Hanoi, July 24 -- According to Expedia, global demand for island vacations is rising rapidly. Online searches for island getaways have increased by 55 percent year-on-year, while social media mentions have grown by around 20 percent.

The ranking also reflects a growing travel trend in which tourists increasingly favor islands that preserve their unspoiled natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and offer better value for money, rather than traditional resort destinations.

With its increasingly sophisticated tourism ecosystem, strategic geographical location, and rich cultural identity, Phu Quoc is well positioned to establish itself as a new tourism icon in the region.

Notably, searches for Phu Quoc on Expedia have risen by 25 percent,...