Nghe An is developing golf tourism and MICE tourism.

The advantages of developing tourism associated with this aristocratic sport.

Nghe An is considered to have geographical advantages fortourism developmentGolf is popular here because many areas feature semi-desert terrain, majestic mountains, a long coastline with beautiful beaches, diverse landscapes, and rich ecosystems.

Currently, the province has two golf courses: Cua Lo Golf Course and Muong Thanh Greenland – Dien Lam Golf Course.

Cua Lo Golf Course is part of the Cua Lo Golf Resort complex, which includes luxury villas, a hotel, and a seaside entertainment area. It is located 12km from Vinh City and Vinh Airport, 300km from Hanoi (approximately 4 hours by car via highway or over 30 minutes by plane), and 1 hour and 30 minutes by plane from Ho Chi Minh City.

The 18-hole Cua Lo Golf Course occupies a total area of ​​133 hectares on Binh Minh Road – the main road of Cua Lo town, with over 1.2 km of coastline. Characterized by its rich hilly terrain, it offers a spectacular and captivating challenge for enthusiasts of this aristocratic sport.

Besides its beautiful scenery, Cua Lo Golf Course also presents a series of challenges that require golfers to use their skills to overcome. The sand dunes, bunkers, and water hazards are cleverly arranged to create unique natural obstacles. Even more importantly, the strong sea winds make it difficult to predict the ball's trajectory, adding excitement and appeal to each match.

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Recently, the number of golf visitors has been increasing, with approximately 90% being domestic tourists. In particular, many South Korean tourists have booked golf trips during the year-end period, opening up promising prospects for the strong development of golf tourism.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Huyen – Sales Director of Cua Lo Golf

Next is the Muong Thanh Greenland Dien Lam golf course (Dien Chau district), which officially opened in 2019. This is the second golf course built in Nghe An province, a highlight in tourism development, attracting a large number of visitors.touristsVisitors from both within and outside the country come to visit and experience.

Visitors can reach the Muong Thanh Greenland Dien Lam Golf Course by various means of transportation such as train, plane, bus, or by driving themselves. The course covers a total area of ​​approximately 287.38 hectares, comprising 18 holes, with the golf course itself occupying nearly 70 hectares. In addition, there are 8 landscaped lakes that serve to store water, regulate water levels, and enhance the golf course's scenery.

Since its opening, the Muong Thanh Greenland Dien Lam golf course has established itself as a reputable course, highly regarded by golfers for its quality of service.

Here, the clubhouse is built in a luxurious style, fully meeting the needs of VIP customers. With spacious areas, golfers can rest, relax, and unwind after their golf game. In addition, the restaurant system with its diverse culinary offerings will satisfy visitors.

Khi đến với sân golf Mường Thanh Greenland Diễn Lâm, các golfer còn được thư giãn và đắm chìm vào không gian xanh, chiêm bái tượng phật tại chùa Lâm Hà, tham quan vườn thú hoang dã lớn nhất khu vực phía Bắc, trải nghiệm các trò chơi mạo hiểm tại công viên nước và dịch vụ tắm bùn Thác Tiên.

Ngoài ra, ở huyện Diễn Châu có quy hoạch sân golf Cửa Hiền thuộc xã Diễn Trung, sẽ được xây dựng trong tương lai gần, du khách sẽ có thêm địa điểm trải nghiệm mới.

Trung tâm du lịch MICE

Thuận lợi lớn nhất trong khai thác khách du lịch MICE được các doanh nghiệp lữ hành, kinh doanh dịch vụ du lịch trên địa bàn tỉnh Nghệ An đánh giá cao chính là điều kiện về địa lý. Nằm ở vị trí trung tâm, Nghệ An thường được các bộ, ban, ngành Trung ương lựa chọn tổ chức hội nghị, hội thảo cấp quốc gia và quốc tế.

