Laguna Phuket, an integrated island destination in Thailand, has announced multiple marquee golf events and engaged with golf veterans from the key global markets, including India, to entice guests in the upcoming seasons. The brand will be hosting the 6 th edition of All Thailand Golf Tour’s ‘Singha Laguna Phuket Open 2022’ from 26 th to 29 th May in its premises, which boasts of an award-winning golf course with an unparallel view and world-class facilities designed to welcome professional players.
Laguna Golf Phuket has won the accolade of “Thailand’s Best Golf Course” by World Golf Awards, owing to its playable yet challenging 18-hole golf course across 6,775 yards, situated in the heart of Laguna Phuket. The scenic surrounding environment, comprising lush greenery, white sandy beaches, and natural lagoons, makes it a golf paradise.
Recently, Laguna Phuket hosted Shiv Kapur, a renowned Indian golfer recognized for playing on both the European and Asian Tours the last two decades and bagging 8 worldwide Pro wins. During his stay, Shiv and his guests partook in the golfing activities along with other experiences at the properties that provide a uniquely curated adventure.
Shiv Kapur, in conversation with Mr. Ravi Chandran, CEO of Laguna Resorts & Hotels, expressed that “Thailand has been a very popular destination for Indians owing to favourable factors such as hospitality, culinary variety and commonality in Asian cultures”.
He further added, “direct flight connectivity from Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore will be instrumental in multiplying Indian travellers’ arrivals to Phuket in the foreseeable future.”
Bleisure (the combination of “business” and “leisure” travel) as a segment is on the rise and harping on the growing appetite for experiential travel, Laguna Phuket is certain that it will attract and record an increase in Indian golf players through innovative marketing initiatives to showcase its array of distinctive hotels, dining and lifestyle activities post-Covid.