Top-ranked clubs announced a new marketing organisation in Central Vietnam on January 15 by joining hands to form a Vietnam Golf Coast, a new golf-specific destination marketing group, extending from the up-and-coming city of Danang to the foothills of Hue and shores of Hoi An. Vietnam Golf Coast will promote Central Vietnam's unique golf destinations Vietnam Golf Coast marked its official launch in Danang on January 15, with 18 holes at the BRG Danang Golf Resort, and a media event and awards dinner at the Sheraton Grand Danang. Members of the international and local press, industry leaders and golf enthusiasts gathered for the event, which comes on the heels Vietnam’s appointment of ‘Hall of Fame’ golfer and celebrated golf course architect Greg Norman as national tourism ambassador. On its inception, the new organisation links seven of the region’s top-rated signature courses include Laguna Golf Lang Co (designed by Sir Nick Faldo), Ba Na Hills Golf … [Read more...] about Vietnam Golf Coast to bring images of golfing in Vietnam to the world
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Việt Nam Golf Coast forms to create unique golf destination
Viet Nam News ĐÀ NẴNG — Seven golf course in central Việt Nam have joined together to form a new golf-specific marketing group – the Việt Nam Golf Coast – extending from the up-and-coming city of Đà Nẵng to the foothills of Huế and shores of Hội An. The golf course group marked its official launch at the BRG Đà Nẵng golf resort in Đà Nẵng yesterday, coming on the heels of Việt Nam’s appointment of ‘Hall of Fame’ golfer and celebrated golf course architect Greg Norman as national tourism ambassador. The top-rated courses include the Laguna Golf course Lăng Cô (designed by Sir Nick Faldo); Bà Nà Hills golf club (designed by Luke Donald); Montgomerie Links (by Colin Montgomerie); BRG Đà Nẵng golf course resort (by Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus); Vinpearl golf Nam Hội An (IMG design) – as well as the … [Read more...] about Việt Nam Golf Coast forms to create unique golf destination
Golf tourism has a fair way to go to break par in Vietnam
By Robert Bicknell Việt Nam won the “Asia’s Best Golf Destination 2018” award at the World Golf Awards last November. This is the second time Việt Nam has won. In addition, The Grand Ho Tram Strip won for “Asia’s Best Golf Hotel” and Ba Na Hill Golf Club in Đà Nẵng won the title of “Asia’s Best Golf Course”. The Việt Nam National Tourism Administration (VNAT) says “the tourism sector needs to devise a long-term development plan to popularize and bolster growth and investment in Việt Nam” and chose one of the biggest names in golf, Greg Norman, to act as a tourism representative for the country. Norman, aka “The Great White Shark” knows a thing or two about golf in Việt Nam as he designed five of the top courses in the country including The Da Nang Dunes Course, The Bluffs at the Ho Tram Strip, and KN Golf Links in Nha Trang. While working in Việt Nam, … [Read more...] about Golf tourism has a fair way to go to break par in Vietnam
Vietnam’s golf tourism promoted in India
Opening ceremony of golf tourney (Source: VNA) New Delhi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in India on December 28 held a golf tourney at the Delhi Golf Club’s course to promote the image of Vietnam in general and the country’s golf tourism in particular. The event gathered 50 golfers, who are politicians, ambassadors of ASEAN member states, Indian friends, and the Vietnamese embassy staff. In his opening remarks, Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Sanh Chau said that the tourney aimed to promote Vietnam as a destination for golfers, thus helping introduce Vietnamese land and people to golfers and Indian friends. The embassy will invest in organising the tourney annually to have pervasive effects, as many Indian people and even politicians in the country’s states do not know much about Vietnam, and its golf tourism, he added At the awarding ceremony, golfers had a chance to taste Vietnam’s traditional dishes such as pho (Vietnamese signature noodle soup) … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s golf tourism promoted in India
Vietnam wins Asia’s best golf destination
Vietnam has won ‘Asia’s best golf destination 2018’ at the World Golf Awards, the Vietnam National Tourism Administration (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced. Ba Na Hill Golf Club. - Photo sggp.org.vn It is second time in a row Vietnam has earned this title. In addition, The Grand-Ho Tram Strip in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau received the ‘Asia’s best golf hotel’ award, while Ba Na Hill Golf Club in central Da Nang City was honoured with the title of ‘Asia’s best golf course’. The World Golf Awards celebrate excellence in golf tourism, world-class courses and outstanding golf destinations. The global voting process lasted seven months this year. Votes are made by professionals working within the golf travel and tourism industry, including senior executives, tour operators, agents, media professionals and golf tourism consumers. Earlier, the ministry selected Australian … [Read more...] about Vietnam wins Asia’s best golf destination
Việt Nam wins Asia’s best golf destination
