Portugal Algarve Golf Services (PAGS) was named the Best Golf Tourism Supplier of the Year at the IAGTO Annual Awards ceremony, the “Oscars” of the Golf Tourism Industry, held on the last night of the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM)
The award was voted for by IAGTO’s Outbound Tour Operator members. IAGTO has 406 Tour Operators from over 50 different countries. This new IAGTO award is for outstanding performance and service by a Golf Supplier and the competition was certainly strong with over 800+ suppliers eligible to be considered for the award.
Portugal Algarve Golf Services (PAGS) is a premier Golf Destination Management Company (DMC) for Portugal and the Costa de la Luz. Launched in 1995 the company quickly established itself in the Portuguese golf marketplace through its specialist knowledge, professionalism and high quality service.
PAGS work only through the Golf Tour Operator Market via its unique on-line web service. This service features Mainland Portugal, Madeira, the Açores and the Costa De La Luz. PAGS currently work with over 45 Golf Tour Operators from 15 different countries.
Director/Owners Sue and Andy Georges said “We are extremely proud and pleased to receive this marvellous award. It is recognition for the huge efforts all the PAGS staff have made, to provide the highest quality service possible to the Golf Tour Operator industry.”
“In a difficult trading environment it is immensely satisfying and encouraging for the future, that the Golf Tour Operator industry has given a stamp of approval to the service PAGS has provided to them over a considerable number of years”
PAGS services include accommodation, golf, transfer and car rental reservations. In addition they provide resort representation, a 24 emergency contact and other ancillary golf services such as a comprehensive amateur tournament calendar.
Sales and Marketing Manager Phil Moran said “The award is a tremendous achievement and a testament to the robust business model that Andy and Sue created. In this marketplace you cannot afford to be complacent and in 2012 PAGS will be aiming to improve still further. We will be introducing a new innovative On –Line Tour Operator Golf Holiday Management and Booking System, which will enable our Tour Operators to manage their business in real time and with greater efficiency and control.”
“The service we provide is all about teamwork, and we would especially like to thank our supplier partners across Portugal and also in Costa de la Luz, for their work and support over many years. They have certainly made a substantial contribution towards PAGS winning this award.”
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