Popular tourism destinations such as Spain have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, but hopes are high that pent up demand from British holidaymakers will provide a significant boost this summer. Spain’s golf industry, in particular, is eyeing up demand from British golfers. The sector is responsible for 120,000 jobs (direct and indirect) and […]
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Pent up demand from British tourists ready to give Spanish golf sector a major boost
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It’s a hole in one for Spain: PGA Tour returns to Europe’s most popular golfing destination for the first time since 2009
According to KPMG’s most recent survey from the Golf Advisory Practice, there are close to 400 new golf facilities in the EMA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) region which have opened after 2008 or started development since the economic downturn. Even though the pace of development has slowed, mainly as a result of the credit […]
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Spain still Europe’s No.1 golf destination
A new study of European golfers reveals that Spain remains the No.1 travel destination for visitors from the UK, France, Germany and Scandinavia, with more than 28% of respondents playing golf in the country over the past 12 months. The findings form part of a new research document entitled ‘European Spotlight on Golf Tourism to […]
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Golf brings major boost to southern Spain’s tourism economy
Golf-linked tourism generated overall income to the tune of 400 million euros in Málaga last year. It has been reported that golf-linked tourists show a higher purchasing power and spend more than regular visitors. According to a research carried out across the country, daily expenditure hits the 171 euros per day mark. These holidaymakers come […]
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Owning a golf property is a ‘wise move’ as KPMG reports 60% increase in golf holidays
According to the latest Golf Travel Insights report from KPMG, 60% of golf tour operators experienced an increase in the number of golf holidays booked in 2011, compared to just 38% in the previous year, highlighting a welcomed boost to the golf tourism sector. Utilising the feedback of 90 golf tour operators in 35 countries, […]
