Costa Daurada and LUMINE Mediterranea Beach welcome IGTM

The Costa Daurada and LUMINE Mediterranea Beach welcome international tourism suppliers, buyers and media for the annual golf travel industry showpiece, the IGTM

Costa Daurada

The Costa Daurada and LUMINE Mediterránea Beach & Golf Community, officially opened doors on Tuesday to international tourism suppliers, buyers and media for the annual golf travel industry showpiece - the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM).

Peter Walton Chief Executive of event partner IAGTO commented, "There are clusters of top quality golf courses in Costa Daurada.

The product is perfect for the avid golfing market and with a considerable capacity for growth; it is in the perfect situation."

Taking place frm 11-14th November, the 4,000 person capacity PortAventura Convention Centre will host the show, whilst the region's contemporary accommodation, PortAventura Theme Park, championship golf courses and Mediterranean cuisine will be showcased to tour operators via a series of extra-curricular activities.

"Costa Daurada is privileged to host such a significant event and our selection as host venue for the 16th IGTM underlines our position as a leading golf and leisure destination," said Josep Poblet, President of the Assembly of Tarragona. "

The Troon-managed resort has demonstrated the kind of innovation and creativity worthy of attracting leading events including; The European Tour Qualifying School, the PGAs of Europe Fourball Championship and the Nordea Tour's inaugural Winter Series in 2014.

Calle Carlsson, General Manager, LUMINE Golf & Beach Club said:

"This is a monumental occasion for LUMINE Golf & Beach Club and Costa Daurada which will impress the international trade on the quality, service and business returns available through strategic alignments."

Freelance Writer

Lee was a freelance writer for Golf Monthly from 2013 to 2015.