Connecting Portugal’s Golf Destinations At Meet The Media 2025 In Dublin

Networking, insights, and strategic collaborations, Meet the Media 2025 provided the perfect platform for Tee Times Golf Agency to strengthen connections within the global travel industry.

Held on February 10th at the Radisson Blu Hotel in the heart of Dublin, this prestigious one-day event brought together leading international travel media from all over Ireland and the UK (print, broadcast, online, digital, bloggers, influencers) with top travel suppliers, including airlines, hoteliers, and tour operators. With nearly 50 international suppliers attending and almost 1,000 appointments scheduled throughout the day, Meet the Media reaffirmed its role as a key industry gathering for expanding market reach and fostering new partnerships.

Representing the best of Portugal and Madeira, Carlos Ferreira, CEO and Founder of Tee Times Golf Agency, took part in the event alongside distinguished tourism leaders: Vicky Goodall, Managing Director at Visit Algarve; Inês Oliveira, Press and PR Manager at Cascais; Carlos Oliveira, Director at Visit Portugal; and Bernardo Gonçalves, Public Relations Assistant at Madeira Islands Bureau.

Together, we showcased Portugal’s world-class golf destinations, highlighting the Algarve, Cascais, and Madeira as premier choices for golf travellers from Ireland, the UK, and beyond. Our participation was an excellent opportunity to exchange insights with industry media professionals, share the latest updates on Portugal’s golf tourism, and reinforce our commitment to providing unparalleled golf experiences.

Meet the Media: Why Portugal is the Ultimate Golf Destination

Portugal continues to lead the way in golf tourism, offering exceptional courses, breathtaking landscapes, and first-class hospitality. Events like Meet the Media allow us to strengthen our role as the preferred golf tour operator for travellers looking to experience the best in Portugal golf holidays.

At Tee Times, we take pride in curating the most exclusive and personalized golf packages. If you’re interested in exploring new partnerships or learning more about our tailor-made golf travel solutions, contact us today. We look forward to continuing the conversations started at Meet the Media 2025 and bringing Portugal’s golf excellence to even more travellers worldwide.

Vilamoura Golf: A New Era for an Iconic Destination

The golfing experience in the Algarve has just taken a bold step forward with the presentation of Vilamoura Golf, Dom Pedro Golf’s fresh new identity. This transformation aligns with the broader Vilamoura brand, embracing a lifestyle that merges culture, gastronomy, sports, and real estate into one of Portugal’s most sought-after destinations.

Vilamoura Golf now proudly represents The Old Course, Pinhal, Millennium, and Laguna—each with a newly redesigned logo that reflects their unique essence. More than just a rebranding, this shift is a commitment to excellence, led by Details – Hospitality, Sports, Leisure and Arrow Global Portugal. Their vision is to elevate these courses to an even higher standard, ensuring they remain among Europe’s premier golfing destinations.

Vilamoura Golf: A Golfing Paradise in the Algarve

Located in the heart of the Algarve, Vilamoura Golf offers five distinct courses, each designed to challenge and inspire players of all levels. Whether you’re tackling the legendary Old Course with its tree-lined fairways or testing your skills on the strategic layout of Millennium, every round is a unique experience. And with Faro Airport just a short drive away, Vilamoura is a seamless escape for golf lovers worldwide.

Beyond the fairways, Vilamoura delivers a first-class hospitality experience. You can stay in luxury 4 and 5-star hotels such as the renowned Dom Pedro Hotels, Hilton Vilamoura, and Anantara Vilamoura, each offering world-class amenities, fine dining, and direct access to the courses. Off the greens, indulge in Michelin-starred dining, beachfront cocktails, and vibrant nightlife, or explore local vineyards and historical sites just minutes away.

Tee Times Golf Agency: Your Gateway to Portugal’s Best Golf Holidays

For over 30 years, Tee Times Golf Agency has been at the forefront of golf tourism, helping golfers craft the perfect Portugal Golf Holiday. Founded by Carlos Ferreira, we were pioneers in online green fee bookings and remain the go-to specialists for unforgettable golf experiences. Vilamoura has always been a centrepiece of our golf packages, offering golfers seamless access to world-class courses, premium accommodations, and exceptional service.

Ready to experience the best of Vilamoura Golf? Let Tee Times Golf Agency handle the details while you focus on your perfect round!

Camiral Golf & Wellness Wins International Environmental Golf Club of the Year Award

Sustainability and world-class golf go hand in hand at Camiral Golf & Wellness, named ‘International Environmental Golf Club of the Year’.Sustainability and world-class golf go hand in hand at Camiral Golf & Wellness, named ‘International Environmental Golf Club of the Year’ at the Golf Environment Awards (GEAs) 2025, organised by STRI Group. This prestigious accolade recognises the resort’s commitment to environmental management, conservation, and responsible resource use, as the excellent news platform My Golf Way explained in a recent article. At the awards ceremony, Ferrán Palau, Director of Golf Operations at Camiral Golf & Wellness, received the trophy from Daniel Lightfoot, Director of Sustainable Golf at The R&A, marking another milestone in the resort’s long-standing dedication to sustainability.

For over 25 years, Camiral Golf & Wellness has been at the forefront of sustainable golf, implementing groundbreaking initiatives that have significantly reduced its environmental impact. The resort uses 100% recycled water across its courses and facilities, eliminating over 70,000 plastic bottles annually. Through an on-site power plant and 316 solar panels, it has cut more than 362 tons of CO₂ emissions annually. In collaboration with expert biologists, Camiral has restored and cultivated a thriving natural ecosystem, ensuring native plant and animal species have a safe and sustainable habitat.

In addition to these efforts, Camiral Golf & Wellness has recently introduced a significant upgrade to its Stadium Course, incorporating sustainable turfgrass varieties such as Bermuda Celebration and Paspalum. This change is set to reduce water consumption by 35% while minimising the need for chemical treatments on the fairways. The resort has also invested in a new fleet of electric Club Car golf buggies, reinforcing its commitment to lowering its carbon footprint without compromising on the high-quality golf experience that players expect.

Flavio Papa, Director of Golf at Camiral, emphasised the importance of this recognition, stating that winning this award is a testament to the resort’s unwavering commitment to sustainability. He highlighted that Camiral has consistently led the way in responsible golf course management and continues to set an example for the industry.

Camiral Golf & Wellness is no stranger to sustainability accolades. It was the first European Tour Destination to obtain GEO Certification in 2013, won the IAGTO Sustainability Award for Nature Protection in 2020, and in 2023, was ranked among Europe’s ‘Green 100’ most sustainable golf resorts.

As one of Spain’s premier golf destinations, Camiral Golf & Wellness is part of Tee Times Golf Agency’s exclusive golf offerings for the best Spain Golf Holidays. Whether drawn by its award-winning sustainability initiatives, stunning 36-hole layout, or five-star hospitality, golfers can experience an eco-conscious and world-class golfing experience like no other.

Photo: My Golf Way.