The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) is pleased to announce a selection of its Business Management Institute (BMI) programme dates and venues for 2027, offering club management professionals across Europe and the Middle East further opportunities to develop their skills, knowledge and leadership capabilities. The 2027 programme calendar will feature three education opportunities, including […]
The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) is delighted to announce the return of its BMI education week to Abu Dhabi, bringing together three of its internationally recognised Business Management Institute (BMI) programmes from 17–21 May 2027. CMAE will once again welcome club management professionals to the prestigious W Abu Dhabi, with three BMI programmes […]
The European Club Education Foundation (ECEF) has raised more than £3,500 to support the future of club management education, following a fundraising raffle held during the CMAE European Conference 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner in St Andrews, Scotland. The raffle took place during the special anniversary celebrations at the Old Course Hotel on Tuesday 27 October, […]
The CMAE European Conference 2026 brought together club management professionals from 25 different countries for three inspiring days of learning, networking and celebration at the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews, Scotland, from 25–28 October. Facilitated by Alison Walker, the conference welcomed an outstanding line-up of speakers, industry experts and club management professionals to explore […]
The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) have welcomed new board appointments following their Annual General Meeting held on 26 October at The Old Course Hotel in St Andrews, Scotland. The AGM marked a transition in leadership for CMAE, with Michael Newland CCM, Secretary of The Berkshire, taking on the role of President. He succeeds […]
The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) is delighted to announce that Justin Gephart, Vice President – Sales, Marketing, Wellness & Spas at Kohler Hospitality, will be joining the programme at the European Conference on Club Management 2026, taking place from 25–28 October in St Andrews, Scotland. Justin will deliver a short address introducing the […]
As the financial year draws to a close for many clubs, planning for 2027 begins. To support this, CMAE is launching its fourth annual Salary & Benchmarking Survey, providing essential, up-to-date data to help guide your decisions. CEO Torbjörn “Toby” Johansson shares:“We recognise the growing need for solid data to support both club-wide and personal decision-making. Benchmarking […]
We are pleased to inform you that the CMAE and ECEF Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday 26th October 2026, at 15:00 GMT. The meeting will be held at The Old Course Hotel, St Andrews, KY16 9SP during the European Conference on Club Management. Registration for the conference can be found on the website here. All relevant paperwork and supporting […]
Club management professionals attending the CMAE European Conference on Club Management this October will be among the first to explore the findings of Europe’s first dedicated Club Food & Beverage Benchmarking Survey, presented by Club Benchmarking EMEA. Taking place in St Andrews from 25–28 October 2026, the European Conference will bring together club leaders and […]
We are excited to share with you the launch of Next Level Powered by KK&W, a comprehensive talent acquisition platform designed specifically for the private club industry. The solution addresses one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: connecting clubs with the emerging leaders who will shape exceptional member experiences for years to come. The long-term […]
Running a golf club is complicated enough, but with risks ranging from extreme weather to rising repair and replacement costs, having the right insurance in place remains as important as ever. Storm damage, frozen pipes, course closures and extreme heat can affect clubs at different times of the year. Preparing for these risks in advance […]
The European Golf Association has convened stakeholders from across golf, sport and sustainability to discuss environmental challenges and practical solutions for the game The European Golf Association (EGA) has hosted the European Sustainable Golf Forum at Bernardus Golf during The Solheim Cup week, bringing together key stakeholders from across golf, sport and sustainability. The two-day […]
