The private equity firm’s purchase of the Grand Wailea property from GIC Pte., Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, would be the second-largest deal for a single hotel or resort property in the U.S. The 780-room Grand Wailea, which is branded as a Waldorf Astoria resort and managed by Hilton, has three restaurants, a spa, 11 tennis courts and nine pools.
NPR Reports on China’s Complex History with Golf
In China, golf has fallen in and out of favor throughout the years, at times considered a sport only for the rich, then growing in popularity in 1979 under leader Deng Xiaoping. By early 2017, the government had shut down a total of 111 golf courses, one-fifth of all golf courses in the country, and…
China Shuts Down 111 Golf Courses
According to the state-run Xinhua News Agency, the courses were closed for improperly using groundwater, arable land or protected land within nature reserves, and authorities have imposed restrictions on 65 more courses. Golf has also come under scrutiny in the country due to the anti-corruption campaign launched under President Xi Jinping.
Chinese Communist Party Bans Golf Club Memberships
In its latest update of discipline rules, all 88 million members of the party are prohibited from joining clubs, as the latest extension of an anti-corruption drive. Extravagant eating and drinking have also been formally banned.
Elevate Umami Flavor with Little Soya Soy Sauce
The “everything sauce” can help bring out the “fifth taste” and meet increased demand for bolder cuisine.
Golf Course Boom in China Skidding to a Halt?
The Chinese government has begun cracking down on a ban on new courses that was first imposed in 2004, because of concerns about shrinking land and water resources. Five courses in the country were recently demolished or taken over by authorities for conversion to other purposes.
Golf Course Architects to Honor Rees Jones
“The Open Doctor” will receive the Don A. Rossi Award from the Golf Course Builders Association of America at the 2014 Golf Industry Show in Orlando. The Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) has announced that Rees Jones, known as “The Open Doctor” for his many renovations of U.S. Open Championship courses, has been named the…
A Lyrical Quality
Center Club’s thoughtful tabletop décor showcases attention to the finest detail. By Diana Mirel, Contributing Editor The design inspiration for the clubhouse renovation at Center Club, a ClubCorp property in Costa Mesa, Calif., was found just around the corner at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. The clubhouse décor revolves around a musical theme, which…
Digital Discussions
Digital Discussions Josh LeMaster, Chief Operating Officer of Signature Group in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., posed this question to the group: Knowing that Lifetime Memberships will result in a member’s dues stream coming out of the monthly cash flow, what are the group’s positive and negative comments on using Lifetime Memberships to fund long-term capital…
Digital Discussions
Darcy Bodiker, Catering Manager at Bonita Bay Club in Bonita Springs, Fla., posed this question to the group: Most of our members are retired and over the age of 60. I’m trying to come up with some great events/entertainment for next season and wanted to know: What were your most favorable events recently? “We ran…
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GCSAA to Offer Golf Course Education in China
The association is partnering with Reed Exhibitions Greater China.
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- Well-balanced proportions
- Serving area can be enlarged to meet individual needs and presentation preferences
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