Cont ents

5 News round-up

News, views and new alliances

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Management Development Programmes

Latest news on MDPs Plus diary dates and why you should sign up and join in

9 CMAE launches Par tners 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 industr y – challenges and oppor tunities

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

It’s time to shine in the 2022 Club Awards Deadline for entries: 9 September, 2022

25 Spotlight on ser vice

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.

27 Industr y Inter view

Clubhouse Europe takes time out to chat with CEO Torbjorn “Toby” Johansson about his role, education, conferences and all things CMAE

31 Free Reader Ser vice

HQ Building the Business is a free reader service designed to help UK clubs with purchasing requirements, from latest launches to energy comparison sites

32 Food & beverage insights

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

34 Energy consumption and invisible waste

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

35 Club Finance Summit

Recognising that financial uncertainty remains a big issue for clubs across the globe, the CMAE is hosting an online Finance Summit on 25 May.

37 Career-building oppor tunities

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

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For more information on any of these ar ticles or to contribute to our next issue, cont act Editor Caroline Scoular e car oline@alchemymedia co uk t +4 4 (0)1753 272022

For more infor mation on the CMAE, its events and/or courses cont act Debbie Goddar d e debbie goddar d@cmaeur ope or g t +4 4 (0) 247 669 2359