Darien, CT (May 15, 2013) – As a prelude to the 2014 Ryder Cup (September 26-28) at Gleneagles, Scotland, a group of North America’s leading golf tour operators journeyed to the Home of Golf to experience some of the best golf properties in Northern Scotland.
Known worldwide for its historic links courses, Scotland is consistently one of the most requested foreign destinations for golf travelers. Now, with the USA and European Ryder Cup Teams scheduled to compete next year, there is a high level of interest to experience this corner of the globe where the game has flourished for centuries.
“With the addition of Trump International and Castle Stuart, along with the classics like Royal Dornoch and Royal Aberdeen, the northern region of Scotland may be the best links golf destination anywhere on the planet,” says Jason Scarth, of Britannia Golf.
To assist in enlightening their North American golf travel clients, NAGTOA representatives were hosted by Visit Scotland, Highland Golf Links and a number of quality properties as they toured the countryside courtesy of St. Andrews Executive Travel coach.
The line-up of courses played included: Alisa Course (Turnberry); Machrihanish Dunes; Machrihanish Old; Royal Dornoch GC; Castle Stuart GC; Nairn GC; Royal Aberdeen GC; and the latest links on the Scottish landscape at Trump International GL.
Luxury accommodations were provided by: Turnberry Resort; Ugadale Hotel & Cottages (Machrihanish); Crowne Plaza Glasgow; Kingsmills Hotel and Culloden House (Inverness); Meldrum House (Aberdeenshire); Marcliff Hotel & Spa (Aberdeen); and Channings Edinburgh.
As the Scottish stage prepares for next year’s international golf competition, NAGTOA will be continuing to send golfers on a pilgrimage that will create memories forever.
About North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance
The North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance (www.nagtoa.com) is a group of USA and Canada-based tour operators who are actively involved in the business of arranging golf tour packages to destinations outside of North America, notably the UK, Ireland, Spain and Portugal. The purpose of NAGTOA is to be a platform to create a unified voice on behalf of North American Golf Tour Operators that will be mutually beneficial to all of its members, promote members’ products to consumers and serve as an advocate to destinations and vendors (Tourist Boards, golf courses, etc.).
MEDIA CONTACT:
Robert Kaufman
(415) 350-0724
rkaufman717@gmail.com
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The North American Golf Tour Operators' Alliance Visits 2010 Ryder Cup Host Country of Wales
Darien, CT (May 10, 2012) – A 10-member delegation from the North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance visited New Zealand to discover one of the best-kept secrets in the world of golf travel.
Located in the Southern Hemisphere, this geographically diverse country with two small islands in the Pacific, both roughly the size of Colorado, provides a broad range of landscapes as the foundation for a multitude of world-class golf courses.
"From the Bay of Islands and Kauri Cliffs to Jacks Point in Queenstown, what an incredible experience to play golf in New Zealand. Throughout the North and South Islands, I was in awe of this magnificent country and all that it has to offer,” says Ann Mabry of Premier Golf. “The courses, accommodations, cuisine, wineries and sightseeing offer a complete package I would be quick to recommend to any international golf traveler.”
Representatives from NAGTOA were transported across the international dateline, courtesy of Air New Zealand, to experience their 10-day adventure hosted by Tourism New Zealand and accommodations, from a private home to five-star resorts, provided by Eagle’s Nest, The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Millbrook Resort, Hilton Lake Taupo, Dunalistair House, Sofitel Queenstown and night aboard Island Escape Cruises.
Included among the marquee courses played in the North Island were Kauri Cliffs, Kinloch GC, Wairakei GC, and Cape Kidnappers, along with The Hills and Jacks Point in the South Island.
New Zealand ranks as one of the world’s top golf destinations with superb facilities and breathtaking scenery making it a backdrop for a golf tour experience of a lifetime.
About North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance
The North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance (www.nagtoa.com) is a group of USA and Canada-based tour operators who are actively involved in the business of arranging golf tour packages to destinations outside of North America, notably the UK, Ireland, Spain and Portugal. The purpose of NAGTOA is to be a platform to create a unified voice on behalf of North American Golf Tour Operators that will be mutually beneficial to all of its members, promote members’ products to consumers and serve as an advocate to destinations and vendors (Tourist Boards, golf courses, etc.).
MEDIA CONTACT:
Robert Kaufman
(415) 350-0724
rkaufman717@gmail.com
Located in the Southern Hemisphere, this geographically diverse country with two small islands in the Pacific, both roughly the size of Colorado, provides a broad range of landscapes as the foundation for a multitude of world-class golf courses.
