Golf Tourism News
AHIC 2020: Golf tourism seizes window of opportunity
Following a brief shutdown in March, the golf hospitality sector has quickly rebounded, taking advantage of its reputation for safety to welcome record demand over the summer months.
World Golf Awards headed to Dubai next month
Park Hyatt Dubai and the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club will play host to the seventh annual World Golf Awards. The event serves to celebrate excellence in golf tourism.
Voting underway for World Golf Awards
Voting for World Golf Awards has opened ahead of the seventh annual gala ceremony in Dubai. The red-carpet event will take place at Park Hyatt Dubai on the evening of Thursday, October 29th.
Fairmont St Andrews acquired by global investors
Fairmont St Andrews has announced that its holding company, St Andrews Bay Development, has been acquired by a company led by Great Century. The partners of Great Century have established a strategic plan focusing on global investments within golf.
Golf Saudi Summit scheduled for February
The event will bring together captains of industry and national leaders to debate hot topics and modern development tactics at the Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers from February 2nd-4th.
Hesperia Investment Group to acquire La Manga Club, Spain
Hesperia Investment Group has reached an agreement with Arum Group to acquire a majority stake of the luxury resort La Manga Club. The Spanish resort has a total area comprising of 560 hectares with a privileged location in front of the Mar Menor and Mediterranean seas and adjacent to the nature reserve of Calblanque.
Oman Air Holidays launches new golf-focused product
Oman Air Holidays has announced the launch of a new bespoke golf package that combines inbound tour operating expertise with local golfing knowledge provided by Arabian Greens Tours.
Golf drives tourism figures on upward trend in Madeira
Madeira has experienced a boost in golf numbers during the first four months of 2019, with the two ‘mainland’ courses experiencing almost double-digit growth. Also, on the up is Madeira’s overall tourism revenue which showed almost two per cent growth in 2018.
Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort signs Lguirati partnership
Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort has announced the signature of a sponsorship contract with Ayoub Lguirati, the new star of Moroccan golf.
HNA Open de France golf tournament tees off in Paris
HNA Group has announced the start of the HNA Open de France. The opening marks the first year that HNA Group is serving as title sponsor for the tournament, as part of a five-year commitment.
Baker-Finch takes up ambassador role with easyGolf Worldwide
Ian Baker-Finch has joined the team at easyGolf Worldwide - a luxury golf travel company providing golfers with holidays to the world’s best courses – in the role of ambassador.
Jordan welcomes first golf course, Ayla
Conceived with golf professionals and enthusiasts in mind, there are very few destinations in the Middle East that offer the prestigious facilities and serene surroundings provided by Ayla. Designed by legendary golfer Greg Norman, the 18-hole championship course is situated at the heart of Aqaba’s newest waterfront development.