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'The future looks bright. As an industry association we now have a voice and people are starting to listen. A perfect example of this is the opening up of dialogue between Golf Tourism England, Visit England and England Golf. There is now real hope that England can emerge from the shadows and become a leading player in the international golf tourism marketplace. England’s transport links and general tourism offer are outstanding, when coupled with our rich golfing heritage and variety of courses forms a fairly formidable package.'

Geoff Harris - England's Golf Coast Manager

Goswick initiative

October 28 2022

There is no doubting that Goswick GC is a wonderful golf course...

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US PGA Championship 2022

May 19 2022

The US PGA Championship at Southern Hills promises to be a fantastic event; indeed, any Major these days pretty much guarantees outstanding golf and the possibility of a new name emerging as a force in the game. The sheer number of different Major winners over the last 5 years or so, makes predicting the outcome of the event almost impossible. 

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Masters Week

April 06 2022

The most exciting week in golf is upon us. Augusta in the Spring is the place to be, as the golf season takes off. To add even more excitement GTE has partnered with Pick Guru, a social betting platform where you and yopur friends can pit your golfing knowledge against each other. Choose eight golfers in eight categories, and their cumulative performance will determine how you do. Good luck with whoever you are following!

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Old Thorns Hotel and Resort

February 01 2022

It is exciting times at Old Thorns as they are getting ready to become Under Armours 1st Technical Partner in the UK with the store opening on the 7th March.

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IGTM 2021 ICC, Celtic Manor

October 21 2021

Congratulations must go to Visit Wales and Reed Exhibitions for managing to stage the....

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Major Events

August 18 2021

Congratulations to both Royal St. George’s and Sunningdale Golf Clubs for expertly staging two major Championships in professional golf.

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IGTM 2021 Celtic Manor

August 18 2021

International Golf Travel Market at the ICC, Celtic Manor in Wales

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Northumberland FAM Trip

August 18 2021

GTE was very proud to work with three very hospitable golf clubs in the North East of England; Goswick GC, Bamburgh Castle GC and Dunstanburgh GC.

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GTE Update

August 17 2021

GTE has slowly been re-emerging from the confusion and disruption of the Covid Pandemic

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Partner Programme

August 16 2021

During the long Covid months, GTE has devised a partner programme with a view to joining forces with best in class suppliers, to provide additional benefits to our members.

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GTE Convention 2022

August 16 2021

The 3rd GTE Convention is scheduled for the 20-22 March 2022 at the Oxfordshire Golf Club. This is an invitation event only due to the restricted numbers, and given the success of our first two events at Formby Hall and Old Thorns....

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Green2Green

August 16 2021

GTE members, Green to Green has gradually been increasing the numbers of Danish golfers it sends to visit our shores, and despite Covid scuppering a number of planned trips to England, it is very pleasing....

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Website Development

August 16 2021

We have made some significant changes to our website recently to reflect our commitment to focusing on the development of trade and media relations on behalf of our members, as well as keeping our members abreast of all the events and activities we pursue throughout the year.

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Golf Courses open on 29th March!

March 09 2021

Golf Courses open on 29th March! The long awaited re-opening of golf courses in England is finally happening on the 29th March. It's been a long, but the strategy of locking down and focusing on getting the majority vaccinated has delivered some long awaited hope that we are gradually moving clear of the worst of the pandemic.  It may be a while before we can hope to welcome visitors from overseas, but golf clubs across the land will be doing everything possible to make this happen.  Realistically, we are looking the Autumn to see more international travel and enquiries are already being made about 2022, so good reasion to feel optimistic.

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PGA Show 2020

March 10 2020

PGA Show 2020 proves a valuable exercise again.

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World Travel Market 2018 - Excel

November 21 2018

GTE attend the WTM Industry Leaders Lunch and had a full day of appointments at the worlds biggest tourism event. 

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IGTM 2018 - Ljubljana

November 21 2018

IGTM 2018 in Ljubljana, Slovenia was a great success for the English attendees, England's Golf Coast, Marriott, The Belfry, Hard Day's Night Hotel and Formby Hall.

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GTE Convention 2018 - Southport

October 04 2018

GTE stages successful Convention in the North West.

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GTE crosses the pond for the PGA Show, Orlando 24-26th January 2018

January 30 2018

For the third year in a row, GTE flew out to Orlando, to attend the 'major' of all golf shows; the PGA show.

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GTE attend IGTM 11-14th December 2017 in Cannes.

