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Thailand (PRWEB) November 17, 2011

Pattaya, the popular Thailand resort, has just been named Golf Destination of the Yr 2012 for Australasia and Asia.

The Mayor of the City of Pattaya, along with representatives from numerous of the regions golf clubs, accepted their award yesterday in Turkey on the final evening of the International Golf Travel Market.

The nominees for 2012 included Malaysia, New Zealand, Vietnam plus Thailands Hua Hin, Pattaya and Phuket regions.

This prestigious award was voted for by above 400 international tour operator members of the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO).

Prior winners included Malaysia and Thailand, but this is the first time that an real area has won this award. Spain, the United States and Thailand are currently the massive three international golf destinations, with Turkey and Portugal amongst establishing nations that were quickly rising their golf tourism sectors.

The Mayor of Pattaya City, Itthiphol Kunplome accepting the award said, Pattaya is currently nicely known as a resort destination, however I hope that by winning this award, it will support give the location a larger profile, and via improved advertising budgets, elevate Pattaya as a best international golf destination.

Peter Walton President and Chief Executive of IGATO, said, The major good reasons why they won this award, have been that our members identified that Pattaya supplied top quality golf courses, great management, wonderful service, worth for money, and most importantly, that the local agents and tourist board were especially supportive each to our members and of course their customers.

Mike Mesommonta, spokesman for the Eastern Seaboard Golf Management Association additional, this award is a massive endorsement for all our members, who have worked quite hard to produce some leading class golf courses in the region. Our courses entice 1000′s of foreign visitors and many major International Tournaments every yr, which includes the Thailand Open, the Pattaya Open and the Honda LPGA Open. We are fortunate to be able to supply fine weather all yr round, trying to keep our courses in excellent playing circumstances 365 days each and every year, and possibly are greatest secret weapon are the wonderful smiling caddies!

Akaplol Sorasuchart the President of Thailands Convention &amp Exhibition Bureau, mentioned, corporate golf is extremely crucial to encourage overseas organization, and a major element of our technique has been to sponsor numerous main golf tournaments right here in Thailand. We have worked difficult to develop the MICE sector here and it is a fantastic honour that Pattaya has received this award.

Photo caption: Mayor of City of Pattaya, Itthiphol Kunplome with Peter Walton, CEO of the International Association of Golf Tour Operators.

The City of Pattaya is located 147 kilometers southeast of Bangkok and is Thailand’s premier beach resort. It has more than 70,000 hotel rooms, fine dining, exceptional evening lifestyle and even its very own international airport. http://www.pattayafuture.com

Eastern Seaboard Golf Management Association has above 20 member golf courses covering the area, intended by the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Pete Dye and Gary Player. The EGA organize a range of occasions which includes the annual Singha Chonburi-Pattaya Golf Festival and the exclusive Thai Caddy Championship. http://www.egathailand.com

Thailand Convention &amp Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), a government agency underneath the Office of the Prime Minister, spearheads the nation’s efforts to build Thailand into a regional hub for meetings, incentive travel, conventions and exhibitions (MICE). http://www.tceb.or.th

IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators) has 1,700 members in 94 countries and its members are responsible for 80% of golf packages sold worldwide. In Asia, IAGTO has 209 tour operators offering golf in the area in 43 originating countries. http://www.iagto.com

Thailand. Even though several regions of the nation have been impacted by the Thai floods, Pattaya has remained dry all through, and the rest of Thailand will quickly be back to typical as the waters are now receding.

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