Consumers are voting with their dollars to show that the trend promises to be more than a fad and will remain an important consideration when planning ingredients and menus—more so than organics, in fact. But processed and packaged food will still need to play a vital role.
A New Way “To Go”
On Tuesdays and Thursdays at Belle Meade Country Club, Nashville, Tenn., less is now proving to be much, much more. Wednesdays draw in members with a delicious pasta bar. Similarly, Fridays and Saturdays are—and have always been—popular a la carte dining nights. This left Tuesdays and Thursdays with lower profit margins and less foot traffic…
Digital Discussions
Digital Discussions Denise Walters, General Manager at Bogey Hills Country Club in Saint Charles, Mo., posed this question to the group: “Has anyone tried any new marketing tactics to get more members to utilize the club for a la carte lunch?” “We added a two-hour live cooking class including lunch, and it has really taken…
Digital Discussions
Digital Discussions Chad Chadwell, General Manager and COO, Crestmont Country Club, West Orange, N.J., posed this question to the group: “Member retention and recruitment are at the top of my list as a new General Manager. I was hoping some of you might share strategies that you’ve had success with in the past. Specifically, what…
IDEA EXCHANGE
Executive Honor “Clubs within the club” have become an important part of creating new appeal for club membership, by bringing member groups together based on specific interests. Now one of the leading proponents of the concept, the Detroit Athletic Club (DAC), is taking a new step to help further solidify the lasting value of these…
Award-Winning Priorities
Since its inception, the University of Michigan’s Radrick Farms Golf Course has made environmental stewardship its priority—and the golf course has the accolades to prove it. By Betsy Gilliland, Contributing Editor Super in the Spotlight: Dan Mausolf Position: Superintendent Club: Radrick Farms Golf Course Website: www.radrick.umich.edu No. of Holes: 18 Designer: Pete Dye Type: Semi-Private…
Beyond Troubled Waters
No club or resort property captures the trauma of the past decade—or reflects renewed hope for the industry’s future—more than The Bridges, in Montrose, Colo. It’s a story that would certainly get the attention of TV and movie producers—and even Hollywood might find that it has enough of the required sensational elements to not need…
A Place to Call Their Own
Designing a dynamic locker room that’s more than just a way station requires a blend of comfort, service and style. By Diana Mirel, Contributing Editor SUMMING IT UP Updated amenities within the locker room help keep members and guests comfortable and increase usage of the space. Neutral hues and calming color schemes can help members…
Tailored Training
By supplementing fitness amenities with personal training programs that focus on the individual, clubs are emphasizing health, vitality and lifestyle changes over just dropping unwanted pounds. By Brandi Shaffer, Associate Editor The American Council on Exercise estimated in September 2012 that there were 29,365 health and fitness clubs across the country, tucked into strip malls,…
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…
City Clubs Rising
A host of successful new strategies for long-term growth is leading a market rebound for business, dining and athletic clubs. When the downturn put a damper on both corporate and individual spending, city clubs were challenged more than any others to stay relevant and provide value. To confront that challenge, many in the market segment—which…
Idea Exchange
More details on these Ideas, and others, available online at clubandresortbusiness.com/category/idea-exchange Halloween with a Twist On October 1, to kick off the Halloween season at the Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound, Wash., world-renowned balloon-twisting artist Adam Lee began to turn almost 3,000 inflated balloons, which if laid end-to-end would have covered two-and-a-half miles, into…
City Clubs RISING
A host of successful new strategies for long-term growth is leading a market rebound for business, dining and athletic clubs. When the downturn put a damper on both corporate and individual spending, city clubs were challenged more than any others to stay relevant and provide value. To confront that challenge, many in the market segment—which…
NOAA Reports High Number of Lightning Fatalities in July
During the second half of July, lightning proved particularly deadly across the U.S., say meteorologists with the NOAA National Weather Service. Lightning has killed at least 27 people this year, with more than half of those fatalities occurring since July 15. This is more than double the number of fatalities seen in recent years for…
Making Recipes Work On A Grand Scale
Great ideas-including recipes- for buffets and events that will wow your members and guests.