Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island Named “Golf Resort of the Year 2024”

Destinations and golf resorts in North Americathe the Caribbean And Latin America were honored at the American section of the 24th annual IAGTO Awards, the ‘Oscars’ of the golf tourism industry.

The awards, chosen by tour operator members of the global golf tourism industry body IAGTO, recognize outstanding service provided by golf resorts and golf destinations over the past year. The IAGTO Americas Awards were announced at the IAGTO North America Convention.

“It is an honor for us at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort to be recognized as one of two Golf Resorts of the Year in the US by IAGTO,” said Brad MarraChief Operating Officer, Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. “This means a lot to us, considering all the other spectacular golf resorts, not only on Hilton Head Island but over the entire state of south carolina and beyond. We value the lifelong relationships we have built with others in the industry and appreciate the willingness to work together to make the love of golf as strong as it has ever been.”

During the opening speech of the NAC, the seven winners of the most prestigious awards in golf tourism will be announced. Peter WaltonChief Executive of IAGTO, said: “Golf travel companies, which are responsible for 90% of all internationally organised golf tourism travel, have once again put their spotlight on a handful of suppliers and destinations worldwide that have delivered the best possible experience to their golf travel customers over the past 12 months.”

The Americas Awards follow the announcement of IAGTO’s Asia Pacific Awards in March and the European and African Awards in May.

The winners in the Americas region are:

• North American Golf Destination of the Year: CALIFORNIA
• Golf Destination of the Year in the Caribbean: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
• Latin American Golf Destination of the Year: ARGENTINA
• Golf Resort of the Year: PALMETTO DUNES OCEANFRONT RESORT
• Golf Resort of the Year: NEMACOLIN
• Golf Resort of the Year: MAYAKOBA RESORT
• Golf Resort of the Year: PUNTACANA RESORT

About IAGTO & IAGTO Awards

Founded in 1997, IAGTO is the global trade association for the golf tourism industry and has 2,345 members in 95 countries, including 667 golf tour operators in 69 countries. They account for over 90% of golf vacation packages sold worldwide and have annual revenues of over US$100 million. 2.5 billion dollars. IAGTO organizes three annual conferences around the world, with events in Europe, North America And Asiaalong with regular Destination Conventions. IAGTO founded the International Golf Travel Writers Association in 2000, the year that also saw the first prestigious annual IAGTO Awards.

About Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort is a 2,000-acre resort located in the heart of Hilton Head Island, SCbordered by three miles of Atlantic Ocean beach on one side and a sheltered Intracoastal Waterway marina on the other. Named one of the top 25 family getaways in the world by Travel + Leisure, the resort features vacation home and villa rentals, three world-class golf courses, an award-winning tennis and pickleball center, an 11-mile inland saltwater lagoon system for kayaking and fishing, and Hilton Head Outfitters for bike rentals, canoes, kayaks, fishing, beach rentals and shopping. The Mediterranean-style Shelter Cove Harbor & Marina, The Hilton Head Island largest deepwater marina, directly across from Palmetto Dunes, offers waterfront shopping and dining and a wide variety of charters, including nature cruises, dolphin tours, fireworks tours and fishing. For activity information or reservations, call 877-567-6513 or visit www.palmettodunes.com.

Media contact

Martin WeaponsPalmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, 1 9196087260, (e-mail address)www.PalmettoDunes.com

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