Ancient Cambodia
shines as host
destination for the
8th annual Asia Golf
Tourism Convention
Cambodia is poised to become a genuine twin-centre
golf destination as a result of two announcements
made during the 8th annual Asia Golf Tourism
Convention.
The event, held by the global golf tourism
organisation IAGTO in Siem Reap, the gateway city to
Cambodia’s ancient Angkor temples, was attended by
420 IAGTO member delegates from 45 countries.
IAGTO Chief Executive Peter Walton said: “It was very
special to be able to stage this year’s event just a few
kilometres from the number one-ranked UNESCO
World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat and this was not
lost on our members, most of whom were visiting
Cambodia for the first time.
“We were able to create six days of unique
experiences for all delegates, buyers and sellers alike,
including tours of Bayon, Ta Prohm and Angkor Wat
temples as well as three days of golf alongside the
business sessions. Most importantly, we were able
to shine a light on a relatively undiscovered golf
destination that has enormous potential. Siem Reap
is a really cosy golf destination, with all three 18-hole
courses – Angkor Golf Resort, Phokeethra Country
Club and Siem Reap Booyoung Country Club –
located within a 20-30 minute drive of the centre of
town.”
“Two announcements made at AGTC will see
Cambodia transform into a genuine two-centre golf
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