Upcoming event marks significant milestone for Vietnam’s golf

Being more than simply a sporting event, this renowned golf competition also brings tremendous economic benefits in terms of tourism and trade partnerships between the United Kingdom and Vietnam, marking the 50^th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Among the many high-quality golf courses in Vietnam, Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang was selected to become another exceptional destination on the Legends Tour schedule.

According to Marius Camber, Legends Tour board advisor, not only does Nha Trang’s golf course offer a wonderful experience, it also boasts world-class facilities.

While spreading a positive image of Vietnam, the annual golf tournament is also expected to elevate the country’s golf tourism.

Currently, there are 450 million golf fans worldwide who are willing to travel to new lands to spend time playing golf on state-of-the-art courses. Many do not hesitate to spend 2.5 times more than they would on normal forms of travel.

Accessing this high-end tourist group would be a big boost for the nation's tourism industry, as well as the wider economy.

Nguyen Trung Khanh, director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, giving his remarks

Speaking at a press conference on September 15, Nguyen Trung Khanh, director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, asserted that golf tourism is gradually becoming a trend in Vietnam.

"Aside from traditional tourist groups from Western Europe, tourists coming from northeast Asia, including China, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, as well as other countries and territories in the region, have the tendency to visit Vietnam to experience golf services," Khanh stated. “Moreover, golf has become a plus point when choosing a destination, and Vietnam possesses proven advantages in terms of terrain, geography, natural resources, and people to create unique and attractive golf courses for international tourists,” he continued.

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