IAGTO Asia Golf Tourism Convention: 22-25 April 2012
Program
The full Convention program for all delegates is provided below. Suppliers are also
encouraged to extend their stay to explore Kuala Lumpur and enjoy some golf! Buyers
are invited to play in the IAGTO Golf Tournament on 25 April and participate in
optional pre or post Convention fam trips in KL, Borneo or Johor (places subject
to availability).
Sunday 22 April - Arrival & Welcome Reception
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Arrival at The Mines Resort and Golf Club in Kuala Lumpur
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10.00 am to 10.00 pm
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Event Registration
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7.30 pm to 10.00 pm
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Welcome Reception at the Palace of the Golden Horses
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Monday 23 April - Convention
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9.00 am to 10.30 am
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IAGTO Briefing on Global Golf Tourism Industry
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10.30 am to 12.30 pm
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Supplier meets Buyer Speed-dating Session
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12.30 pm to 2.00 pm
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Lunch
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2.00 pm to 5.30 pm
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Buyer meets Supplier Appointments Session 1
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7.30 pm to 10.30 pm
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Gala Dinner in Kuala Lumpur
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Tuesday 24 April - Convention
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9.00 am to 10.30 am
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Golf Destination Seminars
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10.30 am to 1.00 pm
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Buyer meets Supplier Appointments Session 2
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1.00 pm to 2.30 pm
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Lunch
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2.30 pm to 6.00 pm
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Buyer meets Supplier Appointments Session 3
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Free evening (IAGTO Bar in the Dignity Lounge of Palace of the Golden Horses)
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Wednesday 25 April - Depart & Golf
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9.00 am
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IAGTO Golf Tournament for Buyers Only - The Mines Resort & Golf Club
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Optional Golf at Selected Golf Courses in Kuala Lumpur for Suppliers
Depart or extend your stay in KL or one of Malaysia's golf resorts.
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Convention Business Session
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IAGTO - Global Trade Association
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IAGTO Convention Testimonials
Below are a small selection of tesimonials from delegates who attended the 2011
IAGTO North America Convention. This had a very similar format to the forthcoming
2012 Asia Convention.
"I have been to a lot of golf shows over the years and this has been one of the
best. Here we are meeting qualified operators that send us business – and we have
two groups so far from the IAGTO Convention. It is a very powerful event for us."
Patty Donovan, director of travel industry sales, La Quinta Resort & Club, California
"It has been really wonderful event and is extremely well organised. It has given
us the chance to speak to every buyer and we have definitely done group business
as a result including six solid leads ready to book."
Janice Edwards-Diaz, director of leisure sales, Reunion Resort and Club, Florida
"It has been very eye-opening for us as first-time attendees to see how far reaching
this event is. The benefit of the IAGTO Convention is the face-to-face contact you
make with individuals who put trips together. We plan to do it again next year!"
Mark Lavin, director of golf, Carmel Valley Ranch, California
"This is the first IAGTO Convention I have been to and it was excellent! This has
got really good people here and I have paid for my trip from the business I have
done. The networking is fantastic –that’s how you build the business."
Jeff Neal, Golf director, Punta Cana Resort & Golf Club, Dominican Republic