Watch the highlights from the 7th GTE Convention below.
GTE Convention 2026 at Saunton Sands. Video by Destination 18, filmed by Josh Tucker.
A Fully Booked Convention on the North Devon Coast
The GTE Convention took place on 20–21 July 2026 at Saunton Sands Hotel, and demand was exceptionally strong.
Held on the spectacular North Devon coast, the 7th GTE Convention once again brought together golf clubs, resorts, destinations, hotels, tour operators and industry partners from the UK and overseas. With delegate numbers intentionally capped to maintain the quality of networking and discussion, the event was fully booked.
Saunton Sands provided a combination of dramatic coastal setting, outstanding hospitality and proximity to world-class links golf at Saunton and Royal North Devon Golf Clubs. It was the perfect backdrop for meaningful business conversations, relaxed networking and shared experiences both on and off the course.
What the 2026 Programme Offered
The 2026 programme built on the success of previous conventions, offering:
- Curated networking with senior decision-makers
- Insightful industry discussions and destination updates
- Opportunities to develop new partnerships and strengthen existing ones
- A strong social programme designed to encourage genuine connection
With growing international interest and repeat attendance from many long-standing partners, the Convention continues to go from strength to strength.
Next Up: GTE Convention 2027 at Formby Hall
Planning is already underway for the GTE Convention 2027 at Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa. Anyone interested in attending or sponsoring is encouraged to register their interest as soon as possible.
For the full story of the 2026 Convention, read The GTE Convention Itself: Seminars, Speed Dating and a Gala Dinner to Remember, Arriving at Saunton Sands and A Tale of Two Destinations: Devon and South Carolina.
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Saunton Sands.
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