Nghe An is developing golf tourism and MICE tourism.
Along with promotional and collaborative activities in the last months of the year, tourism businesses in Nghe An organize activities to attract tourists during the off-season, focusing on exploiting the golf tourism and MICE tourism markets.
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.
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.
When visiting the Muong Thanh Greenland Dien Lam golf course, golfers can also relax and immerse themselves in the green surroundings, admire the Buddha statue at Lam Ha Pagoda, visit the largest wildlife park in the North, experience adventurous games at the water park, and enjoy the mud bath service at Thac Tien Waterfall.
Additionally, in Dien Chau district, there is a planned Cua Hien golf course in Dien Trung commune, which will be built in the near future, providing tourists with another new experience.
MICE Tourism Center
The biggest advantage in attracting MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) tourists, highly valued by travel agencies and tourism service businesses in Nghe An province, is its geographical location. Situated in a central position, Nghe An is often chosen by central ministries and agencies to host national and international conferences and seminars.
In addition, the infrastructure is being continuously improved, contributing to meeting the needs for accommodation and organizing large-scale events. To date, the province has 928 accommodation establishments with 22,032 rooms, including 4 five-star hotels, 10 four-star hotels, 24 three-star hotels, and nearly 20 one- and two-star hotels, as well as 2 restaurants that meet the standards for serving tourists.
Cua Lo town andVinh CityThese two localities meet all the conditions to organize MICE tourism activities. Cua Lo, in particular, is one of the famous coastal tourist destinations in Central Vietnam, attracting millions of tourists annually for sightseeing and relaxation. It boasts many luxurious and well-known hotels such as Meliá Vinpearl Cua Hoi, Cualo Golf Resort, Saigon Kim Lien Resort, Summer Cua Lo, Holiday Cua Lo, Lan Chau Hotel, etc.
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 gives you the opportunity to relax and experience 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.
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.