Iagto Awards 2008

The IAGTO Awards in association with Hertz are the official annual awards for the golf tourism industry. The 2007 gala Awards evening took place on Thursday 6th December in the Gran Melia Hotel in Cancun, Mexico on the last day of the International Golf Travel Market.

IAGTO is the global trade organisation for the golf tourism industry, comprising more than 1040 companies in 73 countries, including over 320 specialist golf tour operators in 45 countries. IAGTO’s Chief Executive, Peter Walton, said "The annual golf holiday is the highlight of the golfing year for many of the world’s 50 million players, and the IAGTO Awards serve to reward a few exceptional contributions to this world of golf travel. There is certainly no shortage of candidates worthy of recognition. Many individuals, companies, organisations and destinations have excelled in delivering a great golfing experience to the golf traveller – the ultimate goal for all involved in golf tourism.

“The Awards serve also to encourage private and public sector organisations to work closely together in the development and promotion of new and existing golf destinations, making them accessible to and enjoyable by the widest range of golfers. Each year we recognise the performance of three of the world’s leading Golf Resorts, the flagships of our industry, together with one outstanding golf destination in eachThe IAGTO Awards in association with Hertz are the official annual awards for the golf tourism industry. The 2007 gala Awards evening took place on Thursday 6th December in the Gran Melia Hotel in Cancun, Mexico on the last day of the International Golf Travel Market. IAGTO is the global trade organisation for the golf tourism industry, comprising more than 1040 companies in 73 countries, including over 320 specialist golf tour operators in 45 countries. IAGTO’s Chief Executive, Peter Walton, said "The annual golf holiday is the highlight of the golfing year for many of the world’s 50 million players, and the IAGTO Awards serve to reward a few exceptional contributions to this world of golf travel. There is certainly no shortage of candidates worthy of recognition. Many individuals, companies, organisations and destinations have excelled in delivering a great golfing experience to the golf traveller – the ultimate goal for all involved in golf tourism. “The Awards serve also to encourage private and public sector organisations to work closely together in the development and promotion of new and existing golf destinations, making them accessible to and enjoyable by the widest range of golfers. Each year we recognise the performance of three of the world’s leading Golf Resorts, the flagships of our industry, together with one outstanding golf destination in each of the following five regions: Asia & Australasia Africa & the Gulf States Latin America & the Caribbean North America Europe There is also an award for the Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year, voted for by members of the International Association of Golf Travel Writers, with 85 member journalists from 22 countries. The ceremony culminates in the presentation of our Honorary Award in tribute to the achievements of one extraordinary individual.” The winners of the 2008 IAGTO Awards in association with Hertz were: Golf Resort of the Year – Europe: Carton House, Ireland Golf Resort of the Year – North America: Ginn Reunion Resort, Orlando, Florida Golf Resort of the Year – Rest of the World: Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa, South Africa Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year: Vietnam Golf Destination of the Year – Africa & Gulf States: Mauritius Golf Destination of the Year – Asia & Australasia: Malaysia Golf Destination of the Year – Europe: Turkey Golf Destination of the Year – Latin America & the Caribbean: Argentina Golf Destination of the Year – North America: Arizona IAGTO Honorary Award: Annika Sorenstam  The IAGTO Awards in association with Hertz are the official annual awards for the golf tourism industry. The 2007 gala Awards evening took place on Thursday 6th December in the Gran Melia Hotel in Cancun, Mexico on the last day of the International Golf Travel Market. IAGTO is the global trade organisation for the golf tourism industry, comprising more than 1040 companies in 73 countries, including over 320 specialist golf tour operators in 45 countries. IAGTO’s Chief Executive, Peter Walton, said "The annual golf holiday is the highlight of the golfing year for many of the world’s 50 million players, and the IAGTO Awards serve to reward a few exceptional contributions to this world of golf travel. There is certainly no shortage of candidates worthy of recognition. Many individuals, companies, organisations and destinations have excelled in delivering a great golfing experience to the golf traveller – the ultimate goal for all involved in golf tourism. “The Awards serve also to encourage private and public sector organisations to work closely together in the development and promotion of new and existing golf destinations, making them accessible to and enjoyable by the widest range of golfers. Each year we recognise the performance of three of the world’s leading Golf Resorts, the flagships of our industry, together with one outstanding golf destination in each of the following five regions: Asia & Australasia Africa & the Gulf States Latin America & the Caribbean North America Europe There is also an award for the Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year, voted for by members of the International Association of Golf Travel Writers, with 85 member journalists from 22 countries. The ceremony culminates in the presentation of our Honorary Award in tribute to the achievements of one extraordinary individual.” The winners of the 2008 IAGTO Awards in association with Hertz were: Golf Resort of the Year – Europe: Carton House, Ireland Golf Resort of the Year – North America: Ginn Reunion Resort, Orlando, Florida Golf Resort of the Year – Rest of the World: Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa, South Africa Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year: Vietnam Golf Destination of the Year – Africa & Gulf States: Mauritius Golf Destination of the Year – Asia & Australasia: Malaysia Golf Destination of the Year – Europe: Turkey Golf Destination of the Year – Latin America & the Caribbean: Argentina Golf Destination of the Year – North America: Arizona IAGTO Honorary Award: Annika Sorenstam  of the following five regions:

Asia & Australasia Africa & the Gulf States Latin America & the Caribbean North America Europe

There is also an award for the Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year, voted for by members of the International Association of Golf Travel Writers, with 85 member journalists from 22 countries. The ceremony culminates in the presentation of our Honorary Award in tribute to the achievements of one extraordinary individual.”

The winners of the 2008 IAGTO Awards in association with Hertz were:

Golf Resort of the Year – Europe: Carton House, Ireland Golf Resort of the Year – North America: Ginn Reunion Resort, Orlando, Florida Golf Resort of the Year – Rest of the World: Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa, South Africa Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year: Vietnam Golf Destination of the Year – Africa & Gulf States: Mauritius Golf Destination of the Year – Asia & Australasia: Malaysia Golf Destination of the Year – Europe: Turkey Golf Destination of the Year – Latin America & the Caribbean: Argentina Golf Destination of the Year – North America: Arizona IAGTO Honorary Award: Annika Sorenstam