Vietnam island Phu Quoc will become the test case for Vietnam’s tourism revival.
The largest island in the country will open first to tourism to kickstart the economy.
Phu Quoc also happens to be one of Southeast Asia’s fastest growing island holiday destinations.
Vietnam has reported just a handful of Covid-19 cases and no deaths but the pandemic has still decimated its tourism industry.
The offshore island has its own airport and the ministry believes restarting first on islands where any second wave of infections can be contained more effectively is the best policy.
It may expand tourism to other islands before opening up the rest of the country.
Special measures will be implemented such as social distancing and enhanced health and safety protocols.
