A global increase in demand for green spaces, wellness and the opportunity to work from home is driving new interest in golf properties in the wake of the pandemic. Buyers, many of whom are leaving cities, are attracted to golf resorts for their nature, fresh air and five-star services. These [...]
Tell us about your role and how you ended up at Finca Cortesin. The golf director at the time was Francisco de Lancastre who I knew from his time at Monte Rei, where I was working at the time, and also through the partnership between Finca Cortesin and Monte Rei. Francisco contacted me about the [...]
April 2021 will see the launch of Rocco Forte Private Villas, consisting of the first 20 branded independent villas overlooking the sparkling bay of Verdura Resort, Sicily. The new villas will guarantee ultimate privacy and security for those who seek exclusive accommodation combined with the [...]
Tell us about your role and how you ended up at Linna Golf… I am the CEO of Linna Golf in Finland. In addition to that role, I am responsible for the properties inside the golf area of the venue. After working for an Ice Hockey business in Tampere for 11 years, I was asked to come to Linna and [...]
European Tour Destinations are delighted to announce that our two most northern venues in Finland and Estonia, Linna Golf and Estonian Golf & Country Club respectively, have extended their long running affiliation with the network. Located 100km from Finnish capital Helsinki and ranked 60th in [...]
A rise in environmental consciousness is changing the way customers think. GEO Foundation’s Jonathan Smith explains why sustainability should no longer be an ethical afterthought, but a fundamental part of your resort’s brand. Ten to 15 years ago, sustainability was something of a buzzword, but [...]
After a heavily disrupted 2020, The European Tour has spent 2021 trying to expand its global audience even further. Marketing and Consumer Director at the European Tour, Tom Johnson, explains more… Like many businesses, when the pandemic struck last year, all the plans we had made for brand [...]
The pandemic has thrust more people into the digital world than ever from online shopping to Zoom calls and everything between. With this seismic change in how people live and work, world class venues could increasingly turn to innovation to enhance the customer experience. Ian Knox explains… [...]
Making predictions, projections or forecasts has been a challenging exercise at best in recent months. We asked Ben Martin, Principal at Global Design Firm HKS, and European Tour Destinations Real Estate Consultant, Sandra Ruttle, what trends are set to shape the resort real estate landscape in the [...]
Over the past year, the desire for a higher quality in life and a better focus on our wellbeing and those around us has become more important than ever before. PGA Catalunya Resort is delighted to introduce a number of new developments in 2021 specifically focusing on wellness and the wellbeing of [...]