The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) proudly hosted its highly anticipated Management Development Programs (MDP) Part 1 and Part 2 in Abu Dhabi from May 13-17, 2024. The two courses attracted 46 delegates from various backgrounds in the club industry across Europe and the Middle East. The Management Development Programme, known for its comprehensive […]
The CMAE is delighted to announce that Marco Aquilino, CEO & General Manager at Golf Royal Park I Roveri has gained the internationally renowned Certified Club Manager (CCM) certification. Marco has an extensive career history in the club industry spanning over 15 years with experience at clubs in Italy including Golf Club Piandisole and Golf […]
Directors of ECEF recently worked through the numerous applications for the Young Manager Bursary award for 2024, sponsored by former CMAE President, Marc Newey, CCM CCE. The bursaries are aimed at Managers aged 30 and under across Europe and the Middle East. The judging panel decided that Jeremy Waters, Administrator at The Northern Lawn Tennis […]
Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club’s Assistant Secretary/ Club Manager, Charles Molony, recently got back from attending his first World Conference, which was held at the Manadalay Bay resort in Las Vegas (4th-8th March 2024). It was an exceptional week and probably a career highlight for me. The scale of the conference was something I’d never […]
The CMAE is thrilled to announce that Helen Monument, a distinguished management professional with extensive experience at global corporations, as one of the esteemed speakers for the upcoming European Conference on Club Management in London from 22-24 September. After a 40 year career as a leading management support professional, Helen Monument made a life […]
Every year you are invited to attend dozens of different industry conferences, with many offering high impact keynote speakers and a great depth of potential insights into our industry. However, how do you go about evaluating the true worth to your employer in terms of a return on investment? Learn something newThe most obvious benefit […]
The European Club Education Foundation (ECEF), the education bursary arm of CMAE, and The R&A are launching five bursaries for aspiring and existing golf club managers from ethnically diverse backgrounds each year for the next five years. The bursaries are funded by The R&A as part of its commitment to increase the ethnic diversity of […]
The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) recently held their MDP course specialising in Food and Beverage in Montreux, Switzerland, from April 15th to 19th, 2024. Hosted against the picturesque backdrop of Montreux, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and culinary excellence, the programme attracted 18 delegates representing clubs from across Europe. The five-day residential course […]
Established in 2011, the European Club Education Foundation (ECEF) has been at the forefront of providing vital financial support for the professional development of current and future club managers and management personnel. Initially spearheaded by Col. John Hunt as Chair, Nigel Cartwright as Chief Executive Officer, and Toro’s Andy Brown representing corporate partners, the Foundation’s […]
The CMAE is delighted to announce that Mark Ruddy has gained the internationally renowned Certified Club Manager (CCM) certification. Mark has built a career in a variety of roles in the sports club industry in Ireland and the United Arab Emirates. He is former General Manager at Kilkenny Golf club, Lucan Golf Club and Courtown […]
Following a bout of recent openings across continental Europe, 59club; the industry’s leading Customer Service Analysts and Training Provider, has today announced its latest division will serve Central & Eastern Europe, with a dedicated local office based in Germany. Under the expert guise of James Jewell – newly appointed Director of 59club Central & East- […]
When it comes to professional development, one of the most important aspects often gets overlooked, relationship-led development. Most professionals consider professional development to be a course where you gain a certification or achieve a financial milestone. However, the ‘human’ qualities that make you not just good, but exceptional, are often left behind as success is […]