"From the Bay of Islands and Kauri Cliffs to Jacks Point in Queenstown, what an incredible experience to play golf in New Zealand. Throughout the North and South Islands, I was in awe of this magnificent country and all that it has to offer,” says Ann Mabry of Premier Golf. “The courses, accommodations, cuisine, wineries and sightseeing offer a complete package I would be quick to recommend to any international golf traveler.”
Representatives from NAGTOA were transported across the international dateline, courtesy of Air New Zealand, to experience their 10-day adventure hosted by Tourism New Zealand and accommodations, from a private home to five-star resorts, provided by Eagle’s Nest, The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Millbrook Resort, Hilton Lake Taupo, Dunalistair House, Sofitel Queenstown and night aboard Island Escape Cruises.
Included among the marquee courses played in the North Island were Kauri Cliffs, Kinloch GC, Wairakei GC, and Cape Kidnappers, along with The Hills and Jacks Point in the South Island.
New Zealand ranks as one of the world’s top golf destinations with superb facilities and breathtaking scenery making it a backdrop for a golf tour experience of a lifetime.
About North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance
The North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance (www.nagtoa.com) is a group of USA and Canada-based tour operators who are actively involved in the business of arranging golf tour packages to destinations outside of North America, notably the UK, Ireland, Spain and Portugal. The purpose of NAGTOA is to be a platform to create a unified voice on behalf of North American Golf Tour Operators that will be mutually beneficial to all of its members, promote members’ products to consumers and serve as an advocate to destinations and vendors (Tourist Boards, golf courses, etc.).
MEDIA CONTACT:
Robert Kaufman
(415) 350-0724
rkaufman717@gmail.com
Thursday, February 10, 2011
The North American Golf Tour Operators' Alliance Expands It Horizons To Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Darien, CT (February 10, 2011) – In their quest to discover new golf destinations for their well-traveled customers, the North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance (NAGTOA) visited Dubai and Abu Dhabi. With some of the world’s best new courses built in recent years, Dubai and Abu Dhabi offer a complete golf vacation for players of all skill levels.
“To experience a completely unique area of the world, travel to Dubai and Abu Dhabi,” says Graham Spears from Sterling Golf Tours. “The golf is outstanding but the real draw is the amazing transformation of this piece of the desert to bustling financial, commercial, cultural, and government centers. Nothing is less than 5-Star, including hotels, restaurants, entertainment options, services and golf.”
Traveling on the comfort of Emirates Airlines and its impressive A380, the ten-day trip hosted by the Dubai Department of Tourism/U.S. to this corner of the world gave the golf specialists an opportunity to experience a wide sampling of the courses designed by the some of the biggest names in golf. Included in the mix were: Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club (Karl Litten/Thomas Bjorn); Emirates GC (Nick Faldo); Badia GC (Robert Trent Jones, Jr.); Jebel Ali Resort (Peter Haaradine); Jumeirah Golf Estates (Greg Norman) and Yas Links (Kyle Phillips).
World-class accommodations hosting NAGTOA members included: Park Hyatt Hotel; The Address Dubai Marina; InterContinental Dubai Festival City; Yas Island Rotana; Meydan Hotel; Jebel Ali Golf Resort; Dubai Ibn Battuta Hotel; and Le Meridien
Off the course there is no shortage of activities. From enjoying the world’s largest indoor theme park, world-class thoroughbred racing, shopping in the souks to desert jeep safaris, there is something for everyone that makes Dubai and Abu Dhabi a feast for the senses.
About North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance
The North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance (www.nagtoa.com) is a group of USA and Canada-based tour operators who are actively involved in the business of arranging golf tour packages to destinations outside of North America, notably the UK, Ireland, Spain and Portugal. The purpose of NAGTOA is to be a platform to create a unified voice on behalf of North American Golf Tour Operators that will be mutually beneficial to all of its members, promote members’ products to consumers and serve as an advocate to destinations and vendors (Tourist Boards, golf courses, etc.).
MEDIA CONTACT:
Robert Kaufman
(415) 350-0724
rkaufman717@gmail.com
“To experience a completely unique area of the world, travel to Dubai and Abu Dhabi,” says Graham Spears from Sterling Golf Tours. “The golf is outstanding but the real draw is the amazing transformation of this piece of the desert to bustling financial, commercial, cultural, and government centers. Nothing is less than 5-Star, including hotels, restaurants, entertainment options, services and golf.”
Traveling on the comfort of Emirates Airlines and its impressive A380, the ten-day trip hosted by the Dubai Department of Tourism/U.S. to this corner of the world gave the golf specialists an opportunity to experience a wide sampling of the courses designed by the some of the biggest names in golf. Included in the mix were: Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club (Karl Litten/Thomas Bjorn); Emirates GC (Nick Faldo); Badia GC (Robert Trent Jones, Jr.); Jebel Ali Resort (Peter Haaradine); Jumeirah Golf Estates (Greg Norman) and Yas Links (Kyle Phillips).
