50 entries: PGA Catalunya Resort

PGA Catalunya Resort - Celler Mas Hereu_vine planting

How could PGA Catalunya Resort utilize wine tourism trends?

By: 2017. 08. 11.

Did you hear that PGA Catalunya Resort will have a new, on-site vineyard? The Celler Mas Hereu, will eventually see the European Tour Destination produce its own wine. The idea of combining wine and golf is not totally a new…

Is the new hotel of PGA Catalunya Resort attractive?

By: 2016. 07. 14.

Probably you remember, that in last May, I wrote about that the PGA Catalunya Resort will add a new 5-star hotel, the Hotel Camiral in June following an investment of €33 million. So from now on, we can enjoy the…

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Impressive superintendent career at PGA Catalunya Resort

By: 2017. 02. 09.

PGA Catalunya Resort has appointed David Bataller as its new Director of Golf Operations. This could be a regular career news, but I think it is worth to understand what kind of achievement is this for both sides. David…

How can PGA Catalunya Resort’s new hotel inspire you?

By: 2016. 05. 26.

Early this year, I have already written about that the PGA Catalunya Resort has enhanced its portfolio of rental properties by over 70% to include a larger mix of luxurious family houses, golf-fronted semi-detached villas. Most recently, PGA Catalunya Resort…

What is PGA Catalunya Resort’s luxurious Airbnb solution like?

By: 2016. 02. 29.

Do we prefer more personal travel experiences over those provided by large hotel or travel companies? In 2015, more than 40 million people used the home rental service of Airbnb in 190 countries. I don't think PGA Catalunya Resort will be hurt…

Why do British golf tourists prefer PGA Catalunya Resort?

By: 2015. 08. 02.

Last year PGA Catalunya Resort was awarded as '2015 Golf Resort of the Year for Europe' by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO). Now PGA Catalunya Resort proves that they have not received the recognition in…

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How does Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort embrace the wellbeing trends?

By: 2022. 04. 19.

After two years of isolation, we really need to recharge ourselves physically and mentally. Health became a top priority for many consumers, among them golfers too. I see more and more golf resorts are turning into golf &…

La Finca Resort restaurant after renovation

How will La Finca Resort welcome us at the end of the month?

By: 2020. 07. 09.

Probably you have already heard of the 6 million Euro investment of La Finca Resort. In my previous post, I have already highlighted some elements of this project: Thorough development work has been carried out at the resort,…

PGA Catalunya Resort - The Club Café

How do you imagine PGA Catalunya’s renewed Club Café?

By: 2018. 04. 23.

The famous interior designer Lazaro Rosa-Violán returned to PGA Catalunya Resort to create something great after the successful design project of the Hotel Camiral. He is considered to be a fashionable interior designer. It seems like that not only the Hotel…

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Will Amendoeira Golf Resort reap the laurels at the EGTA?

By: 2018. 02. 13.

None of the golf resorts and golf clubs can sit on their laurels when customer trust and credibility are at stake. Even the most shrewd golfer and golf tourist pay attention to such social proofs like the World Golf…

Hotel Quinta da Marinha Resort tries to break sameness

By: 2016. 09. 16.

The Hotel Quinta da Marinha Resort, in Cascais, Lisbon, is celebrating in these days its 30th position in Golf World's inaugural Top 100 Golf Resorts in Continental Europe ranking. This is a nice achievement for a niche operator like the Onyria Golf…

How could the Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa be successful?

By: 2016. 06. 02.

Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has just opened its new Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa in Portugal close to the leading golf courses i the Algarve and a 15-minute drive from Portimão and an hour from Faro International Airport. These are…

Las Colinas Golf is shortlisted for the Golf Resort Award

By: 2014. 05. 30.

Last year PGA Catalunya Resort was the lucky Spanish golf club to win at the European Property Awards as the best golf development in Europe. At this time Las Colinas Golf & Country Club is close to win the…

Agustin Garcia - New Chief Business DIrector Lumine Golf & Beach Club

What will the future bring for Lumine Golf & Beach Club?

By: 2020. 04. 07.

Some of us have already heard that the Lumine Golf & Beach Club has got a new Chief Business Director: Agustin Garcia Pascual. He replaced Calle Carlsson who moves on after 10 years at the resort. He joins…

Pinal Golf Course golfing holiday destination

TOP16 golfing holiday destination for families in Portugal & Spain

By: 2019. 07. 03.

How many of you have concrete golf holiday plans and ideas for this summer? Are you planning a golfing holiday with the kids or even with grandparents? Yes, with kids! I can ensure you here right at the…

portugal wine regions map

Where to play golf in Portugal’s famous wine regions?

By: 2019. 05. 01.

Recently, I had to realize that with my friends and family members, we talk quite a lot about the great Portuguese wines. These discussions usually start with mentioning the wine region of Porto or Madeira. Soon I understood…

Cannot skip Portugal golf tourism

The surprising growth of Portuguese & Spanish golf tourism

By: 2019. 03. 06.

My Portuguese friend, Carlos Ferreira (owner of Tee Times Golf Agency) wrote me a few weeks ago about an almost 30% growth in the number of played rounds among his clients between the periods of November 2017 –…

Content marketing

How can golf clubs be smart in content marketing?

By: 2019. 02. 11.

Let’s clear at the beginning what is not content marketing. It is not a tactic/one-time campaign or channel. It is about: consistently putting relevant and valuable content in front of the right people at the right moment;the creation…

The Fountaingrove Golf Club a private golf club

How will The Fountaingrove Club revive?

By: 2019. 01. 16.

Do you remember the Tubbs Fire of October 2017? It was, at the time, the most destructive wildfire in California history, burning parts of Napa, Sonoma, but The Fountaingrove Club as well. The fire destroyed 5,643 structures in…

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How is the new Caddy Rooms is leveraging technology?

By: 2018. 02. 08.

I see many interesting technologies and digital solutions are entering into to the hospitality industry (e.g. Pebble Beach Company's virtual concierge service in cooperation with IBM Watson). This is why I wanted to scrutinize PGA Catalunya Resort's new…