Thailand has been voted this year’s Best Destination for Hong Kong Golfers. The Golf Media Golden Ball Award 2006 organized by the Hong Kong Golf Media Association recognizes outstanding golf brands, golfers, golf clubs and other related categories. The awards ceremony was the highlight of the 4th Hong Kong International Golf Show cum Hong Kong International Golf Apparel Expo staged at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre from 19 to 21 May.

The annual Hong Kong International Golf Show brings together exhibitors from 12 countries and areas, notably Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, and the United States. Tourism boards, golf clubs and real estate developers from Thailand, Malaysia and China had a strong presence at the show.

The annual event serves as a showcase for the region's finest golfing brands, golf-related products and services. These include clubs and accessories, golf balls, carts, club equipment, golf club real estate, healthcare products and club memberships. Travel and game options are also available to visitors. The 2005 Show recorded close to 10,000 visitors from 23 countries and areas, registering an increase of 15 per cent over the previous year.

THAILAND THE GOLFING PARADISE

At this year’s Hong Kong International Golf Show, 14 Thai golf course operators joined TAT Hong Kong to promote a diverse selection of top quality, value-for-money golfing products and golfing packages. These were promoted under the Thailand Grand Invitation/Golfing Paradise themes. Visitors to the Thai stand were offered an opportunity to check out their swings, participate in product trials and engage in a range of interactive activities.

Golf courses and golfing packages to Thailand attracted much interest. By the close of the show, a total of 6,000 Thailand golfing packages had been sold.

The 4th Hong Kong International Golf Show cum Hong Kong International Golf Apparel Expo is organised by Neway International Trade Fairs Ltd, with the support of Hong Kong Golf Association, Hong Kong Professional Golfers’ Association, Hong Kong Golf Media Association, China-HK Executive Women’s Golf Association, Hainan Golf Association, Shenzhen Golf Association and Hong Kong Knitwear Exporters & Manufacturers Association.

For more details about the show, please visit:
www.newayfairs.com/hkg

Contact information:
TAT Hong Kong
Room 1901 Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place,
Central, HONG KONG
Tel: (852) 2868 0732, 2868 0854
Fax: (852) 2868 4585, 2868 0428
E-mail: tathkg@pacific.net.hk, tathkg@tat.or.th
Web site: www.amazingthailand.org.hk