World-class accommodations hosting NAGTOA members included: Park Hyatt Hotel; The Address Dubai Marina; InterContinental Dubai Festival City; Yas Island Rotana; Meydan Hotel; Jebel Ali Golf Resort; Dubai Ibn Battuta Hotel; and Le Meridien
Off the course there is no shortage of activities. From enjoying the world’s largest indoor theme park, world-class thoroughbred racing, shopping in the souks to desert jeep safaris, there is something for everyone that makes Dubai and Abu Dhabi a feast for the senses.
About North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance
The North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance (www.nagtoa.com) is a group of USA and Canada-based tour operators who are actively involved in the business of arranging golf tour packages to destinations outside of North America, notably the UK, Ireland, Spain and Portugal. The purpose of NAGTOA is to be a platform to create a unified voice on behalf of North American Golf Tour Operators that will be mutually beneficial to all of its members, promote members’ products to consumers and serve as an advocate to destinations and vendors (Tourist Boards, golf courses, etc.).
MEDIA CONTACT:
Robert Kaufman
(415) 350-0724
rkaufman717@gmail.com
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
The North American Golf Tour Operators' Alliance Descends Upon The Lisbon Golf Coast
Darien, CT (November 10, 2010) – North American golfers are about to become acquainted with a popular golf region European travelers have long known about – the Estoril Coast of Portugal.
Thanks to a recent visit by the North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance (NAGTOA), this unheralded golf destination will be made available to their clients searching for an easily accessible golf destination with quality, picturesque course venues at great value all year round.
“The Lisbon and coastal areas of Sintra, Cascais and Estoril in Portugal are
often overlooked by the discerning golf traveler,” says Debbie Bussey, owner of Absolutely Golf & Travel and NAGTOA Chairman. “With outstanding food, fabulous wines and so much to see and do - history, beaches, palaces, museums, and casinos, Portugal is a European golf destination of great value and should not be missed.”
The NAGTOA’s five-day visit, hosted by Turismo De Portugal and Oitavos Dunes, was highlighted with golf at four of the more than 20 courses within an hour’s drive of the capital Lisbon. They included one of Europe’s gems at the Arthur Hills-designed Oitavos Dunes, a pair of Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designs at Penha Longa Golf Resort and Quinta da Marinha, plus the Estoril GC, host of the Portuguese Open 20 times.
Luxury accommodations were provided by The Oitavos Hotel, with all 142 rooms overlooking the Atlantic Ocean or golf course. The delegation from NAGTOA also enjoyed dinners courtesy of Hotel Albatroz in Cascais, Hotel Estoril Palacio and Fado Restaurant in the old neighborhood of Lisbon.
About North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance
The North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance (www.nagtoa.com) is a group of USA and Canada-based tour operators who are actively involved in the business of arranging golf tour packages to destinations outside of North America, notably the UK, Ireland, Spain and Portugal. The purpose of NAGTOA is to be a platform to create a unified voice on behalf of North American Golf Tour Operators that will be mutually beneficial to all of its members, promote members’ products to consumers and serve as an advocate to destinations and vendors (Tourist Boards, golf courses, etc.).
MEDIA CONTACT:
Robert Kaufman
(415) 350-0724
rkaufman717@gmail.com
Thanks to a recent visit by the North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance (NAGTOA), this unheralded golf destination will be made available to their clients searching for an easily accessible golf destination with quality, picturesque course venues at great value all year round.
“The Lisbon and coastal areas of Sintra, Cascais and Estoril in Portugal are
often overlooked by the discerning golf traveler,” says Debbie Bussey, owner of Absolutely Golf & Travel and NAGTOA Chairman. “With outstanding food, fabulous wines and so much to see and do - history, beaches, palaces, museums, and casinos, Portugal is a European golf destination of great value and should not be missed.”
The NAGTOA’s five-day visit, hosted by Turismo De Portugal and Oitavos Dunes, was highlighted with golf at four of the more than 20 courses within an hour’s drive of the capital Lisbon. They included one of Europe’s gems at the Arthur Hills-designed Oitavos Dunes, a pair of Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designs at Penha Longa Golf Resort and Quinta da Marinha, plus the Estoril GC, host of the Portuguese Open 20 times.
Luxury accommodations were provided by The Oitavos Hotel, with all 142 rooms overlooking the Atlantic Ocean or golf course. The delegation from NAGTOA also enjoyed dinners courtesy of Hotel Albatroz in Cascais, Hotel Estoril Palacio and Fado Restaurant in the old neighborhood of Lisbon.
