Why reviews are worth a lot for golf clubs?
If we like it or not, the new economy is all about trust. Today, anyone from anywhere can do business with anyone. The entry barriers have fallen away and the number of people that you as a business…
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Is it time to discover golf in North-East Poland?
I am always curious to read about Central European countries' golf clubs' efforts to attract golf tourists. This why I thought to write about two Polish golf clubs' latest initiative. Two of the leading golf clubs in Poland,…
What will be like Praia D’el Rey’s new links golf course?
My visit to Praia D'el Rey this week is a great example how LinkedIn is able to connect like-minded people. I met Alexandra Betamio de Almeida (Sustainable urban development consultant) on LinkedIn who offered me if I visit Portugal…
What is the next challenge of the European Tour Properties?
European Tour Properties venues Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort (Provence, France) and PGA Catalunya Resort (Costa Brava, Spain) have been ranked first and third respectively in a prestigious new listing of continental Europe’s finest golf resorts, compiled by Golf…
Can Golf Tourism England maximize the state support?
The UK government, in collaboration with Visit England, has unveiled a series of strategic investments, designed to grow the British tourism economy. Golf Tourism England was one of a number of successful applicants. The Discover England Fund, which sets…
What is missing from the Slovenian Golf Course Bled?
We can agree that Slovenia will not be your first thought when you are thinking about your next golf holiday. Even if IAGTO has named Slovenia as the Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year 2015. Slovenia is one of…
What is Marco Simone Golf & Country Club’s new venture?
During the week that the European Tour visits the 2018 Ryder Cup host venue Le Golf National for the 100th Open de France, European Tour Properties will announce the 2022 host venue Marco Simone Golf & Country Club as the…
How could the Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa be successful?
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has just opened its new Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa in Portugal close to the leading golf courses i the Algarve and a 15-minute drive from Portimão and an hour from Faro International Airport. These are…
Why should reviews matter to your golf club?
Just like many other areas of tourism that have greatly benefited by coming online, the golf industry is no exception. In the past decade, we’ve notably seen how the hotel industry was revolutionized by the appearance of OTA’s…
Onyria Palmares Beach & Golf Resort gets a 5-star hotel
It will be actually a boutique hotel. The Onyria Palmares Beach House Hotel - which features 18 rooms and two suites - will open in spring 2016 and will offer 180-degrees views to the Bay of Lagos, with beds…
Synergies of the Golf Tourism England & England Golf cooperation
Golf Tourism England has just announced the formation of a partnership with England Golf. I think they can complement each other well. I hope this partnership does not come too late. England Golf reported last year a 12%…
340,000 golf event spectators were interested in Scotland
51 hours left from 2014. So here is the time to summarize this year. Scotland rightly can rejoice this year. In 2014, Scotland attracted 340,000 golf event spectators. VisitScotland says this year was the 2nd highest year for golf…
TIP: How to choose golf vacation packages?
We as golf travelers are not spoilt when it comes to golf vacation packages. I am that kind of golfer who leaves golf vacation package selection to the last moment. I know it is not so smart, but…
Ireland’s stumbling golf tourism marketing – part 1
According to United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) the expected rebound of international tourism (arrivals, receipts, expenditure) is measurable. This recovery started according to UNWTO in Q4 of 2009. However this positive change will be seen mainly in…