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.

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 professional golfer Greg Norman as an ambassador for Vietnamese tourism for 2018-2021.

Source: VNA

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