Bà Nà Hill Golf Club. — Photo sggp.org.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam has won ‘Asia’s best golf destination 2018’ at the World Golf Awards, the Việt Nam National Tourism Administration (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced. It is second time in a row Việt Nam has earned this title. In addition, The Grand-Hồ Tràm Strip in the southern province of Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu received the ‘Asia’s best golf hotel’ award, while Bà Nà Hill Golf Club in central Đà Nẵng City was honoured with the title of ‘Asia’s best golf course’. The World Golf Awards celebrate excellence in golf tourism, world-class courses and outstanding golf destinations. The global voting process lasted seven months this year. Votes are made by professionals working within the golf travel and tourism industry, including senior … [Read more...] about Việt Nam wins Asia’s best golf destination
Vietnam named Asia’s best golf destination
The Bluffs golf course in The Grand-Ho Tram Trip (Photo: http://www.thegrandhotram.com) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has won the “Asia’s best golf destination 2018” at the World Golf Awards, announced the Vietnam National Tourism Administration (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on November 22. The country has earned the title for two consecutive years now. In addition, The Grand-Ho Tram Strip in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau received the “Asia’s best golf hotel” award, while Ba Na Hill Golf Club in central Da Nang city was honoured with the title of “Asia’s best golf course”. According to the VNAT, the tourism sector needs to devise a long-term strategic development plan and popularise golf tourism, which in turn will bolster tourism growth and investment in Vietnam. As the country boasts a number of challenging golf courses with spectacular scenery, golf tourism holds huge potential in … [Read more...] about Vietnam named Asia’s best golf destination
Australian golfer Greg Norman appointed Vietnam’s tourism ambassador
Greg Norman is Vietnam's new Tourism Ambassador. Photo by Domain Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Nguyen Ngoc Thien, announced Wednesday a decision to appoint Greg Norman as Vietnam Tourism Ambassador for the next 3 years (2019-2021). Norman’s nomination by a media organization was accepted by the ministry, acknowledging his outstanding achievements and contributions to Vietnam. Since 2006, Greg Norman had designed three golf courses in the country and continues to contribute to a number of other projects. Minister Thien said that the Australian’s popularity and experience in many fields, including sports and business, can help further develop golf tourism in Vietnam. Norman has presented promotion plans for Vietnam’s tourism for the next three years. His main focus will be on promoting golf tourism domestically and internationally through activities like organizing international competitions and building new high class golf courses in unique … [Read more...] about Australian golfer Greg Norman appointed Vietnam’s tourism ambassador
Legendary golfer appointed ambassador for Vietnamese tourism
Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien (R) presents the appointment decision to Australian professional golfer Greg Norman (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has selected Australian professional golfer Greg Norman as the next ambassador for Vietnamese tourism for the 2018-2021 tenure. Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien presented the appointment decision to Norman at a ceremony held in Hanoi on October 31. Speaking at the ceremony, Thien said the selection has taken into account Norman’s contributions to Vietnam. He stressed that Vietnam has favourable locations and resources to develop golf tourism and that the ambassador will help make the country a high-profile destination on the global golf map. Born in 1955, Greg Norman had 331 weeks ranking first on the Official World Golf Rankings in the 1980s and 1990s. “The Great White Shark”, as he has been dubbed by golf … [Read more...] about Legendary golfer appointed ambassador for Vietnamese tourism
Da Nang’s tourism prospers after APEC 2017
Selected as one of the most attractive destinations in Asia, Da Nang welcomed 6.6 million visitors in 2017, an increase of 1 million from the previous year. Local tourism has seen tremendous opportunities to prosper, especially after the 2017 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Da Nang this past November. Visitors to Da Nang are often impressed with the friendliness and honesty of local people, which has contributed significantly to its image of a peaceful and hospitable city. “I myself always try to smile with my customers with the hope of leaving them with a good impression of Da Nang.”, said 58-year-old Tran Dinh Chot, a senior cyclo driver in Da Nang. Endowned with beautiful beaches, Da Nang has attracted many big investors and owners of world-class beach resorts, including Furama, Premier Village, Pullman, and Crowne Plaza among others. According to Nguyen Duc Quynh, Deputy General Director of Furama Resort, Viet Nam’s successful hosting of APEC's … [Read more...] about Da Nang’s tourism prospers after APEC 2017