Monaco Tourism partnered with Standard Chartered South Asia Golf Tournament
All India, 19th December 2014: Monaco Government Tourist & Convention Bureau partnered with Standard Chartered South Asia Golf Tournament 2014. This tournament was completed over two days at the Aamby Valley Golf Resort on December 6 followed by the second day at Oxford Golf Resorts, Pune.
Monaco Government Tourist & Convention Bureau is targeting top end urban aspirational class with good disposable income and MICE & Golf segment from India. Monaco is home of the F1 Grand Prix and the playground to Europe’s rich and famous; this tiny principality has many temptations for the lucky travellers. The travellers can enjoy a round of golf at the prestigious Monte-Carlo Golf Club which is an 18-hole golf course in an idyllic setting between the sea and the mountains.
The Monte-Carlo Golf Club is a green paradise which is surrounded by blue at 900 metres above sea level. It is nestled between the French and Italian Riviera which offers guaranteed pure enjoyment and total relaxation.
This tournament was the right opportunity to target the niche segment and the country has been putting its best foot forward to attract and support golf & business groups from various industries in India.
The South Asian tournament, hosted to leading corporate heads and industry specialists from around the sub-continent. Leaders of the corporate world from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and around India came together for this nascent fixture on the golfing calendar.
The 100 players consisting of various corporate dignitaries competed in the Stable ford points format over 18 holes on the first day in three handicap categories to determine the Corporate Champions of South Asia.
Among the big corporate participants who were present for the tournament were Sunil Kaushal, Regional Chief Executive, India and South Asia, Standard Chartered Bank; Ananth Venkat, MD, Standard Chartered Bank; Shyam Mani, CEO, Tata Motors Finance; Ranjit Yadav, President, Tata Motors; Tarun Rai, CEO, Worldwide Media; Jayashanker Jayaraman, Accenture, MD.
The mega grand prize which was given to the lucky winner was a trip to Monaco. The lucky winner who bagged the trip was Asheesh Mohta, Blackstone, Principal.
About Monaco:
Monaco is one of the world’s most desirable destinations with over 300 days of sunshine a year and mild temperatures, it celebrates with enthusiasm the arts, culture, sumptuous cuisine, spas, beautiful surroundings, spectacular landscapes and high-adrenaline activities like the Formula One Grand Prix, casino gaming, land and water sports and exciting nightlife.
Tourists will be more than happy enjoying luxurious accommodation, family restaurants and exceptional landscape in Monte Carlo. This charming destination adds that magnificence experience to your holiday which everyone dreams for. The place is gorgeously clean, the hotels are a marvel, the people are beautiful and the food is delicious. There are wonderful restaurants, shops, attractions, coast, nightlife, sports facilities and culture all within walking distance. You can have a fulfilling romantic experience with the world class spas, set in gorgeous surroundings and offering a variety of therapies and treatments from around the world.
For further details please contact:
Monaco Government Tourist Bureau – India
C/o TRAC Representations India Pvt. Ltd
Akanksha Sharma | 011 22312294, 9873812364 | Email: pr@tracrep.com
