Turnberry Isle Miami Earns North America's Top 2012 Golf Resort of the Year Award by International Association of Golf Tour Operators
17 November 2011
AVENTURA, Fla. (November 17, 2011) – Renowned for its two Raymond Floyd-redesigned golf courses and world-class amenities, the legendary Turnberry Isle Miami was recently awarded North America’s 2012 “Golf Resort of the Year” by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators. This distinguished honor – voted by over 380 golf tour operators from over 55 countries – was presented to the Forbes Four Star resort for delivering exceptional golf travel experiences and making a great contribution to the industry.
“Considering there are over 1,000 golf resorts in the United States, this is a remarkable honor for Turnberry Isle Miami,” said Douglas Hustad, managing director for the 300-acre retreat. “We are honored to accept this award and remain committed to providing our guests with an experience rivaled by only the premier resorts of the world.”
Established in 2000, the IAGTO Awards are the official annual awards for the golf tourism industry. The golf resort of the year is split into three regional categories: North America, Europe and the Rest of the World. IAGTO tour operators and golf travel writers judged Turnberry Isle Miami on a number of criteria including customer satisfaction, quality of golf courses & accommodations, value for money, accessibility to tee times, speed of communication and quality of service.
About Turnberry Isle Miami
Located midway between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Turnberry Isle Miami features 392 spacious guest rooms and suites, and is renowned for its world-class golf and tennis facilities, Spa & Fitness Center rated Four Stars by Forbes, stellar dining options including Celebrity Chef Michael Mina’s BOURBON STEAK restaurant, conference center, kids program and private Beach Club. This Mediterranean-style retreat has received numerous accolades including a spot on Travel + Leisure’s coveted “World’s Best Resorts” list. The Forbes Four Star resort is owned and managed by the family-operated, locally-based Turnberry Hotel Group, a division of Turnberry Associates. For more information or for reservations, call (866) 612-7739 or visit www.turnberryislemiami.com
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17th November 2011
IAGTO Awards 2012 Photos