For the second year in a row, Hanoi has won the prestigious World Golf Awards.
Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, has been named the “World’s Best Golf City Destination 2024” by the World Golf Awards, while Vietnam itself was crowned “Asia’s Best Golf Destination 2024.” The prestigious awards were presented at the 11th annual World Golf Awards ceremony on the evening of November 23 in Madeira, Portugal.
For the eighth year running, Vietnam has been honored as “Asia’s Best Golf Destination” at the World Golf Awards, beating out other leading contenders such as Japan, China, Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Meanwhile, Hanoi has been declared the “World’s Best Golf City Destination” for the second consecutive year. The city received this recognition at the 10th World Golf Awards ceremony held in the United Arab Emirates in 2023.
Additionally, the Legend Danang Golf Resort was awarded “Vietnam’s Best Golf Course 2024,” and Banyan Tree Lang Co took the title “Vietnam’s Best Golf Hotel 2024.” Meanwhile, “Vietnam’s Best Inbound Golf Tour Operator 2024” went to LGT Golf.
These awards are the result of a year-long search for the world’s favorite golf tourism brands, with voting conducted by golf professionals, media, and the public. The winner in each category is the one with the most votes.
The title of “World’s Best Golf City Destination 2024” is a source of pride for Hanoi and a testament to the efforts of the capital’s tourism industry.
Located in northern Vietnam, Hanoi offers an ideal setting for golf tourism, with its stunning scenery and rich culinary offerings attracting golfers from South Korea, Japan, the United States, and Europe.
The city boasts numerous high-standard golf courses such as Long Bien, Van Tri Golf Club, Kings Island Golf, Minh Tri, and Legend Hill, along with around 10 practice ranges. Hanoi also has a wide selection of diverse and professional accommodations, including 4-5 star hotels such as JW Marriott, Sheraton, and Sofitel Legend Metropole, among many others.
Vietnam is recognized as one of Asia’s top golf destinations, offering beautiful landscapes and a tropical climate ideal for golf course development and golf tourism.
The country is home to about 100 18-hole golf courses, and golf practice facilities that meet international standards.
Developing infrastructure and creating golf tourism products is a key focus of Vietnam’s Tourism Development Strategy through 2030, as approved by the Prime Minister. By 2025, Vietnam is expected to have 200 golf courses, further solidifying its position as a premier golf destination for both golfers and tourists.
