Tag: Algarve

John Deere Old Course Vilamoura exclusive partnership

John Deere is the exclusive golf machinery supplier of the Old Course in Vilamoura

By: 2025. 04. 16.

DETAILS, a hospitality and sports platform owned by Arrow Global, believes that improving facilities and enhancing the customer experience offer significant growth opportunities. With this strategy, DETAILS also aims to solidify its status as one of the leading…

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Vilamoura Golf courses have achieved both GEO Certification & Biosphere Certification!

By: 2025. 03. 21.

I want to see more golf clubs and resorts incorporating ESG into their core business strategy. Sustainability is no longer an optional consideration for golf clubs and resorts! According to a report by Booking.com, 83% of travelers (including…

Vilamoura Sports Center by DETAILS Algarve Portugal

Isn’t the Algarve concerned about the pitfalls of overtourism?

By: 2025. 01. 09.

Have you ever noticed how often our friends mention skipping certain cities or vacation spots just because they worry about the crowds? Despite the benefits of increased tourism, residents are directly experiencing its downsides, too. A Hotelbeds study…

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How should Salgados Golf Club spend €3.2 million to enhance the golf experience?

By: 2024. 12. 18.

If the reviews on Leadcourses.com are to be believed (average rating 7.5/10), the golf club really needs improvement. Salgados Golf Club in Algarve, Portugal, has just announced a €3.2 million facility renovation initiative, including upgrades to its 18-hole golf course and golf…

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Where is the Portuguese design hidden in The Old Course’s clubhouse at Vilamoura?

By: 2024. 10. 10.

In 2018, I presented at the Share Algarve conference in Vilamoura and stayed at the Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort. The hotel's incorporation of local culture and Portuguese design into its architecture and proximity to the Dom Pedro Victoria…

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What improvements would you make to the Old Course at Dom Pedro Golf Vilamoura?

By: 2024. 07. 10.

The Old Course at Dom Pedro Golf Vilamoura is probably the most popular of the Dom Pedro Golf venues. During these months, the golf club undergoes an extensive renovation. In 2018, when I spoke at the Share Algarve…

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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,…

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Why you should choose “2023 Best Golf Destination in the World” for your next Golf Holiday!

By: 2023. 10. 27.

Ladies and gentlemen, golf enthusiasts from around the globe, it is with profound pleasure and immense pride that we make a resounding proclamation: Portugal has been awarded the distinguished title of the "2023 Best Golf Destination in the…

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How to build extra revenues by partnering with Clubs to Hire?

By: 2023. 09. 07.

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…

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How does Quinta do Lago automate online tee time bookings to improve efficiency?

By: 2023. 05. 22.

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…

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What can Ombria Algarve be most proud of?

By: 2023. 04. 11.

I first heard about Ombria Resort in the Algarve in 2018 at the conference of the Portuguese National Golf Industry Council, where I participated as a speaker. Since then, many things from Ombria Resort's plans have been realized…

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How does Dom Pedro Hotels & Golf Collection support women’s golf & inclusivity?

By: 2023. 02. 03.

As an ambassador of Women's Golf Day, I am always happy to show positive examples of progressive golf clubs and golf resorts. Last year I was able to report that the Penha Longa Resort (Portugal) has committed to…

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What did Quinta do Lago spend his € 7m investment on the South Course?

By: 2021. 09. 02.

In the last two years, golf course renovations remained the most coveted actions/plans according to ASGCA. Turf conditioning and golf course design are still among the TOP 3 aspects of golfers where to play golf. Slowly, sustainability will…

UMAMI Asian Restaurant Quinta do Lago 2021

Will you book a table in Quinta do Lago’s new UMAMI restaurant?

By: 2021. 05. 24.

It seems like Asian cuisine is still very popular. Quinta do Lago's recently opened (13th) UMAMI restaurant, is first the Asian restaurant of the Portuguese resort. They are also following one of the 10 foodservice trends in 2021:…

14th Portugal Masters at the Victoria Course Dom Pedro Golf

What are behind the scenes of the 14th Portugal Masters?

By: 2020. 09. 11.

We are just over the first day of the 14th Portugal Masters in Victoria Golf Course (Arnold Palmer design). 5 Portuguese played under Par yesterday. This is a great opportunity to interview Rui Grave, Head Greenkeeper at Dom…

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Is the Algarve really ready to welcome golf tourists again?

By: 2020. 05. 14.

Have you noticed the latest announcement of the Portuguese tourism board? It said the country's beaches and hotels will be ready to welcome tourists by mid-June. According to my source, a complete cancelation of the tourist season this…

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How do you want to impress female golf travelers?

By: 2020. 03. 02.

I have been wondering while service and product personalization is gaining momentum why is it so hard to find golf holiday packages for female golf travelers???? Today's smart female golf travelers expect experiences that closely match their preferences…

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The best golf destination to travel in February is…

By: 2020. 02. 03.

As I look out my window, I see the rainy Budapest. A thought goes through my head, how could I spend my time and days pleasantly. In these days and weeks, the Hungarian golf courses are still closed.…

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Is this how golf tourists’ expectations are changing in 2020?

By: 2020. 01. 06.

I think this is a perfect time to discuss golf tourists' expectations in 2020. So I thought to ask Özlem Pinho (Sales & Marketing Executive, Tee Times Golf Agency) and Telma Santos (Portugal & Spain Golf Holidays Adviser,…

Landscaping work at the Victoria Course Dom Pedro Golf

What will € 4.5 million be enough for Dom Pedro Golf?

By: 2019. 07. 15.

Dom Pedro Golf has begun a major €4.5 million upgrade of its five championship golf courses. Pietro Dal Fabbro, CEO of Dom Pedro Golf, said:  " This is the biggest investment we have made in recent years and…