Global Membership
IAGTO was originally established in 1997 as a representative body for leading golf
tour operators. It soon expanded to become the global trade organisation for the
entire golf tourism industry, encompassing not only golf tour operators but golf
resorts, hotels, golf courses, receptive operators, airlines, car rental, tourist
boards, approved media and business partners as well.
IAGTO has grown every year and currently has
2330 member companies and organisations
in
95 countries including
669 specialist golf tour operators in
69 countries.
IAGTO suppliers are defined as those companies that have travel product or travel
services to sell directly to golf tour operators. Obvious suppliers include golf
resorts and hotels but we also include national and regional tourist boards within
this category.
Our media partners cross all platforms, from traditional printed golf publications
to websites carrying good golf travel editorial to specialist TV programmes and
even TV channels themselves. Whilst IAGTO membership is for companies, the International
Golf Travel Writers Association (IGTWA) comprises individual journalists who produce
regular articles on golf travel related topics.
The Business Partner category of IAGTO membership is for companies that have products
or services to sell to IAGTO members – be they buyers or suppliers. These range
from golf course photographers to golf apparel manufacturers and from specialist
golf recruitment agencies to travel insurance providers.
Total Number of IAGTO & IGTWA members per Country
Suppliers
- Golf Resorts
- Golf Courses
- Golf Academies
- Hotels
- Inbound Operators
- Car Rental
- Transportation
- Airlines
- Golf Associations
- National Tourist Boards
- Regional Tourist Boards
Media
- IGTWA Journalists
- Approved Publications
- Approved Websites
- Approved TV
- Recommended Guides
Business Partners
- Equipment & Apparel
- Course Development
- Course Management
- Golf Event Organisers
- Golf Shows
- Marketing Sales & PR
- Photography
- Advertising & Promotions
- Other Services