A Guide to the International Golf Travel Market

A unique golf travel event, the International Golf Travel Market is one of the premier golf events each year and one that attracts golf tour operators and exhibitors from around the world. Based on the excellent results of the show, the International Golf Travel Market 2009 is expected to be even better this year and once again will take place in Marbella, Andalucia, Spain.

The International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) is a world-class event with over a decade of experience in the field of golf tourism. While the IGTM is the perfect platform for golf resorts, hotels and golf tour operators for creating an international appeal, the most valid reason for its popularity is the fact that it allows only pre-registered and qualified buyers to participate in this exclusive show. However, despite its limitations and filtration of buyers, the event still sees a flood of over 350 international qualified buyers from across 40 key markets around Asia, Europe, America and Australia.

The International Golf Travel Market is an important platform for buyers and exhibitors. Buyers can use the event as an opportunity for reviewing over 400 golf courses, resorts, hotels and tourist boards at different global destinations; they can also be a part of the prestigious gala awards dinner on the last night of the event.

The event's chosen venue, the Marbella Conference and Exhibition Centre provides for easy accessibility for its international visitors. While Andalucia has six international airports, the Malaga Airport is closest to the Marbella Centre. A bus ride from the airport to the venue takes approximately 45 minutes, costing around EUR4. Visitors can also make use of taxi services that are relatively cheaper in Spain, however, a taxi ride to the centre would still cost up to EUR50.

Accommodation is easily available with many hotels, guesthouses and inns providing visitors with plenty of options to suit all budgets and needs. While the International Golf Travel Market makes it easier for visitors to choose their accommodation with its list of nine hotels that can meet different demands, there are many other choices for visitors- right from expensive and luxurious suites to cost-friendly hygienic rooms that the city can offer.

The four-day IGTM trade event puts before exhibitors a great chance to develop their international clientele, while visitors can benefit from information about the best golf destinations, holiday resorts and getaways all promoted on one single platform.

Catherine writes about Exhibition accessories and about Shell Pacs for exhibitions.

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