January 30 2018

Despite all the drama, trying to make it to Cannes, with Nice airport being closes. GTE eventually made it out to IGTM, and had a thoroughly productive time.

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OUTSTANDING QUALITY OF ENGLAND’S GOLF COURSES RECOGNISED STRONGLY AMONG OVERSEAS GOLFERS

August 03 2017

Research commissioned by Golf Tourism England identifies the quality of the country’s golf courses as its greatest asset in encouraging more international visitors 

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IAGTO NAC Event

June 25 2017

GTE is an international sponsor of the North American convention being held in Miami, USA at the end of June. We are looking forward to meeting over 40 American golf tour operators in this key market.

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IAGTO Asia Event

May 07 2017

GTE were an international sponsor of the Asian Golf Tourism conference in Danang, Vietnam.

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USA FAM trip to South East England

March 20 2017

Eight American tour operators were hosted by GTE to experience some of the finest golf in Surrey and Kent.

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GTE and Visit Britain meet with Swedish golf media and Camilla Lennarth

March 10 2017

GTE in association with Visit Britain, were welcomed into the British Ambassador’s residence along with Camilla Lennarth.

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GTE and Golf Extra host golf media lunch in Munich

February 23 2017

GTE and Golf Extra hosted a lunch with German golf media in Munich.

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Golf Tourism England launches unique sponsorship to attract more Scandinavian golfers

February 01 2017

Sponsorship activity to take place throughout the month of February at Scandinavia’s most popular indoor golf facility, promoting the very best elements of golf in England

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Golf Tourism England moves the spotlight onto Kent in the next video of its mini series showcasing England Golf

January 27 2017

Watch the latest Golf Tourism England video, showcasing Kent

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GOLF TOURISM ENGLAND LAUNCHES VIDEO MINI-SERIES WITH INSPIRING PERSPECTIVE ON ENGLAND’S GOLF COAST

January 11 2017

Golf Tourism England releases video showcasing England’s Golf Coast as the first in a mini-series of videos to inspire more golfers to visit one of the world’s most historic stretches of links golf

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Golf Tourism England welcomes Sports Marketing Surveys Inc

December 22 2016

Leading industry research organisation lends its knowledge and insight to GTE to drive growth to England’s golf tourism sector

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GOLF TOURISM ENGLAND MAKES STRIDES TO ENGAGE WITH LEADING GOLF TOUR OPERATORS

November 20 2016

GTE at IGTM

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Golf Tourism England shares a different view of golf in the nation

November 16 2016

Brand new video showcases some of England’s most iconic venues as a tool to drive trade and consumer interest

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VISITENGLAND ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN GOLF

August 31 2016

Golf Tourism England receives Government support through the Discover England Fund to target the lucrative golf tourism market and drive inbound golf tourism

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Theresa May announces £40m fund to boost post-Brexit UK tourism

August 30 2016

Guardian coverage - Theresa May announces £40m fund to boost post-Brexit UK tourism

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Golf Tourism Market in England is set to grow

June 08 2016

GOLF BUSINESS NEWS.com interviews Andrew Cooke – CEO & Founder of Golf Tourism England

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Cream of South Devon’s Courses Create Glorious Golf Tour

May 11 2016

The cream of South Devon’s golf courses have combined to create one of England’s most glorious and scenically-stunning golf trails thanks to the photogenic south Devon coastline that is characterized by charming coves and estuaries and elevated cliff tops that offer panoramic seascapes.

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GTE and VisitEngland attend the PGA Show in Orlando

February 09 2016

GTE with Visit England at PGA Show

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Golf Tourism England launches Pennines Golf Trail

June 02 2015

Five top class courses in the foothills of the Pennines join forces!

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Five of England’s Finest Heathland Courses Join Forces as Southern Counties Heathland Golf Tour

May 28 2015

Southern Counties Heathland Golf Tour

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VISITENGLAND BACKS GTE IN APPROACH TO ENCOURAGE INBOUND TOURISM THROUGH LOCAL COLLABORATION

May 07 2015

National tourism body VisitEngland has praised the early work being done by Golf Tourism England (GTE) in its efforts to galvanise golfing venues at a local level to work together in order to attract more visitors.

