In a powerful display of partnership and progress, the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) and the Association for Inbound Golf Tourism Philippines (AIGTP) proudly present the first-ever PHILTOA and AIGTP Golf Cup 202. A landmark event uniting tourism and sport under one shared vision: to elevate the Philippines as a leading destination for leisure and golf travel in Southeast Asia.
Set for July 22, 2025, this inaugural tournament will tee off at the Villamor Airbase Golf Course in the morning, followed by an elegant Awarding Ceremony at Newport World Resorts, the event’s proud Co-Presentor.
Carrying the theme “Beyond the Greens,” the event highlights golf as a vibrant and fast-growing niche within the country’s tourism landscape. But more than a sporting event, this initiative represents a strong push toward responsible, sustainable tourism and industry-wide collaboration.
Objectives of the Golf Cup include:
• Fostering camaraderie among tourism stakeholders
• Increasing awareness of the Philippines’ golf tourism potential
• Strengthening the country’s positioning as a premier golf destination in the region
Meet the Organizers
PHILTOA (Philippine Tour Operators Association, Inc.)
Established in 1986, PHILTOA is a non-stock, non-profit organization comprising travel and tourism stakeholders including tour operators, travel agencies, hotels, transport companies, and other allied partners committed to the promotion of responsible tourism in the Philippines.
AIGTP (Association for Inbound Golf Tourism Philippines)
Now celebrating its 9th year, AIGTP is a registered organization that unites the golf tourism sector with a shared mission of promoting the Philippines as a globally competitive destination for golf enthusiasts. The association continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of inbound golf tourism with a focus on sustainability and inclusive growth.
Esteemed Event Leaders and VIPs
• Mr. Arjun P. Shroff, President, PHILTOA
• Ms. Kathy P. Mercado, Senior Vice President for Resort Sales, Newport World Resorts
• Ms. Connie Mamaril, Ex Officio Chairman, AIGTP
• Ms. Maria Lourdes Japson, 1st Vice President, PHILTOA
• Mr. Ayon Sanchez, Vice Chairman, AIGTP
Major Sponsors:
• Eagle Ridge Golf & Country Club
• Mimosa Cityscapes, Inc. (Quest Hotel Clark)
• TIEZA – Intramuros Golf
• Luggage Master
• Shinigawa
• Forest Crest Nature Hotel and Resort
• PAGCOR – Casino Filipino
• Philippine Airlines
• Vietnam Airlines
• EVFMX
• K&G
• Travelport
• Sabre
• Filinvest – Two Botanika Nature Residences
As golf swings into focus on July 22, this trailblazing event sets the course for stronger partnerships, broader tourism horizons, and a promising future for Philippine golf tourism both locally and on the global stage.