Do we prefer more personal travel experiences over those provided by large hotel or travel companies? In 2015, more than 40 million people used the home rental service of Airbnb in 190 countries. I don't think PGA Catalunya Resort will be hurt…
The Golf's Easter offer could have come earlier. I have already booked my Easter holiday somewhere else. I hope this opportunity will come on time, at least for you. Oceânico Golf's Easter Special package includes not just one…
Recently, I made an interview with Mark Siegel, the owner of Golfasian that I would like to share with you. Today, Golfasian is the largest dedicated Asian golf tour company. In 2014, Golfasian handled 147,880 golf tourists, who played 74,382 rounds.…
A KPMG study in 2014 found that the Dominican Republic (23% of the total supply; 28 golf courses) and Puerto Rico (17% of the total supply; 28 golf courses) is still ruling the Caribbean golf tourism market. Standalone golf…
The Els Club Teluk Datai (managed by Troon) is constantly surprising me. First, they were not able to open the golf club on time (it was opened in November 2014). After a not so smooth start, The Els Club…
Bulgaria’s Lighthouse Golf & Spa Resort, featuring an Ian Woosnam-designed par-71 golf course, has become the 18th member of the exclusive European Tour Properties network. The project was started in 2005 and the golf course opened in September…
I've got a feeling that Chinese government's golf policy is not very consistent. In 2015, they shut down 10% of the country's golf clubs (=66) what they found illegal. The Communist Party also banned party members (=88 million…
Probably, The 2015 Open Championship in St Andrews was the best-performing golf event in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It delivered £140 million of economic benefit to Scotland. Just from visitors to Scotland for the tournament generated £88 million – nearly…
A Little bit more than 40 hours left before the kickoff of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. Just like in 2015, the players will line up for the US $2.7 million showpiece. Abu Dhabi Golf Club (January 21-24) will…
In this article, I would like to emphasize the developing stages of Golf industry in Turkey, focusing mainly the efforts of Ministry of Culture and Tourism's investments and Turkish Golf Federation (TGF) and Turkish Airlines supportive activities within…
After 8 years of planning and developing, Al Zorah Golf Club opened last week (9 December 2015). The new golf course was officially opened by His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman, as golfers and high-profile government…
It is very likely that Abu Dhabi was the most successful golf destination in 2015 at the 2nd annual World Golf Awards. The country was able to reap 4 titles: World's Best Golf Hotel 2015: St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Abu Dhabi's Best…
I always feel touched when I hear about how disabled people are trying to overcome their weakness and manage a normal life. This is why I think, it is important to show positive moments end examples like the…
I am always amazed when I see a tarnished, medieval castle in a golf club. The 15th century Chateau d’Augerville is not an exception. Chateau d'Augerville is a member of the Châteaux & Hôtels Collection. The hotel has 40 rooms distributed in…
In May, I wrote about that Assoufid Golf Club (Morocco) was nominated on the shortlist for The World Golf Awards as ‘Morocco’s Best Golf Course 2015’. At this time, I can herald their victory of the title of 'Morocco's Best…
This weekend (5th-8th November) was held the full-3 day World Golf Awards program at the Conrad Algarve (it is the 2nd year in a row that the event is held in this luxury Algarve hotel). World Travel Awards celebrated earlier…
In these days Las Colinas Golf & Country Club (managed by Troon) is hosting again (the 5th consecutive year) the European Tour Qualifying School 2nd Stage. Since Friday (6th - 9th November) youngsters and European Tour veterans, as they all battle…
When I think about Qatar's connection to the sport, then Qatar Airlines' & Qatar Foundation's FC Barcelona sponsorship comes to my mind. Unlike in the UAE, Qatar has only one serious golf course the Doha Golf Club. This…
Matteo Manassero is quite busy in these days. Two days ago I had the chance to write about his support of Italy's bid efforts to win the hosting rights of the 2022 Ryder Cup. Today, he held an interactive…
After an exhausting struggle to win the right of hosting of The 2019 Solheim Cup, now Scotland can sit back. The Ladies European Tour’s Board preferred and selected Scotland's The Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire over Sweden's The Bro Hof Slott Golf Club (the total cost…