Why Georgia Should Be Your Next Golf Destination
I'll be honest — Georgia was not on my radar as a golf destination. So when an invitation arrived in mid-February from Alex Day, Director of Golf at Paragraph Golf & Spa Tabori, asking me to come and…
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What can IAGTO contribute to the growth of the golf tourism industry in 2025?
In 2025, golf clubs and resorts aiming to maximize tee time and hotel bookings should consider the following six relatively new aspects to enhance their appeal to golf tourists. It's evident how significant visual experiences are in influencing…
In La Rioja, 4 golf clubs have partnered with Zest.Golf, using a proven best practice
Last year, I reported to you regarding the Golf Passport by Cascais, which has partnered with Zest.Golf, a channel manager technology company. Zest.Golf's solution was also found to be compelling by Barcelona Golf Destination. It’s crucial for golf…
How does Mark Chapleski see the state of the international golf industry?
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…
5 best practices to consider for golf club leaders
A year ago, I asked Francisco de Lancastre David as the new cluster general manager of Troon Abu Dhabi (=Yas Links Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Golf Club, and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club) about his future plans in the new position.…
How will Abu Dhabi golf venues get back into the swing?
I can understand every golf club & resort around the world who are doing their best to mitigate and/or recover from the coronavirus caused damages and losses. See what happened to the tourism industry in the Middle East…