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GTE Member Foxhills in the Top 100

April 15 2015

Longcross Course at Foxhills in the Top 100 Golf Courses in England

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ST ENODOC, ONE OF ENGLAND’S OLDEST AND MOST BEGUILING LINKS, CELEBRATES 125TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2015

April 09 2015

St. Enodoc Press Release

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PEAK PERFECTION

March 28 2015

Specialist golf tour operator launches in Derbyshire

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GOLF TOURISM ENGLAND TO BOOST VISITOR NUMBERS FOLLOWING OFFICIAL WEBSITE LAUNCH

February 19 2015

GTE launch new website!

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GOLF TOURISM ENGLAND AND ENGLAND GOLF JOIN FORCES TO CREATE BRIGHTER FUTURE

February 05 2015

A partnership designed to benefit English Golf Clubs

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IGTM PROVIDES SPRINGBOARD TO INBOUND TRAVEL FOR GOLF TOURISM ENGLAND

December 04 2014

IGTM - A great success

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Golf Tourism England and VisitEngland Join Forces at IGTM

December 04 2014

Visit England work with GTE

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ESTABLISHMENT OF GOLF TOURISM ENGLAND TO PROMOTE THE OUTSTANDING GOLF IN ENGLAND

December 04 2014

The Launch of Golf Tourism England

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Upcoming Events

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Past Events

IGTM Links

October 22 2020

GTE is participating in IGTM Links connecting with industry cooleagues from around the world. A great effort by Reed Exhibitions to faciltate these communications, and maintain the momentum of the industries leading event.

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R&A Covid-19 Proposals

April 30 2020

R&A Covid-19 Proposals - Article from Iain Carter's BBC Golf Correspondent in the Telegraph. Proposals for safe playing protocols have been submitted to the government in a bid to allow golf courses to open when lockdown restrictions are relaxed.  Leading administrators have considered.......

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International Golf Travel Market 2020, ICC, Celtic Manor, Wales

March 23 2020

The International Golf Travel Market is the major Golf Tourism industry show, with buyers and suppliers from all around the world attending, and it is coming to Great Britain for the first time with the new ICC in Wales hosting the event from the 19th - 22nd October 2020. The event represents a great opportunity for Golf Clubs and Resorts to meet buyers, and network with the industry at large.  GTE will be co-ordinating an English presence at the event, so please contact Andrew Cooke for more details on acooke@Golftourismengland.com . More information about the event can be found on www.igtmarket.com 

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GTE Convention 2020 - The Oxfordshire

March 20 2020

The 3rd GTE Convention will take place at The Oxfordshire between the 9th - 12th August 2020. The event is still scheduled to proceed at this date, but will be reviewed regularly until the situation with the Coronavirus becomes clearer.

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IAGTO North American Convention 2020

March 20 2020

An English delegation had planned to attend the 2020 NAC in Reno, Nevada, at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino from 7-10 June 2020, but due to the Coronavirus, it has been postponed.

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GTE Convention 2019 - Old Thorns, Surrey

September 12 2019

Another hugely successful Convention in Surrey, welcoming tour operators from around the world to Old Thorns, Hindhead and Hankley Common. Special guest, Peter Alliss, entertained delegates in his own inimitable style.

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North American Convention 2019, Austin, Texas

September 12 2019

GTE along with Geoff Harris, England's Golf Coast, Mark Addison, JCB Golf and Country Club and Marc Brooks, Marriott Hotels were the English representatives at NAC 2019.

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IGTM 2017 - Cannes

November 21 2018

IGTM Cannes was disrupted by weather problems at Nice Airport, but GTE still managed to attend for a couple of days and get a whole day of appointments, asnd attend a number of functions.

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GCMA Conference 2017

November 16 2017

The GCMA Conference at Mercedes World was an excellent event, where GTE was able to catch up with many existing members and meet potential new members.

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World Travel Market 2017

November 16 2017

WTM is the leading global tourism exhibition at EXCel in London

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North American Convention 2017

June 25 2017

The 9th IAGTO North America Golf Tourism Convention will take place at Trump National Doral Miami, home to the famous Blue Monster golf course, from 25-28 June 2017. 

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Sports and Events Tourism Exchange, The City of Tschwane, 28 & 29 October 2015

November 04 2015

SETE 2015

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IGTM 2015 - Magma Exhibition Centre, Tenerife, 5-8 October 2015

November 04 2015

England attend IGTM once again.

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BMW PGA Championship, Wentworth, 19th - 24th May 2015

May 19 2015

BMW PGA Championship

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PGA Show

January 27 2015

GTE to go to PGA Show.

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IGTM 2014 - Lake Como, Italy

January 01 2015

Great effort at IGTM

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