Bolstered Air Links Key to Helping Golf Tourism Soar in Central Vietnam
The Vietnam Golf Coast (VGC) has recently relaunched and is promoting Central Vietnam as an ideal destination for golf tourism. With the reopening of air links to important markets like Japan, Korea, India, and China, Danang International Airport is expected to see an increase in visitors from various countries, including Thailand, Taiwan, Cambodia, Laos, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, and Malaysia. The airport currently serves 25 regional destinations and 8 destinations within Vietnam.
Several new routes have been launched this year, connecting Danang to Taipei in Taiwan and Macau, while a relaunched link connects Danang to Vientiane, the capital of Laos. In 2022, Vietjet Air launched new routes from Danang to Singapore, Busan in South Korea, and major Indian cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore.
Central Vietnam is a world-class golf hub with a range of clubs and off-course attractions. With high-quality golf courses, stunning beaches, and luxury accommodations such as Banyan Tree Lang Co and Angsana Lang Co, Central Vietnam is arguably Vietnam’s hub for golf tourism. It also offers a range of attractions, including heritage sites in history-steeped Hoi An and the Golden Bridge at Sun World Ba Na Hill, one of Asia’s most photographed landmarks.
Gary Dixon, general manager at Ba Na Hills Golf Club, one of the driving forces in the VGC, said that the region’s better connectivity can only be good news for the destination. Central Vietnam is ready to welcome back the world, said Adam Calver, Director of Golf & Destination Marketing at Laguna Lang Co. He added that markets such as Korea and Japan have traditionally been significant for them, and they are delighted to see travel ramping up from these countries and other destinations, including China and India, the two most populous countries globally. These air links will contribute to opening more opportunities, boosting the economy, and promoting trade and tourism. The Danang International Fireworks Festival, a two-month-long jamboree that includes firework performances and cultural celebrations, will also return in June after a two-year hiatus, further enhancing the destination’s appeal.
