{"id":165871,"date":"2025-06-24T16:37:42","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T14:37:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mygolfway.com\/?p=165871"},"modified":"2025-06-24T18:07:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T16:07:18","slug":"iagto-barcelona-golf-destination-returns-to-north-american-convention-for-second-consecutive-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/labs.100x100.net\/projects\/mygolfway\/en\/iagto-barcelona-golf-destination-returns-to-north-american-convention-for-second-consecutive-year\/","title":{"rendered":"IAGTO \u2013 Barcelona Golf Destination Returns to North American Convention for a Second Consecutive Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mygolfway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BCN-Golf-Dest-NAC-25.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-165867\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mygolfway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BCN-Golf-Dest-NAC-25.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hundreds-wordpress-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/mygolfway\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BCN-Golf-Dest-NAC-25.jpg 640w, https:\/\/hundreds-wordpress-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/mygolfway\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BCN-Golf-Dest-NAC-25-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>June 24, 2025 &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0Following a successful debut in 2024,\u00a0<strong>Barcelona Golf Destination<\/strong>\u00a0has returned to the\u00a0<strong>16th edition of the IAGTO North American Golf Tourism Convention (NAC)<\/strong>, held from 17th to 19th of June 2025 at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, Alabama.<\/p>\n<p>This marks the second consecutive year of participation for Barcelona Golf Destination, a collective of elite golf clubs from the province of Barcelona, reaffirming its commitment to positioning the region as a\u00a0<strong>world-class golf destination for the North American market<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Backed by the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diba.cat\/es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Diputaci\u00f3n de Barcelona Tourist Board<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and in collaboration with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonagolf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Barcelonagolf.com<\/strong><\/a>, this year\u2019s presence has been focused on strengthening relationships with industry professionals and showcasing the unmatched golf and lifestyle offerings Barcelona brings to international travelers.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cOur return to the NAC reflects the enthusiastic response we received last year,\u201d<\/em> said\u00a0<strong>Marcello Della Vecchia<\/strong>, President of Barcelona Golf Destination.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe\u2019re excited to further promote the incredible golf experiences that Barcelona offers\u2014where top-tier design, Mediterranean scenery, and cultural richness come together.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Barcelona Golf Destination<\/strong> is composed of five premier golf courses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realclubdegolfelprat.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Real Club de Golf El Prat<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/golfllavaneras.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Club de Golf Llavaneras<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clubdegolfvallromanes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Club de Golf Vallromanes<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/golfbarcelona.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Club de Golf Barcelona<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/golfmontanya.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Golf Montany\u00e0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>From playing seaside rounds along the Mediterranean at Llavaneras to championship layouts near Montserrat, the region offers\u00a0<strong>diverse playing environments<\/strong>, many of which have hosted\u00a0<strong>multiple European Tour events<\/strong>. These private clubs open to visitors pair exceptional golf with modern clubhouse facilities and a strong sense of local heritage.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cBarcelona is more than just a golf destination\u2014it\u2019s a gateway to authentic Catalan culture, gastronomy, and leisure,\u201d<\/em> added\u00a0<strong>Ian Denham<\/strong>, Director of Barcelonagolf.com.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cOur updated packages for 2025 and 2026 include curated stays in central hotels, private winery visits, and insider cultural tours, crafted to appeal to the discerning American and Canadian traveler.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>With\u00a0<strong>direct flight connections<\/strong>\u00a0from major North American cities like New York, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Miami, the region continues to be a convenient and compelling destination for golf travel.<\/p>\n<p>During the three-day convention, the Barcelona delegation will engage with golf tour operators, travel planners, and industry leaders to foster\u00a0<strong>new partnerships and collaborative opportunities<\/strong>\u00a0that spotlight both golf and the wider tourism offerings of\u00a0<strong>Costa Barcelona<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This renewed participation is part of a\u00a0<strong>long-term strategy<\/strong>\u00a0to elevate Barcelona\u2019s profile on the international golf tourism stage, reinforcing its reputation as a destination where\u00a0<strong>sport, culture, and Mediterranean lifestyle converge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>June 24, 2025 &#8211;\u00a0Following a successful debut in 2024,\u00a0Barcelona Golf Destination\u00a0has returned to the\u00a016th edition of the IAGTO North American Golf Tourism Convention (NAC), held from 17th to 19th of June 2025 at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, Alabama. 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