Free Trial with iknow-Uk
Online marketing company iknow-uk.com is offering accommodation providers a free trial to promote their business on their award winning website.
The one month free trial will allow accommodation owners from around the UK to upload pictures, information, availability, rates and links to their accommodation profile page so visitors to iknow-uk are fully informed of what is available when they plan their trip or holiday.
Property owners will have full control of the content featured on iknow-uk’s website and can change, amend or add information at their own leisure.
The company is renowned for its success in helping accommodation owners obtain the best search results and as a result, more customers coming through the door.
A well-known and trusted site with both accommodation owners and holiday makers, the site features thousands of properties across the UK, ranging from bed and breakfasts and guests houses to self catering cottages and hotels.
In 2008, the company helped over 2,000 hospitality customers beat the credit crunch by keeping them ahead of their competition. The site in 2008 alone received seven million visitors by the end of October, bringing them two million up from 2007.
The company has seen over 90 per cent of their clients renew their contracts each month due to the success they have seen since registering with the site.
So how does it all work?
iknow-uk is the UK’s fastest growing accommodation listing website, which allows anyone who owns their property within the UK to advertise their accommodation on the website.
The site offers property owners the platform to advertise their website and property details to people wishing to stay across a range of towns, cities and villages in the UK.
The consultancy aims to provide an advertising tool for clients to feature their properties on the website to enhance business and attract potential visitors to their property.
Features of the site include a comprehensive control panel that allows clients to edit and refine all aspects of their online advertising. Clients may add photos and captions to their profile page to obtain the best results when advertising their properties.
Guidance is situated throughout the site provided by iknow-uk, to ensure clients get maximum potential from the website.
A key feature to the online consultancy site is the ability to show potential visitors direct access online to when the client’s property is available. The page has been set up to display a calendar, which summarises the availability of the property and not individual rooms.
The iknow-uk website also features a last minute category whereby clients who opt to use the calendar feature, will see their properties placed in the last minute directory for guests wishing to find a quick getaway or last minute deal.
Links can also be made direct to the clients’ website through iknow-uk.com.
Marcus Simmons, Managing Director at iknow-uk Ltd, said, "The Internet is changing the way people find and book accommodation. Hotel, B&B and other accommodation owners have to learn quickly how to benefit from the effectiveness of Internet advertising.
“Most importantly we deliver results! This is demonstrated by over 90 per cent of our customers renewing each year because of the exceptional results they achieve over their 12 month subscription."
The website is split into 10 different sub websites each representing different areas of the UK.
For example, if you have accommodation to rent in York, you can register your York hotels or other types of accommodation online at iknow-yorkshire.co.uk and complete a profile all about the property, its location and attractions nearby.
The advantage of having the sub websites is so visitors looking for a holiday can easily find the information they are looking for without any fuss or confusion. For example, a person looking for Harrogate hotels does not require or need information about accommodation in the South of England and having the separate sites enables people to happily search for exactly what they are looking for without any hassle.
A great feature of the iknow-uk website is the extensive information about tourist attractions and places to visit within each region.
For example if you own accommodation within the Yorkshire region whether it be York hotels or Harrogate hotels, you can inform your prospective guests about the location of your accommodation and transport links to and from it. This is a key advertising tool for online marketing as you are able to sell your property based on its whereabouts in the city or town. For example if you have accommodation near York’s race course it would be to your advantage to post information about its whereabouts on the website.
A great advantage to having your own profile on iknow-uk is that you can tell people the exact requirements of staying at your accommodation so there are no surprises upon arrival.
The teams at each of the sub websites have come up with a wide list of categories for you to place yourself in, so people looking for accommodation can narrow their search to find what is right for them.
For example if you have lots of hotels and each of them caters for stag and hen parties, you can situate your property into this category on the website lists.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
The iknow-yorkshire.co.uk website is part of a larger online consultancy company called iknow-uk.com.
The firm specialise in rental accommodation, providing a platform for people to advertise their properties to rent across the UK.
The companies main internet advertising websites are iknow-yorkshire.co.uk, iknow-northwest.co.uk, iknow-lakedistrict.co.uk, iknow-devon.co.uk, iknow-cornwall.co.uk and iknow-wales.co.uk.
The online marketing site is keen to expand their sites, adding iknow-scotland.co.uk, iknow-somerset.co.uk, iknow-dorset.co.uk and iknow-kent.co.uk to their site in the last 12 months.
Weetwood Hall – training base for high profile sports
Weetwood estate is the ideal location for teams looking for up to date sporting and leisure facilities to prepare for a match or sporting events.
The estate comprises Weetwood Hall Hotel and Weetwood Playing Fields, which have come together to offer top quality sporting facilities and packages for a wide range of high profile sports including rugby, cricket, football and hockey.
Weetwood Hall stands out among the Leeds Hotels due to its close proximity to Headingley Carnegie Stadium, offering sporting and leisure facilities that are in the perfect surroundings to accommodate for large teams travelling to the area in need of training and recreational facilities.
Home to England Hockey in the North and one of only six MCC Cricketing Centres of Excellence in England and Wales, the sport facilities Leeds at Weetwood Estate are renowned for their high quality.
With a 3G rubber crumb pitch, a County standard cricket pitch maintained by Yorkshire County Cricket Club, Tiger Turf and sand dressed hockey pitches, County standard rugby pitch and over 100 acres available for extensive sporting activities, Weetwood offers an excellent training base for performance camps and pre-match accommodation.
Additional facilities include six tennis courts, cross country route, 24 dressing rooms with showering facilities and bar facilities plus much more.
To ensure that sporting teams can focus on achieving the best results whilst playing in Leeds, Weetwood Hall is the ideal sporting venue with a range of ‘Sport Packages’ to accommodate a variety of sporting needs.
The ‘Sporting Packages’ offer guests bed and breakfast with a nutritional breakfast menu, complimentary access to nearby David Lloyd Leisure and Fitness Club, three hours of complimentary Wi-Fi per night, as well as complimentary Internet and email stations for players to use at their leisure.
For extensive nutritional lunch and dinner menus, Weetwood Hall’s team of chefs are on site to work with sporting club’s nutritional experts to accommodate for specific dietary requirements. In addition club’s can also make use of the meeting rooms to prepare for a game, as well as the team lounge and dedicated room for their physio equipment.
In preparation for the 2009 U18’s 6-Nations, the England U18 rugby squad selected the Weetwood estate as their training base. The team alongside their coach, John Fletcher made full use of the floodlit 3G Rubber Crumb pitch as well as the nearby David Lloyd leisure facilities.
