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VOV.VN - The number of visitors coming from the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Taiwan (China) coming to Vietnam for golf tourism has been growing steadily at an annual average growth rate of 10% to 15%, and the upward trajectory is expected to continue if Vietnam maintains its favourable visa policies.
These figures were highlighted during a seminar on visa policies for tourists from the RoK and Taiwan, organised by the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association on August 23.
Doan Ngoc Thao, general secretary of Sai Gon Tourism Golf Society, noted that in recent years, the international golf tourism market in Vietnam has shown consistent growth, with Korean and Taiwanese visitors making up a significant portion.
Both markets are traditional sources of golf tourists, with a strong passion for the sport and high spending power, often combining golf with luxury resort stays.
Visa policies play a key role in developing the golf tourism segment, Thao emphasised.
The Vietnamese Government's expansion of visa exemptions, extension of stay periods, and the application of convenient e-visa policies have created important conditions to attract more international visitors, particularly from the RoK and Taiwan. This policy not only helps to increase the number of tourists but also extend the length of stay, thereby encouraging repeat visits, she noted.
“Golf tourism is not just about sports; it enhances the image of Vietnam as a tourist destination and stimulates related sectors such as hotels, restaurants, and transportation. If favourable visa policies are maintained and expanded, Vietnam has the potential to become Asia’s leading destination for golf tourism among visitors from the RoK and Taiwan,” said Thao.
Although Vietnam entered the golf market later than many countries, it has quickly developed into a dynamic and fast-growing destination, offering diverse experiences by combining golf with tourism and entertainment. As of 2025, the country has more than 80 operational 18-hole golf courses, and it aims to raise the figure to 200 by 2030.
Golf tourism is not only a sport but also represents a high-class resort experience which combines sports, culture, and nature. Currently, foreign visitors to Vietnam to play golf often purchase tours in one of three forms: combo packages including airfare, accommodation, and golf; resort stays combined with tournament participation; or golf trips combined with business activities.
Nguyen Viet Anh, vice president of the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association, said that the RoK and Taiwan have been among the leading markets for Vietnamese tourism for many years. Visitor numbers from these markets have been rising steadily, while Vietnamese travelers are increasingly choosing the RoK and Taiwan as preferred destinations.
The seminar aimed to foster two-way tourism, creating opportunities for Vietnamese travel businesses to serve outbound tourists while also attracting more visitors from the RoK and Taiwan (China) to Vietnam.
Từ khóa: Golf, Vietnamese golf, golf tourism, tourists, RoK, Taiwan, China
Thể loại: Văn hóa - Giải trí
Tác giả: vov
Nguồn tin: VOVVN
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