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Welcome to the January issue of the Asian Golf Insider, the source for news-breaking information about golf in Asia.

Unique golf-playing tips for Southeast Asia's tropical environment, announcements of golf travel promotions, and our latest tournament offers are all parts of this newsletter.

Are you ready for a better 2022? While the Omicron strain of coronavirus dominates the news, Phuket, Cambodia, Dubai, and Laos—welcome vaccinated travelers without quarantine, and more destinations plan to relax entry requirements in the coming months. Additional country-specific information is below in its section as usual.

As we look forward, the entire Golfasian team and I plan dream golf travel experiences for you. I thank those who replied to me and provided phenomenal trip ideas.

Where will you travel to in 2022? Contact Golfasian to create your very own non-obligatory Asian golf experience. Regardless of when governments allow cross-border travel, your curated golf experience will be ready to go and you are that much closer to your dreams.

Thank you very much, and I hope to see everyone as soon as international golf travel resumes. Until the next month, happy golfing!

Mark Siegel, Managing Director

SOUTHEAST ASIA TRAVEL UPDATES

Thailand

Regions Open: Phuket & Samui (click here for details)
Entry Restrictions: Must be vaccinated and take PCR test on arrival
Local Travel Possible: Yes; regional flights possible
Quarantine Required: None
Full Vaccination Rate: 65%

Vietnam

Regions Open: Restricted destinations
Entry Restrictions: Must be vaccinated and take PCR test. Must be part of tour group
Local Travel Possible: No
Quarantine Required: 7 Days
Full Vaccination Rate: 57%

Malaysia

Regions Open: Langkawi for tourists
Entry Restrictions: Must be vaccinated and take PCR test prior to flight
Local Travel Possible: Yes
Quarantine Required: 7 Days
Full Vaccination Rate: 78%

Cambodia

Regions Open: Full country
Entry Restrictions: Must be vaccinated take ATK test prior to and after arrival.
Local Travel Possible: Yes
Quarantine Required: None
Full Vaccination Rate: 80%

Singapore

Regions Open: Full country
Entry Restrictions: Must be vaccinated, take PCR test and travel on Vaccine Travel Lane flight (VTL).
Local Travel Possible: Yes
Quarantine Required: None
Full Vaccination Rate: 87%

Indonesia

Regions Open: Jakarta and Manado
Entry Restrictions: Must be vaccinated and take PCR test on arrival
Local Travel Possible: No
Quarantine Required: 5 Days
Full Vaccination Rate: 42%

PHUKET SANDBOX & CAMBODIA BEST OPTIONS
Given the recent changes to the Thailand Test & Go program which has for now been put on hold, many are wondering where they can go without quarantine. Phuket, Koh Samui & Cambodia are still open for international travelers so long as you are fully vaccinated and take a PCR test prior to departure and also upon arrival. There are a wide range of fantastic SHA-plus certified resorts in these destinations. Contact our team of golf travel experts today to get a non-obligatory quote for your next trip to Southeast Asia.

*5 ANGSANA LAGUNA GOLF PACKAGE** 7 nights stay at the 5* Angsana Laguna Phuket Resort nestled along the Andaman Sea. Enjoy 4 rounds of golf at Blue Canyon Country Club Lakes & Canyon Course, Laguna Golf Phuket & Red Mountain Golf Club. Contact us for more details.

THE ESSENTIAL GOLF EVENT PLANNING LIST
Have you ever wanted to host a golf tournament to bring people together or raise money for a good cause? Have you attempted and failed in the past? The typical golf tournament raises $5,000 in funds. It’s worthwhile if you’re familiar with the best practices for golf tournament preparation; otherwise, it might be a difficult task to do. Here’s a quick rundown of the most important duties to get you started on your journey to a successful tournament. [View the full checklist]

AMARI HUA HIN SKINS GOLF WEEK - MARCH '22 Join us for an exciting golf tournament in a fun format, the Amari Hua Hin Skins Golf Week during 19-24 March, 2022. But be quick, there is a 15% discount on offer to welcome golfers back and we expect spots to be sold out quicker than a new iPhone release. You may not have the best score for the week but you could still win the most prizes! More information & registration here.

ASIA GOLF EVENT CALENDAR 2021/22
Amari Hua Hin Skins Golf Week 2022 19 – 24 Mar. 2022 Hua Hin, Thailand
Phuket Golf Challenge 24-28 Mar. 2022 Phuket, Thailand
Centara World Masters 2022 8 – 14 May., 2022 Hua Hin, Thailand
AVANI Pattaya 2 Ball Golf Championship 2022 15 – 21 May., 2022 Pattaya, Thailand
Mercure Pattaya Men’s Open Golf Week 2022 4 – 10 Sep., 2022 Pattaya, Thailand
AccorHotels Vietnam World Masters 2022 11 – 17 Sep., 2022 Danang, Vietnam

COVID-19 SAFETY - SHA

Golfasian has been SHA (Safety & Health Administration) accredited by the Tourism Authority of Thailand. As Thailand is slowly preparing to re-open its borders for international golf travelers, an initiative by the Tourism Authority of Thailand has provided a selected number of tour operators and DMCs who underwent stringent safety & health checks with the SHA (Safety & Health Administration) accreditation.

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