WHILE organisers of Fiji’s biggest professional golf tournament are gearing up for this year’s event in October, stakeholders in the tourism industry say the tournament continues to attract a large number of tourists.

Rosie Holidays general manager Eroni Puamau said they had seen increased bookings from Chinese golfers following the broadcast of the Fiji International 2014 event.

“We had a group of 20 golfers book with us immediately after seeing the Fiji International aired in China and the beauty of Natadola,” he said in a statement this week.

“The Fiji International is a great platform to show the world that we too are a golf destination to be considered for their next golfing holiday.

“We see the potential in tapping into the golf market and look forward to working with the Fiji International team in boosting golf tourism for the country.”

Fiji International general manager Natalie Ritter said they focused on establishing the foundations of the event last year, ensuring they had a strong platform to propel Fiji as a great golf destination to the world.

The Fiji International golf tournament will be held at the Natadola Bay championship course from October 15-18.

via Boost for golf tourism – Fiji Times Online.