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Welcome to the June issue of the Asian Golf Insider, the source for news-breaking information about golf in Asia. Also, unique golf-playing tips for South East Asia's tropical environment and our latest tournament offers are all parts of this newsletter.
We are officially in the home stretch!
Our Asian golf destinations are opening for business as usual, with quarantines, Covid-19 testing, masks, and complicated paperwork being phased out over the next 1-2 months. Unsurprisingly, Asian golf travel is returning fast as the region's prior popularity among international golfers picks up where it left off. In particular, Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia are at the finish line, with international airlift now the only remaining gating travel component. Over the past two years, what we went through is morphing into a complete golf travel renaissance. What a great outlook!
On the events side, the Centara World Masters and Avani 2-Ball events returned to Thailand last month with spectacular pomp and circumstance. Many players have already signed up for the 2023 series. Please register your interest and check out our complete and ongoing Asian golf tournament calendar.
Due to Asia's numerous advantages – from publicly accessible championship golf courses, world-class service, exciting and exotic culture, and some of the best golf packages among the world's golf holiday destinations. These attributes combine to yield unforgettable golf experiences for all those who visit. Daily massages are not bad either!
Where will you travel to in 2022 or 2023? Our specialty is complete full-service itineraries created for your specific travel preferences, expectations, group size, and budgetary requirements. Please get in touch with us anytime for a competitive quote.
Until the next month, happy golfing!
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Mark Siegel, Managing Director
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SOUTHEAST ASIA TRAVEL UPDATES
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Thailand
Regions Open: Full country
Entry Restrictions: No testing, no quarantine, fully vaccinated
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Vietnam
Regions Open: Full country
Entry Restrictions: No testing, no quarantine, fully vaccinated
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Malaysia
Regions Open: Full country
Entry Restrictions: No testing, no quarantine, fully vaccinated
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Cambodia
Regions Open: Full country
Entry Restrictions: No testing, no quarantine, fully vaccinated
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Singapore
Regions Open: Full country
Entry Restrictions: No testing, no quarantine, fully vaccinated
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Indonesia
Regions Open: Full country
Entry Restrictions: No testing, no quarantine, fully vaccinated
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DESTINATION OF THE MONTH: DANANG
Danang, Hoi An, and Hue are connected to each other by new coastal roads and tunnels. Together they make up Vietnam’s Golf Coast. Vietnam’s recognition as an up-and-coming golf destination is no secret, but the Vietnam Golf Coast ups the ante even further.
Da Nang or Danang dated to the early 14th century when the area was settled small collection hamlets in central Vietnam. In 1954 with the division of Vietnam into the North and South, Danang became part of South Vietnam, and in 1965 was the location of the first landing of US forces in Vietnam and aptly coined “China Beach.” Nowadays, the area is home to one of Asia’s best beaches, many world-class resorts, and Vietnam’s best golf courses. For example, Ba Na Hills Golf Club and the BRG Danang Golf Resort are ranked continuously among Asia’s leading golf clubs. It is no surprise then that some refer to this area as the Vietnam Golf Coast.
To book your tailored travel package and find out more information, please email us.
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COURSE OF THE MONTH: Hoiana Shores GC
Hoiana Shores Golf Club is the first Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course Architects (RTJ II) golf course in Vietnam. Forty-five minutes south of Danang International Airport and 8 kilometers south of the Hoi An Ancient Town UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hoiana Shores plays through dunes along the Vietnamese coastline. The town is known as "The City of Lanterns," and fittingly, lanterns instead of flags top the pins at Hoiana.
To book your tailored travel package and find out more information, please email us.
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RESORT OF THE MONTH:
Pullman Danang Beach Resort
Host of the annual Vietnam World Masters (11-17 Sep. 2022), the Pullman Danang Beach Resort sits directly on My An Beach. This beachfront property is only 5 minutes from downtown Danang, 15 minutes from the Danang Airport, and 30 minutes from Hoi An. The hotel features a long pool corridor, day spa, and health club. The rooms are contemporary styled and modern with light colors and wood accents. Two Danang golf courses are within 10 minutes from the Pullman Danang Beach Resort.
To book your tailored travel package and find out more information, please email us.
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Golf in Cambodia – The World’s Most Underrated Golf Destination
As the country reopens its doors without any restrictions to international golf travelers, major airlines have resumed flights between Phnom Penh and neighboring countries, including Taiwan, Philippines, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia. Visas on arrival and e-visa are back, hotels are reopening, Golfasian Cambodia feels it is now a great time to welcome our golfers back for a golf holiday in Cambodia.
Win Zaw, our country manager in Cambodia, has sent us updated information, and we are pleased to share this with you. Click here to read the full country update.
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Golfasian on CNN's Living Golf
Golfasian's Managing Director, Mark Siegel had the opportunity to speak on CNN's Living Golf TV show while they were filming in Thailand last month. Watch the entire clip to find out what makes South-East a must-visit golf holiday destination and to see for yourself why golf is booming in Asia. Watch the video.
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ALL NEW 2022 FENIX XCELL COLLECTION
Golfasian has partnered with Fenix XCell to bring you polos that don't just look good on the golf course. Premium materials and eye-catching designs make the Fenix XCell range suitable to wear while out and about, and a good option for a range of social events. Keep comfortable too, with high-quality fabrics enabling air flow and drawing heat away from the body. Check out the new Fenix XCell 2022 Collection here.
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Golfasian has been SHA + (Safety & Health Administration Plus) 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 Plus) accreditation.
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The Asia Golf Guide showcases the best golf course and hotels in all destinations Golfasian covers.
Download the Asia Golf Guide today to start planning your next golf holiday in Asia.
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