78 entries: Dubai

Dubai Creek Resort 18th hole

Would you rank the Dubai Creek Resort as the world’s #43 best golf resort?

By: 2024. 02. 22.

I am really curious about the criteria(s) by which Golf World ranks the different resorts worldwide! It is widely acknowledged that awards and recognition serve as a means of external validation for the quality and performance of a…

Hero Dubai Desert Classic a GEO Certified Tournament

How did the Hero Dubai Desert Classic achieve GEO Certified Tournament status?

By: 2023. 08. 17.

It is becoming increasingly common to hear about golf clubs achieving GEO Certified status, but we hear very little about golf tournaments achieving the same GEO Certified Tournament status. Why have only 18 international golf tournaments - Hero…

Dubai Golf VIYA cashback lifestyle rewards app Home Page Offers

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…

Race to Dubai European Tour Martin Kaymer Rolex

Race to Dubai Rankings Presented by Rolex vs sports sponsorship trends

By: 2020. 12. 11.

I see the coronavirus has triggered changes in sports sponsorship as well. The organizers of the Race to Dubai (of course other golf tournaments too), but also its sponsors like Rolex have to face and embrace the changes…

OMEGA Dubai Moonlight Classic - Faldo design

Because the night belongs to the OMEGA Dubai Moonlight Classic

By: 2020. 10. 08.

When I heard of this year's OMEGA Dubai Moonlight Classic, somehow Bruce Springsteen's song came to my mind: "Because the night belongs to lovers / Because the night belongs to lust / Because the night belongs to lovers…

The Track Meydan Golf Daytime

How can The Track Meydan expand its market in Dubai?

By: 2017. 11. 10.

A few years ago I asked you whether would you share your golf club membership with your friends and what is the possibility of creating shareable golf club membership offers. What I found at The Track, Meydan Golf (Peter…

GolfinDubai.com logo

How could GolfinDubai.com be more effective?

By: 2017. 05. 10.

At the beginning of this week, Dubai unveiled at the Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) in Danang, Vietnam, a new website the GolfinDubai.com to enhance awareness of the world-leading, premium golf destination. The new website is covering in one place…

There will be no shortage of golf carts at The Address Montgomerie Dubai

By: 2015. 06. 19.

The 18 hole, par 72 championship golf course The Address Montgomerie Dubai (managed by Troon) has just announced that they are expanding the golf cart fleet with 100 ClubCar Precedent i2L vehicles. At the same week Hydroturf International…

Søren Kjeldsen won the 2015 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open

By: 2015. 06. 02.

Søren Kjeldsen won on Sunday the 2015 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open held at the Royal County Down Golf Course, in Newcastle, Northern Ireland. This was his 4th European Tour International Schedule victory. Thanks to his great game he moved to 105th in…

‘Your Race to Dubai’ match play challenge in the multiscreen world

By: 2015. 03. 21.

Today device usage is driven by and depend on context (time, location, goals and attitude). One device is no longer able to control all of our attention. 70% of us are using TV+smartphone together. Another typical multiscreen usage…

Porsche Singapore Classic logo

What will make the 2024 Porsche Singapore Classic so memorable?

By: 2024. 01. 10.

In the year 2024, it is hoped that the organizers of golf tournaments will place a greater emphasis on sustainable practices and align sports marketing strategies with social responsibility. Achieving this objective would require a concerted effort on…

Jumeirah Golf Estates DP World Tour Championship - Day One

What lessons can we derive from Jumeirah Golf Estates’ investments in sustainability?

By: 2023. 11. 17.

It is gratifying to observe that the golf industry has seen an increase in sustainability success stories as of late. Such instances of environmental stewardship are a testament to the industry's growing consciousness of its impact on the…

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…

Mark Chapelski Troon International

What can Mark Chapleski be proud of during his 24 years at Troon International?

By: 2023. 04. 26.

I have enjoyed Troon's & Troon International's trust almost since the start of Golf Business Monitor in 2009. Thanks to them, I got to know many golf industry best practices. Adopting a 'growth mindset' is one of the…

Al Zorah 16th Hole London Golf Club partner

How much will impress London Golf Club members the ‘The Race to Al Zorah’ competition?

By: 2023. 03. 24.

Golfers' expectations are increasing regarding golf club membership. What can golf clubs do beyond golf experience personalization to impress their members? What type of event can really impress golfers and be competitive with other experiences? The usual partnership…

59club Emirates Golf Club winner 2022

59club Service Excellence Awards: Who to watch out for in the MEA & Asia region?

By: 2023. 03. 13.

If you would ask me to single out one customer experience strategy that is really working well in the last couple of years, then it would be convenience. It is all about if your customer can do business…

Al Zorah Golf Club GEO Certified

How did Al Zorah Golf Club achieve GEO Certification?

By: 2022. 11. 15.

Sustainable golf course operations are not a marketing gimmick anymore. It is a strategic imperative. At the same time, a matter of survival, and a customer obsession enabler as well as an integral part of business risk. Some…

Troon International Infographic_Leader Movements 2022

Who has Troon International promoted to leadership positions internally?

By: 2022. 09. 13.

This year we can see an interesting HR trend globally. Namely, the increase in internal career moves. HR professionals really like this solution. When golf clubs a struggling to retain their best talents in various fields and the…

La Hacienda Alcaidesa Links Golf Resort golf course

Who should La Hacienda Alcaidesa Links Golf Resort choose as its hotel partner?

By: 2022. 09. 05.

In February I shared with you that Millenium Hospitality - listed on the MAB since the 4th of July 2019 - acquired 90,000 square meters for 33.2 million Euros in the estate known as La Hacienda de San Roque in 2019. Today…

Al Hamra Golf Club 3rd Hole

The European Tour has chosen Al Hamra Golf Club to host one of its tournaments

By: 2021. 10. 25.

Last time I was able to tell you that the Al Hamra Golf Club (managed by Troon International) became the first golf club in the entire Middle East region to go fully plastic-free. The Al Hamra Golf Club’s next big…