249 entries: "social media"

What is like a carefree golf polo?

By: 2016. 02. 17.

Probably one of the most popular topics is social media is a demand for relaxed golf attire (for this phrase we can find 720,000 results in Google) and dress code. Some people demand it because the classic golf attire…

Why is ‘bleisure’ missing from the golf travel industry?

By: Mark Siegel 2016. 02. 08.

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.…

Do you have doubts about digital marketing potential?

By: Keith Haslam 2016. 02. 01.

There is still a lot of discussions about the actual tangible benefits of using social media and digital marketing. My view on such matters is that on its own, it is not a silver bullet, but used as…

Have you heard about the on-demand Matteo Manassero?

By: 2015. 11. 02.

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…

How was a festival of golf able to attract 700+ newcomers?

By: 2015. 10. 14.

A little and less known golf course operator company in the UK, the Glendale Golf has achieved a remarkable result by attracting 700+ "new to golf course" people to its golf courses. Originally they set a more modest…

Niche social networks: new drivers to customer experience

By: Patrick Rahme 2015. 09. 28.

As I promised last week, today Patrick Rahme the Co-founder & CEO of All Square Golf will share with us his thoughts about niche social networks' role in driving favorable customer experience. Hearing what customers say about your golf…

What are the economic benefits of The 2014 Ryder Cup?

By: 2015. 09. 01.

I think The 2014 Ryder Cup was an outstanding event for golfers and Scotland as well. This Ryder Cup event at Gleneagles, attracted over 250,000 spectators and generated £106 million for the Scottish economy. The Scottish government (led by VisitScotland’s Events…

Why do British golf tourists prefer PGA Catalunya Resort?

By: 2015. 08. 02.

Last year PGA Catalunya Resort was awarded as '2015 Golf Resort of the Year for Europe' by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO). Now PGA Catalunya Resort proves that they have not received the recognition in…

WORK WITH ME

By: 2015. 07. 22.

If you are interested in Golf Business Monitor and in my services, then please do not hesitate to get in touch using the form below. Alternatively, you can email me at mikibreitner@gmail.com. My services: Digital marketing, content marketing,…

Troon will manage Tierra del Sol Resort & Golf

By: 2015. 07. 09.

Troon was selected to manage Tierra del Sol Resort & Golf's golf operations. It is a premium lifestyle community providing a choice of home ownership and rental opportunities. Tierra del Sol Resort & Golf has a 18-hole golf course designed by Robert…

What makes Billy Casper Golf an attractive employer?

By: 2015. 06. 10.

Last week was a very nice week for Billy Casper Golf. It was awarded by the Helios HR Apollo Award for innovative training programs, including its proprietary "ACE the Guest Experience," Building Our Buffalo mentorship program, Billy Casper Golf…

World of Leading Golf convinced Le Golf National to…

By: 2015. 06. 01.

The home of the 2018 Ryder Cup, France's stunning Le Golf National, is the newest member of the World of Leading Golf. The club's outstanding L'Albatros course will play host to the biennial team event in September 2018…

Unprecedented number of golf rounds played in Algarve in Q1 2015

By: 2015. 05. 22.

The Algarve, Europe’s leading golf destination (2 nine or 18-hole golf courses), has continued its surge in popularity after revealing a five-figure increase (increase of more than 50,000 rounds played on its famous courses in 2014) in the number of…

Golf Tourism England boosts inbound golf tourism

By: 2015. 05. 05.

Finally, British golf clubs start to understand why it is beneficial to cooperate with other golf clubs in their region.  Golf Tourism England strategy to foster local cooperation between golf clubs and paying more attention to inbound golf…

Heritage Shores Club selected Billy Casper Golf

By: 2015. 05. 01.

From now on Billy Casper Golf will manage Heritage Shores Club (Bridgeville, Delaware). The club is  ranked among the top 10 on Golf Digest’s 2015-16 “Best in State” list. Heritage Shores is designed by Arthur Hills. It is a…

On Course Foundation is partnering with the National Golf Month

By: 2015. 04. 24.

The weekend is almost here. I am happy to report about the nice initiative of the On Course Foundation. On Course Foundation launched in 2010 and has already helped hundreds of wounded, injured and sick Service personnel and veterans…

How can help your golf club Billy Casper Golf’s ‘BCG Select’ Program?

By: 2015. 04. 21.

Last week Billy Casper Golf launched their 'BCG Select' Program to help golf club managers and owners to improve their golf club's performance. At the same time it seems to be a very smart and polished "door opener"…

Who is the beneficiary of Chinese decade-old golf ban enforcement?

By: 2015. 04. 20.

Son Gual, Mallorca's leading golf destination has just reported their 1000th Chinese golfer in the golf club. This is the result of the copperation with Mission Hills GC (a 12-course resort, located in the town of Guanlan in…

What can Honours Golf do for Piqua Country Club?

By: 2015. 03. 31.

Honours Golf as been selected to provide club management and agronomic services for Piqua Country Club. Benny Scott, Piqua Country Club Board Member said they expect form Honours Golf to improve overall customer (member) experience. Piqua Country Club was originally…

‘Your Race to Dubai’ match play challenge in the multiscreen world

By: 2015. 03. 21.

Today device usage is driven by and depend on context (time, location, goals and attitude). One device is no longer able to control all of our attention. 70% of us are using TV+smartphone together. Another typical multiscreen usage…