Girona, 23rd of may 2016

To commemorate the Costa Brava’s Year of Gastronomy and Golf, the Costa Brava Girona Tourist Board lent its support to the organisation of the IAGTO Costa Brava Trophy 2016, working hand-in-hand with the IAGTO, the Girona Golf Association, and the Catalan Tourist Board.

The Costa Brava was the epicentre of the international golf tourism industry from 23 to 26 May, with delegates and representatives from major tourism operators in 23 countries and roughly 50 Catalan tourism-related businesses participating in this event, which was organised to generate business opportunities and contribute to positioning the Costa Brava brand on the international golf market.

The IAGTO Golf Costa Brava Trophy 2016 programme of activities and events included: six tour operator famtrips to raise awareness about everything the destination has to offer golfers; a one-day workshop for operators and Catalan entrepreneurs; and a day of competition at the PGA Catalunya Resort golf course. A number of events were also celebrated at unique venues across the province to promote Girona gastronomy.

According to a study commissioned by the Tourism Board, 103,000 visitors currently visited the Costa Brava to play golf.