59club Europe South is thrilled to announce its newest partner venue located on stunning Costa del Sol, Valle Romano Golf & Resort – three-time host of the European Tour, the 2nd Stage Qualifying School in 2011, and two Challenge Tours in 2018 and 2019.
Spread across 122 hectares in the area of Estepona, the course was designed by Cabell B Robinson and offers breathtaking views of Estepona, the Alboran Sea and Northern Africa. The resort includes an 18-hole layout that provides an exciting test of golf with elevated tee boxes, fairways and greens as well as unique dining experiences at Columela restaurant.
We asked, Ildefonso Esquivel, Director of Valle Romano Golf why he made the decision to partner with 59club Europe South:
“Our vocation and priority at Valle Romano Golf is to enhance the customer experience through the training of our teams. In this regard, we want to continue improving and differentiate ourselves from our competitors through our service and customer attention. Therefore, we believe it is the right time to partner with 59club to leverage their expertise in customer service excellence within the golf industry. We are eager to apply their tools and know-how within our club to enhance our service standards.”
59club Europe’s Annual Service Excellence Awards Event comes to Camiral Golf & Wellness, Girona, Spain on 14 & 15 March 2024.
The Service Excellence Awards will see business leaders and their teams come together from across Europe, as 59club continue to recognise the leading individuals, teams, and properties for their outstanding achievements realised within 59club’s independent mystery shopper program during 2023.
The event promises to deliver networking opportunities both on and off the golf course; all centred around the prestigious Annual Service Excellence Awards Ceremony.
Widely regarded as the industry ‘Oscars’ amongst the Golf & Hospitality community, the 2024 Awards Ceremony will be hosted on European soil for the first time, recognising the significant growth experienced following 59club’s expansion, with the addition of four local divisions – Europe South, Europe West, Central & North Europe and the Nordic region – in recent years.
As well as crowning the finest European Managers of the year, spanning Golf Operations, Food & Beverage, Golf Retail, and Greenkeeping, plus a number of regional ‘best of’ awards realised for individual experiences; the highlight of the evening will see 59club’s renowned industry benchmark – the Bronze, Silver and Gold Flag Designations – presented to the European Properties that not only achieve the required standard of service as part of 59club’s mystery shopping program, but also provide excellent facilities for customers to enjoy.
And to round off the celebrations, 59club will host its annual Golf Day at Camiral the following day, as members of the 59club community bask in the Spanish climate while enjoying the delights synonymous with Spain’s No.1 Resort.
In addition to 59club’s European Awards Event, the global Customer Service Management Specialists, will host six additional ceremonies during 2024 – starting in the UK in February, before heading off to Europe, the MEA, Asia, USA, Canada and finally finishing in Australia – as 59club continue uniting the world of golf & hospitality around their commitment to deliver customer service excellence.
Tickets for the European Awards Event are available now
One Day
Awards Ceremony & Dinner, with Education Seminar (non-golfers)
Get inspired, network with like-minded folk, celebrate in style.
59club Europe South is thrilled to announce COSTA NAVARINO as its newest partner venue
The prestigious resort is nestled in the enchanting region of Messinia, southwest Greece. Boasting a breathtaking golf experience, Costa Navarino features four exceptional golf courses: The Dunes, The Bay, The International Olympic Academy & The Hills Course. The resort also offers unparalleled accommodation options including: The Westin Resort, The Romanos, W Costa Navarino & the Mandarin Oriental.
By joining forces with 59club Europe South, Costa Navarino gains access to a wealth of customer experience data spanning its four magnificent golf courses and hotels, therefore, providing incredible insight into the holistic journey of its patrons. This invaluable resource empowers the team to continuously enhance the customer journey in their vision & push the boundaries on unforgettable experiences.
We are delighted to partner with Costa Navarino and look forward to working David Ashington & his team, as well as contributing to the ongoing success and excellence of Costa Navarino’s golf and hospitality offerings.
