The notion of the family being an essential part of the private club scene is not new. Many country clubs have had to replace their pools in recent years because they were 50 years old, so that most essential element of family activity has been
Over the past century, the American family has undergone many transformations, some subtle, some more visible. In particular, the 21st century has ushered changes to the American family on an unprecedented scale, with the old ways of relating to one another being at times enhanced
When it comes to high-end lodging, high occupancy rates are checking in for a long stay. A recent report by PKF Hospitality Research, LLC (PKF-HR) predicts that 2014 will see occupancy for hotels returning to levels that haven’t been seen since the Great Recession. Despite
The America we live in today will look vastly different when compared to the America experienced by future generations. Furthermore, the America conceptualized by one of our nation’s defining generations, the Baby Boomers, may be outright unrecognizable in the not too distant future. What does
In some cases, “the more things change, the more they stay the same” is a true adage—especially with regard to the latest generation of Boomer moms and their now adult children. Recent studies show that adult children still rely heavily on their mothers, who not
Clubs may soon find that they have more companies competing for the attention of their traditional target market. Though it’s been clear that the population of those 65 and older has been growing at an unprecedented rate, the expansion of the aging population is on
According to the National Club Association’s 2009 Private Club Operations Report, the average age of a private club member is 57. This means in order to ensure your private club remains financially viable with a healthy, engaged membership body, private clubs must have a comprehensive understanding