18 entries: "Costa Navarino"

Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino_Beachfront

Which new Costa Navarino offer should I try in 2023?

By: 2023. 02. 16.

Costa Navarino has always tried to impress us. Just think of their 4 golf courses, five-star hotels, luxury private residences, etc. As a father of a three-year-old son, I am of course primarily interested in family programs and…

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Are you ready to try the new W Costa Navarino Hotel?

By: 2022. 07. 26.

In January, I already told you about the opening of the W Costa Navarino hotel this year. The launch of the hotel will be on August 11. It will be the first W Hotel in Greece. Before I share…

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What new assignments have Troon International won from Costa Navarino?

By: 2022. 06. 28.

Troon, through its Troon International division, has been engaged at The Bay and The Dunes courses since inception. Until now, Troon International has only provided golf operations service to Costa Navarino. The range of services will be expanded…

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How does Mandarin Oriental define wellness at Costa Navarino?

By: 2022. 02. 14.

A year ago, McKinsey estimated the global wellness market at more than $1.5 trillion, with annual growth of 5 to 10%.  Their explanation was people are keen on spending on their personal wellness. The wellness economy fell by…

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W Costa Navarino is inspired by the region’s traditional residential areas

By: 2022. 01. 17.

I’m reading the 2022 hotel trends right now. That’s why I’m very curious about how well Costa Navarino’s new hotel, W Costa Navarino, meets the latest hotel trends. W Hotels is one of the luxury hotel chains of…

Costa Navarino Bay Course clubhouse at sunset

Can Costa Navarino keep its sustainability principles?

By: 2019. 07. 09.

Sustainability and environment committed golf club management is not just an option, but a fundamental, mandatory principle. Today it is not enough to achieve the Golf Environment Organization's OnCourse Certificate. When you are renovating your clubhouse or building…

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What makes 25-year-old Kauri Cliffs so popular?

By: 2024. 09. 16.

A few days ago, I emphasized the remarkable growth of luxury tourism and hospitality in the global tourism industry. It’s imperative to recognize that luxury travelers encompass a diverse and multifaceted demographic rather than a homogenous group. During…

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DETAILS achieved their first success with Dom Pedro Golf Vilamoura!

By: 2024. 05. 16.

Arrow Global, a leading European vertically integrated asset manager, acquired three Vilamoura hotels – Dom Pedro Portobelo, Dom Pedro Marina, and Dom Pedro Vilamoura – along with five flagship Vilamoura golf courses – Old Course, Pinhal, Laguna, Millennium,…

Mark Chapelski Troon International

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…

La Cala Resort clubhouse interior with greens

Would you share the renewed La Cala Resort clubhouse interior on Instagram?

By: 2023. 03. 13.

We might assume that high-end golf resorts like the La Cala Resort (a 4-star golf resort in Spain) would adopt sooner the latest interior design trends in the hospitality industry. What is this about? Here I would highlight…

Golf Genius International Year in Review 2022

Did Golf Genius International exceed its brave business goals in 2022?

By: 2023. 01. 27.

In December 2021, at the GCMA 2021 Conference, I was very pleased when Golf Genius initiated an influencer marketing cooperation with me. Golf Genius was one of my several new clients in 2022. I believe it is essential…

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What is left out of upgrading La Cala’s iconic clubhouse area?

By: 2022. 05. 30.

La Cala, the 4-star golf resort in Spain, has just completed the upgrade of its clubhouse area. I dared to think that resort owners and managers will take advantage of the opportunity to apply solutions that improve specific…

Abu Dhabi Golf Club clubhouse

How smart will be the enhanced clubhouse of the Abu Dhabi Golf Club?

By: 2021. 09. 28.

You must have heard that Aldar Properties sold the Abu Dhabi Golf Club Complex for $49 million in 2020. The new owner is a financial investor. Following new ownership at the start of 2021, the Club is now…

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When will Navarino Hills’ 36-holes be ready for the game?

By: 2021. 05. 31.

The developers of the two golf courses at Navarino Hills are promising to be ready in spring 2022. At this moment, 70% of the golf courses are ready. As we got used to at the other golf courses…

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Who are the winners of the 20th annual IAGTO Awards?

By: 2019. 10. 21.

The 20th annual IAGTO Awards has just ended. It is time, to sum up, the winners and the possible future golf tourism trends. This year's votes were polled from IAGTO's 700+ golf tour operators in 63 countries. To…

Abu Dhabi Golf Club

What are the new golf destination promotion techniques in 2017?

By: 2017. 08. 09.

Troon International has recently sealed a partnership with leading golf tour operators Golfbreaks.com, Your Golf Travel and golf.extra, to increase visibility and encourage more golfers than ever to venues within its world-class golf course portfolio. Properties in the…

How can Troon exploit German golf tourism?

By: 2016. 04. 18.

There is a golf country in Europe that despite its size and purchasing power we hardly hear about her. The country is Germany. Germany is the #2 golf country in Europe (639,137 golfers; 15% of European golfers), not far…

Troon won in 8 categories at the 2nd Annual World Golf Awards

By: 2015. 11. 09.

This weekend (5th-8th November) was held the full-3 day World Golf Awards program at the Conrad Algarve (it is the 2nd year in a row that the event is held in this luxury Algarve hotel). World Travel Awards celebrated earlier…