IAGTO Asia Golf Tourism Convention: 22-25 April 2012

The Host Destination

Tourism Malaysia is a host sponsor of the Asia Golf Tourism Convention and we are delighted with the emphasis that it is putting on the value of golf tourism within its overall tourism development strategy. Malaysia is rapidly emerging as South-East Asia’s latest golfing haven. With almost two hundred golf courses across the country, Malaysia offers an incredible range of experience to visiting golfers of all standards and nationalities.

MGTA

IAGTO Golf Tourism Audit
Report for Malaysia

With the assistance of IAGTO, the Malaysia Golf Tourism Association (MGTA) was launched in 2011 as the representative body of golf tourism in the country. The MGTA has a clear four year strategy to develop golf tourism to Malaysia, and the IAGTO Asia Golf Tourism Convention is an essential part of this strategy and will also represent a landmark moment for the MGTA.

Golf resorts, golf clubs, hotels and ground handlers in Malaysia receive joint MGTA-IAGTO membership and therefore all MGTA members are entitled to the discounted IAGTO registration fees for the Convention.

IAGTO Chief Executive
at launch of MGTA
MGTA Mission Statement
  • To work together in order to generate sustainable growth of golf tourism to Malaysia
  • To maintain and raise standards in order to deliver the best possible experience to the visiting golf traveller
  • To raise awareness of Golf Destination Malaysia amongst golf travellers worldwide
  • To encourage cultural interaction with international visitors through golf tourism
  • To increase employment, educational and sporting opportunities through the development of golf tourism
Mines Wellness City

The Convention is taking place with the Mines Wellness City – a destination in itself. The destination is promoted as an integrated Health and Wellness resort city which consists of the Palace of the Golden Horses, Mines Wellness Hotel, Golden Horses Health Sanctuary, The Mines Shopping Centre, Mines Waterfront Business Park, Mines Resort & Golf Club and Malaysia International Exhibition & Convention Centre. It is the current residence of the former Prime Minister of Malaysia Tun Mahathir bin Mohamad.

Temple Park Country Club

The Royal Selangor Golf Club

Glenmarie Golf & Country Club

Dalit Boy Golf & Country Club

Palm Resort