Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Fla., has started renovation of the putting surfaces on each of the greens on its South Course – one of four golf courses at the resort that located just north of Tampa Bay. The five-month renovation process is expected to be completed by early Fall, and will use a no-till […]
Category: Resorts
Pinehurst rocks with The Cradle
Although it is steeped in golf history, Pinehurst Resort has its eyes clearly on the future. A portion of that future – The Cradle – will celebrate its first anniversary in September. Aimed to celebrate Pinehurst as the “Cradle’’ of American golf, the 789-yard, par-three course is the perfect complement to the 18-hole, Thistle […]
Grand Hyatt Baha Mar opens 24th restaurant
Grand Hyatt Baha Mar has opened its 24th restaurant – 3 Tides Fish House – a 220-seat eatery that serves a diverse array of seafood dishes utilizing locally and sustainably sourced fish in support of sustainable Bahamian fishing practices. Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is a luxury resort located on the island of New Providence in Nassau. Led by Chef […]
Speers new VP of operations at Salamander Hotels & Resorts
Salamander Hotels & Resorts, the luxury hotel company founded by Sheila Johnson, has appointed John Speers as its new vice president of operations. Prior to joining Salamander, Speers was senior vice president at Capital Properties where he oversaw a collection of luxury properties including the Chatham Bars Inn in Chatham, MA, and the Inn at Perry Cabin in St. Michael’s, MD. Speers also served as […]
Loews Miami Beach Hotel’s Tonarelli new Chairman of Greater Miami & the Beaches Hotel Association
The Greater Miami & the Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA) has named Alex Tonarelli, Managing Director of Loews Miami Beach Hotel, as its 2018-2019 Chairman of the Board. Additionally, and to commemorate the organization’s recent centennial in 2017, the GMBHA has appointed several new Executive Board and Board of Directors members: Florencia Tabeni, MDM Group – […]
Charlestowne Hotels names Philipp VP of operations
Charlestowne Hotels has named Gavin Philipp as vice president of operations. Philipp originally joined the Charlestowne team in 2013 as a regional director of operations, overseeing various flagship properties in the company’s hometown of Charleston, SC. It was under his leadership that The Spectator Hotel was awarded the coveted title of number one hotel in […]
High-flying 25th anniversary celebration at Fairmont Chateau Whistler
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club, the hotel has created an ultra-luxe offer aptly named “Heli-va-Game.” The package takes guests to explore the most exclusive Whistler glaciers via helicopter – each with a golf club in hand. Now that’s a celebration. After checking in at Whistler’s ultimate luxury hotel, Fairmont Chateau […]
Pinehurst Brewery to debut Labor Day Weekend
September promises to be a big month at the fabled Pinehurst Resort in the sandhills of North Carolina. Not only is Sept. 20 scheduled to be the opening day for the Gil Hanse-renovated No. 4 Course, Labor Day Weekend (Aug. 31-Sept. 3) will mark the opening of the Pinehurst Brewery – the resort’s first microbrewery. […]
Mission Inn Resort & Club doubles on its golf package
Looking for a Central Florida golf getaway with some history attached? Two award-winning golf courses at one of Florida’s iconic resorts with zero limitations on daily play adds up to one spectacular golf getaway at Mission Inn Resort & Club in Howey-in-the Hills, just 35 minutes northwest of Orlando. Mission Inn Resort & Club’s appeal begins with […]
Western Canada’s golf courses open for the spring/summer season
After a long winter’s sleep, most of Fairmont’s iconic golf courses open for the 2018 summer golf season this Saturday, May 5th. Here’s a look at a few of my favorites: Now Open Fairmont Jasper Park Golf Club is celebrated Stanley Thompson golf course with a special early-season rate of just $149 CAD per player through […]