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Global Leader 'golfscape' Expands Golf Tech and Marketplace Business Into Europe
"Having seen incredible success with our technology in other markets, we are thrilled to bring our best-in-class service to Europe ," said CEO Raghad Mukhaimer. "There is no better place to launch than sunny Marbella, and we are delighted to work closely with some of the finest properties in the world to enable our services there. This marks the first step in our European expansion and we are excited to share more news as summer approaches."
Europe has over 7,000 golf courses making up 22% of the global golf supply, according to golf governing body, The R&A. Furthermore, KPMG Advisory pegs the European golf facility operations market at 7 billion Euro . With over 400,000 users from more than 200 countries, is positioned to add value to its partner golf courses and provide golfers in Europe and around the world with a more seamless, secure, and easy way of booking golf.
The new presence in Europe is also expected to have a meaningful impact to the local economy. Golfing tourists spend significantly more on accommodation, lifestyle, and shopping; a customer segment highly sought after by tourism bureaus. "It is good to hear that IAGTO member have now expanded into Europe as they have been very successful in Asia implementing the latest technologies to assist the golf courses and resorts to increase tourism to their businesses," commented Carlton Carugati , General Manager of the International Association of Golf Tour Operators. With 's landmark partnership with American Express – across China , Japan , Korea, Taiwan , and Vietnam – European golf courses will gain further exposure to a niche audience of affluent clients and foreign capital.
found the most magnificent golf courses in the world have the greatest potential to market their unique experiences with an enhanced online presence. By leveraging their expertise, the company empowers golf operators to manage a direct relationship with golfers through a centralized system that facilitates a personalized journey, ultimately delighting valuable customers. The expansion into Europe is a significant milestone for , and begins the next wave of growth for golf in the continent.
was founded in 2013 with a vision to revolutionize the golf industry with technology for the modern golfer. Today, is the industry leader providing its reservations and operations services in over 30 golf destinations across Europe , Africa , Near East, and Asia-Pacific . 's OS platform delivers course operators next-generation tee sheets, member and visitor mobile apps, as well as revenue generating technologies and services. The team is dedicated to developing intelligent systems that empower the golf industry with tomorrow's technology.
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Jenna Heidstrom
Marketing Director
+44-20-7183-6863
jenna@golfscape.com