The team were highly impressed with the 4-star accommodation and training facilities situated within easy reach, combined with the easy access to high quality fitness facilities and Leeds city centre.
John Fletcher, England Under 18 Rugby team Head Coach, said, “Weetwood Hall Hotel and the Weetwood sporting facilities is a fantastic venue for all sporting teams at all levels. The hotel accommodation, food and conference area are outstanding.”
“All the staff are friendly, helpful and professional. Add this to the sporting facilities next door and it makes for a first class experience.”
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For further information contact:
Katja Pandza, Sales & Marketing Executive
Tel direct line: 0113 388 5790 Katja.pandza@weetwood.co.uk
Information for editors:
Weetwood Hall website www.weetwood.co.uk/sport
Tourist attractions across the UK with Iknow-UK.com
With tourism set to boom in the UK this summer, British roads will be packed full of family-filled cars set to go on a quiet break away from their daily lives.
With the sat nav at the ready and pre-made sandwiches in the cooler the journey to your holiday destination can either go one of two ways.
If you have kids in the back shouting, “Are we there yet?” or the in-laws stopping at every service station for the loo, you may be dreading the holiday before it is even begun with the added stress of not knowing what the accommodation is like, what there is to do and how on earth you are going to keep everyone entertained. Or you could be in complete bliss to all of the above (including the kids and in-laws) if you book your holiday through Iknow-UK.com.
With thousands of different types of accommodation on their website, across various locations around the UK you can rest assured that you will find the exact holiday to suit your needs and requirements.
And Iknow-UK doesn’t stop at accommodation either. The website features an array of information to help you learn about the place, what attractions are available and where is best to stay for you and your fellow travellers.
And to help you that little bit more; we have compiled a list of top tourist attractions across the UK for you to visit to make sure that you don’t miss out!
NORTH WEST
If you are looking for a trip to the North West to get away from the hustle and bustle of your daily life, then look no further than Iknow-UK.
The website features a range of different types of accommodation from bed and breakfasts to holiday homes to accommodate for your needs and requirements.
If you are looking to take a trip to Blackpool and are looking for Blackpool Hotels in the area the Iknow-UK website can tell you the exact location of each of the properties available and what tourist attractions are close by.
If you are looking to stay in Blackpool make sure that you visit Samlesbury Hall a fantastic haven for history lovers, a place of peace and tranquillity a home for Lancashire’s finest produce and a fantastic family day out.
Visitors can explore the country Tudor grounds, meander through the wildflower maze or visit the plant centre or miniature farm. A Henry VIII tour is available to visitors to learn about his life and admire his worldly possessions situated at Samlesbury Hall. A restaurant and cafe is located on site were guests can relax in the tranquil gardens with refreshments of their choice.
A beautiful and stunning tourist attraction for you and your family to enjoy.
And there is not just Blackpool to visit in the Northwest, make sure you take a trip to Manchester, Liverpool and Chester which are fantastic cities and only car journey away.
Or if you wish to travel and stop off in the other cities in the North West, Iknow-UK can provide you with a wide range of accommodation including Liverpool Hotels, Chester Hotels and Manchester Hotels to match exactly what you are looking for.
CUMBRIA, LAKE DISTRICT AND THE YORKSHIRE DALES
Think of these places and your mind fills with tranquillity, beautiful and traditional British locations for you to relax and get away from the stress of your daily life style.
And if you are a landlord and own a property across the UK, Iknow-UK.com may be the best platform for you to advertise your business.
For example, if you own Lake District Hotels you can advertise your property on iknow-lakedistrict.co.uk. The website can categorise your property whether it is a Keswick hotels or Windermere hotels so visitors can pin point your exact location when booking their trip.
If you are looking to advertise your property, make sure that you target specific attractions that are close to where your accommodation is. For example if your property is situated right by Bowness-on-Windermere make sure that you give travellers your exact location and the easiest mode of transport to get there.
On top of this, tell them what the attractions are all about. For instance, if your Windermere hotels are right by Windermere Lake Cruises, tell your guests that they can attend evening buffet cruises, with music and theatre attractions on board. It will help sell your property to potential guests.
SCOTLAND
If you fancy a wee trip up to the highlands make sure you visit Iknow-UK to book your accommodation.
From Edinburgh hotels to Glasgow hotels, the website hosts a variety of information about the location of each of the properties, including what attractions nearby and transport links.
For instance, if you are looking for a quiet and relaxing trip to Scotland, iknow-scotland can direct you to a wide range of holiday cottages in Scotland which are tranquil, away from the hustle and bustle and perfect retreat after a long week at work.
And if you are heading for Glasgow make sure you pay a visit to Mugdock Country Park, one of Scotlands most popular visitor attractions offering a great countryside experience.
Whether your interests are in local history and building heritage, beautiful and fascinating flora and fauna or general leisure and recreation, there is something for everyone.
Guests can take part in a wide range of activities such as walking, cycling, horse riding, archery, orienteering, history trail, environmental education, shopping and eating as well as children’s activities.
Either a train or car journey away, make sure that you visit Mugdock Country Park on your trip to beautiful Scotland.
WALES
The vibrant nightlife of Cardiff attracts thousands of people every year, but many often forget of the beautiful scenery situated in the busy and popular city.
And if you are visiting Cardiff or any other destination in Wales, make sure that you visit iknow-wales today.
A key feature to the Iknow-UK websites is the availability calendar situated on each of the property listings.
The calendar summarises the availability of the property to allow guests quicker and accessible information when booking their short break.
For example a trip to Cardiff may find you wondering where the best places are to visit, which suit your needs and requirements.
If it’s a fun packed night in the city, or a quiet break by the sea, there is a wide selection of Wales hotels available across the country.
The website has a range of hotels available across various locations including Cardiff Hotels and Llandudno Hotels for you to choose from.
And if you choose to stay in Cardiff this month, make sure that you visit Roath Park, a beautiful location at the centre of the busy capital city, stunning day or night.
The park retains a classic Victorian atmosphere where local inhabitants and visitors alike can enjoy their leisure time in many different pursuits.
A 30 acre lake is formed in the park by the damming of the Nant Fawr stream. It is a popular facility for fishing and rowing. Other elements of the park include superb floral displays, the famous conservatory and high quality recreational areas.
SOUTH WEST
Iknow-UK has had over 20,000,000 visitors to their site and 2,000 very happy customers.
The site wants each one of the clients to succeed, and provides helpful hints to improve your listing. They have friendly staff that are always on hand to help you get the most out of your advertising.
On top of this, advertisers are in full control of the content and targeting. Changes can be made to the advertisement at no cost to you and can be done at any time.
