Star names from the golfing world will join key figures from the global golf travel industry in heading to Spain’s La Manga Club later this month to take part in the annual World Golf Awards.

An irresistible combination of sport, spa and sunbathing helped contribute to an action-packed summer of plenty for holidaymakers from all over Europe at Spain’s famous La Manga Club this year.

Leading names from the past and present have teamed up to help Spain’s world-famous La Manga Club resort celebrate its 45th anniversary in style in London.

Stakeholders from across the golf hospitality industry are being invited to cast their ballots as voting opens ahead of the World Golf Awards Gala Ceremony 2017. World Golf Awards managing director, Christopher Frost, said: “Voting is now open ahead of the World Golf Awards 2017, as we begin preparations for the fourth annual event.”

Richard Tessel, chief executive, easyGolf Worldwide Travel & Tours, was honoured with the Travel Personality of the Year title during the World Golf Awards Gala Ceremony Gala Ceremony 2016. Having been involved in the marketing of international sports since the late 1960s, his organisation recently became the official travel partner to PGA Australia, providing all travel and tours for the tour. Here we find out more.

Sir Nick Faldo has led winners at the World Golf Awards Gala Ceremony 2016, taking the prestigious title of Golf Course Designer of the Year. Also celebrating was England’s The Belfry, recognised as Europe’s Best Golf Hotel, while Quinta do Lago took the title of Europe’s Best Golf Venue. Hundreds of thousands of ballots were cast ahead of the Gala Ceremony, which was this year hosted by the Conrad Algarve in Portugal.