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TDIC seals strategic deal with Troon Golf
Abu Dhabi-based Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) has sealed a strategic technical services and operations alliance with Troon Golf, the world's largest upscale golf course management, development and marketing company.
- Staff Report
- Published: 23:12 August 25, 2008
Dubai: Abu Dhabi-based Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) has sealed a strategic technical services and operations alliance with Troon Golf, the world's largest upscale golf course management, development and marketing company. The alliance has been tactfully formulated to drive a 'best-in-class' golf destinations network encompassing the entire emirate of Abu Dhabi.
"We are currently designing a compelling golf development programme which will add further credibility to the emirate's sports destination proposition. The programme, which we hope to announce in detail in the not too distant future, will result in some of the finest facilities on par with the world's best and will substantially enhance Abu Dhabi's golfing credentials," said TDIC chief executive Lee Tabler.
"With a portfolio of over 200 courses worldwide, including Scotland's famed Ailsa course at Turnberry, home to next year's Open Championship, Troon Golf has the expertise to assist the delivery of our golfing facilities." The alliance is aimed at ensuring that the portfolio of TDIC courses currently being constructed or planned are developed and operated to the very highest industry standards delivering a world-class experience to the local, regional and global golfing community.
TDIC already has its own significant golf credentials. It owns the Troon Golf managed Abu Dhabi Golf Club, home to the annual European Tour-backed Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, and is developing the Abu Dhabi Golf Course Hotel, Residences and Spa destination alongside the club
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