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EUROPEAN GOLF BOOMING
The golf tourism industry celebrated its much-anticipated inaugural IAGTO European Convention ( IEC ) this week in Marbella , Costa del Sol in typical Andalucian style .
Organised by global golf tourism organization IAGTO ( International Association of Golf Tour Operators ) for the benefit of its member companies , the three-day event was attended by 634 delegates from 46 countries , making it IAGTO ’ s largest and most successful event to date .
At the Opening Address it was announced that , due to overwhelming demand , IEC would return to Andalucía next year from 13-15 May 2024 and take place in the city of Málaga , the gateway to the Costa del Golf , where attendance is expected to exceed 800 .
The golf tourism industry is booming and future trends look bright .
Desert Adventures , one of the leading destination management companies in the region recently hosted a press visit for Destination Golf team . Once a small fishing village in the middle of the Arabian Gulf , Dubai is now one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the World . Rich in cultural heritage and tradition , it is a city of extraordinary experiences , a destination where everything is possible and a cosmopolitan hub where sky is never the limit . Among the city ’ s key tourist attractions include the world ’ s tallest tower , the Burj Khalifa ; the world ’ s most luxurious hotel , the Burj Al Arab ; and world ’ s largest man-made island , the Palm . But these are just some of the more popular sites of a massive tourism drive as the destination continues to break new frontiers . Our main travel feature offers some insights and tips to this incredible destination .
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Enjoy , Peter .
PETER ELLEGARD GLOBAL EDITOR - DESTINATION GOLF . www . destinationgolf . travel
FRONT COVER Dubai , UAE
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