For the second time, on 8 December, the Algarve was voted the “Established Golf Destination of the Year 2006”, having previously won the award in 2000.

This title was awarded to the region by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO), gaining preference over such destinations as Andalusia, Arizona, California, Costa Brava, Dubai, France, Valencia, Lisbon and South Africa.

The award – announced during the ceremony of the “2006 IAGTO Award Gala Dinner”, which took place in Las Palmas (Spain) – was the result of a survey carried out amongst 240 golf tour operators from 38 countries, based on criteria such as customer satisfaction, the quality of the courses and accommodation facilities, the professional conduct of the suppliers, value for money and the support of the local tourist industry.

To mark the importance of winning this award, the Algarve Tourism Association (ATA) and the Algarve Tourist Board (RTA) will be launching a campaign on various specialist websites abroad and in the local media.