If you have a property to promote, visit iknow-devon.co.uk for further information about how to advertise your property on their website.
The website features a variety of properties across various locations, including Newquay hotels, St Ives hotels and Cornwall hotels.
With the South West being one of the most popular tourist attractions for the summer make sure that you beat your competitors by staying ahead of the game.
Look out for deals going on at various attractions in your area and be sure to advertise these deals to guests at your hotel.
For example, there are a range of Celtic tours in Cornwall which your guests may not know about. From Coastline tours to King Author tours, guests have a wide range of activities available to take part in which you can tell them all about.
Where ever you are looking to go this summer, Iknow-UK has a range of different features to help you find the perfect accommodation for your trip.
Whether you are looking for Devon hotels, such as Torquay hotels, or Weston Super Mare hotels, Iknow-UK has a range of different types of accommodation to suit your trip.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
However help is at hand with Iknow-uk an online marketing consultancy who have thousands of different types of accommodation featured on their website.
The website is split according to each area across the UK, with each site focusing on just one part of the UK to ensure that maximum coverage is achieved.
The firm specialise in rental accommodation, providing a platform for people to advertise their properties to rent across the UK.
The companies main Internet advertising websites are iknow-yorkshire.co.uk, iknow-northwest.co.uk, iknow-lakedistrict.co.uk, iknow-devon.co.uk, iknow-cornwall.co.uk and iknow-wales.co.uk.
The online marketing site is keen to expand their sites, adding iknow-scotland.co.uk, iknow-somerset.co.uk, iknow-dorset.co.uk and iknow-kent.co.uk to their site in the last 12 months.
Top Tips for Holding A Successful Conference – Weetwood Hall Hotel
At some stage in our career most of us will have had to attend a conference or worst still, hold one.
And the thought of holding a conference in front of business colleagues can be a daunting task, especially if the previous ones you have been to have been pretty dull and unprepared.
Well fret no further, as we at Weetwood Hall Leeds Hotel have come up with some top tips to help you deal with the pressures of a conference, and how we can help you in making sure that yours is a successful one.
1. Plan Early and consider your guests
It is a good idea to set a date and a place for a large conference about a year in advance as hotels, conference centres, halls etc are booked out on a regular basis for weddings, functions and other conferences, which may often leave you in the lurch in finding a place to stay.
On top of this, if you have guests travelling from afar, make sure that you choose a conference centre close by to a hotel, or better still choose a conference centre which has hotel rooms too.
At Weetwood Hall Hotel in Leeds they have the largest and most flexible conference centre and hotel in the North of England. There are 106 en-suite bedrooms, 14 of which are located in the original Manor House.
Amenities include, Satellite/Freeview flat-screen televisions with 19 TV/radio channels including Sky Sports and two sub-titled channels, direct dial telephone, work desk, trouser press and iron, hairdryer and beverage tray with mineral water and chocolate.
At Weetwood accommodation in Leeds there is a dedicated team who will help you book your conference room accommodating to suit all your needs and requirements.
2. Set a theme for the conference
Start promoting your theme from the beginning. Include it on the registration forms. Mention it in all the confirmation letters. This will set a sense of excitement for the conference and set the tone for the rest of the day.
At Weetwood Hall, the team are offering fresh summer incentives to spice up your conference. You can choose one of their summer themes to ‘warm up’ the atmosphere at your conference.
On offer they have, Croquet on the glade with a summer punch drink, ice lollies, barbeques or an oriental buffet on offer for you and your guests.
3. Plan a variety of events
People learn and work in different ways and participants may get more out of a conference if you tailor their experience to their own needs. Plan lecture sessions, discussions, workshops and social events. Be sure to allow the guests’ time to relax throughout the day.
At Weetwood there are five self-serve refreshment breakout areas one of which is dedicated to Fair Trade along with complimentary Internet/E-mail stations. Wireless broadband and ADSL is also available throughout.
4. Ensure that all your technical equipment is ready to go
You will want to do an audio and visual run through the night before the conference. Make sure that all of the microphones, computers and other devices are functioning. Have backup systems available. There should be technical support people on site to repair any problems.
At Weetwood Hall all of the conference and syndicate rooms have ADSL broadband connectivity, telephones and flipcharts as standard. The Lawnswood, Headingley, Cookridge, Bramley and Kirkstall Suites all have an extensive range of in-built technical equipment including:
· Ceiling mounted data projector
· Wall mounted screen
· Lectern with laptop input
· Touch screen control
· DVD/VHS/CD player
· PA system (not required in Kirkstall)
· Hearing induction loop
· Voice enhanced microphones
· Wi-Fi
Conference rooms such as the "Wood" rooms and Office Syndicate also have data projectors, audio systems, screen and laptop input as standard.
Portable equipment includes:
· Data projectors
· Plasma screens
· Flipcharts
· TV/video units
· OHP
· White boards
· Screens
· 35mm projectors
· Video camera
· PA system
· Laptops
· Digital document scanner
· Video links
· Document camera
5. Prepare well for the conference
It is important that you spend plenty of time preparing and planning for your conference in order for it to be a success and keep your guests’ exciting and engrossed in what you are saying.
At Weetwood a dedicated ‘Trainers Room’ has been built for and organisers can relax, work and prepare for their presentations. The room includes a flip chart, PC, Internet access, Microsoft Office software, colour printer and a document shredder. The addition of lounge seating, television, refreshments and newspapers provides a place to relax as well as work.
6. Keep your guests entertained and raving about your conference
Get your guests raving about your conference and what a day you put on for them. Get creative and start thinking about what you could involve in their day to make it memorable and the talk of the town. At Weetwood Hall, Leeds, you and your guests can take part in a range of different activities such as Intimate Dinner Parties, Championship Golf Courses, Complimentary access to a health and fitness club, or The Manor House for a Private Event, all adding that little bit extra to your conference, Weetwood Hall is also a hotel near headingly stadium.
For further information on the conference facilities available at Weetwood Hall, or to book a meeting or conference room, contact the Conference and Events team on 0113 230 6000 or visit www.weetwood.co.uk
For further information and images please contact:
For further information contact:
Katja Pandza,
Sales & Marketing Executive
Tel direct line: 0113 388 5790 Katja.pandza@weetwood.co.uk
Notes to Editors:
- Set within 9 acres of parkland estate, Weetwood Hall is the largest and most flexible four-star conference centre and hotel in the North of England.
- The hotel offers 106 en-suite bedrooms, including 12 luxury Manor House bedrooms and 2 feature four poster bedrooms individually decorated to reflect the traditional style of the house.
