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An indirect sign that golf travel is recovering comes from recently released Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) data. ARC-accredited travel agencies experienced a 328% year-over-year increase in air ticket sales during August 2021. Month over month, though, August experienced a 10 percent decrease in total passenger trips due to new pandemic mandates and border restrictions.
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Mike Williams, who serves as managing director of Innisbrook Golf and Spa Resort in Palm Harbor, Fla., shares his thoughts on good leadership characteristics and what classic movie he never tires of watching.
TFC: What time do you wake in the morning, and what time do you typically start the workday? MW: I typically rise at 6:30 a.m. … the day starts immediately looking at email and reports from the previous day. TFC: What are key elements to leadership or to being a good leader? MW: A good leader will share his vision for what needs to be accomplished, communicate that vision to the team and support them as they execute strategies and tactics. A good leader will help ordinary people deliver extraordinary results. TFC: What changes, if any, have you made based on the events of the past year? MW: Focusing on our core business model and delivering an exceptional resort experience to our members and guests. TFC: What's the secret to success? MW: Listening to your team, guests and members. They will tell you how you are doing. You must be a good listener. TFC: Who is your role model? MW: Bob Dirks, former brand and marketing head for Hilton Hotels. Not a day goes by when I don't say to myself, "What would Bob do in this situation?" TFC: What’s on your playlist? MW: Sinatra, Coldplay, Mozart, David Benoit. TFC: When I’m not at work, you can find me … MW: Enjoying time with my wife, kids and grandson on the golf course. My wife and I enjoy cooking together. TFC: What was your path to the golf industry? MW: Sales and marketing roles for golf resorts in Hilton Head Island, Boca Raton, Phoenix and Palm Harbor. |
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Lohla Sport founder and CEO Lisa O'Hurley joins 'The ModGolf Podcast' to discuss how the Indy 500 and a 'Seinfeld' catch phrase helped differentiate her apparel brand
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"Build something 100 people love, not something 1 million people kind of like."
NOVEMBER
9-10: National Golf Course Owners Association Multi-Course and Resort Operators Retreat 2021, Monterey, Calif. | Info
21-24: World Golf Expo 2021, Hainan, China | Info
JANUARY
25-28: PGA Merchandise Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info
FEBRUARY
5-10: GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, San Diego, Calif. | Info
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I’m still debating what is the best golf hut / tiny clubhouse in Scotland. pic.twitter.com/4g4tuvKPSv
— Jim Hartsell (@JimHHartsell) September 17, 2021
