News and Trends

The Write Stuff With his work appearing in publications ranging from Cigar Aficionado to Outside, Larry Olmsted is a nationally renowned travel writer. But it's in golf... Greens can be Green The biggest trend in the meetings industry is environmental watchfulness. Green is in in a big way, and for companies that are building sustainability... Is Golf on the Downswing? Is Golf Losing Popularity?... Humana’s Best Shot How Planning the Annual Golf Event Is All Business... Fees Are Up, Participation Is Down A Look At Golf Trends and How They are Affecting Group Participation.... A Look at Golf And Leisure Trends and Alternatives to the Traditional 18-Hole Round NOT LONG AGO, golf was the only game in town. It was what meeting attendees did for fun the highlight of an off-site. Not anymore. Other activities, such...

Time, Money, and Golf While I was editing this special issue, The New York Times ran a doomsday article, all about the decline of golf. The leisure activity most closely associated... Spa Trends The Destination Spa... Bringing the Spa to the Meeting Even the best meeting can reach a point where energy begins to flag, attention wanes, and stress begins to build. What better way to handle those challenges... Perfect Pairing: Fresh Ideas for Spa and Fairway A round of golf is a networker's dream. A full-service spa is a must-have for incentive conferences. But you already know that. How about some new ways...

Golf and Spa Site Selection Strategies

Casino Courses: 10 Sure Bets In the past decade, high-profile golf courses aligned with casino hotels have been popping up faster than complimentary cocktails at the roulette wheel.... Golf Directory Enhance your listing with a full color logo – in print and online. Don’t miss this important step when completing your listing form!... Choosing a Golf Course Never select a golf resort based on golf alone. A good place to start when choosing a course to host your group's golf tournament is with a close examination... Spa Site Selection Tips Here are some essential questions to ask during the spa site selection: How many treatment rooms do you have? How many attendees can you accommodate in...

The Grand Del Mar San Diego has a new luxury resort, The Grand del Mar, which opened in October. The resort's 249 guest rooms, including 31 suites, don't skimp on the details:... Hawaii The islands of the Hawaiian archipelago are 2,300 miles from the mainland United States and span a swath of 1,500 miles of ocean, making them some of... China's Answer After a 75-minute drive from Hong Kong through the city of Shenzhen, a high-tech hub studded with skyscrapers, I arrived at the front gates of Mission... Sizing Up the Spa As the popularity of spas has skyrocketed at financial and insurance meetings, planners have started to carefully manage the process of site selection,...

Planning a Golf Event: Tips and Lists

Fore Sight When Carol Faulkner first decided to use a professional golfer to add some glitz to one of her golf events, the process seemed pretty straightforward:... Have a Question? Ask the Golf Director Joe Manley, golf professional, Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort, Shawnee-On-Delaware, Pa. Question: What are some money-saving ideas for corporate groups? The... The Write Stuff With his work appearing in publications ranging from Cigar Aficionado to Outside, Larry Olmsted is a nationally renowned travel writer. But it's in golf... A Different Kind of Scramble Don't Trust What You See Out Your Window Jo Ann Hoffman knows firsthand that you can't always rely on the weather report. About four years ago, the president... When Golf Is a Bus Ride Away Event Planning Strategies and Site Selection Tips... Golf on a Budget With greens fees on the rise and budgets stagnant, planners face a new challenge: Put on the same top-notch tournament as always but for the same amount... Organizing a Successful Golf Event Back in the early 1990s, Chuck Lane, director of public relations and incentive travel for Humana in Green Bay, Wis., organized a golf event at the Royal... Why Planners Need To Be Prepared for the Worst at a Golf Event TRY AS THEY MIGHT, even the most competent meeting planners can't control the weather on the day of their golf event. Nor can they keep executives from... Golf Planning Tips, Tricks, & Timelines Five Steps To A Winning Golf Event...

Reading the Course If you need an inspired room gift or tournament prize for your next golf event, try a book. Here are some that are sure to intrigue duffers and pros alike.... teambuilding on the course Why not use the golf course for a breakout session? Nancy Berkley, president of Berkley Consulting, a Livingston, N.J., firm specializing in women's marketing... Play with Your Peers Meeting Industry Ladies Open (MILO) This annual tournament was started in 1984 by the Meeting Industry Ladies Organization.May 4-7Gran Meli Cancun, Mexicowww.clubmilo.com... Tips On How To Liven Up the Traditional Golf Outing TURN BACK THE CLOCK Let your players experience golf as it was at the turn of the century by hitting shots with hickory-shafted clubs, putting with wooden-headed... A Guide to Tournament Pairings PAIRINGS ARE ONE OF THE MOST CRITICAL, but most often overlooked, aspects of tournament planning. While some groups want exceptional competition, others... The Ultimate Guide to Golf Event Management COORDINATING A GOLF EVENT is a quagmire of details, from deciding on the right course and coordinating foursomes to choosing awards and making sure that... Some Common Sense Tips on How To Avoid a Rain Out EVEN THE MOST COMPETENT MEETING PLANNERS can't control the weather on the day of a golf event. Nor can they keep executives from canceling a tournament...

Spa Planning Tips

Making the Most of the Spa An Interview with a Spa Director ... Tips For Planners on Choosing the Right Spa Susan Friedmann, CSP (aka The Tradeshow Coach), author of Meeting & Event Planning For Dummies, Lake Placid, N.Y. (518) 523-1320, www.thetradeshowcoach.com... Negotiating with Spas It's not news that spa services now rival golf as a must-have activity for high-end meetings. The question is: Are popular treatments such as massages,...

The Best Spa Treatments Whether it's a pear-and-sugarcane scrub in Jamaica, a cranberry body treatment on Nantucket, or a coffee scrub in Hawaii, a or spa treatment is a great... Expert Advice on How to Save Money At Spas Spas have greater flexibility for spa treatments booked Monday to Thursday, when usage fees can be waived. There is no slow season for spas; in fact,...

Golf Gifts

Golf Gifts to Wow the Women WHAT DO WOMEN WANT? Golf event planners often find themselves asking that question when choosing player gifts and prizes. In essence, what women and men...

20 Golf Gifts Under $25 New Meaning for On the Rocks Justin David Golf Gifts features a two-part ice cube tray that makes 10 ice cubes in the size and shape of a golf ball complete...

Golf & Spa Resort Report: A 2007 recap of renovations to golf and spa resorts.

Golf & Spa Resort Report A 2007 recap of renovations to golf and spa resorts.... Golf Venues to the Fore Fresh from a $140 million renovation necessitated by a visit from Charley, of hurricane fame, South Seas Island Resort, on Florida's Captiva Island, reopened... 10 Great Plays for Under $100 With smart shopping, you can still find memorable courses with greens fees under $100. Here's a sampling of 10 fabulous golf resorts that either include...

Links Lust A Look at Some of the Most Spectacular Golf Courses at The Birthplace of Golf—The British Isles... SPA News Fresh Spa Renovations and Openings...