Cannes will showcase its golfing assets during the 20th edition of the International Golf Travel Market - © IGTM

This flagship edition of the IGTM, which will take place at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès from December 11 to 14, 2017, will also highlight the opportunities for increasing golf tourism in one of the most prestigious regions of Europe. in this regard.

Named European Golf Destination of the Year 2010 by the IAGTO, the Provence Côte d'Azur region continues to improve its standing in the world of golf. It now has 69 golf courses, including one of the best in continental Europe: the Château du Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort *****.

David Lisnard, Mayor of Cannes and President of the Regional Tourism Committee (CRT) Côte d'Azur France: “Given the variety of courses in the area, with a mix of classic and modern designs created by some of the best architects in the world, we are able to meet the needs of all visitors, who enjoy the freedom to almost full access. "

Provence and the Côte d'Azur have 69 golf courses, including the Château, at Terre Blanche Hôtel Spa Golf Resort ***** - © IGTM

“However, despite a first-rate golfing environment, the region's potential remains enormous, as it is best known for culture, fashion, food and wine, all essential elements for any stay successful golf. "

“In addition to its status as a leading city in the whole world for events of all kinds, which it owes to its wide range of services and facilities, Cannes is gradually making a place for itself among the major European centers for outdoor sports. The IGTM will allow us to highlight all the advantages offered to golfers in the Provence Côte d'Azur region and to consolidate our image as the ideal destination for a memorable golfing holiday. "

This event by appointment will once again highlight the growth opportunities in golf tourism, not only within the region, but throughout France: indeed, with more than 600 golf courses, it is the third European countries in this regard, behind the United Kingdom and Germany.

Peter Grimster, IGTM Exhibition Director, commented: “ Our latest figures show that this year's event will attract up to 420 tour operator representatives from around the world, including several new luxury and MICE travel agencies and over 550 golf travel companies. This highlights the great popularity of Cannes throughout the golf travel market. "

The 20th edition of the IGTM will take place at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, in the south of France, from December 11 to 14, 2017.

For more information on the IGTM and the 20th edition of our event, please visit the following site: igtm.wtm.com