- The venue boasts a dedicated conference centre with 18 primary conference rooms and 19 syndicate rooms, along with some of the most up to date technology available. The largest conference room can seat up to 200 people theatre style and 120 people cabaret style with the capability of a video link to another room seating 160 (theatre style).
- Conference Leeds is the official conference bureau for Leeds and West Yorkshire. Its remit includes Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Wakefield and Calderdale which covers 230 venues along with a multitude of meetings industry support companies.
Iknow-UK – UK citizens opting for short break bookings during 2009
The UK travel industry has tracked a record growth of short break bookings during 2009. UK airline bmibaby have reported that bookings for breaks of less than four days are up by more than 20 per cent year on year, between January to April 2009, in comparison to the same period in 2008.
The most popular destinations for short breaks between January to April 2009 are Edinburgh from East Midlands and Cardiff Airport, Amsterdam from Birmingham International Airport and Belfast from Manchester Airport.
Julian Carr, commercial director, bmibaby, said,
“We have seen a sharp increase in bookings for trips of less than four days this year. Fifty three per cent of our bookings between January and April 2009 are from people taking short trips, compared to just thirty one per cent in the same period in 2008.
“More passengers are booking shorter breaks, for business or leisure purposes. People are not prepared to give up the all important weekend break, and business travelers are migrating towards the low cost travel option.”
With so many people looking to take a short break within the UK this year, the low cost airline is encouraging travelers to book their accommodation early to avoid disappointment during peak traveling times. With so many landlords increasing the rate per night and competition rife over the summer months, travelers don’t know where to start when planning a short break away this summer.
However help is at hand with Iknow-uk an online marketing consultancy who have thousands of different types of accommodation featured on their website. The website is split according to each area across the UK, with each site focusing on just one part of the UK to ensure that maximum coverage is achieved.
The company’s main Internet advertising websites are iknow-yorkshire.co.uk, iknow-northwest.co.uk, iknow-lakedistrict.co.uk, iknow-devon.co.uk, iknow-cornwall.co.uk and iknow-wales.co.uk.
The online marketing site is keen to expand their sites, adding iknow-scotland.co.uk, iknow-somerset.co.uk, iknow-dorset.co.uk and iknow-kent.co.uk to their site in the last 12 months.
Why choose IKnow-UK
Iknow-UK has a range of different features to help you find the perfect accommodation for your trip.
Whether you are looking for Devon hotels, such as Torquay hotels, or Weston Super Mare hotels, Iknow-UK is the best place to book your short break and we have a list of reasons why.
Wide choice available
The site features over 2,500 different types of accommodation on each of the individual advertising sites ranging from B&B’s to Holiday Cottages.
If you are planning a trip to the Northwest and are looking for that perfect accommodation for you and your fellow travelers, Iknow-northwest.co.uk can help narrow that long search for you.
With a variety of places to visit in the North West region, Iknow-UK have categorised each location to help you find accommodation close to where you need to be.
With Blackpool hotels, Liverpool hotels, Manchester hotels and Chester hotels, guests can browse through the wide selection available at their own leisure and convenience.
The website is fast, easy to use, comprehensive and informative for the customer to locate their perfect property to stay.
The advanced search engine on the site allows visitors to categorise exactly what they are looking for when staying at a property.
Guests can search under locations, types of accommodation, type, price and speciality. This ensures that the customer gets the best deal from the service and exactly what they are looking for.
Tourist Information Given
Each of the websites at Iknow-UK features tourist information in the area, allowing travelers to plan their trip with activities and days out to suit their wishes and desires.
If your short break takes you up to the Scottish highlands, iknow-scotland.co.uk cover all the main cities as well as surrounding areas on their website with a wide range of Scotland hotels for you to visit.
From Edinburgh hotels to Glasgow hotels, the website hosts a variety of information about the location of each of the properties, including what attractions nearby and transport links.
For instance, if you are looking for a quiet and relaxing trip to Scotland, iknow-scotland can direct you to a wide range of holiday cottages in Scotland which are tranquil, away from the hustle and bustle and perfect retreat after a long week at work.
Full information about all accommodation available
Each different type of accommodation comes with a detailed description of what the place is like, where it is close to, what they do and don’t accept as well as pictures for you to look at, of in and outside the property.
A key feature to the Iknow-UK websites is the availability calendar situated on each of the property listings.
The calendar summarises the availability of the property to allow guests quicker and accessible information when booking their short break. For example a trip to Cardiff may find you wondering where the best places are to visit, which suit your needs and requirements.
If it’s a fun packed night in the city, or a quiet break by the sea, there is a wide selection of Wales hotels available across the country.
Whether you are looking for Cardiff hotels or Llandudno hotels visit iknow-wales.co.uk to see what all the fuss is about and whether there is accommodation available for the week you plan to travel.
A great platform to feature your property
If you are a landlord and own a property across the UK, Iknow-UK.com may be the best platform for you to advertise your business.
If you own Lake District Hotels you can advertise your property on iknow-lakedistrict.co.uk. The website can categorise your property whether it is a Keswick hotels or Windermere hotels so visitors can pin point your exact location when booking their trip.
Trusted site to advertise your accommodation
Iknow-UK has had over 20,000,000 visitors to their site and 2,000 very happy customers.
The site wants each one of the customers to succeed and provides helpful hints to improve your listing. They have friendly staff that are always on hand to help you get the most out of your advertising.
On top of this, advertisers are full in control of the content and targeting. Changes can be made to the advertisement at no cost to you and can be done at any time.
If you have a property to promote, visit iknow-devon.co.uk for further information about how to advertise your property on their website. The website features a variety of properties across various locations, including Newquay hotels, St Ives hotels and Cornwall hotels.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
The iknow-Northwest.co.uk website is part of a larger online consultancy company called iknow-uk.com. The firm specialise in rental accommodation, providing a platform for people to advertise their properties to rent across the UK.
The companies main Internet advertising websites are iknow-yorkshire.co.uk, iknow-northwest.co.uk, iknow-lakedistrict.co.uk, iknow-devon.co.uk, iknow-cornwall.co.uk and iknow-wales.co.uk.
The online marketing site is keen to expand their sites, adding iknow-scotland.co.uk, iknow-somerset.co.uk, iknow-dorset.co.uk and iknow-kent.co.uk to their site in the last 12 months.
Weetwood Hall – a place for team players
Part of the Weetwood estate includes the Weetwood Playing Fields which are also owned by the University of Leeds and have some of the most up to date sporting facilities in the region.
