The Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism proudly announces that Dominican Republic, the second largest nation in the Caribbean, was named the “2013 Golf Destination of the Year in the Caribbean and Latin America” by the prestigious International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO). This is the second time Dominican Republic has been chosen by IAGTO as best for its magnificent, sun-kissed golf courses set amid breathtaking coastlines, azure seas, rich mountains and lush green tropical fairways.

This year’s World Travel Awards, hosted at the new Conrad Algarve Resort, turned into a golden affair for Portugal with the destinations picking up seven awards. The Algarve region, the golfing industry and five specific hotels were amongst the winners.

Wednesday 19th September 2012, London - The Algarve is preparing to welcome the golfing elite to Portugal next month as it hosts the seventh edition of the Portugal Masters competition at the Oceânico Victoria Golf Course in Vilamoura from 11th to 14th October 2012.

IMG Golf Course Services, a division of IMG Worldwide, the world's largest sports, marketing and entertainment company, has been retained by Asian Coast Development (Canada) Limited (ACDL), to provide golf course construction management and pre-opening technical services for the Ho Tram Strip project in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, Vietnam.