What’s the biggest challenge facing clubs today? Since clubs are in the dues business, it would seem the answer to this question should always be membership retention and attraction. Clearly, without an adequate supply of dues paying members, everything else is vying for second place.
All American demographics would pay a significant amount of money to get meal of their lives, according to a recent Michelin-sponsored survey by Harris Poll. On average respondents said they would pay $203 for the best meal they’ve ever had. Millennials are willing to pay more for this
“A decade from now, the hearts of some of our largest cities will no longer be defined by gleaming skyscrapers surrounded by well-manicured corporate plazas.” – Kate Ascher, Milstein Professor of Urban Development, Columbia University The nomenclature varies across the country –Uptown Charlotte, Center City Philadelphia,
It is always difficult to look into the future, and trying to prognosticate where private clubs will be is even more challenging. The best way to approach this is to pay attention to the primary trends in society, and then to forecast how private clubs
At first glance the trends that impact clubs such as recreation, luxury, technology and dining, among others, have evolved independently of each other. The rise of Topgolf does not appear to have any significant relationship to the rise of food waste programs. However, a closer
A memorable dining experience has always centered around the meal, but increasingly the country’s tastes for a great dining experience has expanded to how the meal is produced, prepared, served and displayed, the ambiance and even entertainment for patrons to enjoy. In this article we
Despite its status as a golfing mecca and its terrific locational advantage (90 percent of its members come from just three ZIP codes), Scioto isn’t about to rest on its considerable laurels. Its focus on continuous improvement is rooted in these basic principles: strategic planning,
Clubs have a unique set of challenges. Members want dining that is casual, yet sophisticated and programming and amenities that are family-friendly, convenient, healthy, affordable and high quality. Members also want state-of-the-art renovations that keep fitness centers, pools and spas, dining rooms, golf courses and
In select parts of this country, if it’s 20 or 30 degrees outside, it’s time for paddle tennis. Chicago’s North Shore, New England and many of the well-established country clubs across our northern climes have participated in this recreational activity for decades. The sport of