Peter Chubb, General Manager of Weetwood Hall hotel in Leeds says “the portfolio of sport and physical activity adds an exciting and innovative dimension to what is available at Weetwood Hall for teams, clubs, associations and sporting organisations”.
The location of the playing fields adjacent to leeds hotel Weetwood Hall is ideal as it provides the services of the hotel to unwind after strenuous exertion and the conference centre when you need to combine work in the classroom with training on the pitch, without any transport concerns.
Facilities include a county standard cricket pitch; the square is maintained by Yorkshire County Cricket Club, Tiger Turf and sand dressed hockey pitches, state of the art 3G artificial football pitch, county standard rugby pitch and over 100 acres available for an extensive range of sporting activity.
The Weetwood Playing Fields is home to England Hockey (North) and is also one of only six MCC Cricketing Centres of Excellence in England and Wales.
Dr. Sue Jacklin who is the Assistant Director of Sport & Physical Activity at the University of Leeds said “this partnership allows athletes and coaches to hone physical fitness, develop technical and tactical expertise, review strategy and have the opportunity to relax and unwind, all on one site”.
This may be of particular interest for clubs who have fixtures in Leeds, sporting associations who regularly meet and especially for performance excellence camps that are looking for combined residential and sporting facilities. Weetwood hall is also popular as a wedding venue in Leeds with its impressive 17th Century Manor House, refined decor and beautiful grounds is an ideal location to hold your wedding reception to make your special day perfect.
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For further information contact:
Katja Pandza, Sales & Marketing Executive
Tel direct line: 0113 388 5790 Katja.pandza@weetwood.co.uk
Information for editors:
Weetwood Hall website www.weetwood.co.uk/sport
Picture 1: Weetwood Hall Conference Centre & Hotel
Picture 2: Weetwood playing field Cricket
Picture 3: Weetwood playing fields
Lake District still a popular resort for that perfect break away
The Lake District, Windermere is still proving a popular location for short breaks and family holidays for residents of the UK.
As the current recession drives people to stay at home, Iknow-lakedistrict.co.uk has noticed an increasing interest in people wishing to rent Windermere accommodation over the spring and summer months.
With this rising interest, Windermere hotels and Windermere bed and breakfast will see a boost in their sales and their rooms fully booked.
And to make sure that landlords are receiving full advertisement of their property, iknow-lakedistrict has the perfect platform for landlords to feature their property including all its features, with pictures of the accommodation included.
Visitors to the site have the luxury of accessing a variety of accommodation to rent within one location, knowing that they are looking at some of the best deals on the market for summer 2009.
Customers looking to rent a property in Windermere
Whatever your reasoning for traveling to Windermere, iknow-lakedistrict don’t disappoint and keep customers coming back for more.
The online rental property site offers its visitors a platform to access an array of accommodation in Windermere, ranging from budget priced rooms to top-notch Windermere accommodation across great locations in and surrounding the area.
Guests to the site can expect to see a variety of properties such as; Windermere hotels, Windermere b&b, guest houses, holiday cottages, pubs and inns, holiday parks, holiday flats and apartments, to accommodate for all guests wishing to get away to the Lake District for a well-deserved break away from the draining credit crunch.
On top of this, the website is fast, easy to use, comprehensive and informative for every customer to locate their perfect property to stay.
The advanced search engine on the site also allows visitors to categorise exactly what they are looking for when staying at a property. Guests can search under locations, types of accommodation, type, price and speciality. This ensures that the customer gets the best deal from the service and exactly what they are looking for.
The website also features tourist information in the area, allowing customers to plan their trip with activities and days out to suit their wishes and desires.
Marcus Simmons, Managing Director iknow-uk ltd, said, "We constantly work to improve the effectiveness of Internet advertising with iknow-uk both in terms of attracting more site visitors and also converting those visitors into enquiries and bookings.
“The control panel has many features which allow customers to refine their listing including an online availability calendar which enables site visitors to conduct site-wide availability checks and narrow down their search by area, price and property type."
Landlords looking to rent their property in Windermere
Iknow-lakedistrict is the UK’s fastest growing accommodation listing website, which allows anyone who owns their property within the Lake District to advertise their accommodation on the website.
The site offers property owners the platform to advertise their website to people wishing to stay in the Windermere area.
The consultancy aims to provide an advertising tool for clients to feature their properties on the website to enhance business and attract potential visitors to their property.
Features of the site include a comprehensive control panel that allows clients to edit and refine all aspects of their online advertising. Clients may add photos and captions to their profile page to obtain the best results when advertising their properties.
Guidance is situated throughout the site, provided by iknow-lakedistrict.co.uk, to ensure clients use the maximum potential the website has to offer. A key feature to the online consultancy site is the ability to show potential visitors direct access online to when the client’s property is available.
The page has been set up to display a calendar, which summarises the availability of the property and not individual rooms.
Iknow-lakesdistrict website also features a last minute category whereby clients who opt to use the calendar feature, will see their properties be placed in the last minute directory for guests wishing to find a quick getaway or last minute deal.
Links can also be made direct to the clients’ website through iknow-lakedistrict.co.uk.
Simmons said, "The internet is changing the way people find and book accommodation. Hotel, B&B and other accommodation owners have to learn quickly how to benefit from the effectiveness of Internet advertising.
“Most importantly we deliver results! This is demonstrated by over 90 per cent of our customers renewing each year because of the exceptional results they achieve over their 12 month subscription."
Whatever your traveling to Windermere for iknow-lakedistrict can help
Windermere have a range of beautiful attractions and fun activities for you and all the family. Whatever your reasoning for traveling to the beautiful Lake District, iknow-lakedistrict can offer you a wide range of advice about locations, attractions and the history of the village.
If you are looking to travel with the children and want fun-filled activities, guests can visit the Brockhole Visitors Centre Boat trips, which features an array of shops, numerous exhibitions and a children’s adventure playground, perfect for all the family.
If a quiet trip is what you are looking for, visiting Lake Windermere for a spot of fishing in a relaxing and tranquil environment can be the perfect experience for you and your fellow travellers to experience the sights and sounds of traditional Lake Windermere.
With so much to see and do in Windermere from now into the near future, visit the iknow-lakedistrict website to find about the latest offers on Windermere accommodation and book your trip to the beautiful resort to see what all the fuss is about.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
The iknow-lakedistrict.co.uk website is part of a larger online consultancy company called iknow-uk.com.
The firm specialise in rental accommodation, providing a platform for people to advertise their properties to rent across the UK.
