Golf tourism industry in Davao is quietly gaining momentum. As businesses thrive slowly once again after the pandemic, golf tourism industry picked up where it left off. Buoyed up by its new found confidence and its reputation as one of the safest city in this part of the world, golf clubs in Davao are vibrant once again. Golf Clubs are improving their facilities and amenities projecting wholesome and family oriented ambiance and environment. Groups and organizations are hosting local tournaments that attracts tourists and create job and business opportunities.
Tourists are starting to flock once again. Exploring its sceneries and take notice of the presence of its three challenging and unique golf courses, all within thirty minutes from the city center.
Golf courses fuel growth and progress. It creates jobs and business opportunities and revenues for tourism activities and hospitality-related businesses. It generates major contribution to the LGU coffers.
The love for the game meets the love for opportunities; this is what golf tourism is all about.
Davao City is the new favorite destination for conferences, conventions and seminars because of its renowned reputation for its peace and order situation, fruits, rich sea foods and its scenic tourist attractions.
Business executives, leisure travelers nowadays prefer golf-centric vacations, opting for locations with attractive golf courses, stunning scenery, and high end amenities. These trips offer a blend of leisure, recreation, and exploration. These trips are a given when Davao is your destination. Sceneries, Golf courses and food, you name it
Davao has it.
Golf and business
The Davao City Chamber of Commerce successfully hosted the Davao Investment Conference (Davao Icon) last year with participants coming from all over the country and from the BIMP EAGA area.
“It was a resounding success. Deals and partnerships were forged, virtual partners see each other face to face for the first time and everybody had fun playing golf under the sun “says John Naranjo, Davao Icon Overall Chairman.
The much-awaited conference was a big opportunity for companies and investors to build camaraderie, meet fellow businessmen, grow and strengthen business relationships and friendships and reinforce their product brands.
“The 2023 Davao ICon is the perfect venue for marketing, networking, promoting, creating linkages and partnerships with other companies that in the end will benefit the Davao region in the future,” says Nicole Hao Bian-Ledesma Davao ICOn chairperson. The activity was presented by Davao Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc.
Golf Tourism
As the name implies, it represents a distinctive style of tourism focused on the game of golf. Call this as a unique form of travel but it has now become a global phenomenon, attracting individuals worldwide to golf destinations. A complimentary form of excitement of discovering new places as well as having the thrill of playing a round of golf.
Each destination promises a unique golfing experience that creates lasting memories beyond the fairways and greens of the courses. If we have to dig deeper, golf tourism is not only about vacations but it is a holistic escapade that celebrates the love for the game and the joy of exploration.
Sustainability.
One of the most crucial factor however for consideration in golf tourism is its sustainability. Its impact not only in the environment but also to local community and economy. Studies shows that in recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the need to incorporate sustainable practices in the golf tourism industry, and Davao is no exception.
Are Davao golf courses up to the challenge? Can it sustain its momentum and new found confidence in the golf tourism industry?
The answer is in the affirmative.
