In 2025, I expect affluent travelers to favor luxury accommodations for family holidays, business trips, and unique experiences. This trend highlights the importance of offering immersive experiences, sophisticated dining, genuine local interactions, high-end amenities, and customized guest services. Luxury hotels…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts Bahrain's economy will grow by 3% in 2024 but accelerate to 3.5% in 2025, supported by manufacturing and private sector credit expansion. Despite the challenges, significant uncertainty and risks persist, such as…
Luxury has shifted from being solely defined by high prices to embracing a more holistic approach. Today, luxury embodies authenticity and the importance of building genuine one-on-one relationships. It emphasizes the significance of exceptional service and personalized experiences,…
In February, remarkable news broke that James Close, who previously served as the chef patron of the Raby Hunt, had brought his expertise to Rockliffe Hall as the new culinary director. One of James Close's initial projects at…
I just received word from La Cala Resort that they will upgrade their hotel rooms. The planned changes have a modern, slightly retro, and light feel. It seems like sustainability aspects were also considered during the planning/design. After…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, affluent purchasers prefer larger, more private indoor spaces as they devote more time to their residences. They are again embracing the gated community and private club model, including country, yacht, and golf clubs.…
2024 Architecture is marked by a focus on sustainability, adaptability, and human well-being. Today, sustainability is no longer an afterthought when designing but a fundamental consideration in every stage of the architectural process. AQUA is being launched at…
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…
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 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…
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…
Did you know that India boasts a whopping 298 registered golf courses, with almost half of them located on military bases? India's rank as Asia's 5th-largest golf country is undoubtedly impressive, as it only slightly trails behind Thailand.…
The Kauri Cliffs Residences are so impressive how they struck the perfect balance between comfort and luxury. I am so impressed by the cozy and inviting rooms while still feeling incredibly luxurious. The owners recognized the architectural significance…
INFINITUM has begun the sale of 119 exclusive homes in the second phase an ambitious real-estate project. The development - which begins construction this month – will be comprised of 34 terraced and semi-detached villas, 4 detached villas,…
Much has been written and said - including me - about Sotogrande during its 60 years of existence. Here I summarize what they can be really proud of and what their competitors can learn from. We will see…
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…
2022 was a fantastic year for the Spanish Property Market, with record sales and a healthy market. According to my sources, the outlook for 2023 is set to be a little more stable, perhaps with some minor price…
Mike Keiser's book - The Nature of the Game - was very instructive for me. Perhaps it was this book that convinced me how exciting and beautiful the links courses are and why minimalist golf course architecture is…
It was great to see the growing interest in the Golf Business Monitor: campaigns, webinars, interviews, etc., in 2022. Feedspot has just ranked Golf Business Monitor as the #1 B2B golf business blog & as the #22 best golf blog in the world! Thanks to…