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Portugal Masters, Peter Adams: Ten successful years

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As the Portugal Masters approaches its tenth birthday in Oceanico Victoria

At the Oceânico Victoria Golf Course from October 20-23, Portugal Masters, the event naturally makes an impression on the fans witnessing the action, as well as the wider economic impact that extends beyond the fairways.

Portugal Masters Peter Adams

Peter Adams. Oceanico Victoria

In 2007, the Portugal Masters became a reality, the first prime golf tournament in the Algarve taking place courtesy of the ambition of the Portuguese Golf Federation, the Tourism Board and the European Tour, building from its beginning as a follow-on from the World Cup of Golf into an event bringing in valuable revenue for the local economy.

Peter Adams, Portugal Masters Championship Director presents the Portugal Masters as an event “largely supported by The Tourism Board since its inception in 2007, so for us at the European Tour the economic value it brings to Portugal, and the local communities in the Algarve, is a critical element in determining the success of the event”.

Ten years on, more than 290,000 golf fans have visited the Algarve, with fans from the UK and Ireland accounting for 24 per cent of the total economic impact of the event in 2015.

10th Portugal Masters – At Vcitoria Golf Course

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Portugal Masters with Two Ryder Cup players, several players participating in recent Ryder Cup editions, former Majors champions and European Tour Tournaments winners all set to play in Oceanico Victoria, Vilamoura.

The stars filled participants list including Ryder Cup players, winners of Grand Slam tournaments and local heroes that will grace the tenth edition of the Portugal Masters in the Algarve.

Thomas Pieters, who beat the rookies’ records in the Ryder Cup and last year’s Portugal Masters champion, Andy Sullivan, were part of the Ryder Cup European team and will be present in Vilamoura, along with former Ryder Cup heroes which, this time, were behind the scenes at the Hazeltine National and return to the Algarve: Thomas Bjørn, Padraig Harrington and Paul Lawrie.

Sullivan will try to replicate its last year fantastic display when he set a new tournament record, winning by a margin of 9 shots.

His Ryder Cup partner, Pieters, a Belgian is capable of long distances also set up the European team Ryder Cup to add 4 points in 5 duels played soon in his debut. And note that last year he finished 6th at Oceanico Victoria Golf Course.

This double will be joined by the 2014 Portugal Masters champion Alex Levy, who recently won his third European Tour title in the Porsche European Open in Germany.

Other Famous Names on Portugal Masters

On the entry list are the Swedish Alex Noren, who has won two tournaments this year and finished 11th in the prestigious Alfred Dunhill Links Championship last week; the “bomber” Spaniard Álvaro Quirós – which retains its affiliation to the Oceânico Victoria Golf Course – and his compatriot Jose Maria Olazabal.

The former double champion of the Masters is one of the greatest ever heroes of the Ryder Cup is a good friend of the Portuguese Ricardo Santos and was away 18 months due to injury but has returned to competition and will also compete in the Algarve.

The most important tournament of Portuguese golf will take place from 20th to 23rd October, with the Pro-Am on the 19th, handing out cash prizes amounting to 2 million euros.

Portugal wins the Oscars of Tourism

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Portugal won 24 Prizes in the Oscars of Tourism

Portugal wins Oscars of Tourism

The Algarve won the award of best beach destination in Europe

Portugal was on the spotlight at the 2016 World Travel Awards, known as the Oscars of Tourism, winning 24 European level categories (in 2015 Portugal won 14). The awards ceremony was held this Sunday, September 4, in Sardinia, Italy.

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Lisbon was considered the best city in Europe for cruises, the Algarve won the award for beach destination in Europe, and Madeira took the best island destination title. Turismo de Portugal won the award for Best Tourist Board. Then, as in previous editions, TAP was recognized as Europe´s leading airline to Africa and South America, while UP Magazine once again took the award for best in-flight magazine. The accolade list in the hotel industry was extensive: Myriad by Sana Hotels took the award for Europe´´s Leading Business Hotel, the Altis Belém Hotel & Spa won the award for Leading Design Hotel, and the Pine Cliffs Resort was recognized as Europe´´s Leading Family Resort. You can see the full list of Portuguese winners in the category here:

Europe’s Leading Airline to Africa— TAP Portugal
Europe’s Leading Airline to South America— TAP Portugal
Europe’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort— Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive & Spa Beach Resort
Europe’s Leading Beach Destination— Algarve
Europe’s Leading Beach Resort— Hotel Quinta do Lago
Europe’s Leading Boutique Hotel— Vila Joya
Europe’s Leading Boutique Resort— Choupana Hills Resort & Spa
Europe’s Leading Business Hotel— Myriad by SANA Hotels
Europe’s Leading Cruise Destination— Lisboa
Europe’s Leading Cruise Port— Porto de Lisboa
Europe’s Leading Design Hotel— Altis Belém Hotel & Spa
Europe’s Leading Family Resort— Pine Cliffs Resort
Europe’s Leading Hotel Villas— Private Villas no Vila Vita Parc
Europe’s Leading Island Destination— Madeira
Europe’s Leading Island Hotel & Spa— The Vine Hotel, Madeira
Europe’s Leading Landmark Hotel— Bairro Alto Hotel
Europe’s Leading Luxury Resort & Spa— Conrad Algarve
Europe’s Leading MICE Hotel (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions) — EPIC SANA Hotel Algarve
Europe’s Leading New Resort— Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites, a Luxury Collection Resort
Europe’s Leading Inflight Magazine— Up Magazine
Europe’s Leading River Cruise Company— Douro Azul
Europe’s Leading Tourism Development Project— Passadiços do Paiva (Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark)
Europe’s Leading Tourist Board— Turismo de Portugal
Europe’s Most Romantic Resort— Monte Santo Resort