The first thought that crossed my mind upon hearing this news was the rising popularity of train travel among luxury travelers. It's fascinating to learn that this mode of travel is becoming an increasingly significant part of the…
Almost a year ago, I composed the list of TOP10 online tee time booking solutions for Portugal and Spain. The article received many comments and feedback. Among the comments, I found a very legitimate one, namely, where are…
I think there are at least two common motivations among the 4 bidders (Spain, Italy, Germany and Austria) for the 2022 Ryder Cup: golf enthusiasm and promoting their country (as a country of investment, tourism destination etc.). The…
Wow, can you believe it’s already been ten amazing years? It feels like just yesterday when I met the inspiring Elisa Gaudet (Founder of Women's Golf Day) at the PGA Show in Orlando back in 2015! She was…
There are many opportunities for golf courses to use less water, and numerous potential benefits can be achieved by doing so. The sport of golf is currently experiencing substantial growth; however, it faces significant challenges related to water…
Prepare for an exhilarating second half of the week as the DP World Tour's Porsche Singapore Classic returns - for the 2nd time- to the Classic Course at Laguna National Golf Resort Club. Scheduled for March 20 to…
The transition to electric vehicles in the EU is facing challenges. Italy and Germany seek support from other EU member states to advocate for relaxing the EU targets for reducing car CO2 emissions. They are also pushing to…
Over the past three years, NexxChange, an Austrian golf club management software company, has progressively expanded its market presence in Europe through strategic acquisitions and partnerships: 2021 - acquired the Dutch E-Golf4U; 2023- partnered with UGolf Bluegreen, Europe's…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, affluent purchasers prefer larger, more private indoor spaces as they devote more time to their residences. They are again embracing the gated community and private club model, including country, yacht, and golf clubs.…
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…
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,…
It's only 101 days left until the much-anticipated 2023 Ryder Cup takes place at the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club. Back in May, I mentioned that Hilton was selected as the worldwide partner for the 2023 Ryder…
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…
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…
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…
I am unfortunate to start the week with this news. Tom Weiskopf passed away on August 20th at the age of 79. Winner of 16 PGA TOUR titles, Tom Weiskopf was a prolific golf course designer/co-designer, responsible for 70-plus…
I prefer those pro-am golf tournaments, where I can not only enjoy the golf tournament itself and the services of the hosting golf club, but also the local culture. A golf tournament hosted by a colorful and exciting…
I may be one of those who affirm the importance of authentic immersion and ‘Instagramability’ when picking a golf travel destination. Probably, because of the long lockdown I am looking for opportunities for relaxation and escaping from urban…
If I count correctly, Antognolla Golf is the twelfth Italian GEO Certified golf club! Antognolla Golf has: Met the required certification criteria for sustainable golf operations.Successfully completed the official third-party verification process.Successfully passed the final evaluation by GEO…
Before I share with you GreenClub’s latest new business win (Roganstown Hotel & Country Club) let's see what are the top sustainability trends in 2021. I see the following 5 sustainability trends golf clubs should follow: Decarbonisation of…