Nov 12, 2015
MALAYSIA WINS ASIA’S BEST GOLF DESTINATION FOR THE 2ND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
PUTRAJAYA, 12 November 2015 –
Malaysia’s golf tourism industry added another feather to its cap when
the country took home the ‘Asia’s Best Golf Destination 2015’ award at
the 2nd Annual World Golf Awards in Portugal on 7 November. The Els Club
Teluk Datai in Langkawi, which received the ‘World’s Best New Golf
Course’ award last year, was conferred ‘Asia’s Best Golf Course 2015’.
Tourism
Malaysia Director Mohamed Amin Yahya, who accepted the award at the
Conrad Algarve, said that Malaysia is proud to receive the award for the
second consecutive year.
“Our
golf courses offer challenging fairways amidst spectacular sights,
world-class facilities and amenities. We strongly encourage golfers from
around the world to visit Malaysia not only to play golf but also to
enjoy a wide range of fascinating tourist attractions,” Mohamed Amin
said.
Malaysia’s
popularity as a golf destination has grown over the years. There are
over 200 golf courses located around the country, with each offering
avid golfers a unique experience. They can play in the cool climates of
highlands; by the crashing waves of the sea; in busy towns and cities;
or in the quiet greens near jungles.
About World Golf Awards
World Golf Awards serves to celebrate and reward excellence in golf tourism, world class courses and golf destinations. Golf tourism constitutes a vital segment in the global travel and tourism marketplace. An estimated 60 million golfer visits will take place in 2015 to the 32,000 golf courses and resorts worldwide.
The
2015 World Golf Awards focuses on the leading 130 nations who are
shaping the future of this dynamic industry. While celebrating and
rewarding excellence across golf resorts, courses and the golfing
destinations throughout the world, World Golf Awards strives to
ultimately raise the golf tourist customer experience and stimulate both
the domestic and international golf tourism market.
Votes
were made by professionals working within the golf travel and tourism
industry – senior executives, travel buyers, tour operators, agents and
media professionals. Votes were also cast by the public (golf tourism
consumers). The voting works on a first-past-the-post system to ensure
impartiality and independence. Votes were submitted online via the World
Golf Awards website.
The
winners of each national category went head-to-head with the winners of
the other countries before the unveiling of the World Winners.
For the full list of winners, please visit: http://worldgolfawards.com/winners/2015
ENDS
For
more media releases, media info and media features on Malaysia’s
tourism industry, kindly visit the Media Centre of Tourism Malaysia’s
website at http://www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my/
MALAYSIA TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD OR TOURISM MALAYSIA
is an agency under the Ministry of Tourism & Culture, Malaysia.
Tourism Malaysia focuses on the specific task of promoting Malaysia at
all levels. Since its inception, Tourism Malaysia has grown by leaps and
bounds and it has emerged as a major player in the international
tourism scene. In 2014, Malaysia registered 27.4 million tourist
arrivals and RM72 billion in receipts, making tourism its second largest
foreign exchange earner.
Malaysia celebrated its fourth VISIT MALAYSIA YEAR (VMY) in 2014 with the theme “Celebrating 1Malaysia Truly Asia”. The promotion of the country continues with the MALAYSIA YEAR OF FESTIVALS (MyFEST) campaign in 2015 with the theme “Endless Celebrations” emphasising the various festivals celebrated by its multicultural society. Both campaigns are key drivers towards achieving the country’s target of 36 million tourist arrivals and RM168 billion in receipts by 2020, as outlined in the Tourism NKEA (National Key Economic Area).
Through
the Tourism NKEA, collaborative efforts between the Ministry of Tourism
and Culture, other Government agencies and the private sector have been
enhanced to help secure Malaysia’s position as a leading tourist
destination. The targets set under the Tourism NKEA will be achieved
through the implementation of twelve Entry Point Projects (EPPs)
clustered under five themes: Affordable Luxury; Nature Adventure; Family
Fun; Events, Entertainment, Spa and Sports; and Business Tourism.
Press contact:
Media Relations Unit:
Chresentia F.B. Sadatal (Ms), Assistant Director, Corporate Communication Division
Tel: +603-8891 8776
Email: chresentia@tourism.gov.my
Editorial Unit:
Anis Rozalina Ramli (Ms), Senior Editor, Corporate Communication Division
Tel: +603-8891 8759
Email: anisramli@tourism.gov.my
Photo Caption:
Tourism Malaysia Director of the Frankfurt office Mohamed Amin Yahya (centre) receiving the ‘Asia’s Best Golf Destination 2015’ award from the Managing Director of World Golf Awards Chris Frost