island easily welcome international delegations and organize large-scale events.
Not only does it possess increasingly complete infrastructure, Phu Quoc Island also demonstrates outstanding organizational capabilities, having repeatedly become a destination for international-scale events. The Pearl Island once hosted 500 guests from Coca-Cola for an Asia – South Pacific regional summary event. Besides team building and resort activities, this company also chose the stage of the show Kiss of the Sea in Sunset Town – a venue considered 'one of a kind' in Vietnam to host the awards night.
Not stopping there, Phu Quoc Island has also been the venue for many lavish weddings of Indian billionaires, attracting domestic and international media. These prominent milestones have contributed to affirming Phu Quoc Island's position as a preferred destination for the elite and large corporations.
Coca-Cola at the Asia-Pacific – South Pacific regional review event on Ngoc Island, Phu Quoc.
The hosting of APEC 2027 in Phu Quoc marks an important milestone, affirming Vietnam's increasingly solid position in the region and on the international stage. This event is expected to create a strong impetus, helping the gem island to break through in tourism and economy, and attract new investment capital in the coming years.
For the business community and investors, this is the opportune moment to pay closer attention to the Phu Quoc market. Changes in infrastructure, policies, and the attraction of APEC 2027 promise to open up many potential opportunities in the near future.
