An Giang, Dec. 29 -- Tourism in Phu Quoc, the southern province of An Giang, has recorded a sharp rise in international arrivals in recent months, reinforcing the island's growing appeal on the global tourism landscape and laying a solid foundation for further development.

In mid-December, Phu Quoc was chosen as the destination welcoming Vietnam's 20-millionth international visitor - a historic milestone marking the first time in the 65-year history of the country's tourism sector that such a figure has been reached.

Karolina Agnieszka Muskus from Poland, the 20-millionth visitor, expressed her delight at the warm hospitality and natural beauty of Vietnam and Phu Quoc, saying she will strongly recommend the destination to her friends an...