Eco tourism: Vietnamese style
BANGKOK – The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office included an interesting story, sourced from the Vietnam News, in its latest newsletter.
The item revealed that 
Phu Quoc Island will become an economic and “eco-tourism hub†by 2030, subject to agreement by locals. 

Regional planners say they plan to develop key areas of Phu Quoc including urban, forest protection, tourism and transportation and expect a significant population increase from the current 100,000 people to 530,000. 

Phu Quoc is the largest island in Vietnam covering an area of 59,300ha with two towns, Duong Dong and An Thoi, and eight communes. It is known for its pristine beaches and forests.
According to the report, authorities say 40,000ha will be reserved for urban areas.
The main tourism areas will be located in the so-called “golden land”, and include the island’s best beaches.
Other projects would include ports, industrial parks, golf courses and a casino.
All neatly wrapped up, it seems, under the guise of an eco tourism project
Ian Jarrett
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