The company’s main Internet advertising websites are iknow-yorkshire.co.uk, iknow-northwest.co.uk, iknow-lakedistrict.co.uk, iknow-devon.co.uk, iknow-cornwall.co.uk and iknow-wales.co.uk.
The online marketing site is keen to expand their sites, adding iknow-scotland.co.uk, iknow-somerset.co.uk, iknow-dorset.co.uk and iknow-kent.co.uk to their site in the last 12 months.
Iknow-northwest.co.uk sees UK seaside resort soar as Blackpool accommodation and Blackpool tourism booms
Iknow-northwest.co.uk has seen a growing interest in renting accommodation in Blackpool, as UK people race to the seaside resort for a well-deserved holiday. And the rise in Blackpool tourism is only expected to grow more as people flock to the North West to enjoy British summer weather.
With the tourism trade set to boom, Iknow-northwest.co.uk offers the perfect platform for businesses to feature their properties online to drum up more business over the coming months.
With so much to see and do in Blackpool, travellers are clocking on to what is on offer in the current recession and businesses are already on the ball in providing the right deals for your holiday through Iknow-northwest.co.uk.
The website, last year, helped over 2,500 hospitality customers on their website, staying one step ahead of their competition. The website also received 7 million visitors by the end of October, almost 2 million up from 2007.
Visitors to the site have the luxury of accessing a variety of accommodation to rent within one location, knowing that they are looking at some of the best deals on the market for summer 2009.
Customers looking to rent a property in Blackpool
The marketing company also offers visitors to its site, a platform to access an array of properties, ranging from budget priced rooms to top-notch Blackpool accommodation across great locations in the Blackpool area.
The online marketing consultancy host a variety of different properties on their website such as; Blackpool hotels, Blackpool b&b, guest houses, holiday cottages, pubs and inns, holiday parks, holiday flats and apartments, to accommodate for all guests wishing to get away to Blackpool for a much deserved break away from the draining credit crunch.
The website is fast, easy to use, comprehensive and informative for the customer to locate their perfect property to stay. The advanced search engine on the site allows visitors to categorise exactly what they are looking for when staying at a property. Guests can search under locations, types of accommodation, type, price and speciality. This ensures that the customer gets the best deal from the service and exactly what they are looking for.
The website also features tourist information in the area, allowing customers to plan their trip with activities and days out to suit their wishes and desires.
"We constantly work to improve the effectiveness of Internet advertising with iknow-uk both in terms of attracting more site visitors and also converting those visitors into enquiries and bookings,” said Simmons.
“The control panel has many features which allow customers to refine their listing including an online availability calendar which enables site visitors to conduct site-wide availability checks and narrow down their search by area, price and property type."
Whether business or pleasure, Blackpool has loads to offer
Whatever your reasons for visiting Blackpool, Iknow-Northwest offer a range of Blackpool accommodation across all areas of Blackpool, whether you are looking for a Blackpool bed and breakfast to stay with your partner, Blackpool hotels for you and your family or whether you are traveling to Blackpool for business.
The website is dedicated to offering customers information about the location of the Blackpool accommodation, and what is in and around the area. That way, you can make sure that you book the perfect property to suit your need and requirements.
Landlords looking to rent their property in Blackpool
Iknow-northwest is the UK’s fastest growing accommodation listing website, which allows anyone who owns their property within the North West to advertise their accommodation on the website.
The site offers property owners the platform to advertise their website to people wishing to stay in the Blackpool area.
The consultancy aims to provide an advertising tool for clients to feature their properties on the website to enhance business and attract potential visitors to their property.
Features of the site include a comprehensive control panel that allows clients to edit and refine all aspects of their online advertising. Clients may add photos and captions to their profile page to obtain the best results when advertising their properties.
Guidance is situated throughout the site, provided by iknow-Northwest.co.uk, to ensure clients use the maximum potential the website has to offer.
A key feature to the online consultancy site is the ability to show potential visitors direct access online to when the client’s property is available.
The page has been set up to display a calendar, which summarises the availability of the property and not individual rooms.
Iknow-Northwest website also features a last minute category whereby clients who opt to use the calendar feature, will see their properties be placed in the last minute directory for guests wishing to find a quick getaway or last minute deal.
Links can also be made direct to the clients’ website through iknow-northwest.co.uk.
Marcus Simmons, Managing Director iknow-uk ltd, said, "The internet is changing the way people find and book accommodation. Hotel, B&B and other accommodation owners have to learn quickly how to benefit from the effectiveness of Internet advertising.
“Most importantly we deliver results! This is demonstrated by over 90 per cent of our customers renewing each year because of the exceptional results they achieve over their 12 month subscription."
With so much to see and do in Blackpool from now into the near future, visit the Iknow-northwest website to find about the latest offers on Blackpool accommodation and book your trip to the seaside resort to see what all the fuss is about.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
The iknow-Northwest.co.uk website is part of a larger online consultancy company called iknow-uk.com. The firm specialise in rental accommodation, providing a platform for people to advertise their properties to rent across the UK.
The company’s main Internet advertising websites are iknow-yorkshire.co.uk, iknow-northwest.co.uk, iknow-lakedistrict.co.uk, iknow-devon.co.uk, iknow-cornwall.co.uk and iknow-wales.co.uk.
The online marketing site is keen to expand their sites, adding iknow-scotland.co.uk, iknow-somerset.co.uk, iknow-dorset.co.uk and iknow-kent.co.uk to their site in the last 12 months.
Striking gold – Weetwood Hall achieves esteemed accreditation
23rd April 2009
Weetwood Hall Hotel and Conference Centre is the first venue in the North of England to be awarded with the prestigious Gold accreditation from the Meetings Industry Association (MIA).
The Gold Accredited in Meetings (AIM) certification, which has been achieved with support from Conference Leeds symbolises the levels of service, the range of facilities and quality of the offer at Weetwood Hall and it was presented after a day of rigorous assessment focusing specifically on its facilities, services and processes earlier this year.
Peter Chubb, General Manager of Weetwood Hall is thrilled with the accreditation: ‘We are delighted that we have been awarded with the Gold accreditation from the MIA for our conference facilities. This is a fantastic achievement for Weetwood Hall which recognises the high standard of our wide-ranging services and facilities which businesses and organisations can expect from us.’
‘Weetwood Hall is not only the first venue hotel in Leeds and West Yorkshire to achieve this accreditation, but in the North of England putting us at the forefront of conferencing venues and destinations. My congratulations go out to everyone involved within the Weetwood Hall team’.
Nicola Lockwood, Manager of Conference Leeds commented: ‘We want buyers to know that our region celebrates and supports quality venues. We want them to feel confident when they book their event in Leeds and West Yorkshire, because they know that we are a region that is committed to delivering conferencing excellence’.
