Golf Tourism opportunities in Turkey!
According to a report by KPMG , Turkey, Dubai and South Africa are set to be hotspots for golf tourism in the future, according to research. A survey of golf course architects and tour operators has revealed that Turkey and South Africa are set to be future hotspots for golf tourism. The research, conducted by KPMG Golf Advisory Services, suggested that the status of some of the world's established locations for golf tourism could be under threat, Travel Daily News reports. While the companies surveyed said that Spain, Portugal and other popular locations for the sporting pastime are set to see further growth, they could also be the most threatened by emerging destinations.
Andrea Sartori of KPMG Golf Advisory Services said: "The golf industry as a whole is likely to benefit from the continued growth of the broader travel and tourism industry".
As part of a wider strategy to boost tourism, the government has also announced they will be investing an estimated £73 million into a tourism marketing drive, known as 'Four Seasons, 12 Months', in order to achieve increased levels of tourists in 2008. The Turkish Daily News reported that the government targets to boost tourism from 20 million in 2007 to 25 million in 2008.
Ertugrul Gunay said he wanted to raise awareness of the country's other attractions, beyond its good beaches and sunshine. He added, "That is why we give priority to 'Four Seasons, 12 Months' tourism campaigns."
According to Noreen Hynes Managing Director of Aquarius Properties Turkey is one of the places with a lot of potential for growth in property prices. Mortgages have only become available this year and with the growth in golf tourism worldwide this brings another opportunity to this traditional sun holiday location. Also Spa Tourism is another area bringing increasing numbers of tourists to Turkey as well as the wonderful rich archaeological sites .
Bodrum which has strict planning regulations and lower density developments than in other high rise resorts is an emerging location which has now got two golf courses just being completed in the new Vita Park Golf Resort and another two golf courses being built very close by as well.
Aquarius Properties have launched beautiful villas and apartments overlooking the new Vita Park Golf and Country Club starting at €90,000 for the 2 bed apartments to €170,000 for the 3 bed villas with their own swimming pool. Property in this area is expected to increase in value over the next 12 months as it's a high value quality location. Also a big advantage of purchasing in this area is that there are no hotels built yet on or close to the golf course so rental income should be good. Hotels are planned but they will attract the all in golf holiday clients. Most people would prefer to hire a villa which can accommodate 4 to 8 golfers per villa. Also commercial membership is available in the Vita Park Golf Resort for €20,000 and this will entitle villa owners of the Flamingo Golf Resort and their guests to play golf on any of the two golf courses as well as have use of the social and sports facilities on the Resort.
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