The largest and most populous Canary Island will welcome IGTM 2015, organised by Reed Travel Exhibitions, to the Magma Conference Centre in Costa Adeje on October 5-8.
The Magma Conference Centre, opened by the King and Queen of Spain in November 2005, is located just 10 miles (17km) from Tenerife South Airport. With an infrastructure of 22,000 square metres and a unique design that interprets a volcanic eruption, the centre will provide one of IGTM’s most spectacular venues.
Tenerife boasts nine different golf courses and, with an average annual temperature of 23˚C (73.4˚F), offers the ideal climate for golfers. Its 70km of beaches plus a wide variety of cultural activities, available both on and off the water, make the island a popular tourist destination.
Carlos Alonso, President of the Tenerife Government (Cabildo), said: “Golf tourism plays a fundamental part in attracting international visitors to the island.
“By hosting IGTM, we have an unrivalled opportunity to showcase our world class golf resorts to tour operators, as well as to enhance the island’s reputation globally as an established and diverse golfing destination.”
Peter Grimster, IGTM Exhibition Manager, said: “While climate, accessibility and having an appropriate venue is key to staging an event of this stature, one of the deciding factors behind bringing IGTM to Tenerife has been the united front displayed by all the stakeholders involved.
“More than 20 of the island’s four and five-star hotels, as well as nine golf courses and the impressive Magma Conference Centre have fully collaborated with regional government to demonstrate that Tenerife is not only ready to host IGTM but that the island as a whole is a world class destination for golfers and tourists to visit.”
For more details about golf in Tenerife, visit: www.webtenerife.com/golf
For more information about IGTM visit: www.igtm.co.uk
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About Tenerife
Fast facts:
– Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands, Spain
– The total surface area is 2,057km2
– Tenerife is located in the north east of the Atlantic Ocean
– It is set in a subtropical climate zone, with pleasant spring temperatures year round, and an averageannual temperature of23degrees centigrade
– The population is approximately 906,854
– Tenerife boasts nearly 400km of coastline, 70km of beaches and a variety of high-end resorts and boutique hotels, many of which offer leading facilities and spectacular sunset ocean views.
Golf:
A great way to combine your stay on the Island with a rewarding activity is to enjoy some golf, whether you’re an enthusiast or an expert. The spring climate of Tenerife enables you to play all year round, even in summer, when courses have special offers and the mild, pleasant climate makes this sport even more enjoyable.
Its nine original courses – including Tecina Golf on the nearby island of La Gomera – were all designed by renowned golf architects, making Tenerife a paradise for golfers. If you add in the vast range of supplementary attractions, including all manner of excellent golf establishments and facilities, combined with a wide variety of leisure activities, an unforgettable stay is guaranteed both on and off the green. For more details about golf in Tenerife, visit http://www.webtenerife.co.uk/tenerife-golf.htm
Getting there:
Tenerife has two international airports; Reina Sofia Airport (south) and Los Rodeos Airport (north); as well as two ports, one in Santa Cruz and the other in Los Cristianos.
Visitors can plan their trip with the help of www.webtenerife.co.uk. They can also continue their research on the ground through local tourist offices and hotels.
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About IGTM 2014
Among the main stakeholders involved in IGTM 2014, are host venue Villa Erba, Regione Lombardia and the Provinces of Como and Lecco, which, along with the Como Chamber of Commerce, are represented together as the Lake Como brand, the Italian Golf Federation with the Lombardy Regional Committee.
Among the Institutional Sponsors are Associazione Albergatori di Como, Como Imprenditori Alberghieri (C.I.A.), Golf Lake Como, Regio Insubrica and Italy Golf & More. Other Sponsors also supporting the project are Casinò Campione d’Italia, Acel Service, Caffè del Doge and Consorzio Vini Asolo Montello.
About Reed Travel Exhibitions
IGTM is organised by Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE), the world’s leading provider of exhibitions in the travel and tourism industry. RTE has a wide-ranging portfolio of 22 international events in 14 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa. Its market-leading, business-to-business events cover all elements of travel and tourism, including leisure travel, luxury travel, meetings, events, incentives and business travel, as well as golf, ski and spa travel. RTE is part of Reed Exhibitions.
About Reed Exhibitions
Reed Exhibitions is the world’s leading events organizer, with over 500 events in 40 countries. In 2013 Reed brought together six million active event participants from around the world, generating billions of dollars in business. Today Reed events are held throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa and organized by 33 fully staffed offices. Reed Exhibitions serves 44 industry sectors with trade and consumer events and is part of the Reed Elsevier Group plc, a world-leading publisher and information provider and a FTSE 100 company. www.reedexpo.com
