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Tenerife to welcome International Golf Travel Market
Tenerife has been selected as the host venue for the next International Golf Travel Market, to be held on the island from October 5th-8th 2015. The event is the world’s most important meeting for the golf travel industry and each year brings together over 1,000 delegates and hundreds of media from all over the world.
Al Badia Golf Club to welcome Dubai Festival City Challenge Tour Grand Final
Dubai will once again play host as the European Challenge Tour reaches its climax with the Dubai Festival City Challenge Tour Grand Final hosted by Al Badia Golf Club from November 5th-8th. The season-ending grand finale is the culmination of the 2014 Challenge Tour season which takes in 27 tournaments played across 21 different countries offering a total prize fund of €6,328,000.
Gleneagles Arena headed for Ryder Cup host
Hot on the heels of hosting a successful Ryder Cup, The Gleneagles Hotel has revealed plans for a new 2500 square metre event space – The Gleneagles Arena. Located within Gleneagles’ 850 acre estate, as part of its Activity School complex, the Gleneagles Arena will transform one of its current equestrian arenas into a modern and versatile event space which also doubles as a four-court indoor tennis centre.
Dubai Golf driving golf tourism in the UAE
Video: Breaking Travel News continues its series of golf tourism reports ahead of the debut World Golf Awards to be held in The Algarve, Portugal, next month. On this occasion Phil Blizzard visits the Emirates Golf Club an iconic golf course, and home to the Dubai Desert Classic, which last year celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Modry Las Golf Club ends year with World Golf Awards nomination
Poland’s premier golf resort is ending a memorable season on a high by launching a new interactive website and confirming that it has been shortlisted in the inaugural World Golf Awards. Modry Las Golf Club celebrated its fifth anniversary in 2014 by doubling its on-site accommodation and creating a spectacular nine-hole course. Its new website and prestigious nomination tops off a dynamic year for the resort.
Ernie Els prepares to open new course in Malaysia
Ernie Els will cut the ribbon on his first golf course creation in south-east Asia later this month with the official launch and grand opening of The Els Club Teluk Datai. Situated in Malaysia’s tropical Langkawi archipelago, the four-time Major Champion’s design is one of the world’s most highly-anticipated golf course openings in recent times.
World Golf Awards welcomes Laurent-Perrier as Platinum Partner
World Golf Awards has announced the singing of premium champagne brand Laurent-Perrier as a Platinum Partner for its 2014 Gala Ceremony. The only global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in the golf hospitality industry, World Golf Awards inaugural showcase will take place at the Conrad Algarve, Portugal, from November 13th-16th.
Gleneagles welcomes golfing world to Ryder Cup
The 40th Ryder Cup is underway in Scotland, as Gleneagles welcomes the European and American teams to the home of golf, the PGA Centenary Course. The iconic global golf tournament will welcome tens of thousands of visitors over the next three days, while an audience of millions will watch around the world on television.
Trump International to develop second golf course in Dubai
The Breaking Travel News golf tourism series continues with Phil Blizzard talking to Damac Properties, developers of the Trump World Golf Club Dubai, who have just announced a second golf course. Niall McLouglin talks about the new project, golf tourism figures and the positioning of Dubai, as well as lights, camera and action with Paramount Hotels. The debut World Golf Awards will take place in Portugal, November 2014.
European Ryder Cup captain McGinley invites golfers to Quinta do Lago
European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley has invited golfers from around the world to play the new North Course at Quinta du Lago - home of World Golf Awards 2014. All eyes will be on the course, situated in The Algarve, Portugal, ahead of its reopening in October.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Golf tourism in the Middle East
Breaking Travel News tees off with a series of golf tourism reports ahead of the debut World Golf Awards to be held in Portugal in November. Phil Blizzard here plays a round at Cityscape Global, Dubai in order to look at golf developments in the region.
Quito set to welcome sporting elite to Ecuador
Quito has confirmed it will host two large international sports tournaments over the next months. With the intention of becoming a reference city in terms of event management, the capital of Ecuador will be home for the PGA Latin American Tour in September and for the ATP 250 Tournament next January, 2015.