The world legendary golfer Greg Norman from Australia has been appointed as tourism ambassador of Vietnam for the 2018-2021 tenure.
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien (R) presents
the appointment decision to world legendary golfer Greg Norman. (Photo:
thethaovanhoa.vn)
At a ceremony in Hanoi
on October 31, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien
presented the appointment decision to the golfer.
Greg Norman, whose full name is Gregory
John Norman, was born in 1955
in Australia
but now lives in Florida in the United States of America.
Known by the nick name of ‘The Great
White Shark’, Norman
has won over 90 championships in numerous world competitions.
He owns many global companies in
designing golf courses and other fields. His company has designed several golf
courses in Vietnam,
most notably The Bluff Ho Tram Strip in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province.
As a tourism ambassador, Greg Norman has
set up a concrete action plan, which will enhance the development of
international golf tourism in Vietnam.
At the ceremony, Minister Nguyen Ngoc
Thien emphasised that golf tourism is a relatively new form in Vietnam.
However, with favourable geographic position and diverse natural resources, the
country has great potential for the development of golf tourism.
Golf courses designed by Greg Norman are
expected to contribute to helping Vietnam become a famous destination
for golf tourism, added the Minister.
Source: NDO
As the new year begins and festive spirit fills the air, visitors flock to Hoa Binh lake, often dubbed the "Ha Long Bay on land," to enjoy its breathtaking beauty and serene atmosphere. In spring, the lake comes alive with lush greenery and delicate blossoms, while boats carrying eager tourists glide across its tranquil waters.
With effective business operations, significant increases in the number of visitors at weekends and on public holidays, and being listed among the 71 most beautiful places to visit worldwide by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller, Hoa Binh’s tourism is "spreading its wings" on its journey towards the targets of welcoming 4.9 million visitors, including 1 million foreigners, and achieving total tourism revenue of 5.4 trillion VND (211.89 million USD) in 2025.
On February 21, the Provincial People's Committee held a conference to implement the tourism plan in 2025 and meet with tourism businesses operating in the province. The event was chaired by Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and the Head of the Provincial Tourism Steering Committee.
Tien Pagoda is located in the valley of Lao Noi and Lao Ngoai villages, Phu Nghia commune, Lac Thuy district; it is surrounded by two mountain ranges stretching like two giant dragons reaching for the blue sky. Every year, when spring comes, thousands of Buddhists and tourists from all over the country make a pilgrimage to Tien Pagoda. The relic complex of Tien Pagoda is ranked as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism with 21 relic sites of many types: historical and cultural relics, scenic relics, and archaeological relics.
Cao Phong has paid due attention to developing tourism, creating impetus for socio-economic development towards completing the targets set in the resolution of the district’s 28th Party Congress for the 2020-2025 tenure.
A great number of visitors have flocked to tourist attractions in Hoa Binh province in the first lunar month every year to admire the beautiful scenery, fully enjoy the spring atmosphere, and immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere in many localities.
