The international golf market is a driving force in the global holiday and tourism market. According to the Golf Benchmark Report 2006, demand has grown significantly: There are now over 57 million golfers and 31,000 golf courses worldwide.
The International Golf Travel Market, the leading golf travel fair, foresees that the trend will continue and several Dominican golf properties are taking part in an event in Cancun, Mexico this year with 55 countries attending, up from 47 the previous year. Forecasts are for the golf travel market to further develop over the next 10 years, driven largely by increased life expectancy, improved and cheaper air transport, healthier lifestyles, a growth in disposable income and media coverage in emerging economies.
For information on Dominican golf properties, see www.dr1.com/golf