‘Big Drive’ to grow golf tourism – at International Golf Travel Market in Morocco

Tourism Ireland's drive to grow the number of golf visitors to Northern Ireland and the island of Ireland continues this week – at the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) in Marrakech

Sixteen golf and tourism operators from the island of Ireland have joined Tourism Ireland – including Galgorm Resort & Spa, Lough Erne Resort, Warrenpoint Golf Club and Newry Mourne & Down District Council – as well as Tourism NI and Fáilte Ireland at this important event for the global golf travel community.

IGTM, now in its 22nd year, brings together more than 1,300 golf travel professionals from 65 different countries, including around 400 golf tour operators. The companies from the island of Ireland are engaging in four days of one-to-one, pre-scheduled appointments and networking – which provide an excellent opportunity to negotiate and exchange vital contracts for 2020.

“IGTM is a really great opportunity to showcase our world-class golf. This is just one element of Tourism Ireland’s busy promotional programme to encourage more golfers from around the globe to consider a holiday on the island of Ireland,” said Louise Finnegan, Tourism Ireland’s Head of Business Partnerships.

“Our message is that the island of Ireland offers international golfers the complete package – with some of the very best golf in the world, spectacular scenery and the warmest of welcomes.”

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