Bên cạnh đó, hệ thống cơ sở vật chất đang ngày càng được nâng cao, góp phần đáp ứng nhu cầu lưu trú và tổ chức các sự kiện có quy mô lớn. Tính đến nay, toàn tỉnh có 928 cơ sở lưu trú với 22.032 buồng phòng, trong đó có 4 khách sạn 5 sao, 10 khách sạn 4 sao, 24 khách sạn 3 sao và gần 20 khách sạn 1 - 2 sao, 2 nhà hàng đạt tiêu chuẩn phục vụ khách du lịch.

Thị xã Cửa Lò và thành phố Vinh là hai địa phương hội đủ các điều kiện để tổ chức các hoạt động du lịch MICE. Trong đó, Cửa Lò là một trong những khu du lịch biển nổi tiếng ở miền Trung, mỗi năm thu hút hàng triệu du khách về tham quan, nghỉ dưỡng. Nơi đây có nhiều khách sạn sang trọng và nổi tiếng như Meliá Vinpearl Cửa Hội, Cualo Golf Resort, Sài Gòn Kim Liên Resort, Summer Cửa Lò, Holiday Cửa Lò, Khách sạn Lan Châu…

The accommodations and resorts are situated amidst beautiful scenery, offering modern amenities and meeting the needs for organizing conferences, product exhibitions, and events with hundreds of attendees. Visitors come to...Cua LoParticipating in the event also provides an opportunity for relaxation and experiencing high-end services.

In particular, the VinWonders Cua Hoi amusement park offers many attractive games, satisfying the exploration needs of tourists. In Cua Lo, visitors can combine their trip with visiting coastal craft villages and shopping for OCOP (One Commune One Product) products as souvenirs.

The city of Vinh has been approved by the Prime Minister for development into an economic and cultural center of the North Central region. Located in a central position, with National Highway 1A and the North-South Expressway passing through it, Vinh International Airport, a train station, and not far from Cua Lo Port, Vinh easily becomes a preferred location for organizing conferences, seminars, and large-scale events.

Currently, Vinh City has the 5-star Muong Thanh Luxury Song Lam and Cua Dong Luxury hotels, and three 4-star hotels: Saigon Kim Lien, Muong Thanh Grand Phuong Dong, and Toan Thang Stone; there are also more than 10 3-star hotels. In addition, there are high-end event centers such as the Festival Palace, Summer Vinh Convention Center, and Diamond Palace (Giao Te Hotel)... meeting the needs of domestic and international organizations and businesses for conferences and seminars.

Furthermore, Vinh city is not far from famous tourist destinations such as Cua Lo, Kim Lien National Special Historical Site (Nam Dan), Hoang Muoi Temple (Hung Nguyen district), Truong Bon National Historical Site (Do Luong district), tea island (Thanh Chuong district)... Tourists will easily and conveniently organize sightseeing and experiences before and after the event, adding comfort and enjoyment to their journey to Nghe An province.

In recent years, many travel companies in Nghe An have often been trusted by partners to organize conferences and galas for year-end summaries or birthday celebrations. These events are usually held in Vinh City, Cua Lo town, and Con Cuong district.

According to Ms. Cao Thi Thanh, Director of Vietravel's Nghe An branch, partners and participants in the programs often highly appreciate the system.accommodationThis includes event venues and attractions/experiences in Nghe An. Before the program, members often visit the Kim Lien National Special Historical Site (Nam Dan district) and the tea island (Thanh Chuong district). Some groups also spend time exploring and experiencing the life in the coastal town of Cua Lo.

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Nghe An has many advantages for developing MICE tourism, as it is located almost in the center of the country, with convenient transportation conditions including road, rail, sea and air routes. The accommodation system is quite diverse, meeting the needs for lodging and organizing events with hundreds of participants.

Ms. Cao Thi Thanh - Director of Vietravel Company, Nghe An branch

Thus, with its advantageous geographical location and investment in infrastructure and the development of tourist areas and attractions, Nghe An is effectively exploiting its potential for golf tourism and MICE tourism. These two types of tourism will attract a large number of tourists, boost the growth of the tourism industry, and promote the image of Nghe An tourism, especially during the off-season.