Tag: wellness tourism

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How can Dismal River Club improve if it is operated by KemperSports?

By: 2023. 01. 23.

You know how much of an admirer I am of Tom Doak's work. Last week, KemperSports won the full management of the Dismal River Club, a private golf club in  Mullen, Nebraska. That's why I couldn't ignore the…

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How does Mandarin Oriental define wellness at Costa Navarino?

By: 2022. 02. 14.

A year ago, McKinsey estimated the global wellness market at more than $1.5 trillion, with annual growth of 5 to 10%.  Their explanation was people are keen on spending on their personal wellness. The wellness economy fell by…

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Royal Bled, the great life refresh

By: 2022. 01. 31.

The current pandemic triggered consumers – among them golfers – to make a great life refresh by changing and rebooting their lifestyles. Travel restrictions, covid testing requirements, and complicated bureaucracy in 2020 and 2021 have facilitated the rise…

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Why will Öschberghof put a spell on you too?

By: 2019. 09. 26.

The impressions and memories are still fresh to give you a proper review on the 5-star superior resort Der Öschberghof. Claus Feldt (Management consultant: golf & sport, Der Öschberghof) invited me to their FAM trip. This is how…

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The pursuit of wellness at Italian golf clubs

By: 2019. 09. 02.

The notion to combine wellness and spa experience with golf is not a totally new one. I must admit this. Just think of the Spanish La Cala Resort, the Italian Palazzo Arzaga Hotel Spa & Golf Resort or…

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How could La Cala Resort exploit wellness tourism?

By: 2019. 04. 05.

I am not surprised that the Spanish La Cala Resort wants to offer a spa and wellness center for its guests and members. The global wellness tourism grew between 2015-2017 by 6.5%. Its value in 2017 was $639.4…