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News: Algarve wins best world golf destination 2006

The International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) voted the Algarve, Portugal the best golf destination of 2006 for the second time in a row.

The Algarve won the "Established Golf Destination of the Year" category ahead of fellow nominees including California, Dubai and Costa Brava (Spain).

The IAGTO Awards are the official awards for the golf tourism industry.  The distinction “Established Golf Destination of the Year 2006” was announced during the IAGTO Award Gala Dinner at Las Palmas (Spain), with the participation of 240 Golf Tour Operators from 38 different countries.

The category was judged on criteria such as user satisfaction, quality of the courses and accommodation, professional assistance and support from local industries.

Portuguese property specialists Atlantic Estates report that golf yields about 350 million Euros to the Algarve every year and is now going to be promoted through a special campaign sponsored by RTA in international Channels such as CNN and Eurosport and in specific Portuguese sites.

The Algarve also hosted the World Golf Cup for the first time in November 2005, at Victoria Clube de Golfe, in Vilamoura, designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer.

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