I have the impression that the luxury property market is doing well despite the uncertainty, stubborn inflation, interest rate gyrations, etc. Amidst changing times, traditional buyers continue to seek the serenity of waterfront luxury and the peacefulness of…
Have you ever tried to find the connections between being highly ranked and golf revenue growth? What I know is that such rankings on the most important golf magazines' lists are good reasons to raise prices. At the…
By hosting the Aramco Team Series, round three - Ladies European Tour event - La Reserva Club is trying to provide additional proof that its golf course (Cabell B. Robinson design) meets the highest standards. Hosting such a high-end…
I have got an impression, as the pandemic eases, we will be very much looking for single-family homes, private outdoor space, and enough room to work remotely. This is likely to boost luxury home sales in 2021. Smadar…
Probably you have already heard that luxury hotels are starting to offer private jet concierge service to their guests. Four Seasons (in cooperation with NetJets) for instance, launched its private jet service in 2015. You will find also…
I think it is fair to say that we have not had a bad time so far at the La Reserva Club, Sotogrande (Spain). The La Reserva Club is the leisure component of La Reserva de Sotogrande gated residential…
Here are the latest stay-and-play packages that SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort Hotel has to offer. I will write the most important details you need to know below. The headline act of the new collection of packages…
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…
One of the ways to build trust and interest in a golf club is to offer highly personalized and relevant experiences. It is absolutely imperative to have a deep understanding of your potential guests' expectations, needs, and goals.…
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…
Not surprisingly, you are happy to read more about the offers of the Sotogrande. It is fair to say that in 2021 we were looking for: Sustainable spaces - we care much more about the spaces in which…
Last time I asked Chris Duffy CMDip about the challenges of golf club committees & boards. His article was so popular among golf club managers that I thought to interview him this time. Since his article, Chris Duffy…
The Spanish destination La Finca Resort has been undertaken an extensive renovation project. The resort has got a new management team consists of former La Manga Club management members: Brendan Dwyer (General Manager), Luke Murphy (Commercial Director) and…
With Troon having recently announced their partnership in the Middle East with Yas Links Abu Dhabi, the number of properties that they oversee in this region has reached 17, a truly impressive figure. If we look more specifically…
Many things come to our mind when we hear Costa Rica except golf. It is not a big surprise since there are only 8 golf clubs in this country. One of them is Reserva Conchal Golf club and…
Since I read the article in the Financial Times last year about golf resort living and golf tourism, I was really curious to know the opinion of Cristobal Guerrero, the managing director of Las Colinas Golf & Country Club.…
In March I wrote about Hotel Reserva del Higuerón's agreement with Hilton Worldwide. This agreement was reached at the last Internationale Tourismus-Börse Berlin (ITB Berlin). As I wrote, Hotel Reserva del Higuerón will be rebranded to DoubleTree by Hilton Resort &…
Hotel Reserva del Higuerón has just announced that they signed an agreement with Hilton Worldwide to become the first Hilton branded resort on Spain's Costa del Sol. The rebranded name of the resort will be DoubleTree by Hilton Resort &…
When I first read about the "adults only" program at THB Reserva del Higuerón, something else came to my mind. Actually this is about holiday without kids. What is the hotel staff for, if not for providing relaxing…
Let me share with you some of my reservations and worries about golf club improvements. I think all of us want to hit his golf ball as far as he can and to finish the game with as…