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,…
The Millenium Hospitality has acquired 90,000 square meters for 33.2 million Euros in the estate known as La Hacienda de San Roque in 2019. Today it is called La Hacienda Alcaidesa Links Golf Resort. With this acquisition Millenium…
If we think about it more, we can easily realize how challenging it is to meet the needs of luxury golf tourists / travelers. Before I would detail the ambitious £25m investment of Dundonald Links to revamp their…
The Andalucían property market represents 20% of the Spanish property market. When we are talking about the Andalucían property market, we cannot neglect the overseas tourism market. The final total of foreign tourists was 12,079,071 in 2019. This…
Early this week I had been on a FAM trip to Oaks Prague (Czech Republic). Before I would share my impressions and thoughts about the golf resort it is interesting to understand the needs and expectations of affluent…
If you ask me to list Japanese golf club brands then these brands come to my mind: Honma Golf (since 1958)Mizuno (since 1933), Miura (since 1957),Vega Golf andMajesty Golf. In my mind Japanese golf clubs are in mainly…
Would you believe that Auckland saw a 63% growth in million-dollar-plus sales thanks to strong international and local demand? Some real estate analysts say that there is a connection between the growth of Auckland real estate sales and…
In January 2022, I could report that Troon had won the Wilderness Club management duties. Escalante Golf, one of the nation’s premier owners and operators of golf courses and private clubs, added the 550-acre Wilderness Club in Montana…
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…
It appears to me that Troon has successfully acquired 7 distinct companies within the past five years: Cliff Drysdale Tennis, Indigo Golf Partners, RealFood, Peter Burwash International, appliedgolf, ICON Management Services, Green Golf Partners. Most recently, Troon acquired…
I have been keeping an eye on the progress of The Cabot Collection for a while now. I'm interested in how they select their locations, golf course designers, and other aspects of their business. As part of my…
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…
The Kelly Ranch Golf Club is all set to become Texas' 908th golf course, opening its doors in 2025. The $100 million Kelly Ranch Golf Club - by Escalante Golf - is located on 240 acres of rugged rolling…
I have got the impression that Rosewood Hotels & Resorts (30 hotels at this moment & 24 under construction) is intentionally looking for properties away from tourist epicenters. One of the elements of the formula for luxury hotels…
For a considerable time, I have been underscoring the significance of social proof as a central tool for attaining trust, soliciting interest, and ultimately boosting sales. In light of this, I will refrain from repeating myself. If you…
I've attended a few IGTM events and heard much about Morocco as a golf destination. It's piqued my interest! I even had the chance to report on Assoufid Golf Club and Atalayoun Golf Resort. Last week, I met…
New Zealand's natural beauty and unique culture are set to attract a record-breaking 4.9 million tourists in 2023 (Source: MBIE). Australia remains the largest source of tourists to New Zealand, accounting for approximately 40% of all visitors. Are…
The Cabot Collection, developer and operator of luxury resort and residential golf destinations, has found a jaw-dropping location for its new property - Cabot Revelstoke - in Revelstoke. It is their second property in Canada after Cabot Links…
Te Arai Links' Managing Director, Jim Rohrstaff, proudly announced in a February interview for Golf Business Monitor that Tom Doak had been commissioned to design the North Course. Tom Doak's new masterpiece will open for play on October…
Luxury in 2023 is more about aspiration, connection to life events, a moment in time, or lifestyle. Aspirations are diversifying. Discovering how an exclusive private golf club like La Zagaleta can benefit from the changing luxury industry and golf club business is…