Links Magazine | The Best Of Golf | International Golf Travel Market 2007

The world?s premier golfing exhibition, International Golf Travel Market, celebrated its 10th Year Anniversary by highlighting its global appeal as the leading golf travel show. Held at the Cancun Convention Centre, the show hosted exhibitors and buyers from over 55 countries including Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Argentina, South Africa, Czech Republic along with key European destinations. IGTM is recognised as one of the most important events in the golf travel industry calendar, representing a unique opportunity for specialised buyers and suppliers of golf related products to present, discuss and define industry trends. The show has proved to be a prolific ground for new business; over 4,500 pre-scheduled appointments were held between the buyers and exhibitors during the 3-day event. After Cancun?s record draw for the show, the Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Mexico Tourist Board have now handed over IGTM 2008 to Andaluc?a. Spain will become the first country to host IGTM three times, having previously been host in 2005 (Islas Canarias) and 2006 (Andaluc?a). Early indications show that 2008 is already set to be a record year due to both the continued growth in golf tourism and the number of stands already re-booked for 2008.
Posted by: Andrew White 12/6/2007 3:18:03 PM

At the 10th anniversary party for IGTM a golf simulator was provided. Anders Bogebjerg of Palmera Destination Services, Dominican Republic, hit the golf ball so hard it completely flabbergasted the computer as it had no data avialable for such a powerful swing!
Posted by: An exhibitor 12/5/2007 12:28:03 PM

I participated in every IGTM show and always made good contact and new clients.
Posted by: Charles Roy, Atlas Voyages (Morocco) 12/4/2007 4:18:18 PM

A Key Opportunity to market our facility as well as Abu Dhabi as a destination.
Posted by: Nik Robinson, Abu Dhabi Golf Club (Abu Dhabi) 12/4/2007 4:18:09 PM

The prospect of drawing new business to both Ireland and Mount Juliet. It is a great opportunity to meet new tour operators and event organisers.
Posted by: Francis Reynolds, Mount Juliet (Ireland) 12/4/2007 4:13:52 PM

Last trade shows, we had good successful promoting our hotel and got new interested clients and this year we hope to get more production than before as a faithful participant from IGTM
Posted by: Patricia Ricart, the Golf Suites, Boutique Hotel (Dominican Republic) 12/4/2007 4:13:45 PM

This is the third year we will be taking part at IGTM. The show has proved to be very successful for us in terms of promoting the country as a golf destination to a host of new buyers. As the winner of the IAGTO Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year 2007 Award the Czech Republic?s representatives will highlight the country?s rapid progress in golf tourism.
Posted by: Helena Kopecka, Czechtourism (Czech Republic) 12/4/2007 4:13:34 PM

IGTM is our foundation for reaching international business via qualified buyers and continues to be a ?must do? in our marketing plan each year.
Posted by: David Reese, Florida's First Coast of Golf (USA) 12/4/2007 4:13:29 PM

I have exhibited for many years at IGTM and I have found it is the ideal platform to showcase your product to a targeted qualified audience.
Posted by: Aime Mangang, Carton House Resort (Ireland) 12/4/2007 4:13:19 PM

IGTM is the single best venue to meet international golf travel trade and media. Canada has had increasing recognition as an international golf destination due in large part to our consistent presence at IGTM.
Posted by: Jim Lee, Canadian Golf Tourism Alliance, (Canada) 12/4/2007 4:13:07 PM