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5 News round-up News, views and new alliances.
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6 Management Development Programmes Latest news on MDPs. Plus diary dates and why you should sign up and join in.
9 CMAE launches Partners Lunch On the February 16 the CMAE held it first Commercial Partners Lunch, inviting all current partners to contribute to the strategy and direction of the group over the next 12 months.
12 World Conference The 2023 World Conference and Club Business Expo 2023 saw all records being broken, with over 3,500 heading to Orlando for the events. And an impressive 536 of these were newbies, attending the event for their very first time.
14 Reflections on Orlando Back at his desk one week after returning from his first CMAA World Conference in Orlando, Paul Mills, recipient of the CMAE’s Joe Perdue Bursary, shares his thoughts on an amazing experience.
16 Golf industry – challenges and opportunities As 2023 advances, the golfing industry will grapple with some ongoing problems. Yet, these challenges also offer significant opportunities for growth, reports US digital agency Linchpin SEO. Here are highlights of their key findings.
19 Club Awards call for entries
34 Energy consumption and invisible waste
It’s time to shine in the 2022 Club Awards. Deadline for entries: 9 September, 2022.
With many clubs facing an unprecedented rise in the cost of goods and energy prices shooting up, it’s not surprising to learn that 92% of hospitality decision makers are worried.
25 Spotlight on service Running a golf club in Abu Dhabi, one of the most luxurious destinations in the world, means excellent customer service is at a premium – something that 59Club customer Rhian Lobo, General Manager of Abu Dhabi City Golf Club, knows only too well.
37 Career-building opportunities
Clubhouse Europe takes time out to chat with CEO Torbjörn “Toby” Johansson about his role, education, conferences and all things CMAE.
The CMAE is committed to supporting clubs and individuals in their search for excellence. Enjoy this selection of prestigious posts available as we go to press.
31 Free Reader Service HQ Building the Business is a free reader service designed to help UK clubs with purchasing requirements, from latest launches to energy comparison sites.
Will clubs have to accept that paying higher prices for food and drink may be the only sustainable way to secure supplies of the freshest and seasonal produce? Lynx Purchasing reports.
32 Sustainability – is golf under threat? Syngenta examines how golf can play a leading role in sustainability while under increased pressure to demonstrate their environmental and community value.
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Recognising that financial uncertainty remains a big issue for clubs across the globe, the CMAE is hosting an online Finance Summit on 25 May.
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32 Food & beverage insights
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For more information on any of these articles or to contribute to our next issue, contact Editor Caroline Scoular. e. caroline@alchemymedia.co.uk t. +44 (0)1753 272022 For more information on the CMAE, its events and/or courses contact Debbie Goddard. e. debbie.goddard@cmaeurope.org t. +44 (0) 247 669 2359