The inaugural Vietnam Golf Course Owners Summit, which is to be held at Laguna Lăng Cô Resort next month, opens a new chapter in the development of golf tourism and the golf economy in Vietnam.
The summit, which takes place from October 30-31, is considered a foundational milestone for the 2025-2030 period, while also setting a broader vision for 2040, affirming golf as a strategic driver within Vietnam’s national tourism ecosystem.
For the first time, golf course owners, government leaders, international experts, and global partners will converge in an official forum to unify their vision, build development standards, and establish long-term directions for the industry.
The event is governed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Hue City People’s Committee. It is supported by the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, Vietnam Sports Administration, Hue City Department of Culture, Sports, and the Hue City Department of Tourism, with sports marketing and events management company 54 serving as the event organiser. This event will be a key part of Wellness Tourism Week, within the framework of the National Tourism Year in Hue 2025 – Vietnam Golf Festival.
Vietnam has welcomed nearly 14 million international visitors in the first eight months of this year, representing a 21% increase compared to the whole of 2024. In this growth context, golf tourism has become a key product, attracting luxury visitors, extending their stays, boosting spending, and creating a ripple effect on the local economy — covering accommodation, cuisine, commerce, real estate, and employment.
To capitalise on this potential, Vietnam’s golf industry needs to standardize services, align infrastructure, and develop a sustainable strategic plan. Vietnam Golf Course Owners Summit 2025 was created to meet this urgent need and provide a unified vision forum for the entire industry.
Greg Norman, who was recently appointed as an ambassador for Vietnam Tourism, and will also attend the event, said: “Vietnam offers an unparalleled blend of world-class golf courses, natural beauty, cultural heritage, and local hospitality. Now is the time for golf course owners and industry stakeholders from across the public and private sectors to unite in growing and promoting this one-of-a-kind destination to the world. With the focus first and foremost on long-term sustainability, this summit will be a milestone event as Vietnam embraces the potential of golf as an economic driver and tourism anchor.”
The summit content will focus on a range of strategic topics, including promoting inbound golf tourism; positioning Vietnam as a leading golf destination in Asia; unifying sustainable environmental development standards; discussing the development roadmap and future of 100 new golf courses; discussing preferential investment policies, public-private partnerships, and FDI models for comprehensive development; and laying the foundation for establishing the Vietnam Golf Course Owners Alliance.
Additionally, the summit will introduce and discuss the Vietnam National Golf Star-Rating System, a groundbreaking initiative designed to standardise service quality, enhance golfer experience, and strengthen Vietnam’s competitiveness on the international golf map.
Jed Moore, Group CEO of 54, commented: “We are honored to be entrusted with implementing this event. We see VNGOS 2025 as a catalyst to elevate Vietnam’s golf industry. This forum is where service standards will be shaped, public-private partnerships will be fostered, and high-quality investment will be attracted, aiming toward a professional, sustainable golf ecosystem deeply integrated with the international market.”
In addition to the main summit sessions, the event will feature a gala dinner and the Vietnam Golf Industry Awards. Following this, from November 1-2, the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) will hold its annual Club & Turf Management Conference at Laguna Lăng Cô Golf Club.