IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators) is the global trade organisation for the golf tourism industry. Established in 1997, IAGTO's membership comprises 1918 accredited golf tour operators, golf resorts, hotels, golf courses, receptive operators, airlines, tourist boards, approved media and business partners in 90 countries including, at its core, 453 specialist golf tour operators in 58 countries. It is estimated that IAGTO’s operators control over 85% of golf holiday packages sold worldwide and turnover more than €1 billion per year.

Currently, 226 of IAGTO’s golf tour operators in 39 countries sell North American golf destinations. IAGTO has unparalleled experience of making golf tourism events work for both suppliers and operators, having first established the International Golf Travel Market back in 1998 and run hundreds of golf tourism conventions, workshops and fam trips in the past 14 years.

IAGTO has 2 USA representatives working with the destination’s suppliers and the country’s golf tour operators.

Networking at IAGTO Conventions
NAC 2011

Supplier meets Buyer
Speed-dating

North America Convention 2011
Destination Seminar

Convention Business Session

"If you want to get into the golfing industry and reach the top golf tour operators worldwide then being a member of IAGTO is a must."

Ascot Tours, South Africa