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General
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IAGTO's Industry Position
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International Golf Travel Market
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Media and the Press
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Fam/Press Trips/Conventions
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BECOMING A MEMBER
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General |
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Be at the Heart of the Golf Tourism Industry
IAGTO is the global trade association for the golf tourism industry: We sponsor
the International Golf Travel Market, produce the Golf Tourism Directory, run the
Industry Awards in association with Hertz, commission international golf tourism
surveys, administer the Golf Travel Writers Association, provide an arbitration
process, encourage best practices, lobby on our members' behalf and promote the
growth of golf travel worldwide. Through IAGTO you have access to the most important
companies, organisations, support and information in the golf tourism industry. |
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Trade Support
A tremendous amount of business has been conducted between IAGTO members since its
formation in 1997. Operator and Industry Partner members enjoy the support of each
other and of the Association itself. |
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Membership Welcome Pack
All members receive a Membership Certificate each year together with a Membership
Card with associated benefits. A polished steel wall plaque is also provided upon
joining. |
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Annual Golf Tourism Directory
IAGTO produces the annual Golf Tourism Manual for the trade, which includes a Directory
of all IAGTO members together with destination features and Association news and
information. Members can also opt to include a brochure cover or image within their
listing. Members are invited to advertise or showcase their golf destination within
the publication. |
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Website Page
We build a web-page for each of our members on the IAGTO Website. This includes
a detailed company profile, description with photographs, key contacts and web-site
links, brochure covers and destination listings (for golf operators) and options
for a slide library, maps, press releases and an international sales office listing
(for industry partners). |
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IAGTO Reports
Members are invited to participate in IAGTO's unique Global Golf Tourism Survey.
The Millennium European Golf Travel Report is also available to members at an 80%
discount. This includes market reports on the UK, Sweden, Germany and France. |
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International Golf Travel Market |
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International Golf Travel Market (IGTM)
IGTM is the annual trade show for the golf tourism industry worldwide. IGTM was
established by IAGTO in 1997 and since 1998 has been owned and operated by Reed
Travel Exhibitions. IAGTO is the trade association sponsor of IGTM and our members
represent more than 80% of IGTM delegates. |
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IGTM - Free Registration for Buyers
IAGTO golf tour operator members receive complimentary registration for the IGTM.
This represents a saving of up to €220 per delegate, and there is no restriction
on the number of delegates that you can take to the most important Golf Tourism
Trade Show of the Year. |
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IGTM - Free Accommodation for Buyers
IAGTO member golf tour operators receive free accommodation (4 nights) during IGTM.
The only significant costs are therefore the international flights to the event. |
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IGTM - 25% Discount on Stand Cost
IAGTO members exhibiting at IGTM receive a 25% discount on the Stand cost, equivalent
in 2008 to a saving of €520 on a 2m x 2m stand. |
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IGTM - 25% Discount on Registration Fee for Exhibitors
IAGTO members exhibiting at IGTM receive a 25% discount on the Registration Fee,
equivalent in 2008 to a saving of €110 per person. |
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IGTM - Free & Exclusive Golf Tournament
The IGTM Golf Tournament is run on the first day of IGTM exclusively for IAGTO members.
