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Qatar is among the top exhibitors for 2018, with Michael Braidwood, Managing Director of “Discover golf in Qatar” commenting: “Qatar generates a lot of intrigue and interest, so it's important to keep the momentum going. see the IGTM as a very important forum to meet global tour operators and industry media. "

Alongside Qatar, another emerging golf destination in the Middle East, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, this year will host the “Road to Ras Al Khaimah” - the grand final of the European Challenge Tour - and will use the IGTM to develop its position in the market.

Mohamed Al Khaimah, deputy director of tourism development for Ras Al Khaimah, said: “Ras Al Khaimah, which combines year round sunshine, world-class golf facilities and various hotel offerings, has quickly become a major player in the Middle East. golf tourism market. The IGTM is the ideal platform to help us get to know the destination better and present it to potential new international partners. "

Slovakia, with Martina Kovacova, director of tourism marketing, said: “We are looking to increase understanding of Slovakia's golf offerings. With IGTM considered to be the premier golf tourism event in the world, we have decided to exhibit for the first time in order to support our resorts and services, develop new business partners and raise awareness of the country. "

Other new destinations frequenting this year include Finland, Oman and New Zealand.

Alison Gilmore, portfolio manager, luxury events and lifestyle at Reed Exhibitions, added: “Welcoming new exhibitors to IGTM 2018 is a testament to the current optimism in the global golf travel market. "

“The IGTM is proud to provide a platform for traditional and emerging destinations and we look forward to once again helping to set the agenda for the golf travel market of tomorrow. "

More than 600 exhibitor delegates, including national and regional golf tourism organizations and top resorts and golf courses, will exhibit on October 15 at the GR Congress and Exhibition Center in Ljubljana, the Slovenian capital. - 18, 2018.

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