Simon Bullough, Membership Development Director from the MIA who awarded Weetwood Hall with the gold accreditation said: ‘The AIM accreditation is all about recognising excellence and giving consumers the assurance that a venue is of good quality. Weetwood Hall is a superb location for conferences, events and meeting rooms and undoubtedly deserved the gold accreditation. They have set the standard high for other conference centres across the UK and they should be very proud of their achievement’.
Axel Muller, Director of the International Medieval Congress who regularly uses the conference facilities at Weetwood Hall said of the venue: ‘Weetwood Hall is the ideal home for us; the setting of the site is perfect, calm and relaxing, yet professional and productive. The facilities operate seamlessly and smoothly which turns the environment in to a pleasantly creative and constructive workplace. Without exception all of Weetwood Hall’s staff are very friendly and helpful and take a real pride in delivering the best customer focussed service. And of course it helps to have an excellent and well stocked “real ale” pub close by for post lecture networking”.
For further information on the conference facilities available at Weetwood Hall, or to book a meeting or conference room, contact the Conference and Events team on 0113 230 6000 or visit www.weetwood.co.uk.
For further information and images please contact:
Caroline Hill
Sales Manager
0113 388 5798
Notes to Editors:
- Set within 9 acres of parkland estate, Weetwood Hall is the largest and most flexible four-star conference centre and hotel in the North of England.
- The hotel offers 106 en-suite bedrooms, including 12 luxury Manor House bedrooms and 2 feature four poster bedrooms individually decorated to reflect the traditional style of the house and offer the perfect accommodation in Leeds.
- The venue boasts a dedicated conference venue with 18 primary conference rooms and 19 syndicate rooms, along with some of the most up to date technology available. The largest conference room can seat up to 200 people theatre style and 120 people cabaret style with the capability of a video link to another room seating 160 (theatre style).
- Conference Leeds is the official conference bureau for Leeds and West Yorkshire. Its remit includes Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Wakefield and Calderdale which covers 230 venues along with a multitude of meetings industry support companies.
Blackpool Hotels – Launch of the Blackpool Hotels Comparison Site
Blackpool Hotels - Short Press Release for Hotels in Blackpool.
The launched Blackpool Hotels comparison site has proved to be a big massive hit for travellers and tourists searching for holiday accommodation in and around Blackpool. Only selected tourists and holiday makers were issued with an invited before the site was launched to the public.
Within the first hour of its launch, the hotel comparison site received over 1,500 invitees searching for that cheap bargain accommodation in the Lancashire area. Over 1,300 hotels, bed and breakfasts and guest houses were quickly viewed by the upcoming visitors.
The main features for the hotel directory include:
- Browse all or a few of the hotels listed.
- Advanced search, which will allow users to view hotels in Blackpool with up to 75% off their room price.
- Hotel facilities, which allows users to view the hotel and to see if the facilities are what are required.
- Read guest reviews
Hotel owners in Blackpool can also submit their hotel to the directory and allow users to review their hotel.
As the Easter term proved to be a massive hit with the weather truely showing the hotest the UK has had within years, Blackpool was full with tourists whom enjoyed many of the attractions such as the Pleasure Beach and Tower.
Notes to Editors
Norbreck Castle is part of the Britannia Hotels chain. The hotels comparison site is now viewable to all the public, since becoming a massive hit with the selected invitees.
Finca Cortesin: New realms of Andalucian luxury
Finca Cortesin Hotel, Golf & Spa opened in October 2008. Set in the unspoilt Andalucian hinterland near Sotogrande and Marbella, this new 67-suite property offers an elegant holiday experience for the sophisticated traveler. The hotel, golf course and spa aim to set a new benchmark for luxury both on the Costa del Sol and in Spain as a whole.
The most significant resort development in the area in recent years, the Finca Cortesin required an investment of more than 700 million Euros. The resort covers an area of 300,000 square meters and more than 530 acres of land including a signature 18 hole golf course, spacious green areas and terraces as well as two outdoor and one indoor pool.
“Our goal was to create a luxurious resort that would outshine every conventional five-star resort here in Andalusia in terms of magnitude, premium service, classy design and grandeur. Finca Cortesin even exceeds our ambitions”, says Javier Reviriego, General Manager of Finca Cortesin Hotel, Golf & Spa.
Designed by the renowned architects Roger Torras and Ignacio Sierra, the hotel is inspired and influenced by the architecture of traditional Spanish fincas, giving the impression that it was built more than 100 years ago. With its red clay tiles and whitewashed walls it perfectly blends into the Mediterranean landscape of Andalusia. The interior of the hotel features a Moorish inspired cloister with hand-carved ceilings and floors that includes a unique traditional flowing fountain. The space has been fine-tuned by specialists from the Alhambra, the famous Moorish palace and UNESCO World heritage site in Granada. The spacious rooms, hallways and public areas are nobly furnished with marble, antiques, goblins and decorations originating from Spanish, Portuguese, French and Belgian monarchial castles, monasteries and stately homes. Interior designers Duarte Pinto Coelho and Ana and Cristina Calderon ensure the property exudes flair and individual style.
The hotel offers 67 spacious suits. Each suite is a minimum of 95 square metres whilst the all-marble bathrooms are upward of 27 square metres. A number of the suites have their own private pool and terrace with clear views of the Mediterranean, the golf course or the property’s extensive gardens. The resort also features a 2,200 square metre Zen-inspired spa with numerous treatment rooms, a 25 metre heated indoor pool, thermal suites, saunas steam baths and the only snow cabin in Spain.
The signature 18-hole golf course has been developed by Cabell Robinson and is home to the Volvo World Match Play Championships, which is being hosted at Finca Cortesin from 2009 onwards. With a length of 6,804 meters and the highest maintenance standards possible, the championship golf course is considered one of the most challenging in Europe. The golf course opened in October 2006 but has quickly become a rising star and is already considered a ‘classic Spanish course’ by golfers around the world.
Guests and gourmets can indulge in any of the three restaurants. Renowned Dutch chef Schilo Can Coevorden masterminds inventive dishes and draws on his experience at numerous Michelin-starred restaurants around the world including The College Hotel in Amsterdam. The signature ‘Schilo’ restaurant serves an unusual fusion of Moorish and Asian cuisine drawing heavily on local produce. ‘El Jardin’ offers a taste of Spain whilst the pool bar serves light Andalucian dishes and tapas.
