Pondicherry Diary: Room with a view and the Banana
Golf worldwide at a low ebb with the festive season, it was time for the once-in-a-while getaway, and an overdue visit to Pondicherry.
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Thai Golf Passport fourth season gets a Delhi launch
Season four of the Thai Golf Pass loyalty programme was launched earlier this week by Vachirachai Sirisumpan, director of Tourism Authority of Thailand’s New Delhi office.
Indians keen to resume golf in Thailand, survey suggests
Travel to Thailand may still be some way off thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic and the ban on international flightsl, but encouraging signs are in the air.
Winding up in Myanmar; golf at Pun Hlaing is a good way to do so
After a hyper-busy 13 days, it is time to wind down on Myanmar On The Run, and what better way than to spend it on a golf course.
To Mandalay and back as Myanmar On The Run winds down
The sands of time are running out for Myanmar On The Run and we had to literally race through what Mandalay has on offer.
Shwe Mann Taung; piece of jade in a historic setting
After a week and more of travel,, it was time to put in some yards on the fairways and greens at Shwe Mann Taung in Mandalay.
Myanmar on the run: Bullock-carts and bullet points
You may wonder at the lead visual with this post, but there is a reason for it as we have discovered during the course of Myanmar On The Run.
Bagan: Where fields of pagodas dot an ancient city’s landscape
Myanmar On The Run continues, bringing us to the old, old city of Bagan, seat of power for Myanmar’s kings for a remarkable 55 generations.
Stranded, and rescued, in the nick of time on Myanmar sojourn
Three days into Myanmar On The Run and things are starting to get interesting with last-minute cancellations and schedule-juggling..
Crunching Myanmar in 12 days, means one is really on the run
For the next 12 days, Teetimetales is on the loose in Myanmar, seeking to share with you a look, feel and taste of the country.
Rose of the North, Chiang Mai, hosts Thailand Golf Travel Mart 2019
The fifth edition of the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Golf Travel Mart was held in Chiang Mai as part of a strategy to develop the high-spending, long-staying customer segment.
Turkey’s Regnum Golf & Country Club Bodrum sets an example
The Regnum Golf & Country Club Bodrum claims to be setting benchmarks for its environment friendliness and as a new model project for Turkey.
More awards for Bali National Golf Club at Asia-Pacific meet
The Bali National Golf Club was adjudged the best golf course in Indonesia and second best golf resort in the Asia-Pacific region at the recent Asian Golf Awards.
Antalya Golf Club eyes record numbers in 2019
The PGA National Turkey Antalya Golf Club is seeking to enhance its position at the forefront of the European golf resort market.
Golf industry in Turkey set for further boost with Hestourex 2019
For a nation that traces its history back over ten millennia and with its location at the confluence of Asia and Europe, Turkey offers a virtual feast to visitors.
Temples and 10-gallon hats beckon golf tour operators in 2019
A feel of Asia’s Golden Land and the Wild West in America will greet golf tour operators attending IAGTO conventions in 2019.
Thai Golf Passport enters Season 2 with more on offer
The Thai Golf Passport loyalty programme enteres season two with more features, partners and a new set of targets.
Wildlife apart, Kenya is also an off the track golf destination
Talk of Kenya and the first association is wildlife. Golf does not readily figure and looking at it as a golfing destination but that is changing.
Co-sanctioning golf Tours visit venue to fix format for Jordan Mixed Open
Women’s golf in India may be some way from mixed events, but the picture across Asia is somewhat different given the volume of talent in South Korea and Thailand.
A Tiger Woods return visit to India on the cards soon?
Golfers and fans of the game in India could well see 14-time major winner and icon Tiger Woods prowling their backyard in the not too distant future.
Of smiles and sometimes scowls, on a golf course
Have there been moments on a golf course that you felt later needed to be shared? If you do,we would love to hear about it too.
Jeev, the Royal Trophy at Hua Hin and a global golf award
Thailand’s Hua Hin was last month awarded as Asia’s Golf Destination of the Year by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators for a secomd time.
Mauritius and golf? It’s a global award winner after all
By and large, when Mauritius crops up in conversation, it brings to mind beaches, clear seas, water sports and honeymoon holidays.but not golf.
Antalya’s Regnum Carya to host Turkish Airlines Open from November 1
Regnum Carya will host the Turkish Airlines Open golf tournament for the third year running at its award winning 18 hole course from November 1.
2019 golf tourism award winners unveiled at Slovenia gala
Golf resorts and golf destinations across the globe were honoured at a gala dinner to mark the 2019 IAGTO Awards in the Slovenia capital of Ljubljana.