Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa in Formby, Merseyside, will host the 8th Golf Tourism England (GTE) Convention from July 25 to 27, 2027. This event marks the tenth anniversary of the GTE Convention, first held at Formby Hall a decade earlier.
Golf Tourism England Convention Focus and Attendees
The convention gathers golf travel professionals including golf clubs, resorts, hotels, tour operators, and travel specialists from Europe and the United States. It serves as a key platform to enhance networking and business opportunities within England’s golf tourism sector.
Location and Regional Significance
Formby Hall features a challenging 18-hole championship golf course and is near renowned venues such as Royal Birkdale, Hillside,
Southport & Ainsdale, and Formby Golf Club. Located on England’s Golf Coast by Southport, the region is an established hub for golf tourism contributing significantly to the local visitor economy.
Official Statements and Event Significance
David Goscombe, Director of Golf & Leisure at Formby Hall, said, “Hosting the Golf Tourism England Convention again, ten years after the first event was held at Formby Hall, is something we’re really proud to be part of.” He added, “The convention will be bringing some of the leading figures in golf tourism to this part of the country. It gives us the chance to show them what Formby Hall
has to offer and, just as importantly, introduce them to the wider golf experience across Southport and England’s Golf Coast.”
Industry Contacts and Membership Information
Interested parties can contact Andrew Cooke at acooke@golftourismengland.com to join Golf Tourism England or attend the convention. Formby Hall, celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, is one of the UK’s leading golf resorts and plays a key role in promoting golf tourism in the region.