Finca Cortesin is located 1,5 kilometers from the beach near the little town of Casares, one of the most picturesque and authentic villages in Andalusia, 40 minutes west of Malaga and only 20 minutes from Gibraltar Airport.
Room rates start at around 325 Euros per night at double occupancy.
For more information about Finca Cortesin and hotel bookings, please go to www.fincacortesin.com.
A suite to suit all at Weetwood Hall
A suite to suit all at Weetwood Hall
Weetwood Hall Hotel in Leeds has completed an extensive programme of refurbishment to its largest conference suite, to accommodate for up to a maximum of 200 delegates when hosting a conference or seminar.
The venue’s, Lawnswood Suite has received the new look to offer flexibility to cater for a variety of styles of larger conferences or seminars, making Weetwood Hall an ideal conference centre in Leeds. Whether a theatre-style or cabaret layout is the choice, Weetwood Hall is dedicated to offering their reliable services to accommodate to their clients’ wishes and requests.
The Lawnswood Suite is also be equipped with a raised presentation stage, fixed with a 1.5mx2.5m wide screen, allowing clients to present videos, pictures and presentations when hosting their conference or seminar.
Furnished with a DVD, VHS, three laptop connections, one auxiliary connection, ceiling mounted data projector and iMAC computer connection, the conference room is equipped to suit all needs on a technological and digital basis.
To enhance the viewing capacity, the suite is encompassed with plasma screens along the length of the room, as well as a video broadcast facility set up to link to another conference room, seating up to 150 delegates in a similar theatre style.
The stereo sound system has been improved to accommodate for eight voice enhanced radio/wired microphones, including an upgraded hearing induction loop for the hearing impaired.
The suite is also furnished with ADSL connectivity and Wi-Fi for all internet needs and requirements.
Ideal for larger conferences, Weetwood Hall Hotel in Leeds offers an extensive number of seminar and syndicate rooms, a dedicated business reception, team of conference porters and a trainer’s room for organisers to have access to the Internet or edit/amend their presentation.
Weetwood Hall pride themselves on offering extensive services to meet the requirements of guests on a professional and social basis. Facilities and furnishings encompassing the Lawnswood Suite have been adapted to ensure guests feel relaxed and refreshed during conferences and seminars.
The Lawnswood Suite is carefully situated to capture the natural daylight, creating an atmosphere that’s comforting, refreshing and cooling for delegates to enjoy their conference.
Situated on the ground floor, the suite has full access onto the patio, allowing those much needed breaks to be met with ease and refreshment at all stages of the conference.
The Lawnswood Suite sits adjacent to a breakout area, perfect for delegates to meet and network. Capturing the natural daylight, the breakout room includes a registration desk and cloakroom to welcome guests, ADSL connectivity and Wi-Fi, self service refreshments and beverages, including Fair Trade products and floor space for exhibition displays.
Guests can visit the Woodlands Restaurant located on the ground floor, seating up to 200 people, for a two course lunch during their stay.
Offering extensive free parking and situated just four miles from Leeds City Centre and Leeds/Bradford International Airport, with easy access to motorways, Weetwood Hall is dedicated to providing excellent service and facilities across all sectors to ensure the comfort and satisfaction of guests.
Accommodating for all types of large conferences and events, including residential conferences, day meetings, exhibitions or events, there is no limit to the dedication to Weetwood Hall’s customer service.
Caroline Hill, Sales Manager at Weetwood Hall said, “Our customers have found the new Lawnswood suite very user friendly and particularly like the new AV equipment, the acoustics and the choice of wired and wireless microphones.
“We will continue to listen to our customer’s feedback and react accordingly”
These extra complementary facilities prove why Weetwood Hall is the largest and most flexible conference centre and hotel in the North of England.
Weetwood Hall
Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 5PS
West Yorkshire
Tel: 0113 230 6000
The PGA European Tour Comes To Spain In 2009
The PGA European Tour Comes To Spain In 2009
As in previous years, the PGA European Tour will make a number of stops in Spain in 2009. Five of the tour events will be held in various golf courses all over the Iberian country, and these events are:
• Open de Andalusia, March 26 to 29
• Open de España, April 30 to May 3
• Volvo World Match Play Championships, September 24 to 27
• Madrid Masters, October 8 to 11
• Castello Masters Costa Azahar, October 22 to 25
Open de Andalusia
First of these PGA European Tour events is the Open de Andalusia, which will be held at the Real club de Golf de Sevilla in Seville, Spain from March 26 to 29. The Open de Andalusia was first held in 2007, and its current champion is the Frenchman Thomas Levet.
Open de España
Following the Open de Andalusia is the prestigious Open de España, the national open golf championship of Spain. Established in 1912, it became part of the PGA European Tour in 1972. The Open de España will be held at the PGA Golf de Catalunya in Girona, Spain from April 30 to May 3. The current champion is Peter Lawrie.
Volvo World Match Play Championships
The Volvo World Match Play Championships will be held from September 24 to 27. The chosen venue this year is the Finca Cortesin Golf Club in Malaga, Spain. Established in 1964, the Volvo World Match Play Championships has showcased the talent of many golf masters throughout the seasons. The defending champion is Ernie Els.
Madrid Masters
The Madrid Masters, scheduled from October 8 to 11, is one of the newest events in the PGA European Tour. It was created as a substitute for the Open de Madrid, which the PGA European Tour has decided to hold as an alternate event to the HSBC World Match Play Championships. The Madrid Masters will be held at the Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, with Charles Schwartzel as the defending champion. http://www.go-cielo.com/en/Spain-Espana/Madrid.htm
Castello Masters Costa Azahar
The last PGA European Tour event that will be held on Spanish soil is the Castello Masters Costa Azahar. Tournament dates are from October 22 to 25. The Castello Masters was inaugurated in 2008, with Sergio Garcia as its first champion. The tournament will be held at the Club de Campo del Mediterraneo in Castellon.
Golfing in Spain
Spain is one of the leading destinations for golf in Europe, with dozens of golf courses strewn across the country. The country first gained its widespread fame as a golfing destination when it hosted the 1997 Ryder Cup, which was held in Valderrama. Currently, Spain is the site of more courses of the highest quality than any other European country combined. Many of the golf courses in Spain are clustered at the Costa del Sol along Spain’s southwestern coast.
The climate and the varying landscapes of Spain are the two qualities that make the country an ideal destination for golf tourism. The country experiences a Mediterranean climate that makes the weather warm and mild throughout the year. Many of the hotels and resorts in Spain have partnerships with golf courses to allow their guests to experience the Spanish brand of golf during their stay. A list of golf vacation packages can be found in www.go-cielo.com
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