The Tournament is free of charge with fantastic prizes. A great networking opportunity. |
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IGTM - Free Familiarisation Tours for Buyers
IAGTO golf tour operator members are also invited to participate in complimentary
familiarisation golf tours. |
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IGTM - Free Seminars
IAGTO presents keynote Golf Destination and Golf Market seminars tailored for the
benefit of both golf tour operators and exhibitors at the IGTM. |
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Fam/Press Trips/Conventions |
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Familiarisation Trips
Throughout the year IAGTO golf tour operators receive invitations to join golf familiarisation
trips to golf destinations worldwide. Assistance is also provided for the arrangement
of individual inspection visits. IAGTO also assists industry partner members in
the organisation and recruitment of operators and press for fam/press trips. IAGTO
will assist in escorting many of the Fam trips |
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Annual Mid-Year Convention
IAGTO hold an Annual Mid-Year Convention in a selected destination. The twin objectives
of the Convention are to bring together key representatives of the global golf tourism
industry to discuss major issues of importance to the world of golf tourism and
to educate up to 60 specialist golf tour operators in the host destination’s golf
tourism product. |
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IAGTO's Industry Position |
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Quality Recognition
Above all, IAGTO membership ensures that you are recognised as a high quality and
professional operator or supplier, by both trade and consumers. IAGTO has strict
membership criteria, a Charter for consumers and a Code of Conduct for the trade. |
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Brand Recognition
IAGTO will address issues of concern to its members. With over 1000 members, IAGTO
is a powerful lobbying group. |
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A Strong Voice
All members receive a Membership Certificate each year together with a Membership
Card with associated benefits. A polished steel wall plaque is also provided upon
joining. |
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Arbitration
IAGTO offers an arbitration service to its members. This is particularly useful
if any company defaults on payment to you. To cover the cost of operating this service,
IAGTO may charge up to 10% commission on any payments collected as a result of the
arbitration process. |
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Raising Standards
IAGTO publishes a series of 'IAGTO Guides' to help raise the standard of golf tourism
products worldwide. The IAGTO Guide to Improving Speed of Play and the IAGTO Golf
Course Checklist is available free of charge to IAGTO members. |
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Free Consultancy & Presentation
Every tourist board member is entitled to invite IAGTO's Chief Executive to take
part in golf tourism development discussions at the tourist board's head office,
provided that all travel costs are met. During such a visit, IAGTO's Chief Executive
will be available to make a presentation to the golf destination's golf resorts,
hotels and courses, on the global golf tourism industry, including relevant details
from IAGTO's "Blueprint for Golf Destination Development". |
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Media and the Press |
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News Up-Dates
Personalised email news broadcasts are sent to all members at least once a week.
This is a great mechanism to get news and offers out to IAGTO’s 1000+ members. |
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Mailing Lists
Excel spreadsheets of all IAGTO members and International Golf Travel Writers can be downloaded
directly from the IAGTO website. Excellent for mail-merge letters to any sector
of the golf tourism industry. |
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Golf Holiday Search Engine
The IAGTO Golf Holiday Search Engine enables IAGTO members, travel agencies and
golfers worldwide to find out which IAGTO operators sell which golf destinations.
IAGTO works with golf publications to publicise the Golf Holiday Search Engine web
address. This is also a fantastic tool for suppliers planning sales missions to
particular countries. |
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Media Relations
Your press releases are distributed free of charge to all International Golf Travel Writers Association
members, and they are also posted to the press release section of the IAGTO website,
available to the worldwide media. |
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IAGTO Approved Publications
IAGTO identifies golf and travel publications around the world which are well established,
carry good golf travel features and are known to be widely read by golfers. This
is an invaluable asset for IAGTO members planning their advertising campaigns. |
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Media Buying
IAGTO also offers a Media Buying service which is designed to reduce the cost of
your annual golf travel advertising spend. By bringing advertisers together, we
also increase editorial coverage and help to make your advertising more effective. |
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International Golf Travel Writers
On our website you can view detailed profiles of every member of the International Golf Travel
Writers Association. |
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BECOMING A MEMBER |
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Membership Fees and Application Forms |
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One-time Joining Fee for all Members: |
150 |
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Annual Membership Fees – Outbound Golf Tour Operators: |
390* |
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Annual Membership Fees – Industry Partners: |
695 |
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Annual Membership Fees – Associate Members: |
695 |
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(*€100 supplement for UK based golf tour operators) |
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IAGTO Ltd is registered in England as a Professional Membership Organisation.
Registered No. 3507678 - UK SIC 9112 - VAT 710 1940 78. Director: P Walton. |
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