Golf Tourism

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How to build extra revenues by partnering with Clubs to Hire?

By: 2023. 09. 07.

The travel industry has made a remarkable recovery after facing challenging times caused by the recent pandemic. Both leisure and business travel are growing similarly, depicting a positive trend in the industry. The year 2022 witnessed a significant…

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What kind of golf course should Tom Doak design for La Zagaleta to impress golfers?

By: 2023. 08. 24.

Luxury in 2023 is more about aspiration, connection to life events, a moment in time, or lifestyle. Aspirations are diversifying, and golf clubs/resorts must attract new customers while catering to the existing customer base. Bain says the global…

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How much does the Golf Genius and Vamoos partnership simplify golf travel?

By: 2023. 08. 23.

One of the things people do not forget is how you made them feel when they interacted with them. There is an interesting debate about if convenience is part of customer service or the customer experience available, for…

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How does Mark Chapleski see the state of the international golf industry?

By: 2023. 08. 03.

Mark Chapleski, Troon Executive Vice President, has just retired at the end of July following 24 years of service with the golf and club management business. Since 2017 he has overseen the expansion of Troon’s international portfolio to…

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How does the Cape Kidnappers Golf Course celebrate its 20th anniversary?

By: 2023. 08. 01.

We can be grateful to the late legendary hedge fund manager and multi-billionaire Julian Robertson for the development of the Cape Kidnappers Golf Course (design: Tom Doak). It is not a surprise that Top100golfcourses.com ranked Cape Kidnappers Golf Course as…

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Would you add the Royal County Down to the roster of Open venues?

By: 2023. 07. 25.

Your Golf Travel asked 550 golfers recently which golf club they would add to the roster of Open venues. The following made it to the top four: Kingsbarns (13%), Royal Porthcawl (13%), Royal Dornoch (20%), Royal County Down…

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The VIYA rewards app by Dubai Golf has a worldwide reach now.

By: 2023. 06. 27.

I see that the recent pandemic has had an impact on loyalty programs in the golf tourism industry too. I see the change in that from now we should focus on ensuring that our golf tourists get real…

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How does Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort interpret the concept of a luxury golf resort?

By: 2023. 06. 21.

The concept of luxury has taken on a new meaning since the latest pandemic. That's why I'm curious how the concept of a luxury golf resort is interpreted at Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort. I interviewed Augusto Orsini,…

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How has Kauri Cliffs Residences addressed the rise in demand?

By: 2023. 06. 20.

The Kauri Cliffs Residences are so impressive how they struck the perfect balance between comfort and luxury. I am so impressed by the cozy and inviting rooms while still feeling incredibly luxurious. The owners recognized the architectural significance…

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How to have a great holiday with your family at Antognolla Golf Club?

By: 2023. 06. 15.

As a golfing parent, I also think a lot about where to take my family on a golfing holiday. Many of my friends are looking for opportunities how to spend more time with their loved ones. They are…

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Do you know what you win if you’re a World Corporate Golf Challenge Licensee?

By: 2023. 06. 13.

When searching for "golf tournaments" on Google, there are 19 million results that appear. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that many of these results are quite similar and unremarkable. Travel + Leisure found: "If 2022 was…

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With what golf holiday package does Apes Hill tempt us to Barbados?

By: 2023. 06. 01.

The last time I wrote about the Apes Hill golf course (7041 yards, par-72, 18 holes) designed by Ron Kirby, I was very impressed with his work. Last December, I could only report that the Apes Hill golf…

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What will Hilton offer as the Worldwide Partner of the 2023 Ryder Cup?

By: 2023. 05. 31.

I am suspicious of this great silence around the 2023 Ryder Cup (from 25 September to 1 October 2023, at the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, just outside Rome.). Does it seem to you too? Are the…

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Why is Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort joining the exclusive Autograph Collection brand?

By: 2023. 05. 26.

The Autograph Collection hotel brand of Marriott International was launched in 2009. It is one of the 3 soft brands from Marriott International, the others being Design Hotels and Tribute Portfolio, both inherited as part of the merger…

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How does Quinta do Lago automate online tee time bookings to improve efficiency?

By: 2023. 05. 22.

The tour operator sector is probably the most behind technologically. A recent survey by Arival of more than 3,500 businesses found that more than half of day tour operators are still not using an online booking system. This is not efficient for…

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What benefits will the new padel courts provide to La Cala Resort?

By: 2023. 05. 19.

It's unbelievable how rapidly the popularity of padel is growing. Gradually, it will be difficult to imagine modern golf clubs and golf resorts without padel courts. Am I correct? Am I exaggerating? What is certain is that according…

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What striking can Forbes Advisor show about the best European golf destinations?

By: 2023. 05. 18.

The Forbes Advisor made an attempt to rank European golf destinations based on new and not-so-new criteria: number and quality of courses, value for money, green fees, courses that are ranked as world-class, and annual sunshine, and rainfall. …

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What to expect in the 2nd phase of INFINITUM’s real estate project?

By: 2023. 05. 11.

INFINITUM has begun the sale of 119 exclusive homes in the second phase an ambitious real-estate project. The development - which begins construction this month – will be comprised of 34 terraced and semi-detached villas, 4 detached villas,…

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What golf tournament is coming to Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in May?

By: 2023. 05. 08.

I'm a little surprised that I haven't written about Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in the last 14 years. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club was designed by Brian Curley and Fred Couples in 2002. All this despite the…

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Why would the IAGTO European Convention return to Marbella in 2024?

By: 2023. 05. 04.

IAGTO's flagship event, the IAGTO European Convention (IEC) was held in Marbella in Andalucía’s Costa del Sol from 24-26 April 2023. The three-day event was attended by 634 delegates from 46 countries, making it IAGTO’s largest and most…