About North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance
The North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance (www.nagtoa.com) is a group of USA and Canada-based tour operators who are actively involved in the business of arranging golf tour packages to destinations outside of North America, notably the UK, Ireland, Spain and Portugal. The purpose of NAGTOA is to be a platform to create a unified voice on behalf of North American Golf Tour Operators that will be mutually beneficial to all of its members, promote members’ products to consumers and serve as an advocate to destinations and vendors (Tourist Boards, golf courses, etc.).
MEDIA CONTACT:
Robert Kaufman
(415) 350-0724
rkaufman717@gmail.com
Friday, May 1, 2009
The North American Golf Tour Operators' Alliance Visits 2010 Ryder Cup Host Country of Wales
Darien, CT (May 1, 2009) – In advance of next year’s Ryder Cup in Wales, twelve members of the North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance (NAGTO) visited the tournament’s host country to experience this unique golf destination.
Winner of the 2003 “Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year” by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators, Wales will become the center of the golf universe when the USA Team takes on the European Team at Celtic Manor’s Twenty Ten Course and NAGTO is now positioned to provide expert advice to their clients about a spectacular golf trip to a land full of natural drama and ancient monuments.
"What I love about Wales is the excellent value for great links golf,” says Bill Hogan, President of Wide World of Golf. “The top courses like Royal Porthcawl, Pennard and Royal St. Davids are a fraction of the cost compared to the famous links of Scotland, England and Ireland."
During the eight-day excursion, Visit Wales and Celtic Manor Resort, the destination hosts, treated NAGTOA members to a full menu of hospitality representative of what golf travelers can expect to experience throughout Wales.
Included among the courses experienced by the golf travel specialists were the Twenty Ten Course, Royal Porthcawl, Conwy Golf Club, Pennard Golf Club, Royal St. Davids Golf Club and Nefyn & District Golf Club. The accommodations, right on par with the quality of golf, included Bodysgallen Hall Hotel, St. Davids Hotel & Spa and St. Brides Spa Hotel.
With Wales preparing to add to their rich golf history, plus the historic castles, beautiful scenery and Welsh hospitality, North American golfers will be eager to embrace this country as a bucket-list destination.
About North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance
The North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance (www.nagtoa.com) is a group of USA and Canada-based tour operators who are actively involved in the business of arranging golf tour packages to destinations outside of North America, notably the UK, Ireland, Spain and Portugal. The purpose of NAGTOA is to be a platform to create a unified voice on behalf of North American Golf Tour Operators that will be mutually beneficial to all of its members, promote members’ products to consumers and serve as an advocate to destinations and vendors (Tourist Boards, golf courses, etc.).
MEDIA CONTACT:
Robert Kaufman
(415) 350-0724
rkaufman717@gmail.com
Winner of the 2003 “Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year” by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators, Wales will become the center of the golf universe when the USA Team takes on the European Team at Celtic Manor’s Twenty Ten Course and NAGTO is now positioned to provide expert advice to their clients about a spectacular golf trip to a land full of natural drama and ancient monuments.
"What I love about Wales is the excellent value for great links golf,” says Bill Hogan, President of Wide World of Golf. “The top courses like Royal Porthcawl, Pennard and Royal St. Davids are a fraction of the cost compared to the famous links of Scotland, England and Ireland."
During the eight-day excursion, Visit Wales and Celtic Manor Resort, the destination hosts, treated NAGTOA members to a full menu of hospitality representative of what golf travelers can expect to experience throughout Wales.
Included among the courses experienced by the golf travel specialists were the Twenty Ten Course, Royal Porthcawl, Conwy Golf Club, Pennard Golf Club, Royal St. Davids Golf Club and Nefyn & District Golf Club. The accommodations, right on par with the quality of golf, included Bodysgallen Hall Hotel, St. Davids Hotel & Spa and St. Brides Spa Hotel.
With Wales preparing to add to their rich golf history, plus the historic castles, beautiful scenery and Welsh hospitality, North American golfers will be eager to embrace this country as a bucket-list destination.
About North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance
The North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance (www.nagtoa.com) is a group of USA and Canada-based tour operators who are actively involved in the business of arranging golf tour packages to destinations outside of North America, notably the UK, Ireland, Spain and Portugal. The purpose of NAGTOA is to be a platform to create a unified voice on behalf of North American Golf Tour Operators that will be mutually beneficial to all of its members, promote members’ products to consumers and serve as an advocate to destinations and vendors (Tourist Boards, golf courses, etc.).
MEDIA CONTACT:
Robert Kaufman
(415) 350-0724
rkaufman717@gmail.com
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