Being held for the second time in a row, the Da Nang Golf Tourism Festival 2023 slated to take place from August 24 - September 2 is considered to be the much awaited event for golf enthusiasts, contributing to promoting Da Nang tourism through a series of festivals and events.

Golfers competed at the Da Nang Golf Tourism Festival 2022. Photo: THU HA

Opportunities for residents and visitors to access golf

Following the success of the previous year’s festival, this year’s event will feature many attractive sideline activities such as the 2023 International Golf Conference, a golf exhibition, and a golf fashion show.

In particular, the highlight of the festival will be the 2^nd edition of the BRG Open Golf Championship Da Nang with the participation of nearly 150 professional golfers in Asia and Viet Nam.

The Da Nang Golf Tourism Festival 2023 will give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy attractive performances by professional and amateur golfers at both home and abroad.

Mrs. Nguyen Thi Hoai An, Director of the Da Nang Tourism Promotion Centre, said that from August 24 - 27, residents, tourists and golfers will have the opportunity to approach, visit and buy brand golf accessories at the upcoming exhibition held on the 1^st floor of the APEC Sculpture Garden.

In addition, the municipal Department of Tourism will arrange a 3D golf practice space on the 2^nd floor at the APEC Sculpture Garden to increase experience activities for residents and visitors, making golf a sport close to the public.

There will be an international golf workshop co-organised by the Golf Industry Alliance in collaboration with the municipal Department of Tourism and the BRG Group.

The workshop, with the participation of experts in golf course architecture, golf club management and tourism, will feature discussions about sustainable golf course design, the maintenance and operation of golf courses, the role of women in the golf industry and the post-pandemic recovery of golf tourism.

Mr. Adam Calver, Vice President of the Golf Industry Alliance, said that the international golf workshop held in Da Nang is a great opportunity for the Asian golf industry to meet and discuss the challenges facing the golf industry as well as seek solutions to promote the development of the golf industry.

The Da Nang Golf Tourism Festival aims to expand the tourist market, and open up new cooperation opportunities. IN THE PHOTO: Golfers arrive at Da Nang International Airport. Photo: T.H

Exploiting potential from Da Nang Golf Tourism Festival 2023

Deputy Head of the Organising Committee of the Da Nang Golf Tourism Festival 2023 and Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Tourism Nguyen Xuan Binh remarked that Da Nang is becoming a popular destination among investors, high-spending customers, and MICE and golf guests.

Along with favourable natural conditions, and infrastructure and high-quality service system, the Da Nang Golf Tourism Festival 2023 is expected to benefit the city's tourism industry as well as the community of tourism - service businesses and those operating in the field of golf sports.

“Da Nang is truly an ideal destination in the world for tourists who want to experience both golf activities and explore the local culture thanks to its high-quality golf courses, tropical monsoon climate, and convenient transportation to the airport” she added.

Therefore, within the framework of the forthcoming festival, the municipal Department of Tourism will cooeprate with the Da Nang Tourism Association and its member associations to organise a city-tour for tour operators and golf tourists to visit and experience local tourist attractions, Mr. Binh added.

According to General Secretary of the Da Nang Tourism Association Ho Thanh Tu, in order to increase experience for tourists, the association has also assigned the Da Nang Travel Association to prepare tour packages for tourists or customers who love this kind of sports.

Reporting by THU HA - Translating by M.DUNG