Egypt promotes golf tourism at IAGTO Convention in Spain

Egypt is intensifying efforts to position itself as a leading global golf tourism destination through the participation of the Egyptian Golf Federation (EGF) and the Egyptian Tourism Authority (ETA) in the IAGTO European Convention (IEC) 2026, currently taking place in Málaga, Spain. The event, organized by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO), runs from 18 to 20 May and is considered one of the golf tourism industry’s most significant annual gatherings. It brings together golf tour operators, travel specialists, tourism boards, resorts, airlines, and hospitality leaders from around the world. Through their participation, the EGF and ETA are showcasing Egypt’s golf tourism offerings, highlighting the country’s championship golf courses, luxury resorts, favorable year-round climate, and globally recognized cultural and historical landmarks. The move comes as golf tourism continues to emerge as one of the fastest-growing and highest-spending segments within the international travel industry, with golf travelers typically associated with longer stays and higher tourism expenditure. Ahmed Halwagy, Head of the Tourism Committee at the Egyptian Golf Federation, said the convention represents an important platform for Egypt to engage directly with international golf tourism stakeholders. “Egypt combines outstanding golf facilities with world-famous historical sites, luxury hotels, beautiful coastlines, and year-round sunshine,” Halwagy said. “We believe golf tourism has enormous potential to contribute to sustainable tourism growth and attract high-value international visitors to Egypt.” Omar Hisham Talaat, Chairman of the Egyptian Golf Federation, said Egypt’s participation reflects broader efforts to strengthen the country’s position on the international golf map. “This is a continuation of the Federation’s long-term strategy following the successful international professional tournaments recently hosted as part of the Egypt Golf Series,” Talaat said. “These events demonstrated Egypt’s capability to host world-class golf competitions while supporting our broader vision to grow the game sustainably, increase international visibility, and create long-term opportunities for golf tourism and investment.” Peter Walton, Chief Executive of IAGTO, praised Egypt’s participation, describing it as important for the continued growth of golf tourism in the region. “Egypt possesses a truly unique tourism offering with its combination of high-quality golf courses, outstanding resorts, warm climate, and globally renowned cultural and historical attractions,” Walton said. The participation forms part of wider national efforts aimed at diversifying Egypt’s tourism sector and strengthening the country’s international tourism profile by promoting specialized tourism segments, including golf tourism.The post Egypt promotes golf tourism at IAGTO Convention in Spain first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.