Arsenal Football Club’s iconic Emirates Stadium played host to more than 300 guests from across the golf and travel industry on November 5 for the Your Golf Travel EXPO 2026.
The daytime event saw 75 suppliers from 15 countries take part in 1,500 ‘speed dating’ style meetings to highlight the hospitality offerings at their respective venues. Among those represented were leading golf resorts, courses, airlines, DMCs and industry partners.
Following the day’s formalities, a VIP gala dinner was hosted by Your Golf Travel founder Ross Marshall and the YGT board, which recognised excellence across the industry and celebrated five special award categories.
The winners were:
Best New Hotel or Golf Course: Terras Da Comporta, Portugal
Customer Excellence in Hotel Experience: TY Newport at Celtic Manor, Wales
Customer Excellence in Food & Beverage Experience: Westin La Quinta Golf & Spa Resort, Marbella, Spain
Customer Excellence in Golf Experience: The Ailsa at Trump Turnberry, Scotland
Chairman’s Special Recognition Award: Sueno Hotels, Türkiye
YGT chairman Ross Marshall, said: “When Andrew Harding and I founded Your Golf Travel in a Wimbledon bedroom 21 years ago, we wanted to help golfers discover great places to play. We could never have imagined all the places that ambition would take us, or how many people would become part of the journey.
“Looking around last night I was reminded that our greatest achievement has been the relationships we have built. Many of our guests backed us early, grew alongside us and became friends as well as partners.
“Together, we have helped millions of golfers experience something special. My thanks go to our headline partners – Costa Del Sol Tourism, DETAILS, Noyan Golf Travel, PAYNTR Golf, Tour Spain and Emirates Airlines – for helping us put on such a memorable evening.”
VIP attendees included Your Golf Travel ambassador and Solheim Cup legend Suzann Pettersen, as well as Chief Tuition Officer and Sky Sports Presenter Simon Holmes. Entertainment was provided by DJ Spoony, Shola Ama and Damage.