IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Focuses on Golf Segment

Algarve, Portugal, September 30, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Algarve, one of the leading leisure destinations in Europe is currently considered a premiere playing ground for true golf lovers. The course layouts, carefully designed by international architects, along with the breathtaking landscapes make this a privileged setting for the sport’s enthusiasts.

Carvoeiro and the remaining western Algarve have numerous attractions; and are positioning themselves as world-class golf destinations at affordable prices.

With the purpose of increasing the visitors options, and targeting new segments for Carvoeiro, IMOCOM Hotels and Resort’s five star accommodation has associated itself with high quality golf, Monte Santo and the Pestana Group have combined efforts, and created fantastic golf packages.

Monte Santo’s Golf Package “European Senior Tour Qualifying School”, which incorporates the Pestana Golf’s European Senior championship held from the 11th to the 19th of November throughout the Vale da Pinta, Gramacho and Silves golf couses is already available for reservations. This package is available for as little as €85 per person per night while including the transfers to the golf courses, accommodation and full access to all of Monte Santo’s facilities such as the health club, indoor pool, Turkish bath, sauna pools and a round of golf at one of the Pestana golf courses, so that you may observe great swings and put them into practice.

Vilamoura needs no introduction when it comes to receiving prestigious international golf tournaments; one example being the soon to be held third edition of the Portugal Masters. This tournament is considered one of the sport’s most important championships and includes a prize of over 3 million Euros. The match is played from the 15th to the 18th of October on the Oceânico Victoria golf course, designed by the mythic player Arnold Palmer. The Portugal Masters strongly helps to position the country as a leading golf destination in Europe.

IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts’ Vilamoura property- As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa- has created a 2009 Portugal Masters golf package. With rates as low as €139 per person per night this promotion incorporates luxurious accommodation, complimentary access to the 7Seven Spa Vilamoura social areas, a €100 spa voucher, tickets to attend the golf tournament and a round of golf.

“The proximity of our resorts to the best golf courses in Vilamoura and Carvoeiro, makes golf a primary segments. Vilamoura is world-renowned for its golf. Carvoeiro, while there is still margin for growth, also has great courses. When collaborating with the Pestana Group we intend to join two high-quality products in one offer, therefore creating synergies that allow us to make golf available to everyone; proving it is no longer an elitist sport.” commented Marc Sontag, IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts’ Residential Tourism Director.

More information regarding these and other golf packages are available on the resorts’ websites www.montesantoalgarve.com and www.ascascatasvilamoura.com.

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