International Association Of Golf Tour Operators

Dominican Republic named 'Golf Destination of the Year'

The Dominican Republic (DR) was named the "Golf Destination of the Year for the Caribbean and Latin America" by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO).

Cambodia

Cambodian golf courses aim to hit tourists

Phnom Penh - Cambodia's efforts to attract high-end tourists by developing a world class golfing scene in the space of just a few years appears to have paid off, with a major regional golf tour compan

The 1st Otumfuo Opoku Ware II Memorial Golf Tournament

Golden Beach Hotels promotes leisure and golf in Ghana

The management of Golden Beach Hotels, parent company of La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, Elmina Beach Resort in Elmina near Cape Coast and Busua Beach Resort as part of its policy of promoting lei

At Empire Hotel & Country Club in Jerudong

Asian tour stars to light up Brunei Open

The Empire Hotel & Country Club, JERUDONG, Brunei (August 19, 2008) - An array of Asian Tour stars led by defending champion Lin Wen-tang of Chinese Taipei will be shooting for glory at the Brunei Ope

Treasures Of Brunei

Brunei tourism goes tactical

As part of a promotional push by Brunei Tourism and its industry partners, the National Tourism Organization of Brunei Darussalam is introducing a series of tactical promotions targeted at short-haul

$6.5 Billion Devoted to New Luxury Communities, Draws World-Class Golf Projects

Dominican Republic's East Coast ignites as the "it" destination for golf

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic - With over $6.5 billion in new mega-resort developments covering a combined 33,000 acres, the Dominican Republic's (DR) East Coast has indelibly transformed into the quintessential destination for golf.

Cuba

Cuba plans luxury golf resort to boost economy

It is the island of which Ernest Hemingway once wrote: “It not only looks wonderful, it is wonderful.” It is famed around the world for its unspoilt beaches, the rhythm of its music, its staunchly communist regime and its political stand-off with the United States.

Golf Resorts At Various Stages Of Planning Or Construction Around Oman

Oman sees tourism future in golf as well as sunshine

It may have year-round sunshine, sandy beaches, cliff-top forts and desert dunes, but Oman is hoping golf will help it lure more tourists as it tries to wean its economy off oil exports.

Today, the Gulf Arab country has one 9-hole course which is frequented by Western expatriates, businessmen and tourists.

Golf War?

Turkey plots to steal Spain’s golf tourists

As Turkey makes plans to add 100 new courses, Spain’s tourism sector can expect some competition.

At the last count, Spain had over 350 golf courses, attracting so many wealthy tourist to areas such as the Costa del Sol that golf generated €900m in